Overview & Reviews

The 2003 Honda Pilot is an all-new crossover SUV from Honda. It features eight-passenger seating, standard all-wheel drive, a 240-horsepower V6 and optional DVD-based navigation and entertainment systems.

User Reviews:

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  After 6 weeks of Ownership - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By Ed C. - July 4 - 2:00 am

  This is the first vehicle I have owned that my teenager wants to go for a ride in. The DVD/CD Rear Entertainment System is great. The kids can listen to their own music or watch a movie using the wireless headphones/DVD screen and not be complaining about the length of the trip. I have had the opportunity to drive in snow/ice and it handled great. The big difference between this and truck like SUVs is the smooth ride. While it does not handle like the sports sedan it replaced, it is a very smooth, quite and capable vehicle.

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  customer loyalty? - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By wouldbuy - May 29 - 10:00 am

  Test drove and like it a lot. But, the dealers are simply too arrogant with pricing and not willing to find the vehicle I want. Charging $900 for Lojack and $3000+ for packages with paint sealer, wheel locks, mud flaps and cross bars? That is simply not a fair deal when I am someone that as bought 3 Hondas before. I may have bought my last. Too many other SUVs at better deals with same or better functions, etc. Will not buy a Pilot unless the Honda attitude changes. This exlpains why they are not in the top 10 with buying process satisfaction.

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  Nice Truck but not an Acura MDX - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By jtuffy - May 17 - 2:00 am

  What is missing from the Pilot are the little things. Poor rear viewing. Need: Backup sensor. Jumped a friends (very expensive) sports car bumper parked directly behind us at a New Years Eve Party. Not a scratch on the Pilot but the tailpipe cut his bumper and broke his headlight. The only other negative is you cannot open a side window while traveling without having a helicopter like air wave go through the car. I have heard that this is common with many SUVs. PRICE WAS RIGHT. High residual value lead to favorable lease.

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  Value & Versatility - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By Skydefender - May 17 - 2:00 am

  Very satisfied (except for bizarre positioning of headrests)so I will comment on 2 misconceptions about the Pilot. #1: Too expensive. Those who say its overpriced, I defy you to match overall value against any other SUV. If you paid over MSRP, well, there is one born every minute... #2: Gas mileage criticism. Does anyone know of a non-mini SUV that gets over 20 mpg average besides the Pilot?

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  Im disappointed, Honda!!! - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By kcsen - May 12 - 10:00 am

  1 week after I bought the Honda Pilot, I had two different rattle noise coming from the dashboard area. One was fixed, the other one is still there. I also experience the starter problem like what other people have experienced and discussed in edmunds.com and honda- pilot.org. To my understanding, Honda still does not plan to take any corrective action on the problem. Im very disappointed with the Pilot quality, though I have owned my 99 Accord for more than 4 years and never had any problem.

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  Good Buy For the $ - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By Iroc - May 12 - 10:00 am

  The Pilot is a good value. You get a "full sized" SUV for not much more money than the small ones and the vehicle is way better.

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  one and only - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By marty5950 - May 6 - 10:00 am

  Great Car. I would love to have one that wasnted full time 4WD

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  Another 1st-time SUV Buyer - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By Keith E. - April 4 - 2:00 am

  Purchased the Pilot in Aug,02. Had no idea it existed; just found it on dealers lot. Was looking for SUV to replace a large sedan & aging pickup. Biggest plus was headroom & visibility from drivers seat. Im 63" & had to duck my head to see traffic signals in other SUVs. Pilot is fine for hauling passengers, but its no substitute for a pickup. Boxes & such are fine, but youll be very limited in large/long items, such as lumber. Im disappointed with gas mileage. Im careful to drive for best fuel economy, but have not come close to published ratings. Paid about $500 under sticker, got free crossbars, cargo cover & bunch of oil changes.

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  DISAPPOINTED - NOT A TOYOTA - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By WLS - March 25 - 10:00 am

  DEAD SPOT IN THE TORQUE AT CRUISING SPEED. IRRITATING SHIFT AT CRUISING SPEED FOR ANY ACCELERATION. SHORT LEFT LEG POSITION. FRONT SEAT BACKS NOT COMFORTABLE AT SHOULDER BLADE HEIGHT IN CENTER. REAR SEAT TOO SMALL FOR ANYONE BUT A SMALL KID. RADIO/TAPE CONTROLS NOT FRIENDLY. WELL BUILT, SAFE, STABLE, GOOD RIDE AND QUIET FOR AN SUV.

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  Potential Problem - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By John/Show me state - March 5 - 10:00 am

  We got this Pilot a month ago and we have a problem with front passenger side struts. Suspension system is same as their Mini van except for it is mounted different on the Pilot. When we went over a bump struts were making a noise. Honda mechanic says the strut might have been mounted wrong. When you test drive go slowly over a bump with air and stereo turned off listen for it.This problem is new and only been found in a few Pilots. Honda seems very concerned aboutit.