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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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NHTSA publishes the first 11 characters of the VIN with every complaint — that identifies the plant, model year, body and engine. So these are reports from cars built exactly like this one, not an average across the whole model.
2HKYF18483H••••••2003 Honda PILOT
That is about average for the 2003 Honda PILOT — 8 complaints per build across 72 builds.
12on this build
584on the model
72builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
Most reportedElectrical System 6Power Train 3Engine And Engine Cooling 1Latches/locks/linkages 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireAug 2022
The contact owned a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact stated she was informed by her daughter that the inside passenger side of the vehicle was on fire. The contact extinguished the fire with water. The fire department arrived afterward and informed that the electronic software was…
Air BagscrashJul 2016
Takata recall. I took my honda pilot to crown motors honda dealership due to the airbag recalls then when it was done I was just given the keys and then another recall happened but I couldn't get the second one fix due to the parts being out of stock then my friend drove my…
StructureJul 2018
The rear driver side electric door lock mechanism is jammed not allowing the door to be locked or unlocked either manually or electrically. This, I imagine, can happen with any door. Luckily, the jam is in the unlocked position allowing the door to be opened. What is not safe is…
Power TrainMar 2016
The contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. While driving various speeds, the automatic transmission warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that there was transmission fluid leaking in close proximity to the transmission sensor. The contact stated that the transmission was…
SteeringApr 2012
Having trouble inserting key into ignition. Have to try multiple times, turning the key upside down, right side up, repetitive in & out, eventually it goes in, but afraid that eventually it will not work. Called american honda as I saw multiple complaints online, but honda said…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2HKYF18483H609231 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.