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2003 Honda Pilot repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (21%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 326 repairs.
2003 Honda Pilot engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (28%)
Chart based on 79 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Honda Pilot
Engine not specified
| 145000 mi | Engine light on, gas cap code. Replaced a couple of gas caps and shop replaced a sensor and the gas fill tube where the gas goes in, nothing fixed it - ignored the las 6 months |
| 71000 mi | surging idle from 0 to 3000 rpms continually. Mechanic banged on top of housing and sprayed carb cleaner into the inside and it hasn't happened since |
2003 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 125800 mi US $1000 |
Engine mount replacement |
| 184000 mi US $150 |
Check engine light came on. 1st trip to dealer light had suddenly turned off, no fault discovered. Light came on again a week later, returned to dealer. They suspect the IAC valve or the PCM. Waiting to do that repair until next week. |
| 95000 mi | exhaust rusted out |
| 165000 mi US $550 |
Compressor belt replaced when rebuilt alternator installed |
| 181000 mi US $409 |
Took car in for 180,000 maintenance service and for unusual tapping noise in engine until engine reaches normal operating temperature. Schedule includes valve adjustment. Not performed because I thought this was included. Instead another $400. |
| 110600 mi | Ignition switch replaced - second time had problems. First time switch was repaired. |
| 125000 mi US $177 |
Warning light for thermostat malfunction. Felt to be an error and thermostat believed to be functioning normally. Thermostat replaced. Stuck open. |
| 172000 mi US $200 |
Fuel line leak. First replaced fuel cap. No change. Second appointment-work not completed due to failure of shop test equipment. I have decided to ignore the check engine light for at least six months. |
| 173000 mi | Fuel leak from filler tube. |
| 158300 mi C $1300 |
Fuel canister system. Almost everything was replaced. |
| 148000 mi US $484 |
Ignition key very difficult to insert, then difficult to turn. Required cylinder disassembly/reassembly and new transponder key. |
| 180000 mi | Airbag recalls and ignition switch replacement. |
| 5000 mi | Dealer oil change stripped the oil drain plug. Constant oil drip from plug. I was told it was normal. |
| 6000 mi | Major warranty work. Malfunction light led to complete replacement of fuel system since there was a bad evaporator cannister. Entire rear end had to be dropped and tank removed to replace the canister. Car out of service for 4 days. Loaner was a compact. |
| 35500 mi | After continued complaints about oil leak from oil drain plug, dealer said only repair was to replace oil pan. Major repair; must drop front suspension first. Despite leak history since day one, they said it was due to me. Had to threaten them legally. |
| 104000 mi US $250 |
Leaking water passage gasket. Had to spend 4 hours removing thermostat/water passage to replace $35 gasket. Coolant was leaking onto transmission from engine block. Dealer said his cost would be $250 for this. |
| 106000 mi US $900 |
Oil leak from rear main oil seal. 1 quart per 1,000 miles. Told this is when it usually occurs. Had to drop front suspension and remove transmission to replace the $20.00 seal. |
| 66000 mi US $300 |
Replace 0-2 sensor that caused check engine light |
| 296000 mi US $1061 |
R+R Condensor Fan Motor, Radiator Fan Motor, |
| 203000 mi US $400 |
replaced EGR system. |
| 81000 mi US $13 |
new gas cap |
| 145000 mi US $750 |
All motor mounts replaced |
| 102200 mi US $45 |
Evap system leak loose hose tightened |
| 105300 mi US $800 |
Replaced all Engine Seals and oil pan seals, sue to leakage, and due to maintenance work already in the same area. |
| 124200 mi | Spark plug oil seals |
| 146500 mi US $200 |
Clogged catalytic converter replaced with cheap ebay unit |
| 150000 mi US $1300 |
Exhaust issue. Loud noise coming from under the hood from bad exhaust line. |
| 36000 mi US $2000 |
Two engine mounts were bad, front was leaking oil. They were replaced. |
| 122000 mi US $100 |
I successfully diagnosed and replaced a faulty idle air control valve. |
| 12500 mi US $40 |
Had oil pressure sensor replaced. Not under warranty, cost $38.00 at local repair shop. Oil light would flash when vehicle first (cold) started, would stay out when restarted. Replace oil pressure sensor. Light would flash when SUV was first started, then go out if SUV was restarted. Honda had TSB on problem. |
| 38000 mi US $200 |
Check engine light came on. Was diagnosed as a problem with a fuel vapor sensor. Replacement part had to ordered from Honda. |
| 175000 mi US $750 |
EGR clogged, causing "check engine" light to come on. Tie rod end needed replacing. |
| 190000 mi US $525 |
Two of three motor mounts were replaced |
| 107000 mi US $400 |
Had Timing Belt and Water Pump replaced per scheduled maintenance. Shop broke motor mount which also had to be replaced. |
| 114000 mi US $100 |
EVG Replacement |
| 132000 mi US $750 |
Timing Belt and Oxygen sensors replaced. |
| 191300 mi US $240 |
Ignition key stuck in the ignition. Recall. |
| 189000 mi | Check engine light, cylinder 6 misfire. This issue is still being diagnosed. |
| 132000 mi US $175 |
Front and side motor mounts were broken. Honda tech said this was a common problem for Pilot, odessey, and others with the 6cyl. Ordered parts and replaced by owner. |
| 140000 mi US $100 |
Removed and cleaned intake manifold due to check engine light reporting EGR low flow. |
| 122000 mi US $280 |
Accessory belt and idler pulley |
| 117800 mi C $550 |
Timing belt replacement. Replaced water pump and auto tensioner while at it. |
| 102000 mi US $400 |
Transmission light went on - bad sensor in 4th gear or something. |
| 117000 mi US $1200 |
Ignition key not working. Had locksmith repair full ignition and provide new keys. |
| 109430 mi C $1987 |
Ignition key could not be inserted. Replaced ignition switch and 2 new keys. Replaced water pump, timing belt, alternator belt Ignition key could not be inserted. Replaced ignition switch and 2 new keys. Replaced water pump, timing belt, alternator belt |
| 117335 mi C $1234 |
Replaced front flex pipe Replaced front flex pipe |
| 192000 mi US $650 |
Engine mount was torn/broken. The one that mounts to the passenger side inner fender. |
| 170000 mi US $90 |
Code saying EGR valve bad. Replaced valve and still had code. Took off the top of EGR ports and cleaned them (they were totally clogged). Cleared code and problem fixed. |
| 191200 mi US $120 |
replaced front and passenger side motor mount |
| 206300 mi US $10 |
Exhaust separated between catalytic converter and pipe. |
| 218600 mi US $60 |
Alternator Bracket Broke. Replaced bracket and belt. |
| 227600 mi US $170 |
Exhaust leak. Shop replaced the flex joint. |
| 234000 mi US $12 |
Long heat shield came loose. Put some hose clamps around it to keep it in place. |
| 130000 mi US $350 |
Ignition cylinder locked and key would not turn. Needed to replace cylinder. |
| 105800 mi US $1275 |
Small oil leak in oil pump. Replaced gasket. |
| 185700 mi US $384 |
Coolant crossover tube had a small leak. Installed new O-ring and gaskets and bled out the cooling system. |
| 201000 mi US $374 |
Check engine light and VTM-4 light came on. Error code P1491 indicated EGR valve. Replaced EGR valve. |
| 66000 mi US $217 |
Dealer found cracked front and side(?) engine mounts. Given estimates for about $390, and $160 to repair. Decided to postpone and check with other shops. |
| 121000 mi US $320 |
3th 4th clutch pressure switch on transmission was failing. |
| 228600 mi US $2800 |
the water pump and a radiator oooling fan was replaced |
| 110000 mi US $52 |
Surging at 45 MPH, torque converter lock/unlock cycle. EGR valve known to cause this symptom. EGR valve replaced (very easy access). |
| 73000 mi US $500 |
Replaced motor mounts |
| 110900 mi US $270 |
Ignition switch would not turn. The ignition switch tumbler was rekeyed. |
| 130982 mi US $690 |
replaced ignition switch |
| 135780 mi C $200 |
Ignition key failure - re-keyed ignition |
| 137020 mi C $300 |
Replaced EGR valve - may be source of recent transmission issues |
| 140740 mi C $200 |
Vehicle was not shifting properly. Replaced faulty oxygen sensor - that problem has resolved. |
| 149700 mi C $332 |
Failed fuel pump Alternator bracket broke - had to replace belt and weld bracket back together |
| 175460 mi C $150 |
Exhaust Flex hose cracked - repaired |
| 184140 mi C $150 |
minor oil leak |
| 190340 mi C $100 |
Shield rubbing |
| 202000 mi C $300 |
Rusted through exhaust pipe - replaced pipe |
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