2003 Honda Odyssey Automatic Transmission Problems
- 332
- 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 332 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 7 indicate fire
What owners report
- transmission failure · 23 records
- check engine · 21 records
- engine light · 18 records
- transmission failed · 16 records
- light came · 16 records
- automatic transmission · 15 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 132 |
| 100–150k mi | 109 |
| 30–60k mi | 32 |
| 1–30k mi | 26 |
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
Transmission is acting up on my 2003 honda odyssey. After searching the internet for possible causes i have found that many people are having the same problem and concern. My transmission has problems going into reverse at start-up and seems to lag at acceleration. The reliability of honda transmissions is poor at best. I was directed to this site to help express consumer concerns about the safety of these…
ODI 10252476
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. The contact was driving approximately between 35-40 mph on normal road conditions. When accelerating the transmission exhibited a slow response in one gear. The driver continued in operation with caution to the residence. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). The…
ODI 10314498
Automatic Transmission · Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 45 mph on normal conditions, the transmission shifted to low gear without assistance and the rpm's increased. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. The vehicle suddenly stalled and restarted after several attempts. Whenever the gear shifter was shifted into park or reverse, the vehicle…
ODI 10248721
Automatic Transmission
Transmission shudder at low speeds and low power. Dealers can't identify problem or fix it. Car shudders on regular basis and new egr valve, fluid changes tune ups make no difference. Known transmission problems make me nervous of the reliability of the trans. *tr
ODI 10246396
Automatic Transmission
I own a 2003 honda odyssey which currently has 82,000 and i purchased an extended warranty to 75,000. On 11/3/04 i took my car to the dealership per the safety recall for the automatic transmission second gear inspection. At that time my car had 29,000 miles on it. The dealer installed an oil jet kit. Per the recall, cars under 15,000 miles were to get the kit and cars over 15,000 were to be checked for heat…
ODI 10239464
Automatic Transmission
Check engine light came on at the same time as the tcs light with no other physical symptoms. Transmission fluid was "a little" low and "dirty" so authorized replacement of the transmission fluid. 24 hours later, the gears began sticking in between 2nd and 3rd gears with the engine just revving, lights came back on. Could not accelerate. Code on computer said transmission needed to be replaced/rebuilt. Have yet to…
ODI 10244229
Automatic Transmission
I had no warning that something was wrong until i was driving on the pa turnpike today and all power was shut off. I immediately got to the side of the road and had the van towed and i was told that i needed a new transmission. I just read that there was a recall and unfortunately, i never got any mail informing me of a possible problem with the transmission. Now i am stuck with a 3,000 bill to replace the…
ODI 10238969
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. The vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission); however, the contact is currently experiencing the failures described in the recall. Whenever he places the vehicle into drive, the gear indicator light begins to flash while the vehicle is turned on. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and…
ODI 10238372
Automatic Transmission
I am the original owner of a 2003 honda odyssey (purchased october 2002). In summer of 2004, i received a recall notice regarding the transmission, and potential failure of transmission. I took my vehicle to a honda dealer for inspection and repair. Was informed that there was nothing wrong with my vehicle, and no repair was necessary. In july 2006, with approx. 84,000 miles on the vehicle, my transmission failed…
Fire reported
ODI 10237019
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failure at approx. 99000 miles. Had transmission fluid changed and 2 weeks later transmission began slipping between 1st and 2nd gear. Took it to dealer and was told it would be a 4400.00 repair including the ecu. Honda paid half of remanufactured transmission as well as ecu for "goodwill" even though we were initially told that they would contribute nothing. Transmission fluid had been changed twice…
ODI 10237937
Automatic Transmission
Transmission slipped into neutral several times while driving. I took the vehicle into the honda dealer and they found dirty transmission fluid but could not find a transmission problem. The said the problem was due to dirty fluid. One week later the same problem occurred and the transmission warning light came on. I took the car back to the dealer and they told me i needed a new transmission for $4210. The car has…
ODI 10236305
Automatic Transmission
On 07/18/2008, at about 1:30 p.m., the transmission failed on personal 2003 honda odyssey while wife and daughter were traveling on busy highway (southbound 163 transition to westbound 52) in san diego ca. Freeway side rails didn't allow motoring public to safely pull off freeway. Wife smelled odor of burnt oil and van began slowing down. Lucky for wife and daughter, a recreational vehicle (rv) traveling behind the…
ODI 10235043
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. While driving between 50 and 60 mph, the vehicle would not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. When the contact took her foot off of the pedal it moved forward at a very low speed. The check engine light was also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the fuel cap was replaced. Within a couple months, the vehicle displayed the…
ODI 10328928
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failure, violent downshifting during driving at normal speeds. *tr
ODI 10235399
Automatic Transmission
We have a 2003 honda odyssey van with approximately 111,000 miles on it. Several months ago i noticed a longer delay from the time i would put it in reverse to the time it actually went into reverse. Then, just a couple of weeks ago the transmission slipped between 2 and third gear while accelerating to get on the freeway. We took it into our local honda dealership and they said that they could not duplicate the…
ODI 10236402
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda odyssey with 77,000 miles began to make grind and rattling noise with noticeable blipping of rpms earlier this year. Sound become consistent in july. Local dealer examined the car and determined that the entire transmission had to be replaced. Nhtsa records and numerous internet sites note this type of transmission failure on 2001-2003 odyssey models. Neither dealer or honda usa would admit that the…
ODI 10235283
Automatic Transmission
Auto transmission failed on a 2003 honda odyssey honda paid for the part, the transmission customer paid for installation. *tr
ODI 10234474
Automatic Transmission
The transmission on our 2003 honda odyssey is failing - won't engage 3rd gear. You try to accelerate, the rpm's increase, but the vehicle just coasts. It's getting worse. The local dealership "cannot duplicate the problem" and refuses to acknowledge a safety issue. *tr
ODI 10237031
Automatic Transmission
Transmission broke down i had to to tow it to a honda dealer and get it repaired. It cost me $3200. *tr
ODI 10242891
Automatic Transmission
2003 HONDA ODYSSEY TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR
ODI 10294228
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILURE (P0740) AT 77K MILES. *TR
ODI 10232581
Automatic Transmission
Problems with the transmission shifting into/out of 2nd gear for the last couple of months. Finally "check engine" light and tcs light went on; dealer says it needs a new transmission. I found through the internet that 2003 odysseys have had a lot of transmission problems. Dealer wants $3750 to replace this on a car with 94k miles. *tr
ODI 10229155
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda odyssey transmission seized briefly going up a hill at 79k mi, tcs and engine light on. Mechanic reports that "gear ratio is incorrect" and there is a crash hazard from possibility of total transmission failure due to defect in manufacturing. Honda dealer says records show the vehicle was recalled for inspection of the transmission in 2004 and some kit was installed, but honda does not replace the known…
ODI 10225974
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle began jumping and downshifting. The engine began revving and the rpm's increased, but the vehicle decelerated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that because he did not have a service history, he would only be charged for half of the replacement cost. Nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train: automatic…
ODI 10232033
Automatic Transmission · Tank Valve/Gauge
I bought a used 2003 honda odyssey from power honda of valencia in december 2007. In april 2008 the car would not shift out of second gear or go faster than 35 mph. The rpms would rev very high 5k+. I took it into the dealer and they said it needs a new transmission. American honda offered me a 25% discount on a rebuilt transmission, but i just bought the car 4 months ago and i feel that others are having the same…
ODI 10226594