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
I have a 2003 odyssey that i bought in jan 03. At 74,000 miles and 1.5 months after the extended warranty expired, the transmission needed to be replaced. At the dealer i was informed that the recall recommendation had been completed previously and there's nothing else that could be done. I had previously taken the van in complaining that it was not driving right and felt like it was shuttering. The tech inspected…
ODI 10241761
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. While driving 30 mph, the shifter light began flashing and the vehicle began to rev. The dealer stated that the transmission failed. The contact was informed that the vehicle had previously been repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission). The contact could not find any proof of the recall repair having been performed. The vin was…
ODI 10225868
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILURE 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. *TR
ODI 10220775
Automatic Transmission
We were parked at a store. When we went to leave, the car would stall when it was put into gear-- any gear. It kept stalling try after try. We had it towed to the honda dealer and they determined that we needed a new transmission. There was no indication before this time that there was any problem with the car or transmission. We called honda corporate to complain that the transmission shouldn't need to be replaced…
ODI 10235397
Automatic Transmission
One week before i took my van to the dealership for repair, i noticed that my van would roll back from the r position when i put it in the d position. Then one night the engine started revving up from a stop position as i began to accelerate. That scared me, so i stopped driving and called the dealership. They test drove it and checked the van out to discover that the transmission had failed and told me that at this…
ODI 10259569
Automatic Transmission
We own a 2003 honda odyssey, and we have had problems since we bought it. It started with the "subframe" shifted during delivery and has gone downhill since then. We have had trouble with the steering locking on us several times. The automatic doors have stayed open leaving me unable to drive with 3 small children. Our recent problem has been the transmission. We had the routine maintanence done on it at 100,000…
ODI 10226438
Automatic Transmission
I was driving on i-95 s when the vehicle suddently started losing power & speed, just come to a complete stop.when i popped up the hood,transmission fluid smell was all over the car,also i could see trans.fluid all over the trans. Top surface.vehicule could not move at any gear so had to be towed.*cn
ODI 10213518
Automatic Transmission
My 2003 honda odyssey was part of a transmission failure recall. The first attempt to repair the problem was on 4/21/2004. The consequences of not repairing the transmission was serious injury to my family and those driving in the vehicle. The initial repair failed and my transmission needed to be replaced. Honda provided the part, but insisted i pay $1068.00 for labor costs to replace the defective transmission…
ODI 10219914
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failure on a 2003 honda odyssey which was recalled and the problem not rectified. Honda will not fix the problem. *tr
ODI 10210235
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle would not accelerate forward and the rpm's increased. The contact was informed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. Eight months later, the transmission was replaced; however, the vehicle is not accelerating properly. The current mileage was 100,896 and failure mileage was 85,000.
ODI 10233608
Automatic Transmission · Torque Converter
The transmission on my 2003 honda odyssey failed at 67,800 miles with no warning and no prior issues. This transmission has a history of premature failure and this one realized its prophecy. *tr
ODI 10209124
Automatic Transmission
Check engine light and tcs light on lots of issues over 3 years - engine hesitating, engine revving on idle, and finally engine revving while driving finally at 67,000 miles i am told i need a new transmission. Only told that i have an internal transmission failure that cannot be identified specifically recommend new transmission. *tr
ODI 10208737
Automatic Transmission
I was driving on route 100 at approximately 60 mph when the engine seemed to lose power. All the warning lights illuminated on my dashboard. I was able to coast to the side of the road. Fortunately, the engine restarted immediately. *tr
ODI 10214817
Automatic Transmission
Original transmission was replaced under a recall program at 30,823 miles. Now at 105,000 miles the transmission has failed and needs replaced. The dealer said honda would provide a replacement transmission at no cost, but i will have to pay the dealer labor to replace. I had purchased a 6 yr/100,000 mile warranty on the van when i purchased it new. The replacement transmission has approx. 75,000 miles on it, and it…
ODI 10203275
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda odyssey with 104,000 miles is failing to shift when under a load, engine revs but vehicle does not accelerate when pulling out into traffic. Problem is becoming more frequent and is very dangerous, this morning i was almost struck from behind by another vehicle because of this problem. Honda and nhtsa are aware of this dangerous problem, full recall should be ordered so some one is not seriously injured…
ODI 10202886
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda odyssey was recalled for transmission in 2004. Dealer said transmission fine and installed some kit. About 6 months ago transmission started slipping from 2nd to 3rd gear. Took it in for service and was told to replace transmission fluid to see if that would fix it. It did not fix and when i took it back i was told the transmission was failing and that the only way to fix was to replace it. The dealer…
ODI 10199317
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda odyssey purchased new and checked by the dealer during recall. We were told that our vehicle was fine and that the surging/hunting between gears occasionally was normal for these transmissions. The transmission was serviced at mfg recommended intervals. The surging between has gotten worse and resulted in the vehicle stalling on the interstate on the failure date. *jb
ODI 10198738
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda odyssey transmission failed at 70 mph. Van had passed a honda safety inspection just 6 days earlier. Vehicle had been equipped with the recall transmission oil jet, years earlier, but transmission still failed with only 46,000 miles on vehicle. Honda extended warranty and paid for replacement transmission which developed problems after only driving 50 miles. *tr
ODI 10215528
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact noticed black smoke from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle also decelerated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostics, where the technician stated that the transmission would have to be replaced. The failure occurred on two different prior occasions and the transmission was replaced. The vehicle was not…
Fire reported
ODI 10418379
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns 2003 honda odyssey. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle shifted into neutral without warning. The dealer stated that the transmission caused the failure and recommended replacing it. There is a recall for the power train: automatic transmission (nhtsa campaign id #04v176000). The dealer stated that the recall repair had been performed. The contact felt that the remedy did not solve the failure. As…
ODI 10223633
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the rpm's increased. However, the transmission failed to shift into gear. The failure occurred at all speeds. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. The current mileage is 107,000 and failure mileage was 104,000.
ODI 10195948
Automatic Transmission
When the transmission shifts from 2nd to 3rd gear on low rpm the vehicle starts to shake before shifting into 3rd gear. If increasing speed while this is happening or releasing the gas pedal and pressing it again it stops doing it. *ak so i have to remember always to press hard on gas pedal to shift in to 3rd gear. Otherwise it will keep shaking and will not shift and when that happens its dangerous because any…
ODI 10190941
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda odyssey with automatic transmission failure customer states that the transmission failed at 55,000 and questions is related to the recall and is looking for suggestions**cc the consumer wants to reimbursed for the repairs of the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10193219
Automatic Transmission
Transmission is starting to shift from one gear to the other hard. Sort of feels like a jump in the transmission. I've researched and noticed honda has extended the warranty period for honda odyssey transmissions in previous model years for the same reason. In our 2003 they have not yet extended the warranty and i'm concerned ours will fail within the next 10,000 miles. Honda has owned up to putting in bad…
ODI 10236373
Automatic Transmission
We own a 2003 honda odyssey ex with 89,000 miles on it. We bought it used in 2007. Last week the transmission "shuddered" for two miles while on the highway. I pulled over, turned off the vehicle, restarted it, and continued. About 50 miles later, the transmission slipped out of gear while i was trying to merge into traffic on an interstate. I was able to pull over, get the van into a gear, and "limp" home. I have…
ODI 10382511