2003 Honda Odyssey transmission problems
337 complaints about transmission have been filed for the 2003 Honda Odyssey, which is 31% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 337 31% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 90,000 miles 313 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 7
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When transmission problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 20 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 13 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 24 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 48 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 88 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 61 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 41 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 12 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 6 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 313 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 90,000 miles, and 18% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 7 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. While driving less than 50 MPH, the traction control system warning light and the emission control light illuminated. In addition, the rpms began to increase. The contact noticed black smoke under the hood of the vehicle. She was unable to stop the vehicle immediately because there was nowhere to pull the vehicle over. Once stopped, all of the occupants exited the vehicle. The driver was transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide poisoning.
2--3 honda odyssey transmission problem: I purchased a 2003 odyssey brand new in september of 2002. The van was great for a while until the electric doors started to stick and we had something strange happen several times with the transmission. We took it to the dealer for a check-up right before the warranty expired at about 34k miles (warranty expires at 36k). The dealer loosened the doors and explained that the heat in florida required us to place a little of lithium grease in the gaskets on the doors.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Honda Odyssey
- Drivetrain & axles 206 complaints
- Air bags 132 complaints
- Electrical system 84 complaints
- Engine 75 complaints
- Body & structure 40 complaints
- Cruise control 30 complaints
- Latches & locks 26 complaints
- Seat belts 21 complaints