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2003 Honda Pilot consumer reviews

$26,900 starting MSRP
side view of 2003 Pilot Honda
(67 reviews)
94% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.7
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Well-built and reliable.

My Pilot has 156k miles on it and it still gets better than the EPA gas mileage rating. Runs like a champ! Easy to self-service if you are a shade tree mechanic.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Comfortable and reliable, not the sexiest looking

Great, reliable, comfortable car. Can carry 8 for short or medium distances and 4-5 for long drives (we've done NJ to FL several times in it). Love the velour interior ---- much more comfortable than leather and better than even the newer cloth interiors most cars offer. Sufficient power for typical driving and good handling.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I have owned

This car met all my need, excellent handling in inclement weather. Good sound system and a comfortable to ride in.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The car of my dreams

I owned my first one back in 2004. Unfortunately it was totaled due to a wrong way driver. I was so in love I had to get another one.I will drive this one until he gives out. Then I will get another one.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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It was a refreshing experience in car buying

Has been great! Inspected and got great reviews by mechanic after purchase. Pictures were spot on. Interior was excellent. All luxery options worked including dvd in the rear.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best Car Ever!

I loved my 2003 Honda Pilot. It was perfect for my needs, even as those needs changed from hauling around my seven children, to hauling displays and products to do craft festivals. I could get enough stuff in the Pilot to create a well-stocked 10X20 foot booth, including six foot tall wall panels and flooring. It was amazing. I maintained it regularly, and the only significant repairs I had were wear parts, except for the oil pan which developed a leak from the plug due to mechanic error. Unfortunately, my beloved Pilot was totalled in an accident just a few miles shy of 225K or I would still be driving it. The accident itself is a good advertisement for the safety of the vehicle -- we were t-boned between the second door and back tire by a Lincoln Navigator going at least 30 miles an hour. Both vehicles were totalled -- the other vehicle's air bags deployed. We didn't get a scratch. Truly an outstanding vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I've owned, going on 14 years!

This car met everything I was looking for. 277k miles and still running. Very reliable roadtrip & commuter car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car!

This car was great for commuting and transporting all my needs back and forth to school. I was a teacher and had to move many boxes often plus wood working supplies. It was perfect. When I wasn't using it for work, the family enjoyed riding in it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very dependable suv for all weather.

This suv had plenty space to fit 7 and a good amount of items in the back. Decent on gas. Reliable in the winter with the right tires; and affordable maintenance.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I LOVE This Car

I bought this car almost a month ago and I love it! At first I was a little nervous about driving such a big car, but so far it's been no problem at all. It's super roomy and is great for someone who loves road trips with friends as much as I do!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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