2003 Honda Pilot structure problems
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2003 Honda Pilot — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Feb 18, 2022
“Rear suspension mounting locations have rusted through allowing the rear suspension to hang down. The front mounting points of the rear suspension are not damaged yet. Was noticed as a noise while driving and found during tire inspection.”
filed Feb 14, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Service Bulletin - Corrosion of the frame rail that supports the rear subframe may occur on some vehicles that are commonly driven in harsh environments. The subframe mounts may pull away from the body of the vehicle…
A21-019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 8, 2022
Structure problems in other Pilot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pilot | 3 | 2% |
| 2024 Pilot | 4 | 4% |
| 2023 Pilot | 6 | 5% |
| 2022 Pilot | 7 | 5% |
| 2021 Pilot | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 Pilot | 6 | 1% |
| 2019 Pilot | 11 | 1% |
| 2018 Pilot | 17 | 4% |
| 2017 Pilot | 15 | 2% |
| 2016 Pilot | 53 | 3% |
| 2015 Pilot | 9 | 8% |
| 2014 Pilot | 20 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Honda Pilot
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.