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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  bad fm reception - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By gould - October 16 - 10:00 am

  one major defect is that the antenna is buried in the pillar at the rear thus making for poor fm reception. The car is otherwise a wonderful vehicle.

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  Transitioning from Car to SUV - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By CandiceB - October 16 - 10:00 am

  My last car was a 2000 Acura TL and it was big transition going from a sporty car to an SUV. The Pilot has the same engine as the TL (V-6 V-tech), so the handling is about the same. Nothing exciting about the exterior, but it is deceiving. The interior is surprisingly big and 3rd row is actually comfortable. The seats all fold with ease. On average Im getting 14mpg, the suggested mpg was listed at 17. Great family truck, my husband has a Suburban and he now prefers driving the Pilot. The stereo system is actually great for an SUV also.

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  Great buy! - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By JJMOBILE - October 16 - 10:00 am

  Love it! I didnt know if I could handle an SUV, but it is easy to drive, handles great and has enough room for all the extra guests!

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  Honda Pilot - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By Harris022401 - October 16 - 10:00 am

  I love this vehicle. It drives very smoothly. Handling is good and the overall opinion is that this is the SUV to own!!!

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  Darn close, but no cigar?? - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By carman34 - October 2 - 10:00 am

  This car fits our needs to the "T". There is flexibility of having room for the kids and when needed, room to haul large items. The engine has next to the best gas mileage for a mid-sized SUV with the exception of the MDX; mixed commute driving is 18-20. Handling and ride are tops, again with the exception of the MDX. The engine is surprising quiet and relaxed even at 3,000 to 4,000 rpms when compared to other SUVs. The seats are actually comfortable, except for the thin padding behind the "activity tray". The storage pockets throughout the vehicle are proving more useful than one would think possible.

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  comfort - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By alender - September 15 - 2:00 am

  This is a great vehicle to have for families. I enjoy all the amenities that it has like plenty of room in a relatively small body, power, handling. However if you are like me and this is your first SUV after years of driving sedans, be prepared for some bumps. The ride is not as smooth as I was hoping. I do feel the minor bumps on the road, but I guess that is what you get with an SUV. Sound system is great, cloth interior is great. Tires are wide and give you great handling. Make sure you get the cross bars on the roof rack, it is very usefull. Overall great vehicle and highly recommended, just a little bumpier than I thought.

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  Honda solid - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By ken04 - August 22 - 2:00 am

  Solid is the best way to describe this vehicle. Lots of room, quality, safety, practicality and a good sound system. Very comfortable and high resale value. Does everything exceptionally well. Looks are, well ........ unremarkable but certainly not offensive. Honda describes it as classic SUV. This vehicle is about 4-6 " wider than most SUVs and weighs nearly two tons. As a result, it provides terrific traction in the snow. If you do all of the research and then opt for a different SUV, Ill be really surprised. In terms of the money, quality and value, I dont think you can do better. Its a terrific vehicle and priced under $30,000.

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  2003 Pilot - 7 yrs old - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By Kristin - July 23 - 1:04 pm

  Ive had this car for 7 years and like all Hondas, its been super reliable. I had to replace the stereo a year ago (it broke for no reason). It was $1000 to replace, so I bought an aftermarket, but the steering wheel controls wont work with it now. The interior door handle was plastic with "metal tape" over it and it was peeling, so I had to replace it. I hate the removable headrests for the 2nd/3rd row seats (big pain), but theyve redesigned them in 2009. Overall its been a great car and Im buying another Pilot now (2010), which is even better designed. I love Hondas!

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  Pilot: Id probably buy it again - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By Ted Mackley - July 23 - 10:00 am

  The only problems areas with my Pilot were a few sample defects which wernt right from day one. The cruise control "Set" button has never worked correctly, and an interior light does not turn on and off properly. The body colors are a matter of opinion, but I found none that particularly appealed to me in this model. The power outlets do not operate when the the key is not in the on or accesory posistion so charging a cell phone overnight is not possible. Comfort, ride, reliablity and quality feel are more then enough to make up for these minor problems.

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  3 Years of Driving - 2003 Honda Pilot
  By zzedo310 - June 2 - 10:21 pm

  As the title states, Ive owned my 03 for 3 years. In that time, Ive put 60K miles on it and drove it from AK to FL and several trips in the CONUS. No major issues. Minor issues: recommended tune-ups are costly, both the 60K mile tuneup and 90K mile tune-up were around $1000 each. To get fully installed towing package, another $1000. Drive train belt, another grand. At 100K miles, just as another owner here stated, my speaker system is going downhill. During long trips, I notice a buzzing sound coming out of the speakers. Annoying enough to shut music off. Great storage cubbies in front for maps, flashlights, etc.