2003 Honda Odyssey Power Train Problems
- 200
- 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 200 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- Automatic Transmission · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 85 |
| 60–100k mi | 56 |
| 150–400k mi | 43 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Transmission failed at 150k miles. Honda is aware that the transmissions of the older odysseys are not lasting long.
ODI 10723602
Power Train
My wife was driving down the road at 40mph when the transmission started making real bad grinding noise then stopped working. *tr
ODI 10713671
Electrical System · Power Train
I parked my car and took the key out of the ignition. Only problem was that the car was still in drive. I know this was an known issue (recall) with the car. I had it fixed at a dealer to address the recall on this specific issue. Obviously it didn't fix the problem. *tr
ODI 10712950
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving my van with my two kids in it when i noticed that the van was jerking frequently and there was no pick up. The rpm went to 4 and 5 thousand but the speed was not able to go beyond 50 and 60 mph. This incident occurred while i was on a freeway. When i took the van to our usual mechanic shop, they found that it was a transmission problem. Getting a new transmission was very expensive and i had to settle…
ODI 10714207
Power Train
Traveling on an interstate highway, transmission failed. Fluid exited transmission and "smoke" appeared at rear of vehicle. Dealership diagnosed transmission failure and estimated repair costs at $2500-3500. Since we were 1000 miles from home and did not want to put that much into repairs, we bought a new car from the dealership. Later found out this transmission frequently fails under these circumstances due to…
ODI 10712875
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving down the road at 20 mph and i had to use the brakes, my car jerked suddenly twice while i was gently pushing the brakes (as if i slammed on them twice). I accelerated slowly and once i got back into second gear my car wouldn't catch and started to make a whirring noise. Once it got past second gear it drives slower than usual for the amount of rpms being used. This is a serious and dangerous problem.…
ODI 10695081
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. While driving at unknown speeds, the accelerator pedal was applied, but the vehicle failed to increase in speed. Also, the check engine warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to lindsay honda ([redacted], columbus, oh 43232, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the motor mounts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure…
ODI 11187034
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Car was running on city road and suddenly stopped running and check engine light came up immediately. It was good that i was not busy and not running fast or not in the freeway, and there is no car behind my car. I stop engine; after sometime i started and it was running again and after 20 minutes it stopped on the road again. I drove to a nearby honda service center for checking and they gave me documents that said…
ODI 10702763
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. While parked in front of the contact's residence, the vehicle suddenly rolled across the road and collided with a fence. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 147,112.
Crash reported
ODI 10672701
Air Bags · Power Train
Based on nhtsa recall 04v-176 - transmission recall, any car below 15k miles will have a return line installed to lubricate the 2nd gear. Above 15k miles needs to be examined by the dealer for discoloration of the clutche plates inside the gear box. Honda stated that they fixed the problem with a return line, but in fact if the 2nd gear had this issue, this is not a fix, but just a work around to save repair cost…
ODI 10824825
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The gear in the transmission broken in to pieces, shot in to bearing and broken the case of transmission, made a terrible big sound. The car on free way in more than 65 miles, all the lights is on. Engine died and speed out of control. I have asked just answer, the expert told me that is not normal accident! If you like we will sent pic to you and feed back center. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom…
Crash reported
ODI 10679337
Body · Engine · Power Train
Passenger airbag light came on for a few seconds while driving at highway speed limit. Then vehicle seems like the transmission was slipping or took a few seconds to engage from a starting movement forward leaving a stop light. At idle the tachometer started to rev between 1100-2000 rpms at standing idle in park.the sliding doors get jammed stuck when attempting to open from the dash controls. I know these could…
ODI 10664481
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. While driving 45 mph, the contact heard a loud noise and the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the second gear transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 10680675
Power Train
The transmission disengaged at 65 mph and i had to keep cycling the gas pedal until the trans caught on at 40 mph and this went on until i brought it home. I was able to take it to the honda dealer and they said i need a new transmission. *tr
ODI 10662624
Power Train
Like many other complaints about the 2003 odyssey, we have experienced a transmission failure. Like others, our van has had the original recall notice work performed (honda recall number 'p30' in early 2004, after the announcement), and yet at a relatively low 125,000 miles the transmission went out in nov '14, as confirmed by a local honda dealer. Honda stated that, since the previous work has been done under…
ODI 10669064
Power Train
I paid $9,998.48 for my odyssey. I bought it used. I was told that all the maintenance was up to date and they showed me the paper work indicating that as well. I also took the van to a shop to be sure that all the maintenance was up to date. I bought a 5yr/100,000 mile warranty from the dealership where i bought the van as well, just to be sure that if anything was to happen i would be covered. I put less than…
ODI 10669563
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
Submission from constituent re recall 04-021:c "automatic transmission recall for honda odyssey 2003" (full document not imaged). *smd the consumer stated according to an emission testing center, there was a problem with the transmission, the computer gave two codes, p0730 and p1750. The consumer was informed, the transmission recall, was performed on her vehicle in the past. However, the problem has since returned.…
ODI 10642019
Power Train
When accelerating from first gear to second gear at approximately 10-20 mph the vehicle seems to hesitate than jump into third gear.the distance from store to home is 3 miles with numerous stop lights. During this stop and go trip it happened 3 times. I had the vehicle towed to the facility where i take my vehicles for service. The diagnosis came back that the transmission is failing and it needed to be rebuilt.…
ODI 10633455
Engine · Power Train
I was driving on highway 95 south when my car would not accelerate while i was in the middle lane. I quickly attempted to switch to the right lane as there were many cars and trucks on the highway. I finally pulled the car over to the shoulder when it began to smoke. I do not believe it was a fire, but i am not sure. I do believe it was the transmission. This transmission was replaced by honda about 6 years ago b/c…
ODI 10627746
Power Train
Vehicle transmission failed during trip. This was after honda dealer performed necessary maintenance on vehicle. *tr
ODI 10616059
Power Train
Vehicle taken to honda dealer to address multiple safety recalls, including a recall titled, "2002-2004 odyssey; 2003-2004 pilot automatic transmission 2nd gear", that has been left unaddressed for 11 years. The vehicle has a documented history (by the dealer and personal receipts) of being serviced multiple times during that period at the honda dealer where the vehicle was purchased new (single owner). The recall…
ODI 10621839
Engine · Power Train
I left stevens point , wisconsin to go to chicago ilinois with my family... Three adults.. To young children... Got to madision stopped at target..got back in car left.. Got back on highway and the car started to buck.. Like it was going in and out of gear... Racing then down shifting on its own.. Threw the flashers on got off the highway... Found a fire stone garage and they check it . The engine pic came on also…
ODI 10610129
Power Train
While driving on the expressway, the tcs and check engine lights came on, the transmission down shift to lower gear abruptly. The car behind almost hit my car. It was a scary situation. After checking the codes, it showed p0730 and p0780 related to shift solenoid. And there are numerous complaints on the web with the same transmission problem due to fault material clogging the filter inside the transmission. This is…
ODI 10610071
Power Train
Started experiencing bucking and stalling. The "d" light flashed, and multiple lights came on. While driving, the unit will continue to jump, especially on the downshift. Manufacturer lists the transmission as having been replaced, but the mileage is still way low for having had two transmissions. Am looking at installing a rebuilt one. This is too short a time period. After the first round of troubles with this…
ODI 10609505
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 40 mph, there was a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10701216