The vehicle has had unpredictable braking and traction for well over a year. Dealer visit on march 14, 2014 did not produce a cause. More recently I was unable to stop the vehicle from 40 MPH for a red light with full brake pressure. Road conditions were good at the time. I had to accelerate through the intersection to avoid a collision. The vehicle currently displays the "check engine" light and "vtm-4" light quite consistently. Traction is also intermittently compromised by some unknown problem. It seems that when the vtm-4 light is on, the awd feature of the vehicle is disabled. When it is on, it cannot be disabled with the switch on the dash. The driver side air bag was ordered on october 29, 2014 but has not yet become available. I called the dealer again on march 2, 2014 after I received another air bag recall notice. This now includes the passenger side as well as the driver side. Air bags are not expected for another two to three months. They will call...............!
2003 Honda Pilot airbags complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign id numbers: 14v351000 (air bags) and 14v349000 (air bags). The contact stated that the parts needed were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v349000 (air bags) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 03/24/15*lj the consumer stated as of 3/12/15 the recall parts had not become available. Updated 10/20/2015
I received a safety recall notice the end of january 2015. I called my honda dealership on 02/12 to schedule an appointment and was told the "parts" were not available yet, please call back the end of the month. I just called my honda dealership today, 02/23, and was told the "parts" would not be available until april! I just want this officially documented, should I or one of my family members(god forbid) have an accident with this vehicle and receive injuries because of this delay!! Updated 09/23/15.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v700000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavailable.
Filed a complaint with honda in 2011, to no avail, regarding our sticky/tacky airbag covers, probably caused by climate heat. In doing the current airbag recall work, the covers became permanently fingerprinted at the dealership. Again filed a complaint with honda, explaining that not only are the covers even more unsightly because of the fingerprinting on the dashboard, it becomes a safety issue because you refrain from using the horn when needed because of the sticky nature of the cover, which leaves a residue on your hand. Honda offered to pay 25% of $ 2100.00 cost to fix their problem, a problem that we did not create. Not the response we were looking for...
When I called to inquire of honda about the partial recall for the passenger side airbag I was told not to worry about it since it hadn't exploded yet. Really? I guess honda isn't interested in repeat business; I have owned nothing but their products. Looks like I need to find a new(or smarter) manufacturer.
My vehicle is listed in the 6/2/2014 recall notice for the passenger airbag. Over the past 4 months I have tried to get the vehicle repaired per the recall notice and have been repeatedly told by the dealer that honda has not given them instructions about how to fix per the recall. I have contacted honda corporate and they report they will get back to me at some unknown time. Based on the reports of fatalities relating to honda air bags, I am concerned whether or not the 2003 honda pilot is safe to transport my family and friends. I request that either honda promptly repair per the recall notice or officially and immediately let me know that the vehicle is safe to transport people in its current state. Additionally, I am concerned about the driver's side airbag, even though the driver's side airbag is not listed in the regional safety recall. My vehicle has spent significant time in hot and humid areas, including south carolina. I can find no data that gives me confidence that drivers side airbags in vehicles registered in states other than florida, south carolina, and other "hot" states are safe. I request that the federal safety agency immediately review the facts and data for driver's side airbags for vehicles not covered in the regional recall because of the "hot" state vs. "non-hot" state differentiation and issue information to the public regarding the risks. Thank you for your consideration and help.
Honda has failed to issue the recall for the defective tanata airbags they installed in this vehicle. We are the original owners. We contacted them directly early in september and they committed to recall it within a month. No recall has ever arrived.
2003 honda pilot. Consumer writes in regards to recall concerning defective airbag inflators. *tgw updated 11/20/14
Parked the car. Came back about 10 minutes later, heard loud like shots fired, rounded the corner to see it was our airbags popping...the car was on fire under the hood, and going to the dashboard. Called 911 and by the time the fire dept. Came ( 1 mile away) the whole car was engulfed. The whole car destroyed, all that was left was the shell no seats no dashboard no license plates nothing left. We complied to all recalls and took it to a honda dealership each time for repairs. We had a steering column fire about 2-3 years ago driving along and the car filled with smoke, it was a electrical fire, but pulling over turning off the engine put out the fire. Had it repaired immediately. A week before the big fire we felt the column and it was hot...but cooled after we parked it. Then days later is when it burned to the ground, even the tires were gone. Honda doesn't care about our loss, and of course it's not their fault. P.s. In 2007 we got hurt in that same car we were stopped on the side of the road ( we were in the car) and a truck crossed the line and hit us head on. Our seat belts didn't hold us in, they loosened and airbags did not deploy. We were hurt and honda said the truck hit us too high is why the airbags didn't deploy. That sounds ridiculous. The seat belt shoulder straps didn't hold us cause we weren't moving also sounds ridiculous. Honda didn't care then either.
2003 honda pilot. Consumer writes in regards to airbag replacement issues. *smd the dealer informed the consumer, the vehicle had been in salt water. However, the consumer stated while he does work near the water, but not salt water.
Re: recall # jf7 passenger airbag inflator (for 2003 - 2007 honda pilots sold in high absolute humidity states) my vehicle was sold new in february 2003 in myrtle beach, an ocean-front city in south carolina, one of the states referred to in the above recall as having high absolute humidity. The vehicle remained titled in coastal south carolina from february 2003 until march 2007, a period of four years. Because the vehicle spent the first four years of its existence in an area of high absolute humidity, I am concerned about the present and future functionality of both driver and passenger airbag inflators. Please add my vehicle to the recall list for replacement of both airbag inflators. Thank you.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. The contact stated that the brakes failed to engage and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact attempted to utilize the emergency brake but to no avail. The vehicle then proceed through traffic and crashed into an embankment. The air bags deployed from the compartment but failed to inflate. The contact sustained injuries to the neck, the front seat passenger sustained injuries to the head and the rear passenger sustained injuries to the face. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileage was 127,000.
Air bags warning lights has come on the dash board.
My car is experiencing a weird slipping on the transmission, it doesnt seem to change gear sometimes. Its always the 2nd gear going to 3rd gear when it starts slipping. But when I stop and pull over for a minute and drive the car, the problems goes away. Also the airbag warning turns on and off for some reason. I called honda a few months ago and asked if my car is included in the recall but I was surprised they said no. I just dont know whats going on with this car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. The contact stated the air bag light remained illuminated and the transmission would not shift into second gear. The manufacturer advised that the air bag and the transmission recall were performed on the vehicle and the vehicle should be taken back to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 149,000.
2003 honda pilot. Consumer states mechanical problems with the vehicle *tgw the consumer stated the drive light began to flash intermittently from the beginning of ownership. The dealer told the consumer it was related to the gas cap not being secured properly. However, once the transmission was replaced the light no longer flashed. On august 19, 2003 the vehicle was taken to the dealer due to a hesitation issue, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. Four months later, the check engine and SRS lights illuminated. Also, the vtm lights were flashing. On september 8, 2005 the transmission light began flashing. The consumer was informed that a special part had to ordered. The consumer also stated the power steering pump and gear box had to be replaced. Also, the egr, v-tec seals and o-ring were all replaced to rectify the engine light problem. The timing belt and left and right control arm links were replaced. The inner and outer cv boots were replaced. On february 8, 20011 while driving 70 MPH, the transmission suddenly downshifted almost causing a complete loss of control of the vehicle. The next day, the vehicle was taken to the dealership, where the consumer was informed the transmission had failed again.
My '03 honda pilot was impacted in the front passenger side by a driver backing up a bit fast and none of the air bags were deployed. There was damaged done to the front fender to the extent of buckling one of the fender corners. Shortly after this incident the SRS light came on and it will not go off. Called dealer about the SRS light and was told that it is probably a defect with the airbags, airbag sensors or a module. I have been told that it can be as much as $1000 dollars to get it fixed after parts and labor. I have been researching this issue and have discovered plenty of complaints about accidents with this vehicle and the airbags not deploying. I believe there is a critical safety issue with this vehicle that needs to be addressed and fixed free of charge by honda.
Srs light came on while driving and stays on.
Srs red light stays on, take it to the dealer (allan nott honda) in lima, oh., says airbags are not legally required in the vehicle. Therefore, will not be covered under warranty in our 4 yr. Old pilot. Never been involved in a wreck.
Dt*: the contact stated the SRS light illuminated indicating a problem with the seatbelts or the airbag system. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer. The diagnostic did not identify any problem so the warning light was reset. After three days, the warning light illuminated again. The service dealer was notified, but the manufacturer was not.
First, I had both: a frontal impact with a deer and a rear collision with another car and none of my air bags deployed. Dealer informed me that the impact on both occasions was not a severe/hard impact, therefore airbag did not open. They must be waiting for a few consumers to die before recalling these airbags and a lawsuit. It cost me over $3k to fix the damages on both ends. Anyway, my SRS light came on and stayed on since this past april. I took my pilot to my dealership and they told me that I need my "cable reel" replaced. They informed me that the cost to fix my pilot would be $400=$300 labor + $100 part and it is there way of robbing me blind. I told them to not performed the fix until I got a second opinion. They did reset the light for me but the SRS light came back minutes after they return it to me. Well, the second opinion at leesburg honda dealership close to my house want to rape my wallet of $1000 +. They are telling me that my air bag is bad and that I need to replace it or I will fail my va inspection. They told me that they are mechanics and specialize in repairing broken\damage car equipments. They are not engineers and can not explain to me why my air bag would go bad. The limited warranty does not cover since I am over my 3 yrs\36k miles. So basically to get my car fix, I have to pay to replace a defective part that was sold to me as new when I purchased my vehicle. Who should I believe or which dealership knows what they are doing?
We were rear-ended, causing us to crash into a guard rail (directly in front of the driver), which then spun our vehicle around, causing the entire driver's side of the vehicle to come to rest against the guard rail. The crash occurred at roughly 30 MPH, but neither the front, nor the side airbags deployed.
Dt*: the contact stated the SRS light illuminated. The dealership determined the cable reel was damaged. There is a technical service bulletin, the federal safety agency item number # 10005879, which states the damaged cable reel can cause SRS diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). The dealer also informed the contact the cable reel needed to be replaced and without the repair there was a good possibility the air bags would not deploy in the event of an accident. The vehicle has not been repaired.
Dt: the contact's vehicle was hit by another vehicle while waiting enter into traffic. The vehicle was at a complete stop, and the other vehicle was traveling approximately 35-40 MPH. The moving vehicle hit the contact's vehicle on the front passenger side. The air bag system failed to deploy. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure. Vehicle has not been in any previous accidents. The manufacturer was contacted , but did not offer any assistance.
Dt: the SRS light came on the dash panel. This came on without any previous incidents or problems. There was another recall on a separate issue, and while at the dealer for recall repair, the dealer inspected the SRS light. The dealer made the determination that the airbag was not working. The dealer believed cell phone use had shorted the sensor of the SRS. He tried to reset it. Two miles after leaving the dealership, the light again illuminated and has been on since this time. The consumer called the dealership and they said the repair would cost 300 dollars. No repairs or corrections have been made at this time.
Srs electronic system was disrupted by electronic item being placed in the passenger seat of the 2003 honda pilot.***no answer required***. *mr
2003 honda pilot experienced minor problems. ***no answer required***. *mr the vehicle's SRS light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. On day after the repairs were made the SRS light illuminated again.
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