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4.5 out of 5 stars

karceneaux

K ARCENEAUX, 07/22/2006
2003 Honda Pilot LX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

The gas mileage for the first year was 19 on the highway, but now we get 24. The back seat area needs more room if you have kids. The factory tires are terrible. Road noise, uneven wear.

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3 out of 5 stars

Trashy Transmission

Pilot Problem, 05/04/2008
2003 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Warning: Do not but Honda Pilot with V6 and auto tranny. My tranny went out after warranty went out. Even dealer told me that there was a problem with the Pilot and the V6 with auto tranny. A $2500 fix for me. I am a disabled veteran and live on a fixed income. Bought Pilot expecting to get about 250,000 miles out of it. What a joke. If you buy, plan on trading before power train warranty runs out. Do not end up with the same problem that I did. Warning. Do not buy Honda Pilot with V6 and auto tranny.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Family Vehicle

Mike, 09/24/2008
2003 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Average over 20K miles/year with 4 kids and have had minimal issues. Replaced 2 motor mount and other than that just normal maintenance of tires, battery, brakes, etc. Driven to east coast and Florida numerous times from Midwest. Tow boat and wave runner regularly. Excellent responsiveness and great maneuverability.

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2.13 out of 5 stars

Disappointed with Honda Pilot

dsignmark, 05/23/2003
2003 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV w/ Leather and Navigation System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I sold my Honda Pilot EX with Navagation 3 months after I purchased the vehicle. Got poor gas milage. Fit & finish was not up to Honda standards. Also was disappointed that a factory sunroof was not available. I previously had a 1999 Lexus RX 300. The RX 300 Lexus was by far the best car I have ever owned & driven. I bought a new 2003 Lexus RX 300 and am much happier with this SUV. I am getting 19 MPG in the city and 23MPG on the Hwy. Also, The Lexus with more standard features (Bells & Whistles) actually cost less than the Honda Pilot as the Honda dealers do not deal on the Pilot. Once you have had a Lexus, its difficult to be happy with anything else.

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5 out of 5 stars

BUY A HONDA PILOT!!

c keys, 04/17/2017
2003 Honda Pilot LX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have such a connection to my Pilot. I named her Jade. I have had a blast going all over the place with this truck. Its comfy, roomy and oh so soft interior. It runs excellent except when its rainy or really really cold, Then it needs some tender love and care because it's an older vehicle, but it has not once felt like it run old. The pickup and braking are wonderful. I feel very safe in this vehicle. I have had a civic before but I love the Pilot. Im excited to see what my journey as a loyal Honda buyer will bring me next!!

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