2003 Honda Odyssey: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jul 15, 2025 · Airbags, Fuel system · CA

I never had issues with my van when I bought it but On Monday got all the fluids drove to Phoenix and the transmission got hot the TCL light and ABs light turned on as well as the SRS light no check engine the floor on the driver side and passenger side was super hot. The transmission on 1st gear start hitting hard 2nd gear started slipping we pulled over right away let the car cool down but the transmission level where normal motor oil was at normal we did the oil service transmission service the dealer I bought it from has did Amazon service I don’t really drive it only to visit my kids. I looked up the recall and my van has a lot of them I’m worried of driving home to California I’m in Phoenix so I hope the dealer will fix the recall when u put the year of the 2003 honda odyssey my vin switch to a different one on your site please help

Filed Jul 13, 2015 · Transmission · 94,000 miles · IL

The vehicle was driving fine, and then the transmission started slipping. Trying to stop at the light, the ABS seemed to engage, the car had a hard time stopping and downshifting, the check engine light came on, the d light started flashing, and the tcs light stayed on. The car almost didn't stop in time, and there was 5 passengers in the minivan. Updated 10/9/15 *ln updated 11/14/2017

Filed Jan 6, 2009 · Transmission · 137,250 miles · NY

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 this and the service technician wrote "...when driving it was banging into 2nd gear. They recommended that the transmission and ABS control unit be replaced. The original approximate replace/repair quote was $4,700. After filing a case complaint with american honda, they offered a total replace/repair price of $4,255. There are recalls and a campaign relating to these issues.

Filed Apr 23, 2005 · Tires · 23,000 miles · MI

My vehicle, a 2003 honda odyssey, is completely unsafe in snow/ice, no matter how little snow or ice. Less than 2 years old, it has only 23,000 miles and all original manufacturer equipment and tires. All regular maintenance has been done at the honda dealer where it was purchased. Vehicle lacks traction in snow or ice, wheels spinning out of control (whether traction control system is on or off). Vehicle cannot go up slightest incline. Cannot stop normally in any kind of snow or ice, skidding past destination (taking me through a red light with children in back seats). A huge safety concern / risk. Both manufacturer and dealer refuse to address the problem saying that ABS and other equipment is working properly. Dealer alleges problem is tires. Given low mileage and factory original tires, this does not make sense to me. Neither is willing to do anything. This vehicle is the most unsafe vehicle that I've ever had. To further clarify, I very much like honda - so much so that I also own a civic. However, my civic handles snow extremely well, while the odyssey is very, very dangerous.

Filed Aug 16, 2004 · Brakes · MD

When the brakes were applied the pedal would descend to the floor with poor braking response. The probable cause of the problem was isolated to having the (ABS) modulator, the master cylinder and the brake booster replaced. The consumer was concerned of the extent of parts replaced with such low mileage. Please provide details.

Filed May 11, 2004 · Brakes · 4,000 miles · FL

The consumer experienced a problem with the ABS. The brakes clicked when being applied. There was also a loud knocking sound in the rear of the vehicle when the brakes were applied. Provide further details.