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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%)
Select a problem area
- 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 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (28%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (56%)
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 99000 mi US $55 |
side panel on driver's seat came loose. 2 of 3 attachment points on the plastic broke. Panel replaced with new factory part. |
| 105600 mi US $67 |
Driver's seat moulding with seat controls failed (plastic fractured around screw base). Replaced with new Honda factory part. 20 minutes tops. |
| 30000 mi | Rear hatch trim piece on top of door broke but was replaced under warranty. |
| 89000 mi | driver seat tracks replaced |
| 6500 mi | Continuing to present day: constant leak into both front seat carpets. Rain, in a certain direction, comes in from fire wall/fender weld. Dealer will not fix since cannot duplicate with hose. Known problem. TSB fix published. Totally dissatisfied. |
| 37500 mi | Driver window regulator makes harsh grinding sound. Dealer stated no warranty repair since the window still goes up and down. The noise has continued to get worse. |
| 83362 mi | Honda replaced rear door under 5 yr warranty due to rust through. |
| 112840 mi | Rust through on left rear wheel opening where steel meets fender meets plastic skirt. Many cars on the road like this. |
| 117490 mi C $673 |
Rust through on left rear wheel opening where steel fender meets plastic skirt. Many cars on the road like this. Repaired & repainted rust through on left rear wheel well quarter panel. Repaired & painted rust through on left rear wheel opening where steel fender meets plastic skirt. Many cars on the road like this. |
| 121520 mi C $551 |
Creaking noise in top right rear. Removed right rear interior panel & adjusted to find noise. Found 2 anchor bolts allowing movement between cross support bracket in front of bottom cargo area. Replaced & tightened bolts. Creaking gone. |
| 60000 mi US $600 |
60,000 mile check - oil, wipers, rattle in left side driver wheel...lube |
| 111000 mi US $410 |
Rear Spoiler broke off and went flying on exit ramp. |
| 109000 mi US $10 |
Seat recline lever. I repaired the broken plastic rather than paying $150+ for a whole new mechanism (can't just buy the handle). Minor rust remediation. |
| 31900 mi US $400 |
Clear coat peeling from plastic trim parts and real spoiler. Had to be stripped and repainted. Seems to be common problem with Honda's. |
| 109000 mi US $1200 |
Sqeaking driver's side window. Shop lubed the "channel" to address it. Inside rear door panel won't stay in place, exposing wires underneath. |
| 153000 mi US $35 |
replaced driver side sun visor. |
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