Used 2003 Honda Pilot Consumer Reviews
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David Carter, 10/23/2016
2003 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV w/ Leather and Navigation System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
We have had a 2003 for 13 + years. We have nothing but good comments to make. We plan to buy a new one in 2017. The 2003 wear-well. Our experience make it wise to buy a 2017 model. We are having some difficulty choosing to sell it. It serves us well.
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2003 Pilot Transmission Failure
DownSouth, 08/28/2010
2003 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV w/ Leather and Entertainment System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Bought certified pre-owned in 2005 with 30K miles. Bought extended warranty. Paid off last month and warranty ran out 8-9-2010, trans failed 8-23-2010. No help from warranty but Honda paid 25%. Picked up today and drove 1/4 mile and it made a grinding noise with ABS and VTM lights coming on. Waiting on Monday. All dealer service since purchased.
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Saved My Husband's Life
KenziesMom, 06/10/2010
2003 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV w/ Leather (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
My husband bought me a 2003 Honda Pilot EXL for Mother's day. We had just had a baby and I was driving a 2002 Mustang and needed something I felt would be safer. We had no major problems. The engine mounts had to be replaced and the transmission was beginning to act a little squirrelly. However, my husband wrecked it before we were able to get the transmission checked out. He fell asleep behind the wheel on the way home from work (oil field) and went off into a steep ditch hitting a concrete embankment which caused the Pilot to roll twice landing upside down when finished. My husband was not buckled and ended up in the back by the cargo door. He WALKED away with NO INJURIES. Thank you Honda!
Transmission Failed
Steve, 07/09/2009
2003 Honda Pilot LX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Having owned and driven multiple Honda Accords since a 1979 model, I was expecting a similar non-eventful and reliable experience with a 2003 Pilot that was purchased used. But the transmission has just failed at 140k miles. Sadly, this is standard for the Honda Pilot if you quickly glance around the internet. The same problem extends to other Honda models with the V6: the Accord, Odyssey, and Acura TL. These and other Honda transmission issues have been subject of numerous recalls and class action suits over the years. I am otherwise a Honda fan and enjoy the Pilot, but this one reliability issues is a serious shortcoming that anyone purchasing must be financially prepared for.
Happy Owner
Steve Gibson, 03/31/2017
2003 Honda Pilot LX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
In 2008 I purchased a 5 year old '03 Pilot with 60k miles on it. It's been the most reliable vehicle I've owned. I kept up the routine maintenance and it still runs perfectly. I am seriously considering replacing it with another late model Pilot. Highly recommend!
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