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/5dr ex vehicle # [xxx]. Transmission does not shift to 3rd gear ,frequency 2-4 times in one hour of city driving,consequences almost had a serious accident unable to merge into traffic because of sudden down shift. @40-60 km/h the day before this almost serious accident,i took the vehicle to maple honda [redacted],ontario. They stated it was a lack of fluid in the transmission added fluid the…
ODI 10361670
Automatic Transmission
I own a honda 2003 odyssey with approximately 108,000 miles and the transmission locked up on me and would go forward very slow. The car has been maintained, but after research, i come to find out that honda has had numerous complaints about transmission problems with the 2003 odyssey and honda has done nothing. *tr
ODI 10361033
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. The contact previously repaired according to recall 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission) at the local dealer. While driving 60 mph, the drive indicator on the gear shift began flashing. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the mechanic stated that the problem was a symptom of the previous recall. The contact noticed no performance issues. The contact called…
ODI 10366674
Automatic Transmission
The transmission began to slip and race on i-95 in heavy weekend traffic. Diagnostics by the dealership resulted in the root cause being transmission and throttle-body failure. Unacceptable for a 2003 model honda with 124k miles. *tr
ODI 10360356
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
Own 2003 honda odyssey with 107,000 miles. Just had timing belt replaced at dealership, full inspection, changed transmission fluid. Only two weeks later transmission failed on i4 on way to orlando with family. A harrowing experience. *tr
ODI 10359935
Automatic Transmission
For the past several years a significant jolt was felt when gears shifted on 2003 odyssey. Sometimes the shift would come with a slight delay. Finally, check engine light came on. At the end i had to replace transmission and pcm. *tr
ODI 10360330
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle suddenly began to slow down as if it were in neutral, despite the contacts attempts to accelerate. He pulled over, turned off the engine and restarted the vehicle. When he attempted to shift in gear, the vehicle would not move; it did move in reverse since the vehicle was parked on an incline. The vehicle was towed to an…
ODI 10358606
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda odyssey van, transmission down shifted at 72m.p.h. On interstate .went to two honda dealers 1st. Dealer said trans. Gone replace for $4,000 dealer where purchased said trans. Gone will replace for $6,000 called honda corp. They said to bad. Bought van new serviced at dealers 112,000 miles. Honda has built a bad product and will do nothing about it ! *tr
ODI 10363426
Automatic Transmission
Faulty shifting by honda odyssey transmission. Random shifting, missed shifting leading to near red-line engine tachometer readings. *tr
ODI 10356375
Automatic Transmission
03 honda odyssey while traveling at 50 mph, the transmission went into lower gear and back. Then continued to drop down a gear or 2 and go back up. I stopped the car and started up again, it continued, then the transmission would not shift. I was about 5 miles from a honda dealer and decided i better drive there. On the way the check engine light came on plus all the other lights, it wouldn't shift and i couldn't go…
ODI 10354532
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda odyssey, transmission failure. Driving down the highway, the transmission slipped from gear. Honda said a total transmission replacement is needed. *tr
ODI 10353468
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2003 honda odyssey with a transmission problem . Seems it slips out of second gear a known problem in honda odysseys from 1999 to 2004. Honda issued a recall for a temporary fix to get the cars out of warranty. The sales manager at honda in gurnee illinois confirmed that this is a known problem in honda odyssey and honda is burying their head in the sand. My car now needs a new transmission estimate cost…
ODI 10383974
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda odyssey, the transmission failed (slipping between the gears) at 113,000 miles. Have visited honda dealer where we bought the car, we have been told we need a new transmission (transmission is dead basically). A re-built one would cost ~$4500 - $5000. With all the major services have been done at dealer service center, the transmission is dead too prematurely. Honda needs to be responsible for the repair…
ODI 10355549
Automatic Transmission
With no warning or indication, our 2003 honda odyssey, with 111k miles, shifted itself from d to second or first gear at 70 mph. The lever and indicator stayed in d the whole time and no warning light illuminated prior to or following the event. It was violent, like slamming the brakes, but of course with only the front wheels digging in creating a difficult control situation. Had it not been for the luck of a dry…
ODI 10352617
Automatic Transmission
Key can be removed while in neutral on 2003 odyssey. *tr
ODI 10348987
Automatic Transmission
Driving 55 mph west on hwy 30 ohio heard and loud noise, vehicle locked up skidded 50 ft . Could not move the vehicle, called 911 a police officer, 2 semi drivers could not move the vehicle off the road. Vehicle started but could not turn wheels would not turn. A very dangerous situation as the van was blocking the right lane n a busy highway. Tow truck was called. *tr
ODI 10348637
Automatic Transmission
My 2003 honda odyssey started experiencing transmission problems in august 2010 at around 62,000 miles. Most of the problems were observed when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. Due to the unpredictability in shifting, it creates a hazardous situation when merging into traffic. *tr
ODI 10381669
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. The contact stated the vehicle would sporadically hesitate to accelerate when driving at various speeds. The contact also stated that when shifting into reverse, there was a lengthy delay before the vehicle would register and engage in reverse. The dealer advised that the transmission would need to be replaced. The manufacturer did not provide any assistance. The vehicle was…
ODI 10346075
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. *TR
ODI 10351373
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. The contact was driving at normal speed when the transmission warning light illuminated. The dealer advised that the transmission had failed. The transmission was replaced. The manufacturer assisted with partial repair costs. The contact was advised that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission) and…
ODI 10351335
Automatic Transmission · Seat Belts
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. While driving the supplemental restraint system light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosis located the failure as the seat belt sensor which caused the air bag light to illuminate intermittently. The manufacturer stated that they would not assist with the repair, because the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle wasn't repaired. The failure…
ODI 10355935
Automatic Transmission
2003 odyssey, purchased new, i am original owner, at 60,000 miles transmission began to slip, tcs light came on, check engine light came on, engine revved very high at low speeds, car would not go into reverse, erratic and abrupt gear shifts. I am being told car needs new transmission between $3500 and $3700. I notice on honda's website there was a recall in 2004 but i was never notified. Please help. *tr
ODI 10343617
Automatic Transmission
Tcs light came on, throttle surges and whole vehicle shudders at about 15 mph under steady throttle. Transmission hesitates when placed in drive and slips when shifting. *tr
ODI 10353621
Automatic Transmission
My 2003 honda odyssey transmission died at 93000 miles. I spend $2500 to have it rebuilt. I want honda to pay for it since they have a defective transmission based on the numerous complaints i read on the subject. *tr
ODI 10347546
Automatic Transmission
I have owned my 2003 honda odyssey for 4 years and never had a major problem till now. I had just gotten off the interstate and suddenly my van acted like i had slammed on the brakes and jerked me really hard. Thankfully no one was behind me or could have been serious wreck. My transmission light came on and i had it towed to honda dealership. Even though this is a highly known problem with the 2003 honda odyssey, i…
ODI 10346086