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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%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 326 repairs.
2003 Honda Pilot transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (16%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (34%)
Chart based on 38 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
| 149900 mi | Change transmission |
2003 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 180000 mi | Died, no longer drivable |
| 117100 mi US $3500 |
2nd time we have repaired/replaced transmission. first time was about 83,000 miles. |
| 137000 mi US $5200 |
Total Transmission failure, 3 and 4th gears bad. honda recommends total replacement |
| 141700 mi US $600 |
drive D light was blinking. 4th gear pressure switch was replaced.abs, vtm, brake lights were always on. humming noise from drive train above 20 miles an hour. Some gears needed lubricating |
| 108000 mi | Transmission Service |
| 187000 mi | Started making a terrible grinding noise and would stall and jump when put into gear. |
| 238000 mi | Transmission was getting hard to shift from park to drive. Took off a cover on the bottom of trans and lubricated it. |
| 147000 mi US $2150 |
Entire Transmission was replaced with a rebuilt unit |
| 99000 mi | replaced transmission due to excessive noise |
| 178000 mi US $1000 |
replaced transmission again due to excessive noise. |
| 180000 mi US $2500 |
Shift solenoid was replaced but the Pilot is still revving a bit when trying to shift into 2nd gear. |
| 124620 mi C $100 |
All wheel drive system - awaiting final determination |
| 128340 mi C $500 |
All wheel drive system - replaced linkage I think |
| 129580 mi C $450 |
Continued problem with all wheel drive system. $200. |
| 135780 mi C $200 |
Transmission not shifting properly. Codes suggested needed new transmission - but after resetting system by disconnecting battery for 24hrs the problem has disappeared |
| 146940 mi C $350 |
Prior problem with all wheel drive system - repaired by fixing electrical faults |
| 203360 mi C $900 |
Rear drive system |
| 212040 mi | Not shifting gears properly |
| 157300 mi US $172 |
Inconsistent engine rpm's at idle speed. Replaced transmission 4th gear pressure switch. |
| 193600 mi US $462 |
Noticed transmission slipping when it shifted. Malfunction light came on. Dealer suggested getting vehicle towed. Replaced 4th gear transmission switch. |
| 195000 mi US $60 |
Gearshift difficult to shift into gear. Believe shift cable was seized, possibly related to work done in August. Adjusted shifter cable. |
| 197000 mi US $2400 |
Ordered new transmission due to failure of original equipment transmission, at about 197000. Note that this transmission had been the subject of a recall by Honda in 2004. |
| 96000 mi | Transmission would suddenly downshift 2 gears while constant driving at a constant speed. Very hard, abrupt downshift that if uncorrected would have eventually destroyed the transmission and drivetrain. Transmission replaced, but still has probs. |
| 98000 mi | The replacement transmission was replaced again. This time it works fine 2000 miles later. |
| 145000 mi | Needed new transmission when sold. |
| 186000 mi US $180 |
Odd vibration in the transmission traced to the Torque Converter. The cost to repair this was between $3k and $3500. I decided to not get this replaced at this time. |
| 228600 mi US $2800 |
Transmission was rebuilt. |
| 131300 mi US $370 |
Front right CV boot cracked and leaked out grease. Installed new axles on both sides. Partsgeek.com had new axles for $45/ea! |
| 196000 mi | transmission slipping between 2 & 3 gear |
| 66000 mi US $217 |
Shifter interlock locked in "Parked" position. Dealer replaced broken "break light switch" - $115. Dealer charged $91 for 1h diagnostics labor to check for transmission/engine oil leaks, engine mount problems. |
| 122000 mi US $525 |
replaced CV axle |
| 114000 mi US $55 |
Lockup engaging and disengaging at about 40 mph. Engine RPM fluction accompanying. CEL code 1491 (insufficient flow, EGR) hard starting, poor idle. cleaned EGR passages. |
| 138000 mi US $2600 |
Driver noticed transmission was slipping significantly while driving...drove straight to our regular repair shop. Replaced transmission. Replaced transmission |
| 140300 mi US $457 |
Repair shop noticed that rear axles was worn and needed to be replaced. ($231 incl. labor) |
| 182700 mi US $450 |
Replaced solenoid on previously installed rebuilt transmission. |
| 217000 mi US $386 |
R+R front & side engine mounts, induction cleaning, swa arm links, AIC valve |
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