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 · Cooling System
2003 honda odyssey transmission issue please refer to http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f0falle/467 there are many complaints against honda odyssey's transmission problem whose owners are frustrated with the manufacturer and our government's lack of action to enforce the better quality and continued support for consumers. I have 2003 honda odyssey which needs new transmission at a quoted cost of over…
ODI 10280885
Automatic Transmission
We own a 2003 honda odyssey and we are having repeated transmission failures. Short time line: 37k first transmission fails - replaced by dealer with honda transmission 97k second transmission fails - replaced by dealer with after market transmission 128k third transmission fails - still negotiating replacement through warranty on transmission #2. A quick check on the internet will find volumes of information on…
ODI 10280187
Automatic Transmission
While driving on the interstate my 2003 honda odyssey started to put out smoke from under the hood and the transmission would not engage. Luckily we were able to pull out of traffic without hitting any other cars. We were towed to a repair shop where they said the transmission overheated and due to the damage had to be rebuilt. There is a recall in place (nhtsa # 04v176000) for our vehicle for this issue. In…
ODI 10281321
Automatic Transmission
We are the original owners of this car bought new in dec 2002 and it has been maintained very well. The car was subject to a recall for the transmission for the addition of an oil jet to properly lubricate the 2nd gear and this was performed as soon as we received the notice in 2004 at 31,000 miles. It was inspected for problems related to this defect at the time of the service and was passed as clean. At 107,000…
ODI 10280101
Automatic Transmission
Honda 2003 odyssey transmission failure. What scared us most was that it happened yesterday right on the highway when our whole family with two young kids was riding together. Luckily i was able to pull it over to the shoulder before transmission totally gave up on us and the vehicle couldn't move at all. Our odyssey was bought new in october, 2002 as 2003 model. It has less then 90k miles and been well maintained.…
ODI 10276523
Automatic Transmission
It shudders when driving between 30-35 mph speed. I showed to mechanic and he told me that torque converter lock-up clutch is causing this issue and it is very common problem with odyssey. I perform all regular maintenance but still this happened. *tr
ODI 10303676
Automatic Transmission
I bought the 2003 odyssey brand new and have had regular maintenance at the same honda dealership. 2 weeks ago, around 67,000 miles, the transmission started showing problem that it would slip and go into neutral, the engine rpm flared and the car lost acceleration. Then the car shook when the transmission tried to engage the gears again. The dealer checkup indicated that the 2nd and 3rd gears failed and the…
ODI 10276940
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILURE FOR THE SECOND TIME. *TR
ODI 10277266
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. While driving various speeds, the transmission would sporadically downshift. The dealer stated that the second and third gears failed and the transmission needed to be replaced. Several years ago, the vehicle was inspected according to nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission), but no repairs were made. The vehicle has not been repaired. The vin…
ODI 10274818
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the transmission needed to be replaced in his vehicle because the warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning light stated that the gear failure will cause the transmission to lock up. The contact took his vehicle to the dealer and they are researching the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.
ODI 10274606
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. While driving 70 mph the vehicle gradually decreased speed. The contact was able to drive safely to the emergency lane. There were no prior warning signs. The dealer inspected the vehicle and determined that the transmission failed. The contact was given an estimate of $5,000.00 to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that they would pay half of the cost to repair the…
ODI 10280820
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. While driving less than 35 mph, the transmission became locked. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The vin could not be verified by the dealer. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were less than 73,000.
ODI 10276228
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. While driving less than 50 mph, the traction control system warning light and the emission control light illuminated. In addition, the rpms began to increase. The contact noticed black smoke under the hood of the vehicle. She was unable to stop the vehicle immediately because there was nowhere to pull the vehicle over. Once stopped, all of the occupants exited the vehicle.…
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10273552
Automatic Transmission
We are the original owners of this car bought new in 2003 and it has been maintained very well. The car was subject to a recall for the transmission problems but when we called honda they claim no recalls on the transmission. It was inspected for problems related to this defect at the time of the service and was passed as clean. At 107,000 miles, a blinking "d" illuminated on the dashboard gear display and it was…
ODI 10281630
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FAILURE. *TR
ODI 10311744
Automatic Transmission
Had first tranny go in may of '09 at 85,500 mls had work done by honda to put new tranny in at my expense that one just went in 2 and a half years with just less then 60,00 mls and again honda does not want to cover it. *kb
ODI 10446363
Automatic Transmission
Bought a 2003 honda odyssey in january 2009 and by may the transmission went bad. Contacted honda in regards to the recall and they said the second gear was replaced when the previous owner had it. However, contacted the local honda dealer who's service manager indicated that no repairs were ever done on the vehicle (which the car fax indicated the same thing) the van has now sat in the driveway for nearly three…
ODI 10275675
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda odyssey with 88,000 miles that is spontaneously going out of drive into neutral causing lack of acceleration and over revving of engine. This will happen at inopportune times such as entering freeway and merging with oncoming traffic. Transmission light and tcs light are on. Told by dealer transmission needs replacement and there is no manufacturer assistance for cost incurred. *tr
ODI 10267776
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. In 2004, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). She took the vehicle to the dealer and they installed a jet kit for the transmission, so it would not experience discoloration due to overheating. After the installation, the failure recurred. She called the manufacturer and was informed that they would…
ODI 10263077
Automatic Transmission
Blinking d on transmission, with check engine light. Transmission locks up, no response. *tr
ODI 10267044
Automatic Transmission
Catastrophic failure to automatic transmission in 2003 honda odyssey. Very expensive repair. Numerous published problems with this transmission. *tr
ODI 10266497
Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission not immediately going into reverse for several second that went on for 10 days. Then trouble going into drive for several seconds as well for 3 days. Not going in to gear while driving during gear shifts or stops for 2 days. Completely unable to put the van in any gear while on my way to the dealer for service appointment. They told me the transmission needs to be replaced after only 73k…
ODI 10258385
Automatic Transmission
Driving car on pa turnpike when engine revved and the engine light came on, the traction control light came on, and the gear indicator light blinked on and off. Car slowed down and shifted back into gear. The lights remained on. I took it to our mechanic and he instructed me to take to a honda dealer for repair because the transmission needed to be replaced. He indicated that there should be a recall on this. I took…
ODI 10258211
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. While driving between 40-45 mph on normal road conditions, the automatic transmission slipped and began shifting erratically between gears. The engine revved extremely high and then the rpm's decreased to zero. Suddenly, the vehicle resumed to normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing, but they could not duplicate the failure. On…
ODI 10258258
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. The vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). Immediately after the repair, the contact noticed that the failure still persisted. Several years later, when attempting to make a turn at 5 mph, she noticed that the vehicle would not shift gears properly. In addition, the engine warning indicator was illuminated…
ODI 10261615