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Honda Pilot

2003 only

596 classified complaints 11 recalls

2003 Honda Pilot have 596 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 11 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically surfacing around 136,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2003 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Honda Pilot report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2003 only

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 111 complaints

Median onset: 136,000 miles. 0.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 99 complaints

Median onset: 147,000 miles. 7.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 66 complaints

Median onset: 137,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 47 complaints

Median onset: 137,200 miles. 8.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Automatic transmission internals · Transmission 41 complaints

Median onset: 130,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 40 complaints

Median onset: 126,000 miles. 15.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Torque converter and shudder · Transmission 30 complaints

Median onset: 126,400 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $730–$2,200 nationally.

Starter and starting system · Electrical 26 complaints

Median onset: 132,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $390–$730 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2003 model year. See the full Honda Pilot report for every year and full specs/safety data.