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
2003 honda odyssey: got the notice in the mail in 2004 about the 2nd gear transmission cooler update / inspection needed for our odyssey. We had the dealer install the revised cooler and at about 45k miles (shortly after) we noticed a high pitched whine coming from the car at all speeds that increases in pitch / intensity as the vehicle speed increases. If the transmission is put in neutral while the car is driving…
ODI 10184210
Automatic Transmission
Transmission began slipping during gear shifts. I took it to a mechanic who changed the transmission fluid ($90), but the problem continued. I took it to the dealer who felt that replacing the engine mounts would fix the problem ($530), but that didn't work. The dealer can not explain what is wrong with the transmission, but recommends that the transmission be replaced ($3500). The transmission was "power flushed" 6…
ODI 10178490
Automatic Transmission
Dt*: the contact stated the transmission was not catching the gears. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who replaced the automatic transmission. The vehicle was already taken to a service dealer for nhtsa recall, # 04v176000 regarding the power train:automatic transmission. Updatede 12/26/2006 - *nm
ODI 10175759
Automatic Transmission
Honda odyssey 2003 transmission failure. Had problem with transmission for almost a year while vehicle under 3 year/36 miles. Took vehicle to local honda dealer with transmission making loud clunk noise & unable to engage properly on several occasions almost year ago with vehicle odometer reading approx 30k miles only. We were asked that its normal variant for that vehicle noise clunk & warm up your car, do more…
ODI 10176524
Automatic Transmission
Tl* - the contact received a recall notice (p-30 transmission gear chipping or breakage) in the mail december 2004 for his 2003 honda odyssey (75000 failure miles). The contact complied with the recall and the dealer installed the oil jet kit. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph. The brakes were also not operable at the time . The contact returned to the dealer and was notified that the gears failed…
ODI 10179077
Automatic Transmission
Transmission is slipping between 45-55 mph. Spoke to service mgr at avenues honda and he said other than transmission it might be the egc (?). This sometimes makes it seem like the transmission is slipping between this mph range. Was told that the check engine light would come on. Decided not to take car in since the light wasn't coming on yet. Mainly because didn't want to pay for diagnostic charge for something…
ODI 10168620
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 10237020
Automatic Transmission
When starting our 2003 honda odyssey, it has become increasingly difficult to shift out of "park" over the last month. We have tried turning the van off then on to try to shift. We have tried pressing at different angles on the brake pad. The only thing that works - and only intermittently - is to literally jam with all your strength the gas pedal down then shift as quick as you can. Looking at the internet...we are…
ODI 10165190
Automatic Transmission
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 45 mph the engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle would not go. The engine was still running, but the transmission would not respond. The vehicle was towed to the dealership and the transmission was replaced. A nhtsa recall, #04v176000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the automatic transmission; however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The vehicle had…
ODI 10157883
Automatic Transmission
In august of 2004, my 2003 honda odyssey was recalled to repair a possible failure of the transmission in the second gear. I took my car to harvey honda of burlingame, ca to repair the defect in the transmission. The mechanics determined that the car only needed an oil spary to be installed to prevent possible overheating and deterioration of the gears. The other option was to replace the entire transmission. The…
ODI 10157771
Automatic Transmission
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at no specific speed, the transmission slipped. This occurred more frequent between second and third gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined the transmission must be replaced.
ODI 10153981
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda odyssey participated in the transmission recall back a few years ago. Has 55 thousand miles. Took it into dealership for 48k mile service, found it already was performed the last time it was in, so we got it the 60k mile service early. Vehicle was returned to us with a transmission that shifted violently into lower gears when slowing down, and sharply when speeding up. We immediately returned it to the…
ODI 10153663
Automatic Transmission
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 mph, the vehicle began to jerk. The vehicle was immediately driven to the dealership and before arriving, the check engine and tcs lights illuminated. The dealership determined the vehicle needed a new transmission. The contact previously received a recall letter, #04v176000, concerning the automatic transmission. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection, but…
ODI 10152013
Automatic Transmission
2--3 honda odyssey transmission problem: i purchased a 2003 odyssey brand new in september of 2002. The van was great for a while until the electric doors started to stick and we had something strange happen several times with the transmission. We took it to the dealer for a check-up right before the warranty expired at about 34k miles (warranty expires at 36k). The dealer loosened the doors and explained that the…
ODI 10409148
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda odyssey mini-van transmission slipping taking off or between 1st & 2nd gear. Recalled for 2nd gear cooling jet issue, but this transmission failure appears related to similar failures described by numerous owners of this vehicle between 1998 & 2005. Dealer denies any related claims made to honda, but many documented on this site and other automotive journals and websites. *jb
ODI 10149215
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2003 honda odyssey ex with 41,631 miles. The transmission started slipping between all the gears. The transmission slips at 20-30 miles with sudden braking, like accelerating and braking (stop and go type action). Very unsafe!!! Sometimes, reverse gears don't even work just like neutral. When i changed gears i could hear loud clunkng and clicking noise from the transmission. I replaced the fluids at 40,536…
ODI 10142529
Automatic Transmission
9/16/05 just had stopped to get gas was pulling out into traffic when my transmission failed i was lucky not to be killed semi truck thank god had barely missed me i was dead in the roadway .my vans transmission was slippin . Took to honda said trans had failed .i took care of my van kept by book serviced by honda. *nm
ODI 10136888
Automatic Transmission
I previously submitted complaint (odi id number: 10141918) and i am updating the issue. Which includes: as mentioned, transmission slips in 1st and 2nd gear. I would like to add that my wife had mentioned that as she was returning from work that it felt like the vehicle was locking up. I took vehicle into dealership and they said they had drove the vehicle and also put it on a scope where no codes came up about the…
ODI 10142061
Automatic Transmission
Sporadic 1st and 2nd gear in transmission slips. Transmission slips got progressively worse where 1st and 2nd gear tends to grab when acceleration is applied to gas pedal to move vehicle. I had previously had vehicle in at dealership for 2nd gear issue/recall of defect in transmission and oil transfer. I had no prior problems before taking vehicle in for recall. Problems arose after taking vehicle in for initial…
ODI 10141918
Automatic Transmission
I was on a highway during the day. Air condition on. Cruise control off. I've been driving 45-60 minutes at 60-70 mph. Engine temp never changed. No indication that a failure was going to happen. The van lost speed and felt like it was stalling. Check engine light was on. Tried to pump the gas pedal but no power. I started to slow down and had to pull over the shoulder. Engine was still on and i can still rev rpms…
ODI 10130675
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. She stated that while driving 35 mph the vehicle would shake, vibrate and squeak. When the brakes were engaged, the vehicle accelerated without a warning for a few moments and then it would decrease in speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. A second dealer diagnosed the failure as an internal transmission failure. There were no…
ODI 10313398
Automatic Transmission
Dt: the 2003, honda, odyssey, consumer received a recall letter concerning transmission. The recall was repaired a year ago. Subsequently, the transmission jet line that was added to the second gear loosened and transmission fluid spilled everywhere. This happened while driving. Now honda recommended a new transmission. The engine light was on at the dashboard. Consumer was not having repair done and waited for a…
ODI 10126856
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. The contact stated that when accelerating or driving uphill, the vehicle would jerk abnormally when shifting gears. The check engine light would intermittently illuminate when the failure would occur. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for diagnostic testing yet the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage…
ODI 10331353
Automatic Transmission
Dt: the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey, and she said that back in october 2004 there was a recall on the transmission. She took vehicle into the dealer. Now, she has 40,000 miles on vehicle, and it is out of warranty. Transmission went out. The vehicle locked up while driving with three kids in the car. And she had to have the vehicle towed to the dealer.*ak
ODI 10121319
Automatic Transmission
Dt: had a recall for adding oil jet cooler for the second gear area. Don't have the recall # started having problems with the vehicle on the road or in town when you go to accelorate it revs up, it goes to 7,000 or 8,000 rpms. It doesn't shut off. Sometimes it will stay in 3rd gear. It does different things at different times. This occured in march the 1st time. Its done this atleast four times since then. Its like…
ODI 10128896