2003 Honda Pilot Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 3%of 720 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 137,250miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2003 Honda Pilot, 3% of the 720 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 137,250 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In the morning, on january 27, I had my 2 year old and 4 year old in the vehicle and I was driving my son to school. Less than a mile from home, going between 30-35mph, I tapped the brakes as I approached a bend in the road and after a brief initial pause (as you would expect), the car suddenly started rapidly accelerating - I started pressing the brakes to no avail - vehicle did not slow down - at this point I was in the curve and was unable to keep the vehicle on the road. …”
NHTSA complaint #10840023, filed 2016-03, 161,000 miles“I am the original owner of a 2003 Honda Pilot. I am an older, cautious driver and have babied this vehicle, doing all regular service at the dealer's, so it would run in top shape for many years to come. Around six months ago I noticed at lower speeds (20-30 m.p.h.) the vehicle shudders. To counter the problem I have to accelerate and then it goes away. I have had the dealer check it three times and each time they say they cannot replicate the problem, which is hard to believe. Last week the d light started to flash. I took it into the dealer right away and they said it was a sensor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10620683, filed 2014-08, 141,706 miles“I'm not of that scared of sticking gas pedals kind on person. Just want to file this incident to probably help others to avoid problems in the future. After car being parked for three weeks at airport when first started it I had and issue with the stuck gas pedal. Fortunately I was in the parking gear when I first pressed the pedal, otherwise could be an accident on the parking lot if I was in the drive gear. I just pulled the pedal back with my toe and pressed and pulled it couple times more before it started working ok. …”
NHTSA complaint #10320054, filed 2010-03, 135,000 miles“During the freezing weather in jacksonville. Fl. Specifically on the 7th & 8th jan. 2010, the gas pedal on my 2003 Honda Pilot was sticking. After starting the vehicle, I had to apply extra foot downward pressure to make the gas pedal move and make the vehicle accelerate. This happened on several occasions during the 2 weeks that it was freezing on consecutive days in this area. I bought this vehicle brand new in 2003 and never had this problem arise until this time. The problem 'seems' to disappear after the vehicle has been running & warmed up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10302507, filed 2010-01, 48,900 miles“The car will not stop. It is at full throttle. Very scary and dangerous. Only way to stop it is to turn ignition off/start up again okay for 5 miles, then it takes off full speed, brakes cannot stop it. Please look into this asap before something terrible happens. Afraid to drive the car. Does not matter where it is main/y street, city or highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11292282, filed 2019-12, 250,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 | 15 | 7% |
| 2024 | 6 | 5% |
| 2023 | 4 | 3% |
| 2022 | 11 | 6% |
| 2021 | 8 | 2% |
| 2020 | 16 | 3% |
| 2019 | 30 | 3% |
| 2018 | 23 | 5% |
| 2017 | 31 | 3% |
| 2016 | 39 | 2% |
| 2015 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 | 4 | 3% |
| 2013 | 16 | 6% |
| 2012 | 17 | 10% |
| 2011 | 18 | 6% |
| 2010 | 4 | 4% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 6 | 5% |
| 2007 | 14 | 7% |
| 2006 | 20 | 7% |
| 2005 | 46 | 7% |
| 2004 | 21 | 4% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2003 Honda Pilot
224 complaintsElectrical system
129 complaintsAir bags
115 complaintsBody and structure
47 complaintsSeats
40 complaintsEngine cooling
37 complaintsOther or unknown
34 complaintsExterior lighting
32 complaintsSteering
32 complaintsSuspension
32 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsEngine
25 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Honda Pilot
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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