I read that certain 2003 Pilot 5-speed automatic transmissions had engineering design flaws that had not been fully corrected as part of the recall process and that gear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash. After investigating this transmission recall, I became afraid to transport my kids in the car. The service director offered to pay for the cost of parts, but I would have to pay $1046. There was noise in the automatic transmission in lock up and the lock- up control solenoid valve needed to be replaced. They verified my concern and notified me that the transmission would have to be replaced. I called rensselaer Honda to see if they could resolve the problem and again asked that they check the transmission. The service technician replaced the pgk valve and assured me that the problem was not the transmission. Just some quick tips when changing out the transmission filter on 03-04 Honda Pilot Tools needed: 1. On 7/6/06, I took the car in for service and asked that they check the transmission because the problem occurred while trying to switch gears just like the recall had stated. This past summer(7/2006), now with 76,100 miles, I noticed that my car seemed to have a vibration or stutter when driving at 30 mph and again at 50 mph while trying to maintain a constant speed. They inspected my 2003 Pilot for the defect and installed an oil jet kit at 42,112 miles. On the dipstick there are two holes at the bottom only a small distance from each other (less than a read more. Changing Transmission fluid in my 2003 Honda Pilot. My car was serviced for this recall on 10/12/04 by rensselaer Honda, my original dealer. 2003 Honda Pilot: Changing.On the dipstick there are two holes.stick. Involving an automatic transmission recall. In the summer 2004, I received notice from american Honda motor CO. I am thankful that I did not crash when the transmission malfunctioned. 00 for a problem that Honda has acknowledged responsibility for in the past but is choosing to look the other way now. There is no proof that the "fix it" was ever performed on the transmissions recall. 0:00 3:16 2003 Honda pilot transmission fluid and filter change part 1 Mopar Matt 165 subscribers Subscribe 8.1K views 1 year ago 03 honda pilot transmission fluid & filter change. I provided all records for proof of maintenance. Honda diagnosed as needing new transmission. Called Honda corp and was told that I had to take it to a Honda dealer. Back to my mechanic again for solenoid replacement. Took it to a mechanic where I was traveling and he recorded the code p0730, problem in shift control system. I was passing a truck going uphill at approximately 65mph when the transmission downshifted to first gear on its own and slammed to almost a complete stop. Did not malfunction when my mechanic checked it. Feb 2009 noticed transmission was periodically slipping at 86,000 miles, 1000 over extended warranty.
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