2003 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems
- 31
- 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 31 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 6 records
- motor mounts · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Stalls randomly while accelerating from stop. Appears to be ignition switch issue. Could cause a crash resulting in injury especially when pulling into main street or highways from a stop.
ODI 11307059
Electrical System · Engine · Suspension
Engine, suspension or unknown ?: three of the 4 motor mounts are broken and not supporting the engine. The one remaining motor mount is under extreme stress and can fail anytime. I have had two dealer service managers confirm this problem and both have said that they are not covered under any warranty or recall. Both have warned me that it is not safe to drive because if the last mount fails it could cause an…
ODI 10966234
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
1.starting in early july 2016, my honda odyssey began randomly accelerating on this own, without a human depressing the gas pedal. While in drive, the car accelerates on its own. 2.when this happens, i have to press extremely hard on the brake to get the vehicle to stop. Then, when i place the car in park, the rpm increases to between 5,ooo and 7,000. Again, this is without a human depressing the gas pedal. 3.this…
ODI 10903671
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. While the vehicle was at the dealer for a routine service check, the technician noticed that the transmission and motor mount failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 141,000.
ODI 10891680
Engine · Power Train · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 40 mph with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle started to violently shake and the traction control and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,000.
ODI 10733556
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. The vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 04v176000 (power train), which experienced heat build-up between the counter shaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission. The vehicle began to move slowly when transitioning from second to third gears prior to the repair. Once the vehicle was repaired, the failure recurred and the vehicle…
ODI 10855513
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. While driving at unknown speeds, the accelerator pedal was applied, but the vehicle failed to increase in speed. Also, the check engine warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to lindsay honda ([redacted], columbus, oh 43232, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the motor mounts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure…
ODI 11187034
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate past 20 mph when the accelerator pedal was initiated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 220,000. Updated 05/11/15*cn the consumer stated the vehicle must be stopped completed then accelerated…
ODI 10703351
Body · Engine · Power Train
Passenger airbag light came on for a few seconds while driving at highway speed limit. Then vehicle seems like the transmission was slipping or took a few seconds to engage from a starting movement forward leaving a stop light. At idle the tachometer started to rev between 1100-2000 rpms at standing idle in park.the sliding doors get jammed stuck when attempting to open from the dash controls. I know these could…
ODI 10664481
Engine
I owned 2003 odyssey for years (approx. 125,000 m now), last week i drove on the highway about 70 mph back home then suddenly with no power, luckily, the car after me was too far to hit me. I pulled the car over to the shoulder and restart again. The engine light is on. I managed to drive home in 20~30 mph. Checked online and found out honda did recall for the transmission issue but still can't solve the problem.…
ODI 10660515
Engine · Power Train
I was driving on highway 95 south when my car would not accelerate while i was in the middle lane. I quickly attempted to switch to the right lane as there were many cars and trucks on the highway. I finally pulled the car over to the shoulder when it began to smoke. I do not believe it was a fire, but i am not sure. I do believe it was the transmission. This transmission was replaced by honda about 6 years ago b/c…
ODI 10627746
Engine
Our odyssey has always shifted a little rough, but i attributed that to its age but on 7/18/14 we were on grocery store visit and the check engine light, tcs light, and maintenance required light all came on. We took it to local mechanic to get the codes read and they said it was the transmission control system, but it was driving fine so i kept going and had our normal mechanic take a look at it about a week later.…
ODI 10615124
Engine · Power Train
I left stevens point , wisconsin to go to chicago ilinois with my family... Three adults.. To young children... Got to madision stopped at target..got back in car left.. Got back on highway and the car started to buck.. Like it was going in and out of gear... Racing then down shifting on its own.. Threw the flashers on got off the highway... Found a fire stone garage and they check it . The engine pic came on also…
ODI 10610129
Engine
The minivan was being driven at about 30mph when the idle suddenly jumped to 3500 rpm. The brake had to be applied to keep the car from dangerously accelerating. The driver was able to pull the minivan into a gas station. The vehicle was turned off then back on a few minutes later. The minivan immediately idled at 3500 rpm again. After letting the vehicle sit turned off for 20 minutes, it was turned on and showed no…
ODI 10610108
Engine · Power Train
I am an original owner of a 03 odyssey. Perfect maintenance record. Carefully driving and never tow anything. Transmission started to slip and lock up around 93k miles without warning. Crash almost occurred on a busy highway twice. Have two dealer checked up and both said need a replacement. Call honda and got very bad customer service. Honda denied responsibility, but offered 25% replacement cost. 02-04 odyssey had…
ODI 10660784
Engine
I brought my odyssey to the honda dealer for an oil and filter change on 4/3/2014. While there, the service advisor, [xxx], informed me that my motor mounts were failing. When i questioned that this sounded like a manufacturing defect that should be subject to a recall, his response was that they replace so many motor mounts that they always keep a good supply in stock. This would seem to strengthen my position, not…
ODI 10577865
Automatic Transmission · Engine
The van started losing power right after the tcs light appeared. I slowed down to 45mph when i lost all acceleration and coasted to the side of the road when the vehicle stopped. The car is reported to have broken gears and the clutch in the automatic transmission that had a recall on it that reported it fixed. *tr
ODI 10587255
Engine · Power Train
Transmission failure on highway. Apparently this is a known transmission failure issue with 2nd gear. Honda indicates it was "fixed" by recall, which obviously is not the case. Honda will not fix as just out of warranty window. *tr
ODI 10556122
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
2003 honda odyssey was brought into the dealership for an interlock recall. After work was completed and leaving the dealership the vehicle shuddered violently. This was not the case when the vehicle was brought in. *tr
ODI 10505049
Engine
The engine motor mounts crack or fail prematurely. Defect is unrelated to driver behavior and is solely a function of design. Failed mounts can both cause accidents and create a projectile from impact. On-line research, such as the car talk community, suggest this is a widespread problem with odysseys over 65,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10501309
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The car has an automatic transmission system. I was driving just fine when the transmission slipped and it felt like the car was in neutral. I was pressing the gas, but no power was given to the car. I could brake and steer just fine so i pulled over and put the car into park. It engaged into gear fine and i continued on. This continued to happen slipping in and out while driving. I wouldn't even have to stop and…
ODI 10537537
Engine
The minivan suddenly slowed down and came to a stop on the highway. The check engine light went on. The car starts but does not pick up speed and i feel is dangerous to drive. *tr
ODI 10491490
Electrical System · Engine
After turned off ignition and stepped out of car while in store car rolled away across parking lot damaging another vehicle. This is in response to the article read on your site about the 2003 honda odyssey rolling away after car has been turned off and keys are removed from ignition. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10479421
Engine
I noticed quite a bit of oil leaking on the garage floor and took the vehicle in for service. I was told that the head gasket was leaking and there were 2 known issues that may be the cause: a head bolt issue or engine pitting. They wouldn't know until they 'opened it up'. It turned out to be the head bolt for cylinder #6, which they said seemed to be a known issue on the internet and other sites they had access to.…
ODI 10482534
Engine · Power Train
Transmission oil overheating while driving in the freeway causing it to leak and burnt the transmission on all gears and a costly repair of $2400. *tr
ODI 10476488