2003 Honda Pilot body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 48 complaints for the 2003 Honda Pilot, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 48 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 125,000 miles 41 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 8 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 5 |
| 200k+ miles | 8 |
What the data shows
Of the 41 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 125,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 8 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving honda pilot ex-l on a local street at 35 MPH, the right rear wheel seems to have hit something or skidded. Attempt to control the vehicle by moving the steering wheel resulted in the SUV going out of control. While still on the road, any attempt to steer the vehicle caused it go in an unexpected direction. Finally, the vehicle rolled over and landed back on the wheel in a ditch by the side of the road.
The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the rear axle separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the subframe replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 209,000. The VIN was not available.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Honda Pilot
- Electrical system 132 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 118 complaints
- Air bags 117 complaints
- Transmission 107 complaints
- Engine 62 complaints
- Seats 40 complaints
- Lighting 32 complaints
- Steering 32 complaints