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
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. When driving between 30-35 mph,the vehicle would slightly lose power, as if she removed her foot from the accelerator pedal. After a brief moment she can resume normal vehicle operation. In year 2004 her vehicle was repaired according to recall number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). After the repair, the failure became progressively worse. On one occasion…
ODI 10297124
Automatic Transmission
While traveling on highway 5, the vehicle suddenly stop accelerating and i had to pullover on the side of the freeway. The engine starts but the vehicle could not move forward or back. Vehicle had to be towed to a nearby honda dealership. Diagnosed the problem was due to a transmission failure. The repair cost will be $3800. Did several hours of research and realized honda have a lot of transmission problems. I will…
ODI 10256520
Automatic Transmission
While traveling on highway 5, the vehicle suddenly stop accelerating and i had to pullover on the side of the freeway. The engine starts but the vehicle could not move forward or back. Vehicle had to be towed to a nearby honda dealership. Diagnosed the problem was due to a transmission failure. The repair cost will be $3800. Did several hours of research and realized honda have a lot of transmission problems. I will…
ODI 10255864
Automatic Transmission
The gear ratio on my 2003 honda odyssey is incorrect according to the auto repair place i took it to have it looked at. The transmission slipped and went into neutral with no warning and has done it several times in the last two months. I took it in and had it put on a diagnostic machine when the "check engine" light came on. *tr
ODI 10254671
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 55 mph, the transmission downshifted when accelerating. Suddenly, the vehicle lurched forward and the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they replaced the relay…
ODI 10276818
Automatic Transmission · Driveline
2003 honda odyssey at 79k miles. The transmission fail when the engine warm-up (approx. 45 minutes of run times). Now it can only drive in city but don't know how it will last. I toke to dealer and have it diagnose the problem (cost me $105 for honda dealer). They state that i need to replace transmission, ecm module and front sway bar link are cost $4500. *tr
ODI 10253949
Automatic Transmission
Transmission code appeared about 80k miles; having issues with hard shifting took to local honda dealership who stated nothing wrong with vehicle. Car has been maintained and had complete failure of 2003 odyssey transmission today. *tr
ODI 10252577
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. While driving at approximately 55-60 mph, the check engine and traction control system warning lights illuminated. In addition, when shifting gears, the vehicle was hesitant to engage for a few seconds. The dealer performed a transmission flush yet the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where he was advised that the vehicle would need a new…
ODI 10343158
Automatic Transmission
Failure of the transmission in a 2003 honda odyssey. The can had 95k miles on it which is very low for a modern transmission failure. Research show that the honda odyssey have an extremely high transmission failure rate however honda refuses to officially recognize the problem. *tr
ODI 10254190
Automatic Transmission
While accelerating from a traffic light the vehicle's transmission locked up in 2nd/3rd gear, the van shook violently and almost came to a stop. The "check engine" and "tcs" light came on. I was able to get car home by switching into d3 gear. I brought the car to my local mechanic who said that it was a transmission failure. He told me to take the van to my local honda dealership to get a full diagnostic test. I did…
ODI 10254026
Automatic Transmission
Gear shift locked up in 2007. Felt slipping between gears when going at low speeds, but occurred so intermittently that could never get mechanic to feel slip. 2008 then one day the van began having problems accelerating. The van would rev, but would hesitate to accelerate when first placed into drive. Once moving van moved and problem seemed to go away so we continued to drive for several days. No indicator lamps…
ODI 10251137
Automatic Transmission
My 2003 honda odyssey transmission failed while driving down i-75. There was zero warning and the car completely stopped moving. We luckily had enough momentum to pass a safety railing and then proceed to pull of the road. *tr
ODI 10250014
Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission completely failed while driving in city traffic. If i had been in an intersection an accident would have most likely occurred. This honda has 82,000 miles on it and no warranty. *tr
ODI 10250575
Automatic Transmission
Own a 2003 honda odyssey bought brand new, transmission failed at 97,000 miles. Dealer service is not sure if the transmission failed due to defects or the computer that controls the transmission caused the failure, the computer was also found to be a problem and is being replaced. Vehicle does have factory installed traction control system that has never been turned on since we have owed the van. Vehicle is being…
ODI 10249842
Automatic Transmission
Malfunction indicator lights came on. Dealer diagnosed egr valve which i replaced. (filed complaint with honda of america since there was a recall. They said my miles were too high to qualify.) the vehicle was purchased used and we were not made aware of the recall or service bulletins. Egr valve did not solve the problem. Vehicle drops hard into gear when starting. Started revving with no forward acceleration…
ODI 10255595
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda odyssey 80,000 miles transmission slips while accelerating. Went to honda dealer, test drove, said everything ok. After being almost run over by other vehicles because the van transmission would slip, went back to dealer, test drove, needs new transmission. Had the recall done for overheating done when the recall came out. *tr
ODI 10249045
Automatic Transmission
I purchased a used 2003 honda odyssey in january 2006, the van had ~50, 000 miles on it. In june of this year we took the van to the dealer for service and to have the transmission checked, (the transmission would hesitate prior to going in gear) the dealer checked the transmission and found no problems. On november 8, 2008 the transmission failed with ~75,000 miles. The dealer quoted $4200 to replace the…
ODI 10249020
Automatic Transmission
I had complete transmission failure on my 2003 honda odyssey on sat. Nov.8,2008. My check engine light came on about 10 minutes before this happened. We had the car towed to a honda dealership and they are replacing the transmission with a refurbished one since new transmissions for this model are no longer available. We have contacted honda corporate and they have agreed to a 50/50 split on the repair. This will…
ODI 10248764
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and was taken to a repair shop for a diagnosis. The transmission was determined to be the cause of the failure. The repair shop will rebuild the transmission. A report was filed with the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that the transmission was checked for nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train automatic…
ODI 10249291
Automatic Transmission
The check engine light came on, took it to the local service station, they reported the code po740-torque converter clutch. Took car to a transmission repair shop, who said they found metal in the bottom of the transmission so it needs to be replace. Waiting for word from honda about replacement. *tr
ODI 10248222
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2003 honda odyssey with approximately 87,000 miles. The van suddenly started having problems with jumping as it tried to change gears. Honda issued a recall several years ago involving the transmissions in these and other model year odysseys in which a repair was made to the van to supposedly correct the problem. The dealer is now saying we need a new transmission. Apparently, this is a common problem on…
ODI 10247287
Automatic Transmission
Sudden transmission failure on yet another 2003 honda odyssey minivan. Driving at night with our daughter in the car, the rpms suddenly starting revving like crazy, we lost speed and the car eventually stalled. We could not get it back in gear. Tcs and engine lights came on. Fortunately we were near a field where we let the car "rest" for a while. Eventually, we were able to get it going, limped to a service station…
ODI 10247107
Automatic Transmission
Honda odyssey 2003 with 106,000 miles transmission slips between gears. *tr
ODI 10249454
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda odyssey, check engine light, tcs light, transmission fail to engage 3rd gear 50% of the time. Error code p0740. Had the oil jet kit installed on aug 4 2004. *tr
ODI 10245243
Automatic Transmission
Premature automatic transmission failure. Van began to slip in gears and hesitate from standing stop. Rpm's will race with vehicle in "d" then engage. Will disengage all gear while driving. Cel code p0730. Honda of america won't even start a case for me since i am active duty military stationed outside the us. 2003 honda odyssey ex 81,000 miles transmission recall performed in 2004. *tr
ODI 10246904