The transmission began to slip and race on I-95 in heavy weekend traffic. Diagnostics by the dealership resulted in the root cause being transmission and throttle-body failure. Unacceptable for a 2003 model honda with 124k miles.
2003 Honda Odyssey transmission complaints
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For the past several years a significant jolt was felt when gears shifted on 2003 odyssey. Sometimes the shift would come with a slight delay. Finally, check engine light came on. At the end I had to replace transmission and PCM.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle suddenly began to slow down as if it were in neutral, despite the contacts attempts to accelerate. He pulled over, turned off the engine and restarted the vehicle. When he attempted to shift in gear, the vehicle would not move; it did move in reverse since the vehicle was parked on an incline. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and inquired about recall 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission) but the dealer refused to repair it. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The current and failure mileages were approximately 130,000.
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 on my toyota corolla at 180,000 miles for a comparison.
Faulty shifting by honda odyssey transmission. Random shifting, missed shifting leading to near red-line engine tachometer readings.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. While driving the supplemental restraint system light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosis located the failure as the seat belt sensor which caused the air bag light to illuminate intermittently. The manufacturer stated that they would not assist with the repair, because the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle wasn't repaired. The failure mileage was 76,000 and the current mileage was 77,000. Updated 12/21/10*bf the consumer stated the drive light was flashing and the vehicle would not shift out of park. The transmission temperature sensor failed. Updated 12/30/10
2003 honda odyssey, the transmission failed (slipping between the gears) at 113,000 miles. Have visited honda dealer where we bought the car, we have been told we need a new transmission (transmission is dead basically). A re-built one would cost ~$4500 - $5000. With all the major services have been done at dealer service center, the transmission is dead too prematurely. Honda needs to be responsible for the repair cost. The recall of 2004 didn't fully address the transmission issue which makes the transmission failed way too early.
I have not had an accident or injury due to this, but my 2003 honda odyssey can be turned off and the keys removed while the vehicle is still in gear. I have had it roll back a few feet before I caught it a couple of times.
03 honda odyssey while traveling at 50 MPH, the transmission went into lower gear and back. Then continued to drop down a gear or 2 and go back up. I stopped the car and started up again, it continued, then the transmission would not shift. I was about 5 miles from a honda dealer and decided I better drive there. On the way the check engine light came on plus all the other lights, it wouldn't shift and I couldn't go over 20 MPH. I was on a major highway to get to the honda dealer. My children were terrified and upset. The transmission was originally recalled, I had the recall fix and it still failed. I found numerous complaints online about this transmission and there is a class action lawsuit. Please check into this to prevent any deaths. If I had been driving during rush hour on a major road whoever was behind me would have slammed into me.
Tcs light came on, throttle surges and whole vehicle shudders at about 15 MPH under steady throttle. Transmission hesitates when placed in drive and slips when shifting.
2003 honda odyssey, transmission failure. Driving down the highway, the transmission slipped from gear. Honda said a total transmission replacement is needed.
With no warning or indication, our 2003 honda odyssey, with 111k miles, shifted itself from d to second or first gear at 70 MPH. The lever and indicator stayed in d the whole time and no warning light illuminated prior to or following the event. It was violent, like slamming the brakes, but of course with only the front wheels digging in creating a difficult control situation. Had it not been for the luck of a dry and straight three lane highway with no closely following traffic, with sharp skills at the wheel necessary, it would have wrecked us with potentially severe injuries. We have not driven the van at highway speed since that day and obviously cannot. We researched the solutions and paths that 1,000's of other owners have taken following reporting life threatening and other odyssey transmission safety issues. Most owners have experienced repeat failures making this vehicle unsafe at highway speed even following current repair solutions. I plead with you to take swift action so that my voice may speak for the dead and injured that do not understand why their odyssey or the odyssey in front of them went out of control.
The key for my 2003 odyssey can be pulled out in any gear. It has already resulted in a small collision . When the car was parked on a small incline, I failed to put the car in park when I pulled out my key. The car subsequently rolled down the incline and crashed into a parked car. The honda dealer indicated the ignition switch needed to be replaced because it was worn. In the meantime, I now just try to always remember to set the parking brake and double check when I park that the car is actually in park before I pull the key.
Transmission failure on 2003 honda odyssey.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. The contact was driving at normal speed when the transmission warning light illuminated. The dealer advised that the transmission had failed. The transmission was replaced. The manufacturer assisted with partial repair costs. The contact was advised that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission) and believed the failure was caused by the recall repair. The failure mileage was 89,700 and the current mileage was 90,000.
Key can be removed while in neutral on 2003 odyssey.
Driving 55 MPH west on hwy 30 ohio heard and loud noise, vehicle locked up skidded 50 ft . Could not move the vehicle, called 911 a police officer, 2 semi drivers could not move the vehicle off the road. Vehicle started but could not turn wheels would not turn. A very dangerous situation as the van was blocking the right lane n a busy highway. Tow truck was called.
Transmission failure, occurred july 2010 transmission recalled by honda 2004.
The shift interlock failed in my 2003 honda odyssey and it rolled backwards in a parking garage and hit two parked cars. I was able to take the keys out of the ignition in any gear and apparently that day I pulled my keys out of the ignition while it was still in drive. The parking space seemed level so I didn't apply the parking brake. It must have rolled when other cars drove past. I called honda that day to report it and attempted to get them to pay for the failure. They wouldn't pay saying the car was out of warranty. I had the problem fixed at my local honda dealership for just over $500.00 the damage to my car was over $2500.00 and I did damage to two other cars that my insurance company had to pay for. Thankfully no one was around and no one got hurt. This happened in a hospital parking garage.
The transmission of my 2003 honda odyssey has failed after 130000 miles. It slips getting into and out of 3rd gear, and there is debris in the fluid, indicating that clutch disks are degrading and getting into the hydraulic controls. Meticulously maintained and driven gently and primarily on long trips. On more than a few occasions, the slippage happened as my learning-to-drive daughter was pulling into traffic from a stop sign on a busy road, only to have the engine rev way up while not moving and drifting into the path of crossing traffic. It is now sitting in my driveway undriveable.
My 2003 honda odyssey transmission died at 93000 miles. I spend $2500 to have it rebuilt. I want honda to pay for it since they have a defective transmission based on the numerous complaints I read on the subject.
I have owned my 2003 honda odyssey for 4 years and never had a major problem till now. I had just gotten off the interstate and suddenly my van acted like I had slammed on the brakes and jerked me really hard. Thankfully no one was behind me or could have been serious wreck. My transmission light came on and I had it towed to honda dealership. Even though this is a highly known problem with the 2003 honda odyssey, I was told by the dealership honda would do nothing to help with the $3300 I had to pay for a new transmission. I was 8 months pregnant at the time and just so thankful that it didn't cause a serious wreck like it could have. Honda should have to fix this problem with the transmissions before someone gets really hurt or looses a life!!
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. The contact stated the vehicle would sporadically hesitate to accelerate when driving at various speeds. The contact also stated that when shifting into reverse, there was a lengthy delay before the vehicle would register and engage in reverse. The dealer advised that the transmission would need to be replaced. The manufacturer did not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 108,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle began to make a high pitched whining sound while driving over 55 MPH. The vehicle was serviced for the federal safety agency recall campaign id number 04v176000, power train, automatic transmission. The contact informed the dealer of the whining sound but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The mechanic stated that the transmission needed replaced due to internal failure. The mechanic also heard the whining sound the dealer stated that the repair cost was approximately $3600. The contact stated that the failure occurred six years ago while the vehicle was covered by the warranty. Updated 10/13/10*bf at approximately 90,000 miles the vehicle started shiftng very hard from 1st to 2nd gear. The shift was so hard, that during rain or while conrering, it would cause the tires to spin.
2003 odyssey, purchased new, I am original owner, at 60,000 miles transmission began to slip, tcs light came on, check engine light came on, engine revved very high at low speeds, car would not go into reverse, erratic and abrupt gear shifts. I am being told car needs new transmission between $3500 and $3700. I notice on honda's website there was a recall in 2004 but I was never notified. Please help.
Failure of 2003 honda odyssey automatic transmission. After relatively good performance from this vehicle, the "check engine" and "transmission" lights both lit. The transmission began slipping, not able to operate during acceleration. More troubling is that during slowdown on highway, the vehicle was not able to downshift, causing a safety hazard for me, my wife and 3 children. This transmission failure occurs each and every time we operate the vehicle -- both during acceleration and deceleration. After having this checked at honda dealership, it required a new transmission -- nearly $4,000. Since this time, I have investigated this problem and have learned that thousands of other honda owners have the exact problem, it is a known design problem by honda, they have issued a recall for vehicles in 1999-2001 for the same problem but they have not provided any remedy for owners after 2001 unless it is within factory warranty. This vehicle is dangerous, it is criminal to have this vehicle on the road. It should be recalled for correction and repair immediately by honda.
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 transmission and an updated PCM at the contacts expense. The contact declined and the vehicle was not repaired. The contact believed the vehicle was affected by the federal safety agency campaign id number:04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission) but could not verify if his VIN was included in the recall. The failure mileage was 93,824 and the current mileage was 105,826.
At 74,000 my honda odyssey's transmission needed to be replaced. I had purchased this vehicle in 2007 as a certified honda vehicle at a florida honda dealership. We had then move to massachusetts where I began taking my van to another honda dealership close by. It was there at the end of 2008 I brought the vehicle complaining that it seemed jumpy, especially when put in reverse. I told them I was concerned it was the transmission. This was all while my car was still covered under its warranty. They assured me that my odyssey was fine. Then in the beginning of 2010when you pushed on the gas the van seemed to not accelerate and my engine and tcs light came on. At the time we did not have the money to do any repairs so we stopped driving the vehicle for a few months. Then in april I took the van to a local garage who informed me the transmission needed to be replaced. I was in shock because in november of 2008 I had complained that I thought something was wrong with my transmission and was told nothing was found. I opened a case with american honda who offered to pay $2000 of the repairs. I of course asked for more but they refused. I ended up having to pay out $2600 to replace the transmission and replace the timing belt. I have since seen on the computer all the problems that honda has had with transmissions and am astonished that they are not being held accountable for poor quality automobiles. So much for buying a vehicle to last for our growing family. I am begging for someone to investigate and hold honda accountable for faulty and poor quality transmissions. It is quite apparent that the transmissions on the 1999-2004 odyssey's and maybe more are not large enough or strong enough to carry the load of a mini-van. They were faulty from the beginning and it is unfair to leave us vehicle owners holding the bag. I have also had the mounting bracket for the alternator replaced 3 times and had the mounting bolt broken off in the engine block. That was all covered.
Transmission light came on and vehicle jerked really hard then suddenly began to loose and gain in speed. Afraid to drive it with my four children. Car was towed to honda care service center where they quoted 4600 dollars to replace transmission. Noticed many complaints about same problem and wanted to make sure my voice is heard!
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