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
Transmission failure, occurred july 2010 transmission recalled by honda 2004. *tr
ODI 10348452
Automatic Transmission
Failure of 2003 honda odyssey automatic transmission. After relatively good performance from this vehicle, the "check engine" and "transmission" lights both lit. The transmission began slipping, not able to operate during acceleration. More troubling is that during slowdown on highway, the vehicle was not able to downshift, causing a safety hazard for me, my wife and 3 children. This transmission failure occurs each…
ODI 10343246
Automatic Transmission
Transmission light came on and vehicle jerked really hard then suddenly began to loose and gain in speed. Afraid to drive it with my four children. Car was towed to honda care service center where they quoted 4600 dollars to replace transmission. Noticed many complaints about same problem and wanted to make sure my voice is heard! *tr
ODI 10340402
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda odyssey automatic transmission failure. Nhtsa please research the serious problem with the 2003 honda odyssey automatic transmission failure rate. Quickly just google it and you will see that thousands are having their transmissions fail and not just the original transmissions but also the remanufactured transmissions that honda dealers use as a repair. Review comments made on the forum at odyclub.com and…
ODI 10339099
Automatic Transmission
My wife and i recently purchased a 2003 honda odyssey minivan. It only had 71000 miles on it at the time. Thought we had a good vehicle. Honda's are suppose to be great. Two weeks after we bought the van the transmission started slipping between 2nd and 3rd gears. We would be driving down the road and it would slip completely out of gear at times as well. The engine would race and not allow you to go and then jerk…
ODI 10339283
Automatic Transmission
Transmission started failing at 100,000 miles. Will not shift from 2nd to 3rd. While making a turn from one highway to another, transmission slipped and would not move the car for several minutes. We eventually had to stop the car (on the highway). After stopping, we were able to eventually get the transmission to "kick in" and the car started moving again. The transmission continues to slip from second to third.…
ODI 10366662
Automatic Transmission
Our 2003 honda odyssey which was previously inspected under the original recall is now having major transmission problems. Honda has advised that the torque converter is coming apart and therefore the transmission, pcm, and a motor mount now need to be replaced as a result. My family relies on this vehicle for transportation, and i feel that the odyssey is not safe to drive as the transmission jerks and slips and…
ODI 10339521
Automatic Transmission
Torque converter issue - car vibrates when driving at low speeds - and only stops with release of gas pedal. Has been an issue for at least six months. Honda replaced transmission mount at my expense. *tr
ODI 10339031
Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission failed in june 2010 at 8 years and 140,000 miles. Transmission became difficult to impossible to shift into or out of 2 and/or 3rd gear. Transmission started to buck, vibrate and grind. Driving became increasingly difficult if not impossible. Went on for a couple of days before took it to the dealer. Dealer reported that transmission had failed due to torque converter. Recommended replacement…
ODI 10370661
Automatic Transmission
We should be at kings island right now as i speak. My whole family was on the way there when about 25 minutes into the ride-our check engine light came on. A few minutes later-the tcs light on the dash came on! All of a sudden the thing started jerking like a bull and the rpm's revved up and we lost power & it kept jerking -scared us to death!! We were on the highway with the cruise on. We bought this 2003 honda…
ODI 10334284
Automatic Transmission
Our 2003 honda odyssey began slipping out of gear while we were driving 10 days ago. It slipped three times, and we were driving the van on a highway with our child in the car. We no longer felt it was safe to drive the van, so we had it evaluated at the car dealership where we purchased the vehicle new in 2003. They told us our transmission is failing at only 88,000 miles. We have had all regular and routine…
ODI 10335141
Automatic Transmission
I was driving my 2003 honda odyssey 65 mph on expressway and van started smoking from underneath the car. I quickly pulled over and the smoke increased. We thought the van was on fire! I emptied my children from the car onto the side of the road (extremely unsafe!) the fire department and police came. Fluid puddle was under car and fluid was all over under the hood and under the car. Said to be from the…
Fire reported
ODI 10333971
Automatic Transmission
The transmission in our 2003 honda odyssey. Severely jerks and losses power while driving at all speeds. *tr
ODI 10335283
Automatic Transmission
This week my 03 honda odyssey's transmission is getting worse and i can not longer shift to d3 or any other gear below d. I took it to aamco and it's going to cost $1800 to check it out. Replacing it will be over $3k. I call honda america and they told me that they are not going to do anything because it's over the warranty limit. My is now not drivable because the transmission is out. I did not take it to the…
ODI 10332276
Automatic Transmission
I bought a 2003 honda odyssey from koons honda dealer in manassas,va in 2006 it was used car. I took extended warranty from honda and it expired 2009 november. I have been doing regular maintenance on that van as recommended by honda at that dealership , i got malfunction indicator lamp on my van and took to dealership today and they said there may be an issue with my transmission and just the parts may cost $3500…
ODI 10331760
Automatic Transmission
Our 2003 honda odyssey at 80k suddenly had the transmission slipping between 2 and 3 gears, and the dealer says we will need a new transmission at $5200+ this van has been faithfully serviced at the same location since it was bought. We have since read hundreds of complaints exactly like ours - the van was not safe to drive and an obviously large problem is not acknowledged or being addressed by honda. *tr
ODI 10330223
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the transmission suddenly failed while he was driving at 55 mph on may 10, 2010; also, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the contact was advised to change the fluids and filter. The check engine light illuminated again so the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed…
ODI 10332706
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda odyssey automatic transmission has failed on several occasions (today, may 10, 2010, was the latest incident) including while driving and while starting out. Gears disengage, causing the vehicle to suddenly lose ability to power drive wheels. Vehicle sometimes does not shift into gear (from reverse to drive). This can lead to an accident if vehicle is trying to merge with traffic, and transmission gears…
ODI 10329834
Automatic Transmission
Transmission slipping between 20-30mph almost like engine is in neutral. Happens at least 3 to 4 times during 30 minute period of driving. Van slows down and causes traffic to slow behind us. Van has not been repaired yet. *tr
ODI 10332599
Automatic Transmission
On saturday, april 24th, starting the van, a strange whining sound was coming from the engine compartment that changed pitch with engine revs. Sunday april 25th, at ~88,300 miles, vehicle failed to accelerate halfway onto the highway on-ramp. Engine just revved but transmission would not take. Both tcs and check engine light came on. Scared wife half to death with kids in the car. Luckily they were able to get off…
ODI 10328835
Automatic Transmission
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) honda odyssey late 2003 model - flashing d light and unable to shift transmission into d3. The mileage on this vehicle is less than 90k and has been very well maintained. This is not acceptable - vehicle vin [xxx] - honda web site is stating that this is not covered by the transmission recall. *tr
ODI 10327278
Automatic Transmission
Our 2003 honda odyssey had a transmission fail on us at 80,000 miles in 2008. Now 2 years later at 119,000 it has failed again. The first time we were stranded waiting for a tow truck, this last time on saturday, we were able to make it up to the dealership. We are now facing another $4000 repair bill. The second transmission only lasted 39,000 miles or half of the original. *tr
ODI 10326296
Automatic Transmission
Since feb 2010 our 2003 honda odyssey transmission has been slipping at 135,000 miles. A check engine light came on, was immediately taken to mechanic with the following codes po845, po730, po700. The mechanic and honda both confirmed that the car needs a new transmission and that honda has had significant problems with these transmissions. *tr
ODI 10328947
Automatic Transmission
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) i brought a brand new 2003 honda odyssey van from an authorized honda dealer. The van is only has 72k miles on it and the second gear slipping as my wife drive on highway. The van is suddenly slowing down on a 65 mile zone with lights flashes on the dashboard, and stop completely. I later on find out the transmission is…
ODI 10329301
Automatic Transmission
At 74,000 my honda odyssey's transmission needed to be replaced. I had purchased this vehicle in 2007 as a certified honda vehicle at a florida honda dealership. We had then move to massachusetts where i began taking my van to another honda dealership close by. It was there at the end of 2008 i brought the vehicle complaining that it seemed jumpy, especially when put in reverse. I told them i was concerned it was…
ODI 10340530