# 2003 HONDA PILOT — STRUCTURE
> NHTSA complaint `718162` · 2009-04-28 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** PILOT
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** STRUCTURE
- **Miles at failure:** 69,077
## Narrative
THE CHROME PLATING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLE OF OUR 2003 HONDA PILOT IS FLAKING AT THE FRONT EDGE.  IT IS A DANGEROUS CUT HAZARD.  OUR PILOT HAS ONLY 69077 MILES.  THIS DEFECT SHOULD BE A RECALL, AS IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD.  I PURCHASED A EXTENDED WARRANTY FROM THE DEALER, BUT WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS NOT COVERED.  THE REPAIR COST IS $39.00 LABOR AND $20.00 FOR HANDLE.  THE DEALER SERVICE WRITER SAID HE HAS SEEN THIS BEFORE, AND HAS EVEN EXPERIENCED IT HIMSELF.  *TR
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