2003 Honda Odyssey Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 23
- 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 23 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Failed front and side engine mounts replaced. Costly repair appears to be common odyssey maintenance issue. *tr
ODI 10451933
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
As original owner of 2003 honda odyssey engine buying car from weir canyon honda in anaheim hills california. My engine block light, tcs, lit up at 153,000 miles. I have been experiencing a major transmission problem between 2nd and 3rd gear as car seem stuck and i am unable to accelerate. This is not safe at all since my van can be rear ended when it's stuck in this mode. My mechanic advises everyone from not to…
ODI 10448261
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Suspension
I was driving my car told the dealership my car jerk he told i need a fuel injection. I paid for a that service . Was driving my kids home from school when the car jerk 3 time repeatly so bad we all got scared. My husband drove the car to the dealership. They did a diagnostic test and told me it was the torque chamber in the transmission would cost 4500.00 dollars to fix . As a hard working american i feel duped and…
ODI 10443800
Engine And Engine Cooling · Unknown Or Other
I took my 2003 odyssey for ac compressor relay replacement when i was informed the front engine mount needed replacing. I was surprised to hear this and i found out through my web search that it is a very common problem with odyssey model. This is a design flaw and a safety issue for me and my family. Honda should look into this serious problem and read the complaints odyssey owners have been complaining about and…
ODI 10494261
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Complete transmission failure while vehicle was operating at highway speeds. *tr
ODI 10440494
Engine And Engine Cooling
2003 odyssey approximately 67k miles developed fluid leak in past week. Vehicle had been serviced regularly. While driving with family coolant leaked onto exhaust system causing smoke and had to pull off interstate. Engine had operated normally and there were no warning indicators or abnormal temperature gage readings. Had vehicle towed to local honda dealer. Diagnosed as leaking head gasket. Upon removal of the…
ODI 10440914
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
While driving my daughter to school, accelerating from 35 to 40+, transmission locked up! Extremely dangerous!!! Could have been in a serious accident since we were merging onto a busy highway. Next day, another lock up + slipping between 25 & 35 mph and @ 50 pm. Transmission slips and gear shift will get stuck in park, reverse & drive. Rpm revs high. Honda dealer diagnosed today as "internal transmission failure"…
ODI 10434742
Engine And Engine Cooling
Known transmission failure for 2003 honda odyssey. Noted and cascaded by american honda. Repairs could be done under goodwill at hondas discretion. Coverage was extended to 7 years or 100,000 miles. It appears that internal damage could happen beyond the said years/mileage range for warranty repair or replacement. From a consumers perspective, it is a clause or language used to leverage hondas goodwill discretion.…
ODI 10434668
Engine And Engine Cooling
Front and passenger engine mounts are broken at 48k mileages during a maintain checking at a honda dealer shop. *tr
ODI 10442463
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
This car has a problem with the transmission and there was a test done which gave the diagnostic code po743. The honda odyssey has known issues with the transmission and is not willing to help assist with the repair. I am the original owner and want to know if there is any recourse with honda. Thank you for your help in this matter. *tr
ODI 10424541
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
TRANSMISSION FAILED EGR VALVE FAILED. *TR
ODI 10440504
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting
The top bracket holding the alternator to the engine block failed again for the third time while my wife was driving the van. As a result of the failure of the top bracket, the stress on the main serpentine belt caused the bolt holding the alternator in place to snap off at the engine block. This caused the alternator to become loose and caused a burning smell to come into the cabin of the vehicle. The alternator…
ODI 10368788
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting
Top alternator mounting bracket failed for the second time in one month. On first failure at night, headlights became very dim while vehicle was operating causing danger to occupants and other motorists. On second failure vehicle was close to home and no immediate hazard to driver or other motorists. Research shows this is a known component failure to honda and nhtsb.
ODI 10363088
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
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Honda of clear lake in webster, tx informed me that all the motor mounts were broken and needed to be replaced on my 2003 honda odyssey with 61,711 miles on the odometer. The dealership wrote $$$$$$$$$$$$ for their estimate. I've read online many other honda odyssey owners with the same complaints. The motor mount designs are defective to have failed so soon. There needs to be a recall. I replaced the motor mounts…
ODI 10357103
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
I have a 2003 honda odyssey. I was entering the highway from the on-ramp. The car failed to shift at around 38 mph. The engine revved to the red line but, the car didn't accelerate. I almost got into an accident. I took the car to the dealership recommended by the guy who has serviced my three previous hondas. The dealership fails to acknowledge there is an issue because they couldn't replicate it during a…
ODI 10314634
Engine And Engine Cooling
HOLE IN CONDENSER. *TR
ODI 10274982
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
Consumer stated that when starting vehicle in the morning, it made a loud sound. It got louder when he was traveling at a low speed. Took vehicle to the dealer , and they could not find what was causing the problem. *ak
ODI 10095450
Engine And Engine Cooling
Engine light came on.v ehicle started to stall. Vehicle is at the dealer, and consumer has been told to change the gas he uses. *ak a diagnostic test was run on the vehice which found codes p0301, p0304, p0305. *nm
ODI 10091872
Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling
Sudden acceleration, unable to stop the vehicle.
Crash reported
ODI 10069275
Engine And Engine Cooling
I had leased a brand new, 2003 honda odyssey in september, 2003 from bayridge honda in brooklyn, ny. I picked up the car on september 6, 2003. On september 9, i brought the car back to the dealer because it was surging, on the verge of stalling. They kept the vehicle and at that time reset the computer, i believe. I picked up the vehicle the same day after being told that it was fixed. About a month later, the car…
ODI 10052758
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Parking Brake · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Wheels
American honda motor co., inc. Honda automobile customer service 1919 torrance boulevard mail stop: 500 - 2n - 7d torrance, ca 90501-2746 claim number: [xxx] dear honda, we are writing to you in order to put you on notice of a potential vehicle defect with my new 2003 honda odyssey, vin: [xxx]. After having the vehicle just 6 weeks the vehicle experienced the following problems: 1. Brakes began to get softer and…
ODI 10032574