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
1. There were no events that led to the failure. 2. When slightly accelerating between the speeds of 35-45 mph, the transmission shifts out of gear, the tachometer would shoot way up, and the vehicle would start slowing down. The check engine light did not come on, except on one occasion recently. This problem did not happen on a daily basis. Some days it would happen once, while other days it would happen several…
ODI 10168466
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 65 mph, the engine and the tcs lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle then completely stalled and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and they stated that the transmission failed. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (powertrain:automatic…
ODI 10213280
Automatic Transmission
Recall nhtsa 04v176000. Honda performed the oil jet kit "repair" 8/5/2004. Vehicle began shifting "hard"; returned to honda dlr 8/30/2004. Transmission completely failed 11/2004. Honda said "out of warranty", there's no coverage on transmission. Complained to honda corporate that this was recalled part and was to be replaced. Eventually honda area rep said they'd cover cost of "rebuilt" transmission, but i had to…
ODI 10135351
Automatic Transmission
Recall 04v176000 concerning automatic transmission failure. Consumer stated vehicle was repaired once for this problem. Honda stated they could not do anything for the consumer.*ak
ODI 10101729
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2003 honda odyssey ex that i bought in aug. [redacted] honda, clearwater, florida. The vehicle had a recall early this year to install a transmission jet kit. October 2004, started the car up but the gear lights would not light up, the shifter would move up and down but no gear would engage. Someone suggested at work that rocking the car would work and it did. I thought nothing of it untill 2 weeks later…
ODI 10098879
Automatic Transmission
Nhtsa recall 04v176000 concerning automatic transmission failure. Dealer does not have the parts available. *ak
ODI 10094535
Automatic Transmission
Nhtsa recall 04v176000 concerning automatic transmission. After having the revisions to the oil cooler return line performed. While driving 50 mph vehicle stalled. Vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10115799
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. She stated that the automatic transmission failed and would not shift into gear. The check engine and green d-light illuminated. There is a recall for the automatic transmission (recall #04v176000). The dealer stated that they would pay for the replacement of the transmission; however, she would be responsible for the shipping and labor cost. She felt that this was…
ODI 10192920
Automatic Transmission
Consumer received recall 04v176000 concerning automatic transmission failure. Consumer was concerned that the dealer was unable to schedule recall repairs until the month of december. *ak
ODI 10089823
Automatic Transmission
Nhtsa recall 04v176000 concerning automatic transmission. After having the revision to the oil cooler return line performed, and while driving 35 mph vehicle shifted gears on its own and stalled. Without warning. Consumer restarted vehicle, and took it to dealer for inspection. *ak
ODI 10091594
Automatic Transmission
Recall 04v176000 concerning automatic transmission failure. No parts would be until febuary 2005. Hillside honda, [redacted]. Dealership had not resolved the problem. *ak
ODI 10090000
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle was making a high pitched whistle sound in low gears. Brought to dealer and "new" transmission was put in. Still a problem, so 2nd "new" transmission was put in. 2 months later vehicle is shifting roughly in lower gears and rolls backwards when on slight to moderate incline when in "drive". Was told by dealer that all of this is "normal". Another customer, who also has the same vehicle said hers does not…
ODI 10086273
Automatic Transmission
Recall 04v176000 concerning automatic transmission. After the recall repairs were performed transmission commenced to experience problems with gears shifting to hard or take too long to change gear while driving. Dealer will be notified. *ak
ODI 10089227
Automatic Transmission
The consumer received a recall for the automatic transmission, second gear. The consumer called the dealer to schedule an appointment and was told it would be january before they could get to this vehicle. *ak recall# 04v176000. *sc *jb
ODI 10083601
Automatic Transmission
Recall 04v176000 concerning transmission failure. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer on a monday evening, and later that day consumer received the recall notice, and gave the dealer the extended warranty. Dealer denied the claim, and said that what was being done was not related to the recall, it involved the transmission . Then, dealer contacted consumer claiming that the transmission was shot, and a new…
ODI 10089632
Automatic Transmission
Transmissionon june 25, 2004 vehicle was repaired for this recall. While driving 80 mph on june 28, 2004 transmission locked up and caused the vehicle to skid approximately 200 feet before it came to a stop. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the cause of the problem was still undetermined. *ak
ODI 10081714
Automatic Transmission
Inappropriate gear shifts and increases in revs regardless of throttle position. Discovered transmission recall and had inspection and lubrication mods made. Van still displays revs surges and inappropriate up and down shifting.*ak
ODI 10078644
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle began to make a high pitched whining sound while driving over 55 mph. The vehicle was serviced for nhtsa recall campaign id number 04v176000, power train, automatic transmission. The contact informed the dealer of the whining sound but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The mechanic stated that the transmission needed replaced due…
ODI 10344467
Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission developed a high pitched whine at approximately 34,000 miles, which increases with engine rpms. Since new, transmission also hesitates/slips between 3rd and 4th gears when cold, and car seems to lose power temporarily until 4th gear engages. *jb
ODI 10062725
Automatic Transmission
My 2003 honda odyssey transmission suffered sudden catastrophic failure while driving on the interstate in traffic. The vehicle could not be driven any further and was left in a dangerous spot and required towing to the honda dealer.the vehicle could be cranked and placed in gear but the transmission does not engage and the engine revs the same in both park and in drive. There was no warning of a transmission…
ODI 10296497
Automatic Transmission · Engine
Defective transmission, problem with second gear. And timing belt. *bf this document is written in spanish. *jb
ODI 10109356
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while parked on an incline with the key out of the ignition the vehicle began to roll backwards on its own and crashed into a lamp post causing damage to the front drivers side door. The contact depressed the brake pedal and was able to stop the vehicle. The failure occurred approximately seven different times. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
Crash reported
ODI 10479934
Automatic Transmission
While driving between 45 - 60 mph, the automatic transmission down shifted, even when the gas pedal was depressed. The dealership test drove the van for 8 miles, and checked the transmission fluid, but no repairs were done. *ak on occasion the consumer experienced sudden hesitation when the vehicle reached 45 mph. *sc *jb
ODI 10071798
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. At 13,000 miles, the vehicle would downshift on its own. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle downshifted as if it would stall. The contact had to slightly depress the accelerator pedal in order to keep the vehicle from stopping. The vehicle was taken to the repair shop and the mechanic stated that he was unable to find any stored codes or any failures with the vehicle. He took…
ODI 10204533
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle would 'nt shift smoothly from 1st to 2nd gear. Vehicle will hesitated to accelerate, then surged into gear. Dealership indicated that will automatically install the oil kit instead of inspecting the transmission first as indicated in recall 04v176000.*ak *tc
ODI 10083855