2003 Honda Odyssey Electrical System Problems
- 69
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 69 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- ignition switch · 19 records
- failure mileage · 14 records
- electrical system · 10 records
- repaired failure · 10 records
- needed replaced · 7 records
- replaced repaired · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 20 |
| 150–400k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 12v573000 (electrical system). After the remedy repair was performed, the key failed to turn in the ignition switch. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who informed that a part within the ignition switch would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not…
ODI 10533020
Electrical System
We were returning from a family vacation traveling on the interstate highway system at 70 mph when, without any warning, all the dials on the dashboard (speedometer, tachometer, etc) suddenly went to zero then immediately returned to normal. I also noticed a burning smell. About two minutes later, while still traveling on the highway at 70 mph, the vehicle lost all acceleration. So we pulled to the side of the road.…
ODI 10505219
Electrical System
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. The contact stated that he received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 12v573000 (electrical system). The vehicle was repaired under the recall and approximately one week later, the failure recurred. The contact stated that he was able to remove his key from the ignition without the gear shift being secured in park. The vehicle was not inspected for the failure after…
ODI 10503594
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the rear sliding doors failed to open when using the fob. The contact mentioned that if the doors open, they do so without any warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and it was determined that the electric ball used to open the doors had failed. The manufacturer stated that the doors were not under recall and the vehicle had not been repaired. The…
ODI 10691806
Electrical System
Trying for over an hour to get the key to turn over so i cant start the van it keeps happening everytime i try to start the van switch keys with my husband and the same issue keeps happening. Its a serious issue that i truly believe is a defect with honda. *tr
ODI 10549329
Electrical System
The mechanism that locks the key in the ignition until the vehicles is shifted into park fails and needs to be addressed by honda.the key can be removed without shifting into park. This could cause the vehicles to roll off unexpectedly and hurt an innocent bystander or roll off into an intersection. This issue needs to be addressed immediately and honda needs to address this key- ignition issue. Although i haven't…
ODI 10486393
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. The contact stated that key could not be turned in the ignition until after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the lever kit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 123,000.
ODI 10502797
Electrical System · Power Train
Indeed i can remove the ignition key from my 2003 honda odyssey van in any gear. If on a slope, the vehicle will roll away. *tr
ODI 10479437
Electrical System · Engine
After turned off ignition and stepped out of car while in store car rolled away across parking lot damaging another vehicle. This is in response to the article read on your site about the 2003 honda odyssey rolling away after car has been turned off and keys are removed from ignition. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10479421
Electrical System · Power Train
Vehicle was parked in a parking lot, light downhill. Vehicle was left and found 5 minutes later 12 meter further down, after a small crash with another parked vehicle. Bumper got scratches. The key can be removed from the ignition when the vehicle is in the n position. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10485010
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I can take my key out of the ignition while in drive. Because of the setup of the shifter, and the short space between gears, it's not apparent that the car's not in park, and fairly common for me to remove the key while in drive. I've not had this problem with other cars. Several times i've taken the key out and the car started rolling a little before i stepped on the brake and put the key back in and shifted to…
Crash reported
ODI 10478857
Electrical System · Power Train
While i was driving my engine light came on and soon after my tcs light came on. I was on the highway and when i slowed down to get off on an exit and tried to go up in gear my van stalled and would not go past 25 to 30 mph. I took it to an auto place to check the engine light and these codes came up p0740 torque converter clutch circuit malfunction and p0730 incorrect gear ratio. *tr
ODI 10473238
Door · Electrical System
Vehicle was parked. Driver used front dash auto open button to open side door on driver's side. 6 year old child in the back seat had gotten out of her car seat and as the door was opening her leg slipped into the open space between the door and the retractor bar. The door did not register that there was an object and continued to press on her leg until driver was able to exit vehicle and pull sliding door handle to…
1 injury
ODI 10479701
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. The contact stated that once the vehicle was started, the shift lever failed to go into park or drive. The contact mentioned that she received a notice for nhtsa campaign number: 12v573000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician refused to do the repairs free of cost since they were requesting her to bring in the ignition pin. The…
ODI 10507107
Electrical System · Power Train · Service Brakes
I parked my van on my sloped driveway, setting the emergency brake. As i was getting out, the van started rolling backward. As i was trying to stop it, i tripped and my left leg was run over by the front left tire. I had an open fracture of my fibula and crush injuries on my shin area (and multiple bruises and pulled muscles elsewhere). I realized later that the van was still in "drive". I had been able to get my…
1 injury
ODI 10476767
Door · Electrical System
Less than a week after we bought our van, the back passenger door wouldn't close properly. It was fixed prior to us buying the van. Since then we have had to get out and physically push on the door to close it. Also, had an incident where the door closed on a child's hand when it should have sensed it was there. Child was fine. New problem is we can't get drivers side sliding door to close properly. It will close…
ODI 10535328
Electrical System
There is a problem with ignition with the key. Key does not turn and stuck some times. You have to wiggle it to start. When try to stop the key don't turn all the way down and stuck in it. Unable to pull the key from chamber. Very frustrated. Called honda for this issue. Honda said there is no recall related to this issue. Unable to take key out few times and constant problem. I read few complain on the internet…
ODI 10433696
Electrical System · Power Train
Transmission failed while traveling 40mph at 130000 miles. It was replaced. There was a class action lawsuit regarding 2003 transmissions, but the window had closed, so i had to pay for it fully. November 20, 2011, while driving 45mph, dash lights flash, radio loses power. When i turn the ignition off, the car is dead. Restarts almost immediately, after lots of clicking in the dash. At varying speeds the dash lights…
ODI 10438171
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
This car has a problem with the transmission and there was a test done which gave the diagnostic code po743. The honda odyssey has known issues with the transmission and is not willing to help assist with the repair. I am the original owner and want to know if there is any recourse with honda. Thank you for your help in this matter. *tr
ODI 10424541
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle could be shut off and the key could be removed from the ignition without the vehicle being in park. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 136,000.
ODI 10451185
12v/24v/48v Battery · Door · Electrical System
The vehicle (2003 honda odyssey) has progressively been experiencing what i'll deem "electrical" issues that seem to be severely impacting the automatic sliding doors on the vehicle causing them to open while driving, not open when using the handle or button. Specifically, the automatic sliding doors will not open, will not close or partially close without fully latching. This happens regardless of using the manual…
ODI 10413288
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. The contact stated that a warning light flashing the letter d illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 81,000.
ODI 10411527
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle rolled away and crashed into another vehicle. No police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the ignition switch under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v573000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
Crash reported
ODI 10579227
Electrical System
Was parking in a parking lot. Turned off the ignition. Got out of the vehicle. Walked around to other side of vehicle to get child out. Car started rolling back. Ran around to driver side, pressed brake. Car allowed me to remove key while still in drive. *tr
ODI 10397920
Electrical System
Ignition switch fails to accept key. Key cannot be inserted. The problem begins intermittently and becomes progressively worse. Different keys don't help. Problem has been repaired by locksmith twice in driveway. Locksmith disassembles, replaces bent tumbler and reassembles. Fix only lasts 1 -2 years of very light usage. Problem has re-occurred for a third time in 6 years.
ODI 11088671