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4 out of 5 stars

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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4.5 out of 5 stars

america, take note

yachtracer, 01/04/2007
2003 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

This is an outstanding suv. Plenty of power, space and comfort. Hauls everything we need, both inside and by trailer. It is very reliable and the build quality is obvious.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Honda Owners Beware

Pilot Owner, 10/13/2010
2003 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV w/ Leather (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful

Had the torque converter and transmission replaced with only 89k miles under normal driving conditions. Total cost was over $3600. Better have deep pockets for Honda repairs, as they love their parts.

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4 out of 5 stars

3 Years of Driving

zzedo310, 06/03/2009
2003 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

As the title states, I've owned my 03' for 3 years. In that time, I've put 60K miles on it and drove it from AK to FL and several trips in the CONUS. No major issues. Minor issues: recommended tune-ups are costly, both the 60K mile tuneup and 90K mile tune-up were around $1000 each. To get fully installed towing package, another $1000. Drive train belt, another grand. At 100K miles, just as another owner here stated, my speaker system is going downhill. During long trips, I notice a buzzing sound coming out of the speakers. Annoying enough to shut music off. Great storage cubbies in front for maps, flashlights, etc.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

luv it

hapeinTN, 08/11/2009
2003 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Bought it used in 03 with 77k and have never looked back. It's the only car I have ever owned that I can actually drive all day and not have back and leg fatigue. It has performed flawlessly. After hearing others who owned Honda's, rant and rave about their reliability, I now have to agree with them. Two years later and 35000 miles, no issues! Our last car was a Sable wagon which by the same mileage was on it's second tranny and numerous other issues. Thanks Honda for providing such wonderful vehicles with such outstanding value!

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