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Complaints Reported By The Department Of Transportation For
2003 HONDA Vehicles
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HONDA: PILOT
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) Read Details...
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
EQUIPMENT Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
WHEELS Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Read Details...
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Read Details...
SUSPENSION:REAR Read Details...
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
VISIBILITY Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
TIRES Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
STRUCTURE Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Read Details...
STRUCTURE Read Details...
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS Read Details...
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
STRUCTURE Read Details...
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Read Details...
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Read Details...
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Read Details...
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
STRUCTURE Read Details...
WHEELS Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT Read Details...
STRUCTURE Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Read Details...
SEATS Read Details...
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL Read Details...
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Read Details...
TIRES Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:REAR Read Details...
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP Read Details...
SEATS Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
STRUCTURE Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:REAR Read Details...
STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
STRUCTURE Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Read Details...
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES Read Details...
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW Read Details...
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Read Details...
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Read Details...
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Read Details...
TIRES Read Details...
STRUCTURE Read Details...
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT Read Details...


Fuel Efficiency Ratings for
2003 HONDA: PILOT Vehicles
Data provided by U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA
ModelDisplacementCylindersTransmissionDriveCity MPGHighway MPG
PILOT 3.5 6 Auto(L5) 4 17 22


Recall Information for
2003 HONDA: PILOT Vehicles
Data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recalled ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Description of DefectON CERTAIN MINIVANS, SEDANS, COUPES, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES, A TIMING BELT TENSIONER PULLEY ON THE WATER PUMP IS MISALIGNED AND COULD CAUSE THE TIMING BELT TO CONTACT A BOLT ON THE CYLINDER HEAD. EVENTUALLY THE BELT COULD BE DAMAGED AND FAIL.
Consequences of DefectIF THE TIMING BELT BREAKS, THE ENGINE WILL STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WATER PUMP AND IF IT IS ONE OF THE DEFECTIVE PUMPS, THE WATER PUMP AND TIMING BELT WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 30, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
NotesALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Description of DefectON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN HEAT BUILD-UP BETWEEN THE COUNTERSHAFT AND SECONDARY SHAFT SECOND GEARS IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO GEAR TOOTH CHIPPING OR GEAR BREAKAGE.
Consequences of DefectGEAR FAILURE COULD RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective ActionON VEHICLES WITH 15,000 MILES OR LESS, THE DEALER WILL UPDATE THE TRANSMISSION WITH A SIMPLE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE TO INCREASE LUBRICATION TO THE SECOND GEAR. ON VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN 15,000 MILES, THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION TO IDENTIFY GEARS THAT HAVE ALREADY EXPERIENCED DISCOLORATION DUE TO OVERHEATING. IF DISCOLORATION EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED IF DISCOLORATION IS NOT PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL PERFORM THE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 21, 2004, FOR PILOT, ODYSSEY, AND MDX OWNERS. OWNERS OF THE ACCORD VEHICLES WILL START RECEIVING LETTERS ON JUNE 28, 2004, AND ON JUNE 29, 2004, FOR OWNERS OF THE TL AND CL VEHICLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
NotesHONDA RECALL NOS. P30 (ODYSSEY AND PILOT),P31 (MDX), P38 (ACCORD) AND P39 (ACURA).CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentEQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Description of DefectHONDA IS RECALLING 2,032 HITCH STYLE BIKE RACKS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON MY 2003-2007 AND SOME MY 2008 HONDA PILOT, RIDGELINE, AND ACURA MDX VEHICLES. A PINCH BOLT EXISTS BETWEEN THE BIKE ARM BRACKET AND THE UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY OF THE "HITCH" STYLE BICYCLE RACK.
Consequences of DefectWHEN MOVING THE BIKE ARM BRACKET TO ITS DOWN POSITION, THIS PINCH BOLT HAS THE POTENTIAL OF CAUSING SEVERE LACERATION OR AMPUTATION TO THE USER'S FINGERTIPS OR HAND.
Corrective ActionOWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THULE AT 800-THULE91 (800-848-5391) TO OBTAIN A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS OR OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
NotesCUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.










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