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 · Traction Control System
The transmission on my 2003 odyssey just failed at 83,000 miles. 2nd and 3rd gears, mainly over 25 miles per hours, do not work predictably. When one would normally expect it to go to third gear, it slips. The car just started this today. From what i have read, the dealership will charge thousands of dollars to replace it. I am dropping it off tonight or early tomorrow morning. I hope it is only a part, and that i…
ODI 10303989
Automatic Transmission
Eradicate behavior of transmission on my 2003 honda odyssey. Concerned about safety of my family. *tr
ODI 10334674
Automatic Transmission
My daughter borrowed my wife's honda odyssey to pick up her sister's children in thousand oaks, ca . The trip is about 65 miles. She reported almost getting into an accident on the freeway because 4th gear went out suddenly. She finished her trip crawling along at 40 miles per hour. *tr
ODI 10297247
Automatic Transmission · Engine
Engine gasket failure. Noticed a small oil leak on the garage floor. We were told that a new head gasket was needed for $1,861. Got a call today and was told that the bolts in the engine were stripped (it has not been touched by anyone since manufacture) and that we can pay an additional $400 to have the bolts reseated or buy a used motor for $2,900. Neither seems fair. Transmission failed in october and was $5,200…
ODI 10297354
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda odyssey transmission started slipping and catching, nearly smacking my head on steering wheel. Contents of car became missiles. Tried to get it home, slips in and out of gear on highway. Real dangerous!! *tr
ODI 10297677
Automatic Transmission
First transmission replaced at 61,000. Replaced with a refurbished honda transmission. Supposed to be better than new transmission. Second transmission failed at 119,000. Almost didn't make it to the dealer. The transmission was slipping so much. At one point, i could not get in any gear. *tr
ODI 10296570
Automatic Transmission
My honda 2003 odyssey transmission lock up and i cant drive it from my garage, i wasn't inform about the transmission recall by honda. *tr
ODI 10294644
Automatic Transmission
Problem with transmission on 2003 honda odyssey at high speeds: when accelerating from speeds of 40 mph to 55 mph, the vehicle lurches suddenly, and it feels as if it were shifting into 1st gear. History: on november 7, 2009, the engine light came while driving on a highway. Our auto mechanic checked the code (po740) and found that it was a problem with the lockup control system (transmission). Road test didn't…
ODI 10297220
Automatic Transmission
I drove car to church; parked my car and went inside. After church is over, i came out, my van did start but i was not able to shift the gear, i had to tow it to repair shop to change break switch. *tr
ODI 10295167
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda odyssey transmission failure on highway. Driving under normal conditions within the speed limit, upon downshift into overdrive the transmission "slipped" causing a driving safety situation at full speed putting my entire family at risk of an accident. The transmission has failed and continued to perform unacceptably off and on that day. I stopped driving it except to take it to the shop where they told me…
ODI 10294598
Automatic Transmission
I am the owner of a 2003 honda odyssey, which i purchased used in 9/08. I paid extra for the vehicle because of the "certified" guarantee from honda. The car is very unsafe, i have my 3yr old and 5 yr old with me at all times; since i got the car, i am unable to drive beyond 52mph because the car shakes violently; steering wheel and the car. I am forced to drive below the speed limit, where cars aggressively drive…
ODI 10293003
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda odyssey; transmission shifted erratically for several weeks prior to failing completely, and leaving my in-laws stranded on the highway. *tr
ODI 10382512
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. The emergency maintenance light illuminated on the instrument control panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and he was advised that the transmission needed to be replaced. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer. He was advised by a representative that he would only have to pay a percentage of the repair. The failure mileage was 102,000.
ODI 10292279
Automatic Transmission
Codes p0740,p0730and p0780 on 2003 honda odyssey - all relating to erratic behavior of transmission - sudden downshifts/gearchanges between 2nd and 3rd gears. Engine check light on. Tcs light on intermittently. It appears that defects of a similar and/or identical nature occur in many honda odyssey models before and after the model year 2003. Unpredictable transmission behavior is very distracting and may contribute…
ODI 10292179
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda odyssey transmission failure. Started with long shifts from 2nd to 3rd gear, then eventually within 2 months (maybe 1000 kms later) failed to shift from 2nd to 3rd at all. Ultimate failure and replacement occurred at 165,000 kilometers. No injuries/damage to personal property. *tr
ODI 10376315
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. While driving 40 mph the vehicle stalled without any prior warnings. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and the technician concluded that there was an internal transmission failure. The current and failure mileages were 100000.
ODI 10290781
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda odyssey with approx. 74,000 miles - purchased new in late 2002. Within three days and a total of 15 miles after noticing a slight difference in smoothness of transmission shifting, my wife's odyssey will now lockup the seatbelts while repeatedly slamming the driver and all passengers forward when driving below 20 mph during both up-shifting and down-shifting, or attempting to hold a constant speed around…
ODI 10289032
Automatic Transmission
Total transmission failure on 2003 honda odyssey van http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/results.cfm?searchtype=quicksearch&rcl_id=04v176000&summary=true. *tr
ODI 10286879
Automatic Transmission
Purchase 03 honda odyssey new and has been well maintained. In 4/04 took vehicle in for the automatic transmission recall...under 14k miles. It is my understanding if it was over 15k miles that the transmission would be replaced if the inspection deemed necessary but under 15k miles then the dealer will update the transmission with a simple revision to the oil cooler return line. At 89,000 miles check engine light…
ODI 10286771
Automatic Transmission
In january 2005, according to the honda dealer, the oil jet kit was placed in my honda odyssey as per the recall, nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000, for the heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission of my 2003 honda odyssey . However, 4 years later, the 2nd, 3rd and reverse gears of the transmission needed replacement. The dealer has agreed to replace the…
ODI 10286627
Automatic Transmission
Just bought a 2003 with 130k mi has had excellent service from the original selling dealer. Transmission is now whining when accelerator is pressed at all. Was hoping for a cv joint, but turned out to be the differential going bad. We need to leave on vacation in a few days, and now will be renting a van at the tune of about $900 am very disappointed in honda for not taking car of these transmission issues. Several…
ODI 10329471
Automatic Transmission
Failure of automatic transmission in 2003 honday odyssey - nhtsa campaign 04v176000. *tr
ODI 10284677
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda odyssey transmission failure at 88,000 miles. Car has been maintained with proper transmission fluid replacements. At 82,000 miles the transmission had a 4th clutch solenoid failure which was replaced at a honda dealer in brunswick, ga. The transmission fluid had been replaced at 79,000 miles, but we had it replaced again at the time of the repair at 82,000. The check engine light came on with a code dtc…
ODI 10283362
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. The contact stated that he was unable to shift gears in reverse and experienced resistance when shifting from one gear to another. Nhtsa recall# 04v176000, component: power train:automatic transmission repair was performed on the vehicle. The dealer advised the contact that they are willing to make the necessary repairs at the owner's expense. The recall was completed at…
ODI 10283275
Automatic Transmission
1. Vehicle started jerking very bad because automatic transmission would not go into third gear. 2. Transmission failure discovered when taken to dealer. 3. Dealer quoted a price of $5800.00 dollars to repair. *tr
ODI 10282540