general problems of the 2003 Honda Pilot

The car will not stop. It is at full throttle. Very scary and dangerous. Only way to stop it is to turn ignition off/start up again okay for 5 miles, then it takes off full speed, brakes cannot stop it. Please look into this ASAP before something terrible happens. Afraid to drive the car. Does not matter where it is main/y street, city or highway.

I am the original owner of a 2003 Honda Pilot. I am an older, cautious driver and have babied this vehicle, doing all regular service at the dealer's, so it would run in top shape for many years to come. Around six months ago I noticed at lower speeds (20-30 m. P. H. ) the vehicle shudders. To counter the problem I have to accelerate and then it goes away. I have had the dealer check it three times and each time they say they cannot replicate the problem, which is hard to believe. Last week the d light started to flash. I took it into the dealer right away and they said it was a sensor. I asked if that could be making the car shudder and they said probably. I had them change it and the shudder has not gone away. This morning it was particularly heavy so I called the dealer again and they gave me the american Honda number. I called them and they said the dealer should look at it. I've seen so many other people have the same complaint and I'm very concerned this is a safety issue that Honda is choosing to ignore; a little like other auto companies have done over the past few years until a fatality happens. As I carry my family in this vehicle and I am particularly concerned.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while stopped at a red light, the vehicle began to accelerate and the driver's seat frame became fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with a fractured power seat frame and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 107,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact applied the brakes but the vehicle did not respond. The contact had to shut the vehicle off to stop the vehicle. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or mechanic for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was 130,000.

My Honda Pilot starts slipping when it changes from 3rd gear to 4 gear. Now it starts shaking/jugging. With speed 60mph or 65 mph, it is very dangerous if it starts jugging because you never know how the car behind you reacts and your car will do.

The transmission suddenly starting slipping without any warning and struggled to get over a viaduct with no power to accelerate. The transmission started slipping without any warning and the engine light came on. Drove the Pilot slowly home and took to shop. The transmission fluid had been changed at 90k. The pressure switches were changed but did not work for slippage. The transmission was broke and needed replacing. This vehicle had all recalls completed.

Shuddering and jerking while shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. Also does the same in reverse. Car would not accelerate on highway on-ramp. While at high highway speeds, car felt like it fell out of gear and lost power, until the gear engaged again.

Same issue as every other Pilot owner with the 2nd gear not wanting to shift up around 30-40 mph, a delay and rpm's go up causing safety issues.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving 25 mph the vehicle felt as though it was surging forward. The contact pulled over and put the vehicle into park and the rpm's started to rev-up on its own. The contact has taken the vehicle to a local mechanic for a diagnostic test. Thecontact stated the vehicle has many safety problem and thinks the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 05/06/10. The door lock cylindeers and ignition switch was replaced. The engine and steering locked up and the vehicle would not start. The key door lock broke and had to be replaced. The heater motor failed. Updated 07/06/10.

During the freezing weather in jacksonville. Fl. Specifically on the 7th & 8th Jan. 2010, the gas pedal on my 2003 Honda Pilot was sticking. After starting the vehicle, I had to apply extra foot downward pressure to make the gas pedal move and make the vehicle accelerate. This happened on several occasions during the 2 weeks that it was freezing on consecutive days in this area. I bought this vehicle brand new in 2003 and never had this problem arise until this time. The problem 'seems' to disappear after the vehicle has been running & warmed up. I also called Honda 800-999-1009 and informed the Honda customer rep. About the issue. Honda informed me to take it to Honda service or mechanic for diagnostic.