1. Honda Odyssey
  2. Problems
  3. 2003
  4. Automatic Transmission

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

BandRecords
60–100k mi132
100–150k mi109
30–60k mi32
1–30k mi26
150–400k mi9

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • June 1, 2003 · 8,303 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Consumer was driving and suddenly the vehicle was uncontrollable, went off to the right, striking a pole. Vehicle was totaled. Manufacturer sent a recall letter to the consumer two weeks ago, explaining the defect. Recall 04v176000. *ak the driver sustained a fractured c4 vertebrae. The consumer now complains of having neck pain, mid back pain, lower back pain and headaches. *nm

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10087196

  • May 20, 2003 · 58,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    We have a 2003 honda odyssey exl with 58k. Engine light and tcs light came on the other day and there is also surging or trans shifting problems with the car. *tr

    ODI 10273285

  • April 1, 2003 · 12,763 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    While driving transmission gets into second gear while driving at 40-45 mph. Then, transmission does not pick up speed. Received a recall. However, the situation had not been resolved. *ak

    ODI 10090035

  • January 1, 2003 · 150 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Hello- i do not know where to go to find out information regarding my new vehicle. I am having a problem with the transmission "slipping" or "lurching" when it decelerates. This happens when it is shifting at the speed of 45 mph. The dealer told me it was "normal operation" that the vehicle knows when i need to slow down more rapidly then downshifts for me --- the driver. I do not believe an automobile can know when…

    ODI 10005729

  • Automatic Transmission

    Consumers 2003 honda odyssey transmission slips into neutral while driving for a couple of seconds then returns to normal operation. *ts the consumer stated the problem with the transmission occurred randomly whether the car was cold or warm. *jb

    ODI 10317567

  • 12v/24v/48v Battery · Automatic Transmission · Engine

    2003 honda odyssey with transmission failure. Consumer states that transmission was found not switching gears when the vehicle was warmed up. He also found that the fluid was dirty. Transmission replacement would solve the problem. *kb the consumer also had the front and side engine mounts replaced. The battery was replaced as well. *jb

    ODI 10219436

  • Air Conditioner · Automatic Transmission · Seats

    Problems with vehicle's transmission and air conditioner.*mr other problems included the passenger seat moving when the vehicle stops or starts. Transmission surged on occasions. The air conditioner failed as a result of a hole in the condenser which could've been caused by debris. This repair wasn't covered under warranty. When the seats were checked, the mechanic stated it was normal due to other odyssey vehicle's…

    ODI 10040230