2003 HONDA Odyssey Problems & Complaints
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POWER TRAIN
467 complaints
The contact owns a 2003 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unintendedly shifted into gear. An unknown dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was included in four unrepaired recalls. The contact informed the dealer that she was afraid to drive the vehicle due to the failure. Additionally, the contact stated that the transmission and the motor mounts were replaced in May 2025. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V176000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 251,599.
Aug 01, 2025
The contact owns a 2003 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission hesitated to shift into third gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the torque converter, clutch, and hydraulic control system were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
Nov 16, 2022
While exceeding 60 mph on the highway with my two young children. The vehicle began to loose power. I tried accelerating the van would regain then bog down again. This happens suddenly. This could of been a horrible accident. The van just loosng all power without warning.
Oct 02, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND LOST POWER WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT VEERED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD WAITED FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES, WHERE THE VEHICLE RESUMED BACK TO NORMAL. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE RESIDENCE AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ABNORMAL NOISE APPEARED WHILE SHIFTING GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GERMAIN HONDA OF BEAVERCREEK (2300 HELLER DR, BEAVERCREEK, OH 45434, (855) 798-3158) TO BE REPAIRED UNDER AN UNKNOWN AIR BAG RECALL. THE CONTACT REFERENCED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V176000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Apr 21, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE GEARS WOULD ERRONEOUSLY SLIP CAUSING THE SPEED TO SUDDENLY REDUCE, AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PHIL HUGHES HONDA (3200 ATLANTIC HWY, ATHENS, GA) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 250,000.
Jul 16, 2019
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AIR BAGS
112 complaints
The contact owned a 2003 Honda Odyssey. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 16V344000 (Air Bags), 15V320000 (Air Bags), and 15V045000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.
Mar 28, 2025
The contact owned a 2003 Honda Odyssey. The contact received an unknown air bag recall notification and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA. The VIN was not available.
Jun 03, 2022
WE DISPOSED OF THE VEHICLE AND YET STILL GET MESSAGES FROM HONDA. THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD AS SCRAP. PLEASE ADVISE HONDA TO CEASE AND DESIST ALL FURTHER CONTACT/NOTIFICATIONS ABOUT THE RECALL(S). WE HAVE NOTIFIED THEM MANY TIMES YET THEY PERSIST. THIS IS A DISCREDIT TO THE RECALL SYSTEM WHEN OBVIOUSLY FALSE AND ERRONEOUS MESSAGES ARE PERSISTENTLY SENT, IN ERROR. THIS CAUSES THE USER TO DISREGARD POTENTIALLY SERIOUS INFORMATION. HONDA MUST HAVE A METHOD OF ACCOUNTABILITY ADDED TO THEIR SYSTEM TO ALLLOW THE REMOVAL FROM THEIR RECALL DATABASE OF A VEHICLE WHICH HAS BEEN SOLD/TRANSFERRED/DESTROYED. HONDA HAS AN 'F' RATING WITH THE BBB ON THIS ISSUE. HONDA APPARENTLY DOES NOT TAKE RECALLS SERIOUSLY.
Nov 19, 2020
THE SRS LIGHT STAYS ON WHILE DRIVING.
Nov 04, 2019
INTERMITTENT SRS LIGHT. DEFECTIVE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELL BUCKLE. THIS PART SHOULD BE RECALLED RATHER THAN DEPENDING ON THE MANUFACTURER VOLUNTARILY REPLACING AND DISCOURAGING CUSTOMERS TO SERVICE SYSTEM BY IMPOSING A "DIAGNOSTIC CHARGE" IF THEY STATE DEFECTIVE WAS NOT THE BUCKLE.
Sep 24, 2019
+ 107 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
43 complaints
I TOOK MY CAR LAST YEAR FOR THE RECALLS THAT HAD FOR THE AIR BAGS AND THE INTERLOCK LEVER OF HE IGNITION SWITCH.AFTER ONE DAY OF WORK THEY SAID THEY FIX ALL OF THEM. BUT AFTER SOME MONTH I NOTICE THAT THE KEY IT WAS NO WORKING PROPERLY ON THE SWITCH AND I SEE ALSO THEY DIDN'T REPLACE THE OLD SWITCH,AND BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE SUFFICIENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ISSUE I BELIEVE JUST WHAT THEY SAID.BUT MY CAR IS HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE KEY IGNITION, THE SWITCH IT'S NOT READING THE KEY MOST OF THE TIMES AND IT'S NOT STARTING AND SOMETIMES IT START BY ITSELF WITHOUT THE KEY JUST PRESSING THE HORN.THE RECALL FOR THE INTERLOCK LEVER OF THE IGNITION SWITCH IS NHTSA 12V-573 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER S73.( DEC 2012)
May 22, 2019
THIS CAR DOES NOT START WITHOUT SEVERAL TRIAL. THE STARTER IS BRAND NEW AND BATTERY AS WELL. BOILS DOWN TO A IGNITION PROBLEM WHICH SEEMS TO BE ELECTRICAL
Apr 01, 2019
IGNITION SWITCH FAILS TO ACCEPT KEY. KEY CANNOT BE INSERTED. THE PROBLEM BEGINS INTERMITTENTLY AND BECOMES PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. DIFFERENT KEYS DON'T HELP. PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY LOCKSMITH TWICE IN DRIVEWAY. LOCKSMITH DISASSEMBLES, REPLACES BENT TUMBLER AND REASSEMBLES. FIX ONLY LASTS 1 -2 YEARS OF VERY LIGHT USAGE. PROBLEM HAS RE-OCCURRED FOR A THIRD TIME IN 6 YEARS.
Apr 17, 2018
THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH DOESN'T WANT TO TURN. IT TAKES BETWEEN 5 TO 10 MINUTES FOR IT TO FINALLY TURN SO I HAVE TO LEAVE A KEY IN THE VAN AND NOT TAKE IT OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ORDER FOR IT TO WORK. ONCE I TAKE IT OUT I SPEND ANOTHER 5 TO 10 MINUTES TURNING UNTIL IT FINALLY TURNS OVER.
Nov 03, 2017
2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ISSUE WITH SRS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WOULD ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAILURE. UPDATED 09/28/2017*JS
Sep 28, 2017
+ 38 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
23 complaints
FAILED FRONT AND SIDE ENGINE MOUNTS REPLACED. COSTLY REPAIR APPEARS TO BE COMMON ODYSSEY MAINTENANCE ISSUE. *TR
Mar 16, 2012
FRONT AND PASSENGER ENGINE MOUNTS ARE BROKEN AT 48K MILEAGES DURING A MAINTAIN CHECKING AT A HONDA DEALER SHOP. *TR
Jan 05, 2012
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 CYLINDER HEAD, THE HEAD BOLTS PULL FROM THE BLOCK PORTS WITH THE BOLT THREADS. APPARENTLY HEAD BOLTS HAD BECOME LOOSE GIVEN THE THREAD FAILURE IN THE BLOCK AND ALLOWED LEAKAGE OF FLUIDS IN THE CYLINDER HEAD. HONDA STATED THAT THE ENGINE WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF 3K++. APPARENTLY THIS SAME ISSUE HAS OCCURRED TO SEVERAL OTHER 2003 ODYSSEY OWNERS ACCORDING TO ON-LINE SEARCH. THE DEALER WAS AT A LOSS TO EXPLAIN THE FAILURE OF THE BOLTS AT THE GIVEN MILEAGE. IT APPEARS THAT THIS COULD BE A DEFECT IN THE BLOCK DESIGN OR MANUFACTURE AND COULD LEAD TO PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. HONDA SHOULD ADDRESS THIS ISSUE AS WELL AS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND EGR VALVE DEFECTS WHICH HAVE ALSO BEEN A CONTINUAL PROBLEM WITH THE 2003 ODYSSEY. VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THE RELIABILITY OF THIS VAN *TR
Dec 21, 2011
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. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN MADE PUBLIC BY THE NHTSA, WHILE HONDA SETTLED OUT OF COURT, YET DID NOT TAKE FULL ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE KNOWN AND VALIDATED TRANSMISSION DEFICIENCY. GEAR SLIPS BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR IN THE RANGE OF 20-30MPH. ENGINE LIGHT AND TCS LIGHT TURNS ON, AS WELL AS THE DRIVE LIGHT FLASHING (INSTEAD OF BEING SOLID LIGHT). ACCELERATING AFTER A COMPLETE STOP IS VERY DIFFICULT WHEN CROSSING THE INTERSECTIONS. REPAIRING THE PRESSURE SWITCH ON 11/2/11 DID NOT RECTIFY THE SITUATION.
Nov 04, 2011
2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT *TGW
Jun 07, 2011
+ 18 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
22 complaints
THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT DOOR GLASS SEPARATED FROM ITS FRAMEWORK/BRACKET AND FELL INTO THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT THE TIME - MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING IT I BELIEVE ON THE HIGHWAY. WHILE WE WERE GETTING THE VERY COSTLY REPAIR DONE, ANOTHER WOMAN WAS THERE WITH THE EXACT SAME ISSUE - I JUST HAPPENED TO OVERHEAR HER - RIGHT AFTER THE MAINTENANCE REP INFORMED ME THAT HE HAD NEVER HEARD OF IT HAPPENING. I AM SUBMITTING IT NOW BECAUSE I REALIZE IF PEOPLE DON'T SPEAK UP, NOTHING WILL BE INVESTIGATED. WE NO LONGER OWN THIS VEHICLE AND WE GAVE ALL THE MAINTENANCE RECORDS TO THE GAL WE SOLD IT TO. IT WAS REPAIRED BY PARK HONDA IN AKRON OHIO AND WE CAN ONLY ESTIMATE THE TIMEFRAME AND THE MILEAGE. IF NEEDED, I COULD TRY TO FIND OLD CREDIT CARD STATEMENTS THAT MIGHT NARROW IT DOWN.
May 06, 2018
THE POWER DOOR FELL OFF THE DRIVERS SIDE!
Jul 28, 2017
PAINT ALL OVER THE HOOD, WINDOWS AND REAR TRUNK FLAKED OFF. COULD BLOCK OTHER DRIVERS VIEW IF IT LANDS ON THEIR WINDSHIELD. CAR LOOKS UNKEPT
Jul 05, 2016
HONDA ISSUED A RECALL NOTICE, SERVICE BULLETIN:08-031 " WARRANTY EXTENSION: PAINT PEELING ON DARK BLUE 2003-2005 ODYSSEYS". I AM ATTACHING THE SERVICE BULLETIN FOR YOUR REF. MY 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY WAS AFFECTED AND ITS BLUE COLOR WAS PEELING OFF OF PLACES. ON FEB 24TH 2010, COLONIAL HONDA OF DARTMOUTH, MA REPAINTED THE AREAS OF CAR AS PER THE BULLETIN: WHICH WERE ROOF, HOOD, TOP HALF QUARTER PANELS, AND TOP HALF FENDERS. MY CONCERN WAS THAT HONDA CHOSE TO JUST PAINT THE FEW AREAS AND IF OTHER AREAS STARTS TO PEEL OFF AS WELL BUT I WAS TOLD BY COLONIAL DARTMOUTH DEALER THAT TO KEEP COST DOWN, HONDA IS ONLY WILLING TO RE-PAINT THE AFFECTED AREAS AND SHOULD ANY OTHER BE AFFECTED AT A LATER POINT, THOSE WILL BE DONE AT THAT POINT. WITH THAT SAID, I AGREED AND LET THE DEALER DO THE WORK. SOME TIME LATER I NOTICED THE PAINT IS PEELING FROM OTHER AREAS. IT IS EXACTLY THE SAME WAY IT IS PEELING, LIKE IT DID BEFORE AND MATCHES PICTURES SHOWN IN THE BULLETIN ATTACHED. SO, I WENT BACK TO COLONIAL HONDA AND THEY TOLD ME THAT I NEED TO CALL HONDA I TRIED TO EXPLAIN THAT THEY HAD PROMISED TO TAKE CARE OF THIS PROBLEM AT A LATER POINT IF PEELING SHOULD OCCURS BUT NOW THEY ARE NOT HONORING THEIR WORD AND LOOKING THE OTHER WAY AND ALSO MADE DEROGATORY REMARKS ABOUT MY CAR, THAT " YOUR CAR IS 13 YEARS OLD" !!! SUBSEQUENTLY, I CALLED HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND OPENED CASE# N012015-04-2100738. AFTER ABOUT 30 MIN OF KEEPING ME ON HOLD, HONDA CUSTOMER REP, MATTHEW TOLD ME THE SAME THING THE DEALER SAID, THAT IT IS OUTSIDE OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD. IF HONDA WOULD HAVE DONE THE RECALL PROPERLY THE 1ST TIME, BY PAINTING THE CAR ON ALL AREAS I WOULD NOT BEEN HAVING THIS ISSUE. THIS IS A RECALL THAT WAS NOT DONE IN ITS ENTIRETY.
Jan 12, 2016
2003 HONDA ODYSSEY EX WAS TAPPED IN THE REAR BY A LARGE PICKUP TRUCK WHILE WAITING AT A STOP LIGHT, CREASING THE LIFT GATE AND SLIGHTLY PUNCTURING THE BUMPER COVER. JEFF'S BODY SHOP IN CHESTER MD IS THE REPAIR SHOP. UPON REMOVING THE REAR BUMPER COVER, THEY DISCOVERED THE STEEL FRAME TO BE SEVERELY RUSTED, WITH OVER HALF OF THE BOTTOM OF THE BEAM MISSING. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE STEEL FRAME MEMBER FROM THE ACCIDENT. HAD THIS BEEN A MORE SERIOUS COLLISION, THE BEAM COULD HAVE SERIOUSLY FAILED AT ITS INTENDED PURPOSE. THIS VAN WAS GARAGE KEPT FROM 2003-2010, WELL CARED FOR AND GENERALLY NOT DRIVEN WHEN IT SNOWED AND ROADS SALTED, AND IN TEMPERATE MARYLAND THE ENTIRE TIME. THE REPAIR SHOP WILL BE CUTTING OUT AND WELDING IN A NEW FRAME MEMBER. PHOTOS OF THE RUSTED PART ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. I'VE ALSO ASKED THE BODY SHOP TO SAVE THE PART FOR INSPECTION.
Sep 22, 2015
+ 17 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
17 complaints
INTERLOCK SHIFT ISSUE. YOU CAN REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WHILE IN DRIVE. THE ISSUE WAS INITIALLY CORRECTED VIA A RECALL. THE ISSUE IS NOW HAPPENING AGAIN. DEALERSHIP/ HONDA IS NOT WILLING TO FIX IT BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T DUPLICATE ON A LEVEL SURFACE. IT REPEATEDLY HAPPENS WHEN I PULL INTO MY DRIVEWAY WHICH IS ON A SLANT. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE CAR STARTED ROLLING WHILE MY KIDS WERE GETTING OUT OF THE CAR. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT I CANNOT GET ADDRESSED. THIS ISSUE IS INTERMITTENT AND DOESN'T ALWAYS HAPPEN LIKE THEY SAY IT SHOULD. THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AT THE TIME OF ISSUE. IT OCCURS DURING THE PROCESS OF TURNING OFF THE CAR AND EXITING THE VEHICLE. DATES IT OCCURS SINCE JUNE OF 2017. MILEAGE WAS A LITTLE LESS THAN 159000 WHEN IT STARTED AGAIN.
Aug 02, 2017
MY IGNITION LOCKED UP LADT YEAR AFTER YEAR IF IT HANGING UP HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER WHERE THEY FIXED THE RECALL IN THE IGNITION BUT STATED THE LOCKING UP WAS UNRELATED. IT IS LESS THAN A YEAR AND IT IS HANGING UP AGAIN BUT THIS TIME IT INTERMITTINGLY WILL NOT CATCH TO START LIIKE A DEAD BATTERY IF YOU TRY ABT 3 TIMES IT STARTS. CALLED DEALER THEY DO NOT CARE AND NEITHER DOES HINDA CASE MANAGER THEY JUST WANT YOU TO GET PASS AIR BAGS FIXED. I WANT ALL FIXED AT ONCE. THIS WILL BE THIRD TRIP FOR AIRBAGS. DEALERS SO FAR AWAY AS HAVE TO RENT CAR . TOLD THEM I WAS NOT RENTING CAR AGAIN AS I FOUND OUT THEY GAVE SOME PEOPLE LOANERS. ANYWAY I NEED IGNITION FIXED AND I DO NOT WANT TO WAIT TIL IT HAS TO BE TOWED. I THINK IT IS A BAD PART RELATED TO THE OTHER IGNITION RECALL SND SO FORS MY MECHAUV. PATT HAS TO BE UNDER WARRANTY FRIM LAST YEAR BUT THEY WOULNIT EVEN LOOK IT UP JUST KEPT TELLING ME TO COME IN FORAIR BAG. I WANT ONE APT AND I WANT TO MAKE SURE IT IS KNOW THE IGNITION PERIOD SHOULD BE A RECALL. THE VAN WAS STATIONERY WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO START IT AND WAS ON STRRET HIGHWAY PARKING LOT ETC AS IT HAPPENED MANY TIMES. IT COULD ANY TIME START LOCKING UP WHEN ONE IS DRIVING AND ONE CAN NOT GET KEY OUT . NO PICS AS IT JUST LOOKS LIKE A BAN AND AN IGNWITH KEY
May 12, 2017
TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER BEING BROUGHT IN ALREADY FOR THE RECALL
Jul 06, 2016
DASH CLUSTER LIGHTS STARTED DIMMING TCL LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. CRUISE CONTROL WORKS THEN REVS HIGH ON HIGHWAY. REVERSING SOMETINES CLUNKS HARD.
Apr 20, 2016
TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING BADLY AT UNDER 140,000 MILES. I AM ORIGINAL OWNER AND HAVE ALWAYS USED DEALER AS THE MECHANIC AND FOR RECALLS OR SERVICES. I HAD HIGHER EXPECTATIONS FROM HONDA CARS, TO GO LONGER. THE PRICE THEY QUOTED ME FOR REPAIR WAS OVER 5000$ JUST FOR THE TRANSMISSION. THE SERVICE WAS POOR AND I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED! THEY EVEN CHARGED ME 115$ JUST TO TELL ME MY TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING (WHICH I ALREADY KNEW)! THE CAR STARTED SLIPPING ON A MONDAY NIGHT. IT WAS LATE. I USED THE CAR TO DRIVE MY SON TO SCHOOL AT 7:30 IN THE AM ( 1.5 MILES FROM MY HOUSE) AND THE CAR WOULD NOT GO IN GEAR AFTER STOPPING TO LET MY SON OUT. I WAS BLOCKING THE SCHOOL DRIVE AND HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO HONDA. IT WAS CLEARLY NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. THE DEALER SERVICE WAS NOT GREAT, EVEN AFTER GOING THERE AND BUYING MY CAR THERE ALL THESE YEARS. I KNOW THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL RELATED TO THE TRANSMISSION AND I FEEL THAT IT WAS NOT PROPERLY RESOLVED!
Dec 05, 2015
+ 12 more complaints for this component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
15 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY WHICH WAS PURCHASED IN AUGUST 2003. HE STATED THAT WHEN HE CLOSED THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR, IT WOULD NOT CLOSE. HE ALSO STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT VARIOUS SPEEDS TO INCLUDE APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE DOOR WOULD OPEN WITHOUT INTENT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC MOTOR ASSEMBLY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN ORDER FOR THE DOOR TO LATCH CLOSED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THERE WAS NOT A MANUAL OVERRIDE WHICH ALLOWED THE DOOR TO LATCH CLOSED. HE WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE RISK INCLUDING HIS SMALL CHILDREN POTENTIALLY FALLING OUT OF THE VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS IN MOTION. THERE WERE NO RECALLS PERTAINING TO THE TYPE OF FAILURE. REPAIRS WERE BEING MADE AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 94,000.
Jan 25, 2010
2003 HONDA ODYSSEY POWER DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE UNLESS FORCED. INDICATORS ALERT THAT THE DOORS ARE NOT CLOSED. SOMETIMES THE DOOR WILL NOT REOPEN LEAVING PASSENGERS (KIDS) NOT ABLE TO GET OUT. NEVER SURE THAT THE DOOR IS ENGAGED PROPERLY SO THAT THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN ONCE IN MOTION. *TR
Jul 29, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS ON THE VEHICLE FAIL TO SHUT PROPERLY. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V119000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH) WAS REFERENCED FOR AN EARLIER MODEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT BOTH LATCH ASSEMBLY MOTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ONE OF THE ROLLERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN, WHICH HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPLACED IN THE PAST YEAR. IN ADDITION, THE PASSENGER SIDE BODY JUNCTION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY $905 FOR THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 177,000.
Feb 11, 2009
THE POWER DOOR ON MY HONDA ODYSSEY IS FAILING TO LATCH ON SO IT IS NOT SECURED. I'M FORCED TO DRIVE WITH THE BUZZER GOING OFF SO I HAD TO TURN OFF THE SWITCH. THERE ARE SAFETY HAZARDS AS THE DOOR MAY ACTUALLY OPEN WHILE I'M DRIVING. ONE OF THE REASONS WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE WITH THE POWER DOOR IS TO HAVE SOME HELP IF I'M CARRYING MY CHILDREN IN AND OUT OF THE CAR AND NOW IT SEEMS LIKE I'M HAVING TO EITHER TURN ON THE SWITCH TO OPEN THE DOOR OR I HAD TO CLOSE AND OPEN THE HEAVY DOOR MANUALLY. PLEASE LOOK IN TO THESE MATTERS AS THESE MAY CAUSE SAFETY HAZARDS WITH THE DOOR OPENING SUDDENLY. SINCERELY, RACHEL ESTRADA *TR
May 23, 2008
DRIVER SIDE MANUAL DOOR LOCK WAFERS BROKE, NOW USING THE PASSENGER SIDE OR REAR DECK DOOR FOR LOCKING AND UNLOCKING. PROBLEM BEGAN 2 YEARS AFTER PURCHASE. *TR
May 14, 2008
+ 10 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
14 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 181,231.
Sep 29, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE OVER SEVERAL SMALL TREES TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN AND EVENTUALLY CRASHED INTO A LARGE HEDGE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 202,389.
May 30, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER WAS ENTERING A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 113,331. THE CONSUMER STATED DAYS LATER AT THE COLLISION CENTER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED UP IT CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. UPDATED 2/11/2013*JS UPDATED 03/28/2013*LJ UPDATED 04/23/2013 *JS
Dec 17, 2012
ACCELERATOR STUCK WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. GAS PEDAL WAS LIKE A SPONGE AND THE VEHICLE JUST KEPT ACCELERATING. RODE THE BRAKE UNTIL I COULD GET TO A PARKING LOT WHERE I COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. SLAMMED THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL WHILE THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV. THEN SLAMMED INTO PARK AND TURNED OFF THE VAN. WHEN I TRIED TO START THE VEHICLE 30 MINUTES LATER IT WOULD NOT START. I WILL CALL TRIPLE A TO TOW ME TO DEALERSHIP. VERY SCARY INCIDENT ESPECIALLY BECAUSE I HAD MY 13 YEAR OLD IN THE CAR. CAME CLOSE TO CRASHING INTO OTHER CARS WHILE TRYING TO SLOW DOWN. *TR
Jan 11, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING SUDDEN AND UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY HAVE HAD THIRTY-TWO SEPARATE OCCASION OF THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED WHEN THEY WERE COMING TO A STOP AND TRAVELING NO FASTER THAN 5 MPH. THE ENGINE RPMS WOULD THEN INCREASE AND THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR SIX WEEKS. THE DEALER HAD ELIMINATED WEAR AND POSSIBLE ELECTRONIC CAUSES FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED A REGIONAL INSPECTOR FOR THE MANUFACTURER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AS WELL AND ADVISED THAT THERE COULD HAVE BEEN A BUNCHED UP SECONDARY FLOOR MAT THAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT DOES NOT FEEL THE FLOOR MAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 118,900. UPDATED 07/27/11*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE GAS PEDAL ONLY RETURNED TO THE UPRIGHT POSITION WHEN THE THEN ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND SOMETIMES IT REQUIRED TWO OR THREE CYCLES TO GET THE GAS PEDAL TO RETURN. UPDATED 08/31/11. *JB
Jun 08, 2011
+ 9 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
14 complaints
THE REAR VENTS IN AN HONDA ODYSSEY HAVE STOPPED FUNCTIONING. BASED ON WEB SEARCHES THIS SEEMS LIKE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND SURELY POINTS TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. ON ACTIVATING THE SWITCH TO OPERATE THE VENTS THERE IS NO AUTOMATIC CUTOFF AS SOON AS THE VENTS ARE OPENED / CLOSED ALL THE WAY. THIS APPARENTLY LEADS TO THE MOTOR OVER-HEATING AND CAUSING IT TO BURN. THERE ARE NO MANUAL CONTROLS AVAILABLE TO OPERATE THE VENTS. BASED ON YOUR LOCATION THE VAN WILL NOW BE OVERHEATED (FL) OR EXTREMELY COLD (CO) AS THE INTERNAL A/C UNIT CANNOT / WILL NOT FUNCION AT THE OPTIMUM LEVELS. *TR
Dec 24, 2008
WHILE TRAVELING NORTH BOUND ON US HWY 29, TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WITH ALL WINDOWS IN THEIR FULLY CLOSED POSITIONS, THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW SIMPLY DISAPPEARED INTO THE DOOR. AFTER ERRATIC MANEUVER, DUE TO SUDDEN AND SURPRISE IN A RUSH OF AIR INTO THE CABIN, SPEED HAD TO BE REDUCED. FRANTIC EFFORTS TO RAISE THE WINDOW FAILED. VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED. HOWEVER, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WAS CLOSED. NO ACCIDENTS OCCURRED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP NEXT DAY AT 08:30. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED PROBLEM AND CHARGED APPROXIMATELY $250.00, CLAIMING PART WAS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY. A VERY SIMILAR EVENT OCCURRED TO THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR UNDER VERY SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES. ACCIDENT WAS AVERTED IN THAT EVENT, DUE TO THE SUDDENNESS OF THE EVEN. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE VERY SAME ISSUE AT NO CHARGE. THE FACT THAT NO WARNING OCCURRED IN EITHER CASE, MAKES THIS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT COULD EASILY CAUSE A DRIVER TO STEER OFF OF THE ROAD OR BE DISTRACTED FOR THE MOMENT IT TAKES TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT (ESPECIALLY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER). I WOULD LIKE TO SEE HONDA CORPORATION TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPAIRING THIS VERY SERIOUS MECHANICAL PROBLEM THAT LEADS TO COMPROMISED CABIN SAFETY. *TR
Aug 17, 2008
STRESS CRACK IN WINDSHIELD NOT DUE TO AN IMPACT OF ROCK OR SIMILAR FLYING OBJECT. *JB
Dec 12, 2005
2003 HONDA ODYSSEY SUNROOF WAS LEAKING AND NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.*MR
Aug 03, 2005
SPONTANEOUS WINDSHIELD CRACKS, RIGHT LOWER WINDSHIELD AND LEFT LOWER WINDSHIELD AT 13 MONTHS OF PURCHASE AND 15 MONTHS OF PURCHASE CONSECUTIVELY. MILLER HONDA OF WINCHESTER, VA REFUSES TO FIX SAYING THE CRACKS OCCURRED FROM A STRIKE FROM ROCK OR SOMETHING. WEBSITE FOUND CONTAINING SEVERAL C/O HONDA ELEMENT CRACKED WINDSHIELDS. MILLER HONDA STILL REFUSES TO FIX. *AK
Mar 25, 2005
+ 9 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
12 complaints
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 (5959 SCARBOROUGH BLVD, COLUMBUS, OH 43232, (614) 864-5250) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ROUSH HONDA (100 W SCHROCK RD, WESTERVILLE, OH 43081, (614) 882-1535) WHO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER ALSO RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPAIRED IN 2005. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 05972285 AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE LOCAL DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 193,000
Mar 15, 2019
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.
Jul 29, 2016
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 TRANSMISSION RECALL IN 04. MY VAN WAS OVER 20K AND ONLY GOT AN OIL INJET KITS INSTALLED. I BELIEVED THE FAULTY TRANSMISSION HAS ALREADY BEEN DAMAGED AT THAT TIME. THE RECALL IS A SCAM FROM HONDA TO CHEAT, TO DELAY THE PROBLEM AND TO SAVE COST. EVERYONE KNOWS AN OIL INJET KITS COSTS A FRACTION OF A NEW TRANSMISSION. THIS IS THE SAME KIND OF SCAM AS ANOTHER JAPANESE PRODUCT, TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL. MY VAN ALSO EQUIPPED WITH TAKATA FAULTY AIRBAGS. I REQUESTED AIRBAG REPLACEMENT THROUGH A HONDA DEALER TWO MONTHS AGO AND WAS TOLD THEY WERE ORDERED, BUT HAVE TO WAIT. DRIVING A HONDA PRODUCT EVERYDAY TO SENT MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL WITH FAULTY TRANSMISSION AND AIRBAGS, I HAVE HIGHER RISK TO BE KILLED OR INJURED BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION COULD FAIL AND RESULT IN CLASH, AND THE AIRBAG COULD DEPLOY AND KILL OR INJURED MYSELF AND DAUGHTER. WHAT A NIGHTMARE! I JUST GOT MY TRANSMISSION REPLACED WITH $3K OUT OF MY POCKETS. I SENT THE INVOICE TO HONDA CEO 3 TIMES TO REQUEST FULL IMBURSEMENT AND WAS DENIED.HONDA HAS THE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ITS FAULTY PRODUCTS. I REQUEST A FULL INVESTIGATION ON HONDA'S HANDLING ON ITS RECALLS. *TR
Nov 25, 2014
TRAVELING AT 65 MPH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. NO WARNING LIGHTS, NO SLIPPAGE... A COMPLETE FAILURE. I MANAGED TO GET INTO BREAKDOWN LANE BEFORE TRANSMISSION HAD COMPLETELY SEIZED. I WAS DRIVING WITH MY 72 YR OLD MOTHER AND 3 CHILDREN, AGES 4,6,8. I FEEL VERY LUCKY I WAS NOT INVOLVED OR CAUSED A VEHICULAR FATALITY DUE TO THIS FAILURE. ALL RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE HAD BEEN DONE AT DEALERSHIPS. A COMPETE VEHICLE INSPECTION WAS COMPLETED THE DAY BEFORE THE INCIDENT. *TR
Oct 06, 2014
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 OF A FAULTY TRANSMISSION. *TR
Aug 23, 2014
+ 7 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
10 complaints
We have had issues with our drivers side seatbelt since we purchased the vehicle new. First it had retraction issues, then the plastic stop button that keeps the buckle from sliding down failed, disintegrated. We asked the dealer to replace the belt which they refused to do. We have brought it to the dealer before, even generating a case number from Honda, but Honda refused to repair the belt. Over the years it has gotten progressively worse, where the belt is seriously frayed, and there are retraction issues. In August 2022, I contacted our local dealer, Piazza Honda in Springfield, PA. It took almost a month for them to take the car, make some photographs, and then to leave out of the notes that we had an ongoing retraction issue. Two months later, Honda Corporate informed me that they are denying the claim for the defective seatbelt. The warranty as stated in the handbook states a lifetime warranty for seatbelts. All aspects of the car pass State of PA Inspection requirements, all other aspects of the SRS systems are fully functional, with the exception of the drivers seatbelt. We believe that Honda's determination of non-liability is a ruse, a cynical attempt to exploit their customers in a critical safety component. We deserve a replacement seatbelt, and Honda customers need to be reminded that Honda is legally required to stand by the mandated Lifetime Warranty for Seatbelts. We feel that our only recourse to request that your agency look into this issue, and remind Honda of their responsibility. Honda's unconscionable conduct should not be condoned, not tolerated. This is not the first time Honda has tried to harm it's customers. The Federal government forced Honda to extend the warranty for its automatic transmissions, and repair defective ones. Our vehicle suffered from the same transmission issue, but we fell just outside the extended warranty period. The cost of the part (Honda 04818-S0X-A02ZH) is quite high from Honda, in excess of $667.73 without labor.
Dec 02, 2022
LATER ON AFTER A MINOR IMPACT, FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS LOCKED AND SRS BECAME ILLUMINATED. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING THE IMPACT. THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK DURING THE IMPACT. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY LATER EITHER, BUT THE SEATBELTS LOCKED. ALSO, THERE IS A PICTURE OF THE DAMAGE AT THE SCENE AND ONE TAKEN WELL AFTERWARD. THE BELTS LOCKED AND LIGHT CAME ON ABOUT THE SAME TIME I OBSERVED THAT THE GAP HAD FORMED IN THE BUMPER.
Nov 23, 2016
SRS LIGHT ON DASH WILL NOT GO OUT. OUR DEALER SAY THERE MAY BE A RECALL IN THE WORKS FOR THE SRS SYSTEM. ???
May 29, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT PREMATURELY FRAYED. THE CONTACT TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE ENTIRE SEAT BELT WAS PREMATURELY WORN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DECLINE TO PROVIDE FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
May 15, 2014
MID CABIN SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT ON HONDA ODYSSEY 2003 MODEL. HAVE HAD THE BELTS FIXED TWICE AND STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *JB
Nov 24, 2005
+ 5 more complaints for this component
SEATS
10 complaints
A METAL BRACKET RIVETING THE DRIVER SEAT BOTTOM TO THE POWER SEAT STRUCTURE HAS TORN THROUGH DUE TO METAL FATIGUE. THIS ALLOWS THE WHOLE DRIVE SEAT TO MOVE FREELY WITHIN A FEW INCHES OF TRAVEL DURING ACCELERATION AND TURNING.
Feb 25, 2016
AS I WAS DRIVING I LEANED BACK INTO THE POWER DRIVER SEAT AND SNAP THE FRAME BROKE. I HAD TO DRIVE ANOTHER 100 MILES WITH THE BACK OF SEAT PROVIDING NO SUPPORT. EVERY TIME I ACCELERATED HAD TO HANG ON TO THE STEERING WHEEL OR I WOULD HAVE WENT BACKWARDS. $1800 LATER BECAUSE I HAD TO HAVE THE WHOLE SEAT REPLACED BECAUSE THE STEEL FRAME BROKE. *TR
Oct 10, 2014
I HAD THE SEAT HEATER ON, DRIVER'S SIDE FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. THE HEATER OFTEN GETS EXTREMELY HOT, SO I DID NOT THINK ANYTHING WAS DIFFERENT. HOWEVER LATER UPON EXAMINING MY BACK IN THE MIRROR, I HAD A HUGE BURN ON MY BACK THAT LOOKED LIKE I HAD LAID DOWN ON A BBQ GRILL. THERE WERE VERTICAL LINES WHERE THE SEAT HEATER HAD BURNED ME, INTERRUPTED BY SECTIONS WHERE THE CUSHION IS UPHOLSTERED, AND NOT TOUCHING MY BACK. THE BURN IS APPROXIMATELY 12 INCHES LONG AND 8 INCHES ACROSS. *JS
Jun 13, 2014
AS I SAT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT, IT TILTED BACKWARDS. THE SEAT CAME LOOSE FROM THE LEFT FRONT SIDE. SOMETHING HAD BROKEN THAT FASTENED THE SEAT TO THE FLOOR. THE HONDA DEALER CHECKED THE SEAT AND SAID IT WAS THE ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY THAT HAD BROKEN. I NOW HAVE TO HOLD TO THE STEERING WHEEL TO STAY UPRIGHT TO DRIVE. ANY ACCELERATION THROWS THE SEAT BACK. I CONTACTED THE MAIN AMERICAN HONDA COMPANY. THEY TOLD ME TO HAVE IT REPAIRED AND SAVE THE RECEIPT. THEY WOULD LOOK INTO IT. ANY SUDDEN ACCELERATION HAS THE POTENTIAL FOR SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. *TR
Aug 16, 2013
A BRACKET (HONDA P/N 507688 R10) THAT CONNECTS A DRIVER POWER SEAT ADJUSTING MOTOR TO THE SEAT FRAME FAILED AT ONE (TOWARDS THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE) OF TWO RIVET HOLES. THE BRACKET IS PART OF THE SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY 81630-S0X-A21. THE BRACKET IS A STAMPED STEEL PIECE ATTACHED TO A PRIMARY SEAT SUPPORT BRACE WITH TWO COMPRESSED RIVETS APPROXIMATELY 1/4" IN DIAMETER. NUMEROUS CRACKS WERE EXHIBITED RADIATING FROM THE REMAINING RIVET HOLE AND REMAINDER OF THE FAILED RIVET HOLE. THE INITIAL HALF OF THE FRACTURE EXHIBITS TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF A FATIGUE FRACTURE WITH THE LAST PART OF FRACTURE SHOWING DUCTILE FRACTURE ASSOCIATED WITH HIGH LOAD. I SPENT 10 YEARS AS A PRACTICING METALLURGIST PERFORMING HUNDREDS OF FAILURE ANALYZES. BRACKET FAILURE RENDERS THE DRIVER SEAT AS A SERIOUS DANGER TO THE DRIVER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH AS THE SEAT IS ESSENTIALLY NOW ONLY ATTACHED FROM THE REAR TWO POINTS. THE FRONT ATTACHMENTS ARE NOT FUNCTIONAL UPON BRACKET FAILURE THUS TURNING THE DRIVER INTO A BOBBLE HEAD PERSON. ADDITIONAL CRACKS RADIATING FROM THE BRACKET RIVET HOLES INDICATE A POTENTIAL DESIGN LOAD ISSUE, A POSSIBLE MATERIAL DEFECT IN THE BRACKET, OR AN OVER-ZEALOUS RIVET COMPRESSION ISSUE. IT IS HIGHLY LIKELY THAT SIMILAR CRACKS EXIST IN BRACKETS UTILIZING THE SAME DESIGN AND/OR MANUFACTURING BATCH. SUCH CRACKS ARE VERY LIKELY TO PROPAGATE INTO A FAILURE UNDER THE HIGH LOADS CAUSED BY AN ACCIDENT SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASING THE DANGER TO THE DRIVER OF A VEHICLE IN SUCH A CRASH. *TR
Jul 06, 2013
+ 5 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
10 complaints
TRANSMISSION FAILED EGR VALVE FAILED. *TR
Dec 19, 2011
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" 164,000 HIGHWAY MILES, SERVICED @ DEALER, BABIED WITH OIL CHANGES, ETC. NOW $4,000 QUOTE FOR TRANSMISSION 3 YRS/36,000 MILE WARRANTY. I HAVE BEEN A LOYAL HONDA OWNER SINCE 1990, BUT WILL NOT CONSIDER BUYING ANY FUTURE HONDAS. *TR
Nov 07, 2011
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
Oct 10, 2010
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. *TR
Sep 23, 2010
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 30 MIN TEST DRIVE. AFTER READING THE OTHER COMPLAINTS, I AM CONVINCED I HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. I AM HOPING AND PRAYING THAT I AM LUCKY ENOUGH TO NOT GET INTO AN ACCIDENT WHEN THIS PROBLEM APPEARS REGULARLY. THE PROBLEM STARTED COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO AND IT HAS CONTINUED TO HAPPEN A COUPLE OF TIMES EACH DAY. I JUST DON'T KNOW THE EXACT CONDITION IT RECURS. *TR
Feb 26, 2010
+ 5 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
9 complaints
Van has open recalls on driver and passenger side airbags. Van also has a defective driver front seat belt tensioner that Honda claims has a lifetime warranty, but Hendrick Honda of Bradenton FL refuses to perform the recalls or replace the defective seatbelt tensioner. Even after advising them that they are required by law to perform any open recalls and are not allowed to charge anything for said recalls, Service Writer "Tammy" was uncooperative and kept alluding to things like she couldn't guarantee we would not be charged up to $1500 for these repairs which honestly should ALL be recalls as they are life safety issues. Due to their refusal to perform even the NHTSA recalls even after being given the documentation of the required recall, we have to find another dealership and hope they will perform the recalls.
Apr 19, 2024
SRS LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN CAR IS RUNNING. HONDA REPRESENTATIVE SAYS RECALL WORK ON OUR CAR'S SRS SYSTEM WAS DONE TWICE, IN 2014 AND 2017, AND FOR ANY FURTHER WORK WE MUST TAKE IT TO A DEALER.
Jan 09, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER AN UNKNOWN RECALL RELATED TO THE AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Aug 04, 2016
THE SRS LIGHT IN MY VEHICLE IS COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. HONDA DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A SWITCH IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT. PAGE 53 OF MY VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL CLEARLY STATES THE FOLLOWING: "HONDA PROVIDES A LIFETIME WARRANTY ON SEAT BELTS. HONDA WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE ANY SEAT BELT COMPONENT THAT FAILS TO FUNCTION PROPERLY DURING NORMAL USE." AS SUCH, THE AFOREMENTIONED SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH IS A COMPONENT OF THE SEAT BELT. HOWEVER, HONDA REFUSES TO COVER REPAIR TO MY VEHICLE. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN, AS ACCORDING TO MY MANUAL, AN SRS INDICATOR LIGHT MAY CAUSE CERTAIN AIRBAGS NOT TO DEPLOY DURING A COLLISION. SUCH AN EVENT WOULD SURELY CAUSE CLEARLY PREVENTABLE BODILY HARM IF THEY WOULD JUST HONOR THEIR WARRANTY. I'M CALLING ON THE NHTSA TO INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE, AS I HAVE FOUND MANY OTHERS IN ONLINE FORUMS HAVING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM, WITH MIXED RESULTS FROM HONDA.
Nov 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V412000 (AIRBAGS). HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. ALSO, THE CONTACT NOTICED A SEAT BELT SENSOR CODE INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEATBELT SENSOR ASSOCIATED WITH THE AIR BAG MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT, THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REFERRED THAT THE CONTACT TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Jul 21, 2014
+ 4 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
9 complaints
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.
Feb 04, 2020
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. REALLY LOVE THIS VAN, STILL DEBATING HOW TO DO IT, NOT DARE TO DRIVE NOW. HONDA SHOULD TAKE THE FULL RESPONSIBILITY TO SOLVE THIS ISSUE, NO MATTER WHO OWNS THE VAN. NOT JUST CARE ABOUT THE COMPANY?S PROFITS AND IGNORE THE TRAGEDY WILL BE HAPPENED ANYTIME. AS A CAR MANUFACTURER AND HUMANITY, HONDA SHOULD KNOW LIVE IS PRICELESS. *TR
Nov 24, 2014
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. HE TOO SAID IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM, AND THAT WE SHOULDN'T NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION, SO TAKE IT TO HONDA AND GET THEM TO LOOK AT IT. THE SERVICE ADVISOR KEPT SAYING "THIS VEHICLE ISN'T GOING TO GO VERY FAR, IT'S GOING TO LEAVE YOU ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD" BUT, WE DON'T HAVE THAT KIND OF MONEY RIGHT NOW, AND SINCE IT'S DRIVING "OK" JUST SHIFTING THE SAME AS IT ALWAYS HAS, WE DECIDED TO TAKE IT HOME. *TR
Jul 21, 2014
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 FURTHER PROBLEMS. IN THE PAST TWO YEARS THERE HAVE BEEN THREE SIMILAR INCIDENTS WITH THIS VEHICLE. OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE MAY BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR SINCE IT HAS ALWAYS HAPPENED IN A TEMPERATURE OF 80+ DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. AFTER LETTING THE CAR SIT FOR 10-20 MINUTES, THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY. THE LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP INVESTIGATED THE PROBLEM, BUT FOUND NO COMPUTER CODES OR OTHER SIGNS OF PROBLEMS. WE ARE CONCERNED THIS PROBLEM COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND THAT THE PROBLEM MAY OCCUR IN OTHER ODYSSEY'S OF THIS YEAR. *TR
Jul 13, 2014
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 HIS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Apr 07, 2014
+ 4 more complaints for this component
TIRES
9 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY EQUIPPED WITH FOUR TOYO 135349 SNOW TIRES, SIZE: 225/60R-16 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOUR SNOW TIRES WERE PLACED IN STORAGE FOR SIX MONTHS IN THE SUMMER TIME. WHEN THE CONTACT WENT TO THE STORAGE UNIT TO RETRIEVE THE TIRES, SHE NOTICED THAT THE TREAD WAS SEPARATED ON ONE SIDE OF THE TIRES. THE TIRES WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VIN AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 25,000.
Sep 19, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN 97TXRAD (NA) TIRES, SIZE P225/60/R16 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE SIDEWALLS WERE DRY ROTTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT BOTH TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000. UPDATED 5/26/15*CN UPDATED 10/4/2017*CN
Apr 01, 2015
TODAY ON I77-N CLOSE TO CHARLOTTE, MY REAR TIRE WAS SHREDDED TO PIECES AND THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE PULLED OVER COMPLETELY TO THE RAMP. I HAD THE VEHICLE ON SPARE TIRE AND GOT A BRAND NEW ONE PUT ON. THE TIRE THAT GOT BUSTED WAS A MICHELIN 60R16 FITTED AT COSTCO IN WINSTON SALEM. *TR
Jan 26, 2009
WAS DRIVING ALONG I-10 EASTBOUND IN PHOENIX, AZ AROUND 4:45 AM ON MY WAY TO WORK AND I HEARD AND THUMPING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF VEHICLE AND THEN THE TIRE BLOW OUT COUSING DAMAGE TO THE LEFT REAR SECTION OF MY VEHICLE. TIRE WAS BRIDGESTONE P225/60 R16 97T M+S EL4Z PL6 DOT Y7X0 (PL6) (4604) LOIL. WHEN I BOUGHT THE TIRES FROM WAL-MART IN AZ HAD TOO HAVE ONE (1) REPLACED DUE TO SEPARTING FROM THE INSIDE OF TIRE WHICH WAS ON 01-26-2007 AND THEN HAD TO HAVE ON REPLACED AFTER THE SIDE WALL BLOW OUT 06-28-2007 AND BOTH TIME TIRES WERE REPLACED. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BRIDGESTONE TIRES FOR DEFECTS. THANK YOU *TR
Mar 17, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR ULTRA TOUR (NA), SIZE P225/ TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED. THE TIRE SHOP STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE OUT OF BALANCE; HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO BE BALANCED. AFTER INSPECTION, THEY STATED THAT THE TIRES DEFLATED FROM THE INSIDE DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE TIRE SHOP REPLACED THE TWO FRONT TIRES AT 20,000 MILES. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR LATER, AFTER A TIRE ROTATION, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE TIRE SHOP STATED THAT THE TIRES SEPARATED FROM THE INSIDE AND THEY WERE REPLACED. THERE HAD BEEN NO FURTHER OCCURRENCES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000. UPDATED 01/07/08 *BF UPDATED*JB
Nov 30, 2007
+ 4 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
9 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INTO SECOND GEAR AND THE SPEED DECREASED TO 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY AND ABRUPTLY. THE RPMS INCREASED TO EIGHT THOUSAND RPMS AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF SECOND GEAR. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL GEAR AT 25 MPH IN ORDER TO COAST. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE FROM NEUTRAL GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V176000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 249,000.
May 10, 2017
I WAS DRIVING MY VAN WITH MY TWO KIDS IN IT WHEN I NOTICED THAT THE VAN WAS JERKING FREQUENTLY AND THERE WAS NO PICK UP. THE RPM WENT TO 4 AND 5 THOUSAND BUT THE SPEED WAS NOT ABLE TO GO BEYOND 50 AND 60 MPH. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE I WAS ON A FREEWAY. WHEN I TOOK THE VAN TO OUR USUAL MECHANIC SHOP, THEY FOUND THAT IT WAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. GETTING A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS VERY EXPENSIVE AND I HAD TO SETTLE FOR A REBUILT TRANSMISSION. AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE, I FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH HONDA ODYSSEYS BUILT DURING THE YEAR MY VAN WAS BUILT. I WOULD LIKE FOR NHTSA TO ENSURE HONDA PAYS FOR OUR REPAIRS AND ENSURES THE COMPANY FIXES ALL REMAINING VANS ON THE ROAD WITH THIS ISSUE. *TR
May 02, 2015
CAR WAS RUNNING ON CITY ROAD AND SUDDENLY STOPPED RUNNING AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME UP IMMEDIATELY. IT WAS GOOD THAT I WAS NOT BUSY AND NOT RUNNING FAST OR NOT IN THE FREEWAY, AND THERE IS NO CAR BEHIND MY CAR. I STOP ENGINE; AFTER SOMETIME I STARTED AND IT WAS RUNNING AGAIN AND AFTER 20 MINUTES IT STOPPED ON THE ROAD AGAIN. I DROVE TO A NEARBY HONDA SERVICE CENTER FOR CHECKING AND THEY GAVE ME DOCUMENTS THAT SAID A TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT NEEDED THAT COST MORE THAN 6,000. I DROVE BACK IN MY PARKING LOT AND PARK THERE AND DID NOT DRIVE ON THE ROAD AGAIN. I TRIED IN THE PARKING LOT AND FOUND IT RUNS WHEN THE CAR IS COLD, BUT WHEN IT HEATED IT STOP, BUT AFTER SOMETIMES IT RUN AGAIN. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE AND DO NOT DRIVE THIS CAR ON THE ROAD. SOME OF MY FRIENDS ALSO BROUGHT THE SAME CAR AND THEY FACED THE SAME PROBLEM AFTER 100,000-180,000. IF A CAR TRANSMISSION FAILED LIKE THIS AND IF IT HAPPEN ON THE FREEWAY WITH 70 SPEED IT CAN MAKE SERIOUS ACCIDENT. HONDA CO. MUST RECALL THIS MODEL AND FIX THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Mar 30, 2015
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 20 MPH AND I HAD TO USE THE BRAKES, MY CAR JERKED SUDDENLY TWICE WHILE I WAS GENTLY PUSHING THE BRAKES (AS IF I SLAMMED ON THEM TWICE). I ACCELERATED SLOWLY AND ONCE I GOT BACK INTO SECOND GEAR MY CAR WOULDN'T CATCH AND STARTED TO MAKE A WHIRRING NOISE. ONCE IT GOT PAST SECOND GEAR IT DRIVES SLOWER THAN USUAL FOR THE AMOUNT OF RPMS BEING USED. THIS IS A SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS PROBLEM. IT'S ONLY ON THE SECOND GEAR THAT IT GLITCHES UP. I KNOW THIS CAR HAS A LOT OF MILES BUT IT HAS A NEWER MOTOR AND WE HAVE KEPT UP ON THE FLUIDS FOR THE VEHICLE. IT SHOULD NOT BE ACTING THIS WAY AND I EXPECT A RECALL ON THIS PROMPTLY. EVERY TIME I DRIVE MY VAN IT IS NOT LIKE IT USE TO BE. IT'S SLOWER AND AS STATED BEFORE THE RPMS IT USES SHOULD MAKES ITS SPEED FASTER BUT THE SPEED SLOWLY INCREASES WHILE THE RPMS INCREASE DRASTICALLY AND QUICKLY. I WANT THIS FIXED AND I WANT THIS FIXED NOW!! I WILL NOT ALLOW MY CHILDREN IN THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE WAY IT'S ACTING AND IT IS COMPLETELY UNSAFE FOR ANYONE AT THIS POINT. I WILL BE CONTACTING CORPORATE IF NEEDED. I EXPECT A RESPONSE FROM HONDA PROMPTLY. *TR
Mar 18, 2015
THE GEAR IN THE TRANSMISSION BROKEN IN TO PIECES, SHOT IN TO BEARING AND BROKEN THE CASE OF TRANSMISSION, MADE A TERRIBLE BIG SOUND. THE CAR ON FREE WAY IN MORE THAN 65 MILES, ALL THE LIGHTS IS ON. ENGINE DIED AND SPEED OUT OF CONTROL. I HAVE ASKED JUST ANSWER, THE EXPERT TOLD ME THAT IS NOT NORMAL ACCIDENT! IF YOU LIKE WE WILL SENT PIC TO YOU AND FEED BACK CENTER. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *TR
Jan 27, 2015
+ 4 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
9 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE UNTIL ROLLING TO A STOP. THE CONTACT NOTICED PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BRAKES AND STATED THAT THE BRAKES HAD BEEN REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES IN THE PAST. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE CONTACT WAS AGAIN ADVISED TO REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 114,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 06/29/11*LJ *TR
May 09, 2011
A SCRAPING NOISE IN THE FRONT BRAKES AS WELL AS POOR BRAKING PROMPTED REMOVAL OF THE TIRES FOR INSPECTION. I FOUND THAT THE INSIDE BRAKE PADS ON BOTH WHEELS WERE WORN DOWN TO 1MM WHILE THE OUTSIDE PADS STILL HAD 5-6 MILLIMETERS OF PAD MATERIAL LEFT. THIS IS THE SAME ISSUE I HAD WITH MY REAR BRAKES A WHILE AGO. EVER SINCE WE HAVE HAD THIS VAN, WE HAVE HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS OF GLAZED PADS AND BAD ROTORS. I HAD REPLACED STOCK PADS AND ROTORS WITH HIGH END PRODUCTS. THIS SEEMS TO BE A BRAKE SYSTEM ISSUE THAT HONDA HAS NEGLECTED. *TR
Aug 18, 2008
A SCRAPING NOISE IN THE REAR PROMPTED REMOVAL OF THE TIRES FOR INSPECTION. I FOUND THAT THE INSIDE BRAKE PADS ON BOTH WHEELS WERE WORN COMPLETELY AWAY, DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE OUTSIDE PADS STILL HAD 3-4 MILLIMETERS OF PAD MATERIAL LEFT. NOW, THE OUTSIDE PADS CAN BE EASILY INSPECTED THROUGH THE WHEEL SPOKES, AND SINCE BOTH PADS SHOULD WEAR AT SIMILAR RATES, VISUAL INSPECTION SHOULD HAVE PROVIDED A REASONABLE INDICATION OF THE CONDITION OF BOTH PADS. WELL, THE WEAR INDICATORS ARE ON THE INSIDE PADS, BUT THEY WERE SILENT BECAUSE THE WEAR INDICATORS HAD BROKEN OFF ON BOTH INSIDE PADS, LEAVING NO INDICATION THAT THE INSIDE PADS WERE WORN OUT. CLEARLY THERE ARE TWO DEFECTS HERE: PAD WEAR SHOULD BE REASONABLY BALANCED TO BOTH PADS, NOT BIASED SUCH THAT THE PADS THAT CANNOT BE INSPECTED WITHOUT REMOVING THE WHEEL WEAR MUCH FASTER, AND SECOND, THE WEAR INDICATORS SHOULD HAVE BEEN DESIGNED SO THAT THEY DID NOT BREAK OFF ON BOTH PADS, LEAVING NO OTHER WARNING OF EXCESSIVE PAD WEAR. *TR
Jun 16, 2008
SINCE I BOUGHT MY PILOT LAST NOV. EVERYTIME I APPLY THE BRAKES, GOING LESS THAN 10 MPH, BUT MORE THAN 5 MPH, MY BRAKES POP VERY LOAD, IT CONTINUES EVEN AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING ALL DAY. I BOUGHT IT IN TWICE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD ME IT'S SUPPOSE TO DO THAT. I TALK TO PEOPLE THAT OWN PILOTS AND HAVE KNOW PROBLEM WITH LOAD POPPING NOISES WHEN THEY APPLY THE BRAKES. *JB
Dec 01, 2005
MY BRAKES AND ROTORS HAVE CONTINUALLY HAD PROBLEMS SINCE ABOUT 4,000 MILES. I NOW HAVE 44,000 MILES ON MY 2003 HONDA ACCORD LX, AND THE BRAKES/ROTORS HAVE BEEN SERVICED 9 TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR. THE BRAKE PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED; ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED AND ALSO REPLACED THROUGHOUT THIS PERIOD. THE BRAKES GRAB WHEN APPLIED, WHICH HAS OCCURRED SINCE IT WAS NEW. THERE HAS ALSO BEEN OCCASIONS WHEN THE BRAKES MADE A POPPING NOISE; ALWAYS VIBRATE WHEN APPLIED, AND A COUPLE OF OCCASIONS WHERE THE CAR ALMOST DID NOT STOP.*JB
Sep 05, 2005
+ 4 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
6 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL CAP WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 210,000.
Oct 31, 2014
ACCELERATOR PEDAL FREQUENTLY STICKS IN THE IDLE POSITION, WITH RESULTING LURCH FORWARD WHEN THE PEDAL IS PUSHED FURTHER TOWARD THE FLOOR. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT REPORTS THAT THIS IS CAUSED BY A STICKING DASH POT IN THE ACCELERATOR SYSTEM; THEY HAVE CLEANED IT (WHICH DOES PROVIDE SOME TEMPORARY RELIEF) BUT THE PROBLEM RETURNS. NOW, IT SEEMS THAT THE ACCELERATOR WILL (ONCE, SO FAR) STICK IN AN ADVANCED POSITION, REQUIRING SIGNIFICANT BRAKE FORCE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE SO THAT THE IGNITION CAN BE TURNED OFF. *TR
Aug 02, 2009
CONSUMER HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED NHTSA RECALL 03V014000. ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, SOME FUEL TANKS HAVE SURFACE IMPERFECTIONS THAT COULD ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE TANK.*AK
Aug 17, 2004
GAS FUMES LEAKED THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. GAS SMELL BECAME OVERWHELMING WHEN VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR AWHILE WITH ALL WINDOWS DOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN REFERENCE TO A DEFECTIVE GAS TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE GAS TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. EIGHT MONTHS LATER THE CONSUMER NOTICED AN OVERWHELMING ODOR OF GASOLINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE GAS TANK GASKET WAS DEFECTIVE. THE GASKET FILLED WITH GASOLINE AND SPLASHED INTO THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT OF THE DEFECTIVE THE ENTIRE FAMILY WAS ILL FROM INHALING THE FUMES. *PH *NM
Dec 24, 2003
COMPLAINTS OF THUMPING FROM FUEL TANK FROM SLOSHING FUEL. *TT
May 27, 2003
+ 1 more complaint for this component
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
6 complaints
WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY 65 MPH WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR, THE DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR OPENS ALL BY ITSELF. WE HAD TO FIND A PLACE TO PULL OVER AND SHUT THE DOOR. THE DOOR OPENS FINE BUT WILL NOT LATCH ON AND CLOSE PROPERLY ANYMORE. THE INTERIOR CALL LIGHTS GO ON AND EVERYTHING STARTS BEEPING AND DASHBOARD STARTS FLASHING. IT IS NOT ONLY VERY DISTRACTING BUT ALSO VERY DANGEROUS. THE DOOR JUST WON'T SHUT ANYMORE. *KB
Sep 15, 2011
AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL - EITHER OPENING/CLOSING BY HAND OR BY BUTTON CONTROL. THEY ARE NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. *TR
Mar 15, 2011
AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS DO NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY. THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR CLOSES BUT NOT QUITE ALL THE WAY, IT WILL NOT "ENGAGE", OR "CATCH". THEREFORE, THE VAN THINKS THE DOOR IS STILL OPEN (OPEN DOOR LIGHT IS ON, BUZZES CONTINUALLY WHEN PUT INTO GEAR, AND INTERIOR LIGHTS STAY ON). HOWEVER, THE POWER SLIDING DOOR INDICATOR LIGHT IS NOT ON, SO THE VAN THINKS THE DOOR IS FINE, BUT STILL OPEN. I HAVE TO GET OUT, WALK AROUND, AND PHYSICALLY BUMP THE REAR OF THE DOOR THE FINAL CENTIMETER OR SO TO GET IT FLUSH. FOR SOME REASON THE BACK LOCK PART ISN'T "CATCHING." THIS OCCURS ALMOST EVERY TIME THE DOOR IS SHUT. THIS IS A DANGER FOR ANY CHILDREN RIDING IN THE CAR IF THE DOOR IS NOT ENGAGED. FUSE #13 HAS BEEN TAKEN OUT SO DOORS WERE RESET AND EVERYTHING CLEANED AND OILED. *TR
Jul 13, 2010
THE DRIVER SIDE POWER DOOR ON MY 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY WILL NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY. IT OPENS AS I DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD. IT IS THE REAR LATCH SYSTEM ON THE DRIVERS SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR. THIS IS THE SAME ISSUE THAT THE 1999'S WERE HAVING AND THEY WERE RECALLED. THIS ISSUE IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND IN MY OPINION NEEDS TO BE FIXED ASAP. *TR
Jun 30, 2010
JUST GETTING OLD, MAYBE THE MOTOR IS GETTING WEAK, BUT THE AUTOMATIC DOORS ON MY 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY HAVE STOPPED LATCHING COMPLETELY. WE HAVE KIDS IN THE VAN, AND IT IS A REAL SAFETY ISSUE, AND FROM WHAT I'VE READ TRYING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, IT SEEMS TO ME LIKE THIS IS VERY FREQUENT PROBLEM WORTHY OF A RECALL BEFORE SOMETHING TERRIBLE HAPPENS. *TR
Apr 17, 2010
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
5 complaints
All recalls have been completed on this 2003 Honda Odyssey Van but every now and then the warning light for the supplemental restraint system comes on and will stay on for a long time. the next trip it will be fine. Just wondering if this is something to be concerned about. It is a car we keep at our beach house and only use on a limited basis but I need to know it is safe. I recently had vehicle scanned and had all old codes cleared. If the air bag situation is the cause of this I don't want to be driving it. East Coast Honda in Myrtle Beach, SC. (833-299-3248, 8756A US Highway 17 Bypass South, Myrtle Beach SC. 29588) has replaced the recalled airbags on 2 different recalls. Thank you for your assistance. [XXX]. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Feb 10, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V320000 (AIR BAGS), HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Sep 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SRS WARNING LAMP REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE AIR BAG WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY INDICATED THAT THE SIDE AIR BAGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V045000 (AIR BAGS), 14V700000 (AIR BAGS), 13V412000 (AIR BAGS), AND 12V573000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE CONTACT NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL NOTICES. THE DEALER DID NOT INDICATE THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Jun 19, 2015
SERVICE SAFETY RECALL REGARDING SRS MALFUNCTION WAS PERFORMED ON MY VAN BY PAUL MILLER HONDA IN CALDWELL, NJ ON 12/21/2013. AFTER THE WORK WAS DONE, THE SRS MALFUNCTION LIGHT COMES ON AFTER 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING. NOTIFIED DEALER AND AMERICAN HONDA. AMERICAN HONDA OPENED A CASE FOR THIS, N012014-01-0200225. WAS ADVISED FOR A COMPLETE DIAGNOSTIC REPORT FROM THE DEALER. WENT BACK TO DEALER FOR TEST ON 1/4/14 AND A DTC CODE 53-31, INTERNAL FAILURE OF SRS UNIT, WAS CALLED OUT ON TEST. WANTS SRS UNIT REPLACED AT MY OWN EXPENSE. ADVISED BY DEALER THAT THIS NOT RELATED TO RECALL. THE RECALL WAS ADDING WIRES ON THE HARNESS WIRES SET TO THE SRS UNIT. I WAS ADVISED BY AMERICAN HONDA TO SEEK DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO OTHER DEALER. WENT TO GARDEN STATE HONDA IN PASSAIC, NJ ON 1/22/14 FOR A MORE THOROUGH TEST. THE DEALER INSIST ON REPLACING 2 YEAR BATTERY AS THIS MIGHT CAUSES DTC 53-31. CCA ON BATTERY WAS 450, RECOMMENDED IS 550. TOLD ADVISOR THAT CCA IS FOR COLD CRANKING/STARTING OF VAN AND IRRELEVANT TO THE PROBLEM AS LONG AS OUTPUT IS A SUSTAINED 12 VDC AND I DO NOT HAVE PROBLEM WHEN STARTING THE VAN. FORCED TO COMPLY AT MY OWN EXPENSE. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS WITH NEW BATTERY. ON 2/6/14 AND AFTER 3 TRIPS, DEALER RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF SRS UNIT ON MY OWN EXPENSE AND NOT RELATED TO RECALL LIKE THE FIRST DEALER. THE DEALER IS UNCERTAIN IF THIS WILL RESOLVE THE ISSUES. THIS WILL BE ELIMINATION PROCESS AT MY OWN EXPENSE. VAN HAS NEVER HAD ANY SRS FAULT FOR 10 YEARS. ONLY AFTER THE RECALL WAS DONE WHEN SRS FAULT LIGHT COMES ON. NOW, SAFETY OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS ARE COMPROMISED. AIR BAG MAY DEPLOY OR MAY NOT DEPLOY IF AND WHEN NEEDED. AMERICAN HONDA WILL NOT COVER THE EXPENSES BASED ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF DEALER. HONDA SHOULD SHOULDER ALL EXPENSES RELATED TO THE RESOLUTION OF THE SRS FAULT AND THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE. DRIVER AND PASSENGER... UPDATED 02/27/14
Feb 09, 2014
SUMMARY: WIRING PROBLEM THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL. THE WIRING INSIDE THE CABLE REEL ASSEMBLY IN THE STEERING COLUMN OF MY 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY CAME APART INSIDE. THIS WIRING INCLUDE SRS WIRING AS WELL AS HORN, LIGHTING, AND CRUISE CONTROL WIRING. UPON REMOVAL OF THIS PART ALL COPPER CONTACTS TO ALL WIRES WERE EXPOSED AND ANY WIRE COULD HAVE SHORTED TO ANY OTHER WIRE -- THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL SRS/AIR BAG TO BE DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTS WERE CONSTANTLY BEING TUGGED AT WHENEVER THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED. BECAUSE THE CAR HAS 42,000 MILES AND HONDA WOULD NOT SAY THEY WOULD PAY TO FIX IT, I REPAIRED THIS MYSELF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HONDA SERVICE MANUAL. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE PART, AND HAVE SAVE THE PART IN A ZIP-LOCK BAG SO THAT IT CAN BE ANALYZED. *JB
Feb 12, 2005
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5 complaints
I PARKED MY CAR AND TOOK THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. ONLY PROBLEM WAS THAT THE CAR WAS STILL IN DRIVE. I KNOW THIS WAS AN KNOWN ISSUE (RECALL) WITH THE CAR. I HAD IT FIXED AT A DEALER TO ADDRESS THE RECALL ON THIS SPECIFIC ISSUE. OBVIOUSLY IT DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
Apr 26, 2015
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT, LIGHT DOWNHILL. VEHICLE WAS LEFT AND FOUND 5 MINUTES LATER 12 METER FURTHER DOWN, AFTER A SMALL CRASH WITH ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. BUMPER GOT SCRATCHES. THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN THE N POSITION. *TR
Nov 17, 2012
INDEED I CAN REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY FROM MY 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY VAN IN ANY GEAR. IF ON A SLOPE, THE VEHICLE WILL ROLL AWAY. *TR
Oct 09, 2012
WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND SOON AFTER MY TCS LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND WHEN I SLOWED DOWN TO GET OFF ON AN EXIT AND TRIED TO GO UP IN GEAR MY VAN STALLED AND WOULD NOT GO PAST 25 TO 30 MPH. I TOOK IT TO AN AUTO PLACE TO CHECK THE ENGINE LIGHT AND THESE CODES CAME UP P0740 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION AND P0730 INCORRECT GEAR RATIO. *TR
Sep 01, 2012
TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE TRAVELING 40MPH AT 130000 MILES. IT WAS REPLACED. THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT REGARDING 2003 TRANSMISSIONS, BUT THE WINDOW HAD CLOSED, SO I HAD TO PAY FOR IT FULLY. NOVEMBER 20, 2011, WHILE DRIVING 45MPH, DASH LIGHTS FLASH, RADIO LOSES POWER. WHEN I TURN THE IGNITION OFF, THE CAR IS DEAD. RESTARTS ALMOST IMMEDIATELY, AFTER LOTS OF CLICKING IN THE DASH. AT VARYING SPEEDS THE DASH LIGHTS WILL FLASH, AND THE CLOCK AND RADIO GO DEAD BRIEFLY. SOMETIMES THE DOOR LOCK AND THE SLIDING DOOR BUTTONS DON'T WORK, BUT IF I WAIT 2 MINUTES, I HEAR THE CLICKING IN THE DASH, AND SUDDENLY THERE IS POWER. LEFT IT AT THE DEALERSHIP TO BE CHECKED OUT OVER 4 DAYS, AND THEY SAY NOTHING IS WRONG. TO BE TRAVELING AT 40+ AND HAVE THE CAR GO DEAD IS A HAZARD TO ME AND MY FAMILY, AS WELL AS EVERYONE ELSE DRIVING WHILE I AM DRIVING. IT IS CURRENTLY AT ANOTHER SHOP TO BE EVALUATED. *TR
Dec 02, 2011
SUSPENSION
5 complaints
VEHICLE MAKES POPPING WHEN TURNING LEFT & RIGHT. THE SOUND IS COMING FROM THE FRONT STRUTS & SPRINGS. *TR
May 23, 2013
DRIVER SIDE STRUT CREAKING OR GRINDING TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS OR GOIN OVER SPEED BUMPS. *TR
Oct 19, 2012
WHEEL BEARINGS WENT OUT ON MY 2003 ODYSSEY WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES. HAD THESE BEARING LOCKED UP THEY COULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. *NM
Jun 13, 2006
I HAVE A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY WITH THE TOWING PACKAGE. THE PROBLEM THAT I AM HAVING IS THAT MY REAR SUSPENSION CANNOT SUPPORT THE TONGUE WEIGHT OF MY POP UP TRAILER. ALSO THERE IS NO MANUFACTURER THAT MAKES HEAVY DUTY SHOCKS FOR THE ODYSSEY. MY MANUAL SAYS THAT THE ODYSSEY CAN TOW UP TO 3500 LBS. MY POP UP IS ONLY 2000LBS. EVEN WITH A WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION HITCH MY ODYSSEY STILL DIPS DOWN IN THE REAR. THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY HAZARD WHEN DRIVING. HONDA SHOULD OFFER AS PART OF THE TOWING PACKAGE HEAVY DUTY SUSPENSION. I'VE CHECK THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT MY COMPLAINT IS A COMMON COMPLAINT AMONG PEOPLE WHO TOW TRAILERS WITH THE HONDA ODYSSEY. WHEN THE BACK END DIPS DOWN IT TAKES WEIGHT OFF THE FRONT WHEELS WHICH IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY HAZARD. I BELEIVE THAT HONDA SHOULD BE FORCE DTO OFFER HEAVY DUTY SUSPENSION TO THOSE PEOPLE THAT HAVE THE TOWING PACKAGE. *AK
Aug 13, 2003
WHEN STATRTI NG VEHICLE IT JERKS VIOLENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED, SAID IT' WAS NORMAL USE OF PARKING BRAKING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
Jan 31, 2003
STEERING
5 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHEN DRIVING OVER 52 MPH THE VEHICLE SHIMMIES VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A HONDA DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN REMEDIED . THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT SHE WAS REFERRED BACK TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,800.
Nov 20, 2009
2003 HONDA ODYSSEY EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING. *MR THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICE AND CONCLUDED THAT EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL. *NM
Apr 29, 2005
STEERING PULLING TO THE LEFT. URNED OUT TO BE LOOSE TIE RODS ON BRAND NEW 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. ONLY 900 MILES ON IT. *AK
Sep 11, 2003
(HONDA REFLES MOTOR SCOOTER NSS250/A 2003)STEERING MECHANISM LOCKED FORCING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF MOTORCYCLE.*MR *TS (LAWYER STEPHEN KANDELL ON BEHALF OF CLIENT DAVID CALRK) *JB
Jul 24, 2003
THE STEERING WHEEL WANDERED LEFT TO RIGHT IN TRAFFIC, DUE TO A FAILED MECHANISM. *JB
Jun 05, 2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
4 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR WITH THE KEY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD TO ENTER THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COGGIN HONDA JACKSONVILLE (LOCATED AT 11003 ATLANTIC BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32225, (904) 302-8217) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000.
Jun 19, 2019
LESS THAN A WEEK AFTER WE BOUGHT OUR VAN, THE BACK PASSENGER DOOR WOULDN'T CLOSE PROPERLY. IT WAS FIXED PRIOR TO US BUYING THE VAN. SINCE THEN WE HAVE HAD TO GET OUT AND PHYSICALLY PUSH ON THE DOOR TO CLOSE IT. ALSO, HAD AN INCIDENT WHERE THE DOOR CLOSED ON A CHILD'S HAND WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE SENSED IT WAS THERE. CHILD WAS FINE. NEW PROBLEM IS WE CAN'T GET DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR TO CLOSE PROPERLY. IT WILL CLOSE AND THEN POP OPEN A LITTLE BIT. HUBBY HAS TAKEN TO "KICKING" IT IN WITH HIS FOOT. WE DRIVE WITH THE DOORS LOCKED PRAYING THAT THEY WON'T OPEN LIKE I HAVE READ ABOUT HAPPENING TO SO MANY FOLKS. WE BOUGHT THE VAN BECAUSE WE HAVE 3 KIDS BUT THIS IS SCARY STUFF. AS WE DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD THERE IS A CONSTANT BEEPING SOUND LIKE THE DOOR IS OPEN BUT IT ISN'T LIT UP ON THE DASH. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY NO RECALL HAS BEEN DONE TO THIS YEAR OF HONDA. SOUNDS LIKE THE SAME PROBLEMS THE EARLIER YEAR HONDA'S HAVE HAD. WE ARE MAKING PAYMENTS ON THIS VAN AND CAN'T AFFORD TO PURCHASE ANYTHING ELSE. SOMETHING REALLY SHOULD BE DONE BEFORE SOMEONE DIES. *TR
Aug 14, 2013
VEHICLE WAS PARKED. DRIVER USED FRONT DASH AUTO OPEN BUTTON TO OPEN SIDE DOOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE. 6 YEAR OLD CHILD IN THE BACK SEAT HAD GOTTEN OUT OF HER CAR SEAT AND AS THE DOOR WAS OPENING HER LEG SLIPPED INTO THE OPEN SPACE BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE RETRACTOR BAR. THE DOOR DID NOT REGISTER THAT THERE WAS AN OBJECT AND CONTINUED TO PRESS ON HER LEG UNTIL DRIVER WAS ABLE TO EXIT VEHICLE AND PULL SLIDING DOOR HANDLE TO REVERSE DIRECTION TO FREE UP THE CHILD'S LEG. LEG WAS PAINFUL BUT NO SERIOUS INJURY ON THIS OCCASION. *TR
Oct 10, 2012
THE VEHICLE (2003 HONDA ODYSSEY) HAS PROGRESSIVELY BEEN EXPERIENCING WHAT I'LL DEEM "ELECTRICAL" ISSUES THAT SEEM TO BE SEVERELY IMPACTING THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS ON THE VEHICLE CAUSING THEM TO OPEN WHILE DRIVING, NOT OPEN WHEN USING THE HANDLE OR BUTTON. SPECIFICALLY, THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT OPEN, WILL NOT CLOSE OR PARTIALLY CLOSE WITHOUT FULLY LATCHING. THIS HAPPENS REGARDLESS OF USING THE MANUAL DOOR HANDLE OR THE BUTTON LOCATED ON THE DASHBOARD. MORE IMPORTANTLY, THE AUTOMATIC DOORS HAVE OPENED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH CHILDREN IN THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE CREATING AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND POTENTIALLY DEADLY SITUATION. THIS HAS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 6-10 TIMES OVER THE PAST YEAR AND SEEMS TO BE GETTING MORE FREQUENT. IT'S HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, ON SIDE STREETS AND DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THERE SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT IS CONSTANTLY DRAWING A SMALL CHARGE FROM THE BATTERY KEEPING IT IN A WEAKENED STATE. *KB
Jul 18, 2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4 complaints
I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT. I WENT TO CHANGE MY HEADLIGHTS FROM HIGH BEAMS TO LOW BEAMS. ALL THE LIGHTS WENT OFF. I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED. THE LEVER ON THE STEERING WHEEL WAS STUCK. I PUSHED IT FORWARD FORCEFULLY AND THE LIGHTS CAME ON AGAIN. I COULD NOT GET ISSUES TO REPEAT ITSELF. *TR
Dec 13, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT HAD TO PHYSICALLY HOLD ON THE HIGH BEAMS SWITCH TO PROVIDE LIGHT FOR NIGHT TIME DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE LOW BEAM SWITCH HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 147,000.
Oct 01, 2012
RE: NHTSA PHONE REF. #438678, HONDA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN #S34, NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID #12V136000: SIMILAR INCIDENT WITH MY 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY ON 8/18/2011 WHILE DRIVING ON A VERY DARK RURAL ROAD. WHEN NECESSARY TO SWITCH FROM HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS TO LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS, I WAS LEFT TOTALLY IN THE DARK AS I HAD NO LOW BEAMS. MANAGED TO MAKE IT HOME SAFELY WITHOUT INCIDENT WITH HIGH BEAMS ONLY. NEXT DAY BOTH HEADLIGHT LOW BEAM BULBS WERE REPLACED FOR ME @A COST OF $53.35. DO NOT THINK THE CAUSE WAS TRACED AS WAS NOT AWARE THERE WAS A COMMON PROBLEM, BUT IN MY 50 YEARS OF DRIVING I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS SITUATION BEFORE. ALSO ON JAN. 4, 2012, HAD TO HAVE A REAR 12V BULB (PART #34906-ST5-003) REPLACED. COST: $7.61. BECAME AWARE OF THIS BULB DISFUNCTIONING BY DASHBOARD NOTIFICATION. *TR
Apr 09, 2012
REAR TAIL LIGHT LENS ARE CRACKING AFTER ONLY 3 YEARS. THE CRACKS ARE STARTING AT TOP EDGES AND ARE WITHIN THE PLASTIC. HONDA SAID THEY ARE OUT OF WARRANTY. *TR
Aug 25, 2007
CHILD SEAT
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A BRITAX MARATHON CHILD SEAT, MANUFACTURED IN FEBRUARY 2007. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER LATCHING HER CHILD INTO THE SEAT AND BEGAN TO DRIVE, THE LATCH SLOWLY LOOSENED AND CAUSED THE CHILD TO BECOME UNSECURED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE SEAT WAS NOT REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=2003, MAKE=ODYSSEY, MODEL=HONDA)
Mar 11, 2013
FAILURE OF THE LATCH STRAP ON BOTH OF MY SUNSHINE RADIANSL MODEL 16500 CAR SEATS. I WILL FIND THE BUCKLE ON THE LATCH STRAP OPENS/LOOSENS WHICH LEAVES THE SEAT UNLOCKED AND NOT SECURE. I SUSPECT THAT MY TODDLER IS KICKING IT OPEN ALTHOUGH I HAVE NOT WITNESSED THIS EVENT. THIS EVENT HAS OCCURRED 3 TIME ON ONE SEAT AND ONCE ON ANOTHER SEAT. I CALLED THE COMPANY AND THEY HAVE REPLACED THE SUPERLATCH/LOWER ANCHOR STRAP ON EACH OF THE TWO CAR SEATS. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL FORUM POSTS OF OTHER CONSUMERS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR RADIANS. (YOUR WEBSITE DID NOT HAVE A MODEL 16500 OPTION WHEN ENTERING INFORMATION, THEREFORE I USED THE 18500 OPTION WHICH IS A SIMILAR SEAT.) (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=2003, MAKE=ODYSSEY, MODEL=HONDA). *TR
Feb 24, 2012
THE BOOSTER SEAT SHOULD INCLUDE A TETHER STRAP TO KEEP THE SEAT IN PLACE. JUST USING A SEATBELT AROUND THE BOOSTER IS NOT ENOUGH TO HOLD IT IN PLACE IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE TRIED TO FIND TETHER STRAPS ONLINE, BUT HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=2003, MAKE=HONDA, MODEL=ODYSSEY). *TR
Oct 06, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
3 complaints
YOU CAN REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN GEARS OTHER THAN P (PARK). *TR
Oct 20, 2010
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. I HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH. I AM ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT THE VAN BEING PLACED IN PARK. I DO NOT HAVE TO STRUGGLE THE LEAST AMOUNT TO GET THE KEY TO COME OUT; IT SLIPS RIGHT OUT OF THE IGNITION WHETHER THE VAN IS IN PARK OR IN GEAR WITHOUT HESITATION. THIS HAS OCCURRED ACCIDENTALLY ON A FEW OCCASIONS ONLY TO BE REALIZED WHEN I RETURN TO MY VEHICLE. AFTER THE FIRST INCIDENT, I TRIED TO DUPLICATE IT WITH KNOWLEDGE AND SURE ENOUGH, THE KEY CAME RIGHT OUT WHILE THE VAN WAS STILL IN DRIVING GEAR. *TR
Sep 09, 2010
IGNITION LOCK FAILURE. IN 2007, OUR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK CEASED WORKING, BUT WE'VE WORKED AROUND IT. NOW THE IGNITION LOCK STOPPED WORKING. "WEAR AND TEAR" ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT LIKE THIS ON NHTSA'S SITE. *TR
Apr 19, 2010
EQUIPMENT
3 complaints
LOSS OF A/C. A/C CONDENSER DEVELOPED A LEAK. REPAIRED AT HONDA DEALERSHIP. *TR
Feb 11, 2009
AIR CONDITIONING WENT OUT ON 2003 HONDA CRV TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP, WHERE PARTS WERE COVERED BUT HAD TO PAY FOR LABOR. *JB
Jul 27, 2007
HONDA ACCORD 2003 AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) FAILURE . A/C STOPPED WORKING DUE TO FAULTY COMPRESSOR CLUTCH, AND COIL . A/C DID NOT BLOW COLD AIR OR WORK ANY LONGER DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE COMPRESSOR WAS NOT FUNCTIONING TO KICK A/C ON. *AK
Jun 24, 2007
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
TAKATA RECALL, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS
Jan 28, 2019
BASED ON NHTSA RECALL 04V-176 - TRANSMISSION RECALL, ANY CAR BELOW 15K MILES WILL HAVE A RETURN LINE INSTALLED TO LUBRICATE THE 2ND GEAR. ABOVE 15K MILES NEEDS TO BE EXAMINED BY THE DEALER FOR DISCOLORATION OF THE CLUTCHE PLATES INSIDE THE GEAR BOX. HONDA STATED THAT THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM WITH A RETURN LINE, BUT IN FACT IF THE 2ND GEAR HAD THIS ISSUE, THIS IS NOT A FIX, BUT JUST A WORK AROUND TO SAVE REPAIR COST FOR HONDA. HOW DID NHTSA APPROVE SUCH A TEMP REMEDIATION, WHEN THE TRANSMISSIONS ARE FAULTY. OPENED UP A CASE WITH HONDA AND I WAS TOLD THAT IF THE TRANNY HAS AN ISSUES BUT IS OPERATIONAL, IT IS NOT CONSIDERED AS FAULTY. HOW CAN HONDA STATE IF THE CAR IS OPERATIONAL, IT IS NOT FAULTY, IN THAT CASE DOES HONDA EXPECT THE VAN TO BREAK AND BE UNOPERATIONAL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD IN ORDER TO CLAIM THE ISSUE AS A RECALL ? MY SERVCE REPORT FROM THE DEALER CLEARLY STATES THAT THE RECALL OF THE RETURN LINE TO THE 2ND GEAR SHOULD ONLY BE DONE IF THE VEHICLE WAS BELOW 15K MILES, HOW WAS THIS DONE ON MY CAR WITH 40K MILES AND ABOVE. AND HOW WAS THIS AUTHORIZED OR IS IT LEGAL ? GOT A REPORT FROM THE DEALER RECENTLY WHICH CLEARLY STATES THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE 2ND GEAR NOT SHIFTING TO THE NEXT GEAR. EVERY HONDA ODYSSEY OWNER KNOWS THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM IS DUE TO FAULTY TRANSMISSIONS AND INFERIROR CLUTCH PLATES IN THE 2ND AND 3RD GEARS. I ANTICIPATE NHTSA TAKE ACTIONS ON SUCH CORPORATIONS WHO TRY TO EVADE THE SYSTEMS AND PROVIDE A PATCH/WORK AROUND SOLUTIONS WHICH IS NOT A PERMANENT FIX. SERVICE REPORTS WILL BE PROVIDED IF REQUIRED
Feb 08, 2016
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
TORQUE CONVERTER AND TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON VEHICLE. EVERYDAY AS DRIVING MAIN STREETS OR HIGHWAYS WHILE ACCELERATING THE CAR WOULD FEEL LIKE ITS GONE INTO NEUTRAL FOR 5-15 MIN VARYING. AND WILL PICK BACK UP ON ACCELERATION. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION I WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT. WHEN I TOOK IT IN FOR REPAIR WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT DUE TO TORQUE CONVERTER OVER HEATING MELTING A PART TO THE COOLANT SYSTEM AND ALSO DAMAGING THE TRANSMISSION. I TRIED TO PULL RECALLS COMPLETED ON VEHICLE BUT NOTHING SHOW FOR THE AT PARTICULAR PART BUT I U DERSRAND THERE WAS I NEED .WHAT WILL BE THE PROTOCALL FOR POSSIBLE REIMBURSEMENT ON REPAIRS.
Mar 24, 2017
ON THE FREEWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN WITHOUT WARNING SLIPPED AND LOST POWER. VERY SCARY WITH SMALL CHILDREN IN THE CAR AND WAS BARLEY ABLE TO MAKE IT OFF THE FREEWAY WITHOUT GETTING INTO AN ACCIDENT. ONLY BY THE GRACE OF GOD DID WE MAKE IT SAFELY OFF THE FREEWAY. HONDA DEALER SAID WE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. I HAD THE EXTENDED WARRANTY UP TO 106,000. JUST A FEW THOUSAND MILES OVER WARRANTY AND HONDA WOULD ONLY GRANT %50 COVERAGE. STILL COST ME $2797.00. HONDA OF AMERICA KNOWS ALL ABOUT THIS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM BUT STILL DOES NOT COMPENSATE LOYAL HONDA CUSTOMERS. MY DEALER REPLACED THIS TRANSMISSION (THAT HAD A PREVIOUS RECALL IN 2003) WITH A "RE-MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION" NOW ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2011 THE TCS LIGHT CAME ON WITH THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT AND THE CAR "SHUDDERED" BADLY AT 30 MPH. BROUGHT TO THE DEALER BUT THEY ARE DENYING THAT IT IS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM? WE BOUGHT THE HONDA ODYSSEY FOR ITS SAFETY FEATURES AND RELIABILITY. HONDA AND THEIR DEALER ARE NOT STANDING BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT. I WILL LOOK ELSEWHERE FOR MY NEXT CAR PURCHASE. *TR
Sep 20, 2011
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
VAN ACCELERATED WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THIS HAPPENED TWICE SO FAR.
Dec 12, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC FOR UNRELATED REPAIRS WHEN THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A FRACTURE IN THE FUEL TANK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 150,000.
Sep 25, 2012
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WOULD ATTEMPT TO ACTIVATE THE WIPERS IN THE RAIN, BUT THEY WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185,000.
Sep 03, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS WINDSHIELD APPEARED TO BE DELAMINATING WHICH CAUSED BUBBLES TO FORM IN THE WINDOW. AS A RESULT, WHENEVER THE LIGHT HIT THE WINDSHIELD IT OBSTRUCTED HIS VISIBILITY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
Aug 31, 2012
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
I PARKED THE CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY TO PICK UP MY 4 YR GRANDSON. I LEFT THE CAR, WITH KEYS IN HAND, BUT LEFT THE CAR DOOR OPEN. I TURNED MY BACK TO THE DOOR TO WALK AROUND THE BACK OF THE CAR, AND NOTICED THE CAR WAS ROLLING BACKWARDS TOWARD THE STREET. I TURNED QUICKLY IN THE DIRECTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL ATTEMPTING TO INSERT MY RIGHT LEG TO PRESS THE BRAKE. I HOPPED A FEW TIMES ON MY LEFT LEG, AS THE CAR DOOR WAS PUSHING ME BACKWARDS. UNABLE TO REACH THE BRAKE, THE FORCE OF THE CAR DOOR SLAMMED ME TO THE GROUND ON MY RIGHT BUTTOCK AND RIGHT SIDE. THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR SCRAPED OVER MY LEFT KNEE, LEAVING TWO GASHES AND BRUISED KNEE, SCRAPED UP OVER MY LEFT ARM AND SHOULDER, COMPRESSING MY SHOULDERS, CLAVICLE, CHEST CAVITY AND BASE OF SKULL (SHOULDER TO SHOULDER MEASURING 19") SO THEY WOULD FIT BENEATH THE DOOR (12" CLEARANCE).THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR DOOR IS CRIMPED WHERE "IT GAVE" INTO THE PRESSURE OF PUSHING MY BODY INTO THE GROUND. THE CAR CONTINUED TO ROLL ACROSS THE STREET, UP OVER THE CURB, AND FINALLY STOPPED WITH THE REAR WHEELS ON THE SIDEWALK AND THE FRONT WHEELS STILL IN THE STREET AGAINST THE CURB. NO TIRES ROLLED OVER ME. WHEN MY DAUGHTER ENTERED THE CAR TO REPOSITION AND PARK IT, SHE FOUND THE CAR IN REVERSE, AND I HAD THE KEYS IN MY HAND. A NEIGHBOR HAD DIFFICULTY INSERTING THE KEY, BUT WAS ABLE TO START AND PARK IT. I DROVE THE VAN TO MOHAWK HONDA, WITH BLOOD DRIPPING FROM ABRASIONS. THEY GAVE ME A RIDE HOME WHILE THEY REPLACED IGNITION CYLINDER, GAVE ME 2 NEW KEYS, TOLD ME THERE WERE NO RECALLS, AND CHARGED ME $555. WHEN I ASKED IF THIS SHOULD BE REPORTED SOMEWHERE, I WAS TOLD NO. I SAW THE NHTSA ARTICLE IN THE NEWSPAPER TODAY 10/6/12. I HAVE A NO FAULT CLAIM, HEAD CT SCAN, CONTINUING PT AND THERAPY DEALING WITH PTSD AND CONSTANT HEAD AND NECKACHES .A BROTHER OF MY SON'S CLASSMATE WAS KILLED 4 DAYS AGO AS A DODGE CARAVAN ROLLED OVER HIM IN HIS DRIVEWAY. HE WAS 11 YR. *TR
Oct 06, 2012
MY 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY'S TRANSMISSION WENT OUT IN FALL OF 2010. I AM A CAREFUL DRIVER, TAKEN CARE TO MAINTAIN MY CAR ACCORDING TO SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. THE TRANSMISSION FELT A LITTLE LOOSE FOR A FEW DAYS, AND THEN ONE DAY ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK IT COMPLETELY FAILED. I COULDN'T GET INTO ANY GEAR. I CALLED HONDA AND ASKED FOR HELP AND THEY SAID MY CAR WAS TOO OLD AND IT WAS NORMAL FOR TRANSMISSIONS TO FAIL. THE MILEAGE ON MY CAR WAS 134760. I HAD TO HAVE A COMPLETE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT AT AAMCO FOR $3000. THIS CAR HAS HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS, AND HONDA REFUSES TO STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT. I'VE HAD THE KEY CORE GO BAD, MY DRIVERS SIDE REAR DOOR HAD BEEN "FIXED" 3 TIMES AND STILL WON'T CLOSE PROPERLY, ALL THE PAINT IS PEELING ALL OVER THE CAR, AND HONDA WOULD ONLY REPAINT PORTIONS OF THE CAR AS PART OF THE RECALL. SO ONE SIDE OF MY CAR AND THE BACK IS COMPLETELY PEELED AWAY, AND THEY REFUSE TO REPAINT IT, UNLESS I PAY TO HAVE IT DONE. *TR
Jun 24, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
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 BUY ANY HONDA AS HIS SHOP REBUILDS HONDA TRANSMISSION ALL THE TIME AND MAKES A FORTUNE FROM THE POOR VICTIMS OF HONDA OWNERS LIKE ME. GO TO HTTP://WWW.ODYSSEYTRANSMISSION.COM/HOME/WHATTODO CONSIDER YOURSELF FOREWARNED! IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A RELIABLE AND SAFE MINI VAN, DO NOT LOOK AT HONDA ODYSSEY. *TR
Feb 16, 2012
MINIVAN STARTED TO ACCELERATE UPON PUSH OF ACCELERATOR (RPMS JUMPED SIGNIFICANTLY). JERKY/HARSH ACCELERATION FROM 0-40. SEVERE SHUDDER OF VAN WHEN DECELERATING BETWEEN GEARS. MALFUNCTIONING OVERDRIVE (WILL NOT DOWN SHIFT TO D3, 2, OR 1ST GEAR WHILE ROLLING. REVERSE GEAR DID NOT WORK UNLESS THE CAR WAS STARTED AGAIN. *KB
Aug 01, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
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 LOOSE AND UN-ATTACHED POSES A POTENTIAL CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WITH THE PULLY SYSTEM AND THE POWER STEERING WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I REPORTED THE PREVIOUS INCIDENT OF THE SAME PROBLEM ON OCTOBER 25TH, 2010. MY CONCERN IS THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM THAT HONDA IS AWARE OF AND NOT CORRECTING WITH A RECALL AND ADDITION OF A RE ENGINEERED AND STRENGTHENED TOP ALTERNATOR BRACKET. I AM ALSO VERY CONCERNED THAT FAILURE OF THIS PART/SYSTEM WHILE MY WIFE AND CHILDREN ARE DRIVING THE VAN WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND INJURY OR DEATH TO MY FAMILY. I HAVE CALLED HONDA AND THEIR SOLUTION OR RECOMMENDATION IS TO REPLACE THE PART AND USE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. THIS HAS NOT WORKED 2 TIMES SO FAR AND MY MECHANIC TRIED TO WELD AND ADDITIONAL PIECE OF METAL TO THE OEM BRACKET TO MAKE THE BRACKET STRONGER, AND THIS DID NOT WORK.
Nov 28, 2010
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.
Oct 25, 2010
POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
2003 HONDA ODYSSEY - AS WE WERE DRIVING ON HWY I-24 W, TCS AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATORS LIGHTED UP. WE CHECKED THE HANDBOOK GIVEN BY HONDA IN WHICH IT WAS SAID THAT THE VEHICLE CAN BE DRIVEN EVEN WHEN THESE LIGHTS ARE ON. WE DROVE FOR 30 MILES WHEN THERE WAS A SMELL LIKE GAS AND IT GOT STRONGER IN COUPLE OF MINUTES. I ASKED MY HUSBAND TO PULL OVER AND STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE AFTER THAT. HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK AND HAD IT TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER AT HOME. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND TRIED FLUSHING THE TRANSMISSION FLUID, WHICH ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE PERSONNEL WAS SO BURNT THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER QUOTED $3750.00 FOR REPLACING THE PART. CALLED AMERICAN HONDA TO REPORT THE PROBLEM. THEY SAID THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE SINCE WE WERE NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. CASE# N012010-11-0103469. BASED ON RESEARCH WE FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE IN 2004, YOUR CAMPAIGN ID# 04V176000. THERE ARE MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME AND EVERYONE SAYING THAT HONDA HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. THIS WAS A DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR US, SINCE WE HAD TWO CHILDREN IN THE VAN AND IF THE TRANSMISSION HAD GIVEN OUT BEFORE WE PULLED OVER WE WOULD HAVE SURELY BEEN REAR ENDED BY SOMEONE SINCE EVERYONE IS TRAVELING AT SUCH HIGH SPEEDS. *TR
Nov 01, 2010
I BOUGHT A USED 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY FROM POWER HONDA OF VALENCIA IN DECEMBER 2007. IN APRIL 2008 THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF SECOND GEAR OR GO FASTER THAN 35 MPH. THE RPMS WOULD REV VERY HIGH 5K+. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. AMERICAN HONDA OFFERED ME A 25% DISCOUNT ON A REBUILT TRANSMISSION, BUT I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR 4 MONTHS AGO AND I FEEL THAT OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM LEADING ME TO BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE BAD HONDA TRANSMISSION. *TR
May 04, 2008
WHEELS
2 complaints
2003 HONDA ODYSSEY (VIN [XXX]) BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE FAILED AT 60K MILES, RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE DRONING NOISE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. PER THE LOCAL SHOPS, THIS IS WAY TOO PREMATURE WEAR. THE REPAIR IS YET TO BE DONE GIVEN >$650 PROJECTED EXPENSE AT THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER. HONDA HAS RECALLED THE SAME PARTS ON 2005 HONDA ODYSSEYS BUT IS YET TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS PROBLEM ON 2003 MODELS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mar 16, 2010
RIGHT REAR TIRE REMOVED, REPAIRED, AND REPLACED ACCORDING TO MANUAL. EXACTLY 3 WEEKS LATER, IN A SLOW SPEED, ACCELERATING LEFT-HAND TURN, ALL 5 LUG BOLTS SHEERED OFF AT ONCE, CAUSING WHEEL TO COME OFF OF VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE AXLE/ROTOR TO HIT GROUND, DAMAGING COMPONENTS. *JB
May 21, 2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
2003 HONDA ODYSSEY SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE CD PLAYER. CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE SMELLED BURNING PLASTIC. DEALER STATED THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. SHE FOUND 6 SERVICE BULLETINS FOR THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET. *KB
May 01, 2008
THE RADIO IN THE CONSUMER'S 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY SHORTED OUT SHORTLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. *NM THE CD PLAYER WAS REPLACED. THE CONSUMER DETECTED AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM FORM THE BEGINNING. THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRIC SLIDE DOORS, TAIL GATE DISPLAYED A CONSTANT CHIME WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, AS IF IT WAS NOT CLOSED. THE DEALERSHIP NEVER FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED HER MONEY BACK. *SC
Mar 08, 2005
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
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
Jul 15, 2025
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
My rear sliding door FELL all the way off the van.
Oct 04, 2021
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
YELLOW SRS WARNING LIGHT COME ON WHEN DRIVING ON A ROUGH ROAD. THIS TELLS ME THAT AIR BAG SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IT MAY NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS ISSUE STARTED SINCE 2009. SECOND ISSUE IS THAT FRONT BRAKES VIBRATE SO MUCH. I HAD FULL BRAKE SERVICE AND RESURFACE DISC BUT IT ONLY STOP THIS PROBLEM FOR COUPLE THOUSAND MILES THEN VIBRATION COMES BACK WHEN BRAKING. HIGH SPEED BRAKING CAUSE EVEN MORE VIBRATION. *TR
Jun 22, 2020
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING ON THE STREET APPROXIMATELY 25MPH, SUDDENLY THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP ON ME. THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 270,000 MI ON IT. I CHECKED AMERICAN HONDA RECALLS AND FOUND A RECALL ORDER. COPIES OF HE DOCUMENTS ENCLOSED. I REPORTED THE PROBLEM AND EXPLAINED THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THAT RECALLS ARE VIN SPECIFIC AND VEHICLE DOES NOT SHOW ANYTHING ON THEIR RECORDS. I MADE AND RESEARCHED AND FOUND THE DOCUMENTS WHICH I'VE ENCLOSED COPIES WITH THIS COMPLAINT. I WAS TOLD TO TALK WITH HONDA DEALERSHIP SO THEY COULD ADVICE ME ABOUT THE PROBLEM. I WENT TO NORM REEVES HONDA, AS MUCH AS I DID, I WAS IGNORED, NO ONE LISTENED, ALL I WAS TOLD WAS CALL BACK AMERICAN HONDA IN WHICH I SAID I HAVE DONE..THEY DID NOT DO ANYTHING TO CHECK ON IT AND NO EXPLANATION ABOUT IT WAS OVEN EXCEPT THEIR RECORDS SHOW A PART NUMBER THAT UPON MY INSISTENCE FOR MORE INFO, I WAS TOTALLY IGNORED. THE RECALL NOTICE WAS ISSUED FEB 22, 2013 TITLED, "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IGNITION SWITCH" WHICH CLEARLY EXPLAINS THE ISSUANCE OF THE RECALL ORDER.. ALTHOUGH THE 15 YEAR WARRANTY HAS LAPSED SINCE THE ISSUANCE OF THE ORDER. IF THERE WAS SOMETHING DONE ON THE LEVER, THEY DID NOT REPLACED OR DID ANYTHING ON THE IGNITION SWITCH WHICH IS THE ONLY REASON THAT I SEE IS CONNECTED WITH WHAT HAPPENED TO THE VEHICLE AND MY SAFETY AND THE PUBLIC'S.*DT CONSUMER STATED DEALER TOLD HIM RECALL WAS DONE BUT VEHICLE STILL HAS PROBLEMS WITH STEERING WHEEL.*JB
May 27, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE INTERIOR ROOF OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED AFTER THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF. THE SMOKE STARTED WHILE DRIVING AND THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT AREA WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE FRAME TOP.
Apr 30, 2018
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
WE HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE IGNITION SYSTEM AND THE STARTING OF IT. WE ARE NOT ABLE TO USE THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS THEY ARE COMPLETELY OUT OF WORKING ORDER. WE HAVE BEEN WORRIED ABOUT IT WAS NOT A SAFE AUTO WITH SMALL CHILDREN.
Aug 23, 2017
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
WE LIVE IN MINNEAPOLIS, WE DROVE THE CAR TO HOUSTON ON 5/112017. OUR CAR WAS IN A CRASH IT HIT THE FRONT CAR AND IT WAS COMPLETELY DAMAGED IN THE FRONT AND HAS BEEN TOTALLED. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN THE CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND MY WIFE SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT , THOUGH WAS WEARING THE SEAT BELT HIT IN FRONT AND HER CHEST HIT THE DASHBOARD AND CAUSED IMMEDIATE PAIN. GENERALLY INCIDENTS LIKE THIS THE AIRBAGS SHOULD BE DEPLOYED FOR THE SAFETY OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS. THE CAR WAS RECALLED ONCE AND THE HONDA DEALER IN WHITE BEAR LAKE SAID THE AIRBAGS WERE REPLACED BUT STILL THEY DID NOT WORK.
May 12, 2017
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
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 ACCIDENT. THE CONDITION OF THE ROADS AND FREEWAYS MAKE IT VERY HARD TO AVOID POT HOLES AND I HOLD MY BREATH EVERY TIME I HIT ONE TO SEE IF THE MOTOR IS OK. ELECTRICAL: 1. AFTER I HAD THE AIR BAGS THAT WERE RECALLED REPLACED THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL ?? PROBLEM THAT TURNS THE RADIO ON AND OFF (I CAN USUALLY CHANGE IT BY BEATING ON THE STEERING WHEEL BUT THAT DOESN'T ALWAYS WORK.) 2. OCCASIONALLY WHEN I REMOVE THE KEY IT CONTINUES TO BEEP UNTIL I BEAT ON THE STEERING WHEEL. 3. OFTEN WHEN I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD THERE IS A LOUD ELECTRICAL (CRACKING LIKE A SHORT) SOUND IN THE SPEAKERS THAT SOMETIMES I CAN STOP BY BEATING ON THE STEERING WHEEL. IF IT DOESN'T STOP I PULL OVER AND TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART IT. 4, THE DOOR AND SLIDER LOCKS DO NOT WORK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WITH THE REMOTE OR THE LOCKS ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR. I HAVE TO ROLL THE WINDOW DOWN SO A PASSENGER CAN UNLOCK THE DOOR OR SLIDER MANUALLY. THESE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN GOING ON FOR THE LAST 2+ YEARS. I AM A VERY LOW INCOME 75 YEAR OLD SENIOR WHO CAN'T AFFORD $1000+ TO REPLACE THE FAILED MOTOR MOUNTS. I'VE PUT OUT $750 IN THE LAST YEAR TRYING TO SOLVE THE ELECTRICAL ISSUES AND TRANSMISSION FLUSH.
Mar 16, 2017
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOCAL DEALER DID NOT WANT TO REPAIR THE IGNITION AND STATED THAT THE REPAIR WOULD NOT BE DONE FOR FREE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V273000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION SWITCH). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Nov 08, 2016
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
HONDA REFUSING TO ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE JAN 16, 2003 - NHTSA# 03V014000 - FUEL SYSTEM APRIL 15, 2004 - NHTSA#04V176000 - POWER TRAIN DECEMBER 11, 2012 - NHTSA# 12V573000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BRAMAN HONDA OF MANHATTAN LOCATED AT 627 11TH AVE NEW YORK NY ON JUNE 6, 2016. THEY HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE FOR 93 DAYS. ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 THEY CALL ME TO TELL ME TO PICK UP MY VEHICLE AND THEY ARE NOT COMPLETING ANY REPAIRS BECAUSE THERE ARE NO CURRENT OUTSTANDING RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE. THE ABOVE MENTIONED RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE WERE NEVER ADDRESSED BY ANY HONDA SERVICE LOCATION.
Sep 08, 2016
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
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 ISSUE SEEMS TO OCCUR WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING IS TURNED ON, AND IT FEELS LIKE THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM IS TAKING OVER EVEN THOUGH IT'S TURNED ON. 4.THIS ISSUE DOESN'T ALWAYS HAPPEN IMMEDIATELY ONCE THE CAR IS TURNED ON. IT SOMETIMES TAKES A RANDOM AMOUNT OF TIME TO MANIFEST ITSELF WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN. 5.I'VE FACED THIS ISSUE AT LEAST 15 TO 20 TIMES OVER THE PAST 2 MONTHS. 6.OBVIOUSLY, THIS ISSUE IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND MAY RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH FOR THE DRIVER AND OTHER MOTORISTS. AND THEREFORE, IT MUST BE DEALT WITH IMMEDIATELY. THE HONDA DEALER SAID THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG, BUT ONLY CHECKED THE VEHICLES CPU. THIS IS INSUFFICIENT BECAUSE, AS INDICATED ABOVE, THE CPU WILL NOT REGISTER AN ISSUE IN IDLE MODE OR WHEN THE PROBLEM ISN'T ACTUALLY HAPPENING.
Sep 05, 2016
PARKING BRAKE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE KEY REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY IN REVERSE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED, DIAGNOSED, OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V573000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 253,000.
Jul 18, 2016
SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BURN ON THE LEFT HAND THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOWING COMPANY LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
May 31, 2016
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
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 BEGAN TO JERK WHEN IN SECOND GEAR WHEN OR WHILE DRIVING 22 MPH OR HIGHER. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO EMIT A WHINING SOUND UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT, THE PCS WARNING LIGHT, AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE DIAGNOSED A SECOND TIME AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER RECEIVE A REPAIR UNDER THE RECALL. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED BY TWO CERTIFIED MECHANICS WHO STATED THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING MALFUNCTIONS WHEN IN SECOND GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000. UPDATED 06/17/16*LJ *TR
Apr 14, 2016
AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL. AS I WAS REACHED A STOP ZONE IN FRONT OF A SCHOOL PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ON 4/11/16, I HEARD A LOUD BOOM LIKE AN EXPLOSION ON MY MINIVAN. THE SOUND WAS EXTREMELY LOUD AND MADE MY EARS HURT AND I WAS DISORIENTED. I LOOKED AROUND THRU THE WINDOW AND REAR VIEW MIRRORS BUT I DIDN'T SEE ANYONE HITTING OR ANY TYPE OF COLLISION WITH ANY OBJECT OR ERWIN. I THEN FELT FABRIC TOUCHING MY LEFT ARM AND SAW THE SIDE AIRBAGS HAD DEPLOYED ON HEIR OWN. BOTH DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE SIDE AIRBAGS WERE OUT OF THE SEAT AND DEPLETED . MY 2 YEAR OLD SON WAS IN THE SECOND ROW SEAT BEHIND ME AND MY 5 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS SITTING ON THE SECOND ROW SEAT BEHIND THE PASSENGER SIDE. THEY WERE SCARED AND I DROVE THE VAN TO MY HOUSE ABOUT 1.5 BLOCKS AWAY. I HAVE A CONTINUOS RINGING IN MY LEFT EAR SINCE THAT DAY. MY PRIMARY MD HAS REFERRED ME TO AUDIOLOGY SPECIALIST. AGAIN, THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP AT THE PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY IN FRONT OF SILVERWING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN AREY DR. IN SAN DIEGO CA. I HAVE NOT MOVED THE CAR FROM MY HOME DRIVEWAY AFRAID THAT THE FRONT AIRBAGS COULD DEPLOY THE SAME WAY. I CONTACTED HONDA AND THEY WANT TO TOE THE CAR TO A DEALER TOMORROW 4/15/16 TO PLACE THE DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER AND EVALUATE WHAT THE ISSUE WAS AND HOW TO CORRECT IT.
Apr 14, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
EVERY TIME I GO TO CLOSE THE DOORS BY PULLING THE HANDLE WHETHER INSIDE OR OUTSIDE, THEY DON'T CLOSE. I WAS PARKED IN A FLAT PAVED DRIVEWAY WITH UNLEASHED DOGS IN THE YARD. I DIDN'T REALIZE THEY WERE UNLEASHED BY THEY STARTED RUNNING TOWARD THE CAR AND THE DOORS WOULD NOT CLOSE!!! MY 3 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS IN THE BACK SEAT. THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM AS HER SAFETY AND MY 8 YEAR OLD SONS SAFETY IS BEING COMPROMISED. THIS IS A PROBLEM FOR MANY ODYSSEY OWNERS AND IT SHOULD BE RECALLED AND FIXED BY THE MANUFACTURER. AT THIS POINT WHEN THE DOORS FINALLY CLOSE THEY ARE NOT CLOSING SMOOTHLY ON THE RAIL. THE PAINT AND SIDE BAR HAVE LITERALLY COME OFF AND ARE NOW BEING HELD UP BY DUCT TAPE. I'M SO DISGUSTED!! I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO PAY FOR A REPAIR ESPECIALLY WHEN THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE ONLY WAY I HAVE SUCCESSFULLY CLOSED THE DOORS IS BY HITTING THE INSIDE BUTTON BUT EVEN THAT NEEDS TO BE PRESSED NEARLY 5-6 TIMES BEFORE IT CLOSES FULLY. I HAVE TRIED TO MANUALLY CLOSE THE DOORS BUT THEY ARE SO HEAVY I JUST DONT HAVE THE STRENGTH.
Mar 22, 2016
AIR BAGS,SEATS,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
MANSFIELD MOTOR GROUP OF MANSFIELD , OHIO REPLACED A SRS UNIT ON MY HONDA THAT WAS DONE SO THAT HONDA CORP. COULD COLLECT INFORMATION OFF OF THIS UNIT . WHEN THEY BROUGHT THIS UNIT ON LINE , THERE WAS WAS A PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG / SENSOR ALERT AND THEY WASN'T ABLE TO CLEAR THIS INDICATION . THEY DID SOME TROUBLE SHOOTING PROCEDURES TO NO AVAIL . I WAS INFORMED OF THIS PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SENSOR REPLACEMENT WOULD COST ME APP. $ 1000..00 , IN WHICH I REFUSED AND TOLD THEM TO PUT BACK THE OLD UNIT THAT HAD NO ISSUES CONCERNING THE THAT OR ANY OTHER SENSOR . THIS RECALL # 15-026 , AFTER CALLING HONDA , WAS TO GAIN INFORMATION FROM AN SRS RECALL #15-013 THAT HAS NEVER BEEN INSTALLED , OR THIS IS WHAT I WAS LED TO BELIEVE , WHICH MMG HONDA TOLD ME THAT HONDA HAD NOT FIGURED OUT THE PROBLEM AS YET . I RECIEVED THE RECALL LETTER FROM HONDA IN MARCH OF 2015 FOR THE NHTSA RECALL 15V -045 ---- SERVICE BULLETIN # 15-013 .
Aug 28, 2015
POWER TRAIN,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
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.
Jul 13, 2015
STEERING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
WAS DRIVING MY WIFE AND 4 SMALL CHILDREN TO DECATUR,AL FROM HUNTSVILLE,AL TO THE RIVERWALK AND OUT OF NOWHERE STARTED FEELING A SMALL SHAKE AND THEN VERY NOTICEABLE FRIGHTENING FULL VEHICLE SHAKING WHICH STARTLED MY FAMILY AND FRIGHTENED MYSELF,I REALLY THOUGHT WE WERE ABOUT TO HAVE A WRECK. LET OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND IT STARTED TO NOT BE SO VIOLENT IN THE SHAKING,AND THEN ACCELERATED SLIGHTLY AGAIN AND THERE IT WAS AGAIN,AND I BELIEVE IT MAY BE THE TRANSMISSION. I AM NOT A MECHANIC BUT UPON DOING SOME RECENT RESEARCH I SEE THAT IT IS EITHER FAILED REAR OR MOTOR MOUNTS OR EVEN THE TRANNY WHAT EVER THAT MEANS. BUT IF IT IS A FAILED DEFECT THEN THEY SHOULD ADDRESS THIS BECAUSE THIS IS DISTURBING AND UNSAFE TO ME,AND MY FAMILY NEVER MADE IT TO THE RIVERWALK. WHY DO WE PAY SO MUCH FOR A VEHICLE AND THEN CAN NOT GET ANY HELP OTHER THAN FUNDS WE HARDLY HAVE? *TR
Apr 28, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
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 AGAIN OR POWERED OFF THEN ON AGAIN. THE CONSUMER HAS A RECORDING OF THE FAILURE. UPDATED 9/16/2015*JS
Apr 02, 2015
POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
PURCHASED 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY NEW IN 12/2002. HAD ISSUE WITH TROUBLE LIGHT WITHIN WEEKS OF PURCHASE. DEALER SAID IT WAS NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT. TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP AT 25,000 MILES AND GOT WORSE. DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AT 35,000 MILES. THE TROUBLE LIGHT WOULD COME ON FROM TIME TO TIME AND DEALER WOULD TURN IT OFF. A FEW DAYS AGO, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT MOVE THE VEHICLE AND I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. DEALER SAYS I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. I HAVE DONE NO TRAILER TOWING OR ANY OTHER UNUSUAL USES OF THE VEHICLE. ALL OF THE 157,000 MILES HAVE BEEN OVER THE ROAD OR IN TOWN. *TR
Jan 22, 2015
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
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 CAUSE AND ACCIDENT AND NOT BE ABLE TO GET NY CHILDREN OUT OF THE VEHICLE VIA THE SLIDING POWER SIDE DOORS.VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON 12-12-2014. *TR
Dec 16, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR DOME LIGHTS AND RADIO FAILED. THE CONTACT CHANGED THE FUSE APPROXIMATELY 10 TIMES BUT THE FUSE CONTINUED TO EXHIBIT THE SAME ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DECLINED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,703. UPDATED 06/10/14 MA
Apr 14, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
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 PUT INTO PARK, I WOULD SLIP "OUT" OF GEAR AND FEEL LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. I WOULD PUMP THE GAS A FEW TIMES, AND REV UP THE ENGINE AND THEN IT WOULD MAGICALLY ENGAGE INTO GEAR. HONDA DEALERSHIP STATED THE TRANSMISSION WAS BAD, STATED THAT PIECES OF METAL WERE IN MY FLUID AND MY ENTIRE TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACEMENT. ESTIMATE $2K-4K - WILL KNOW MORE WHEN THEY BREAK IT OPEN TO FIND OUT. HONDA AMERICA STATES THAT I HAD TAKEN THE VAN IN FOR THE TRANSMISSION RECALL IN 2005 - I DON'T RECALL DOING THAT, BUT IF I DID WHY IS IT HAPPENING? NOW THE VAN WILL NOT PASS THE CA SMOG TEST SIMPLY FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK PORTION. THE EMISSION PORTION IS FINE. SEEMS THE REPAIRS EXCEED THE VALUE OF THE CAR. WORKING WITH HONDA AMERICA TO GET WARRANTY OR RECALL TO OFFSET THE COST OF REPAIR. AT THIS POINT, THE CAR IS DEEMED NON OPERATIONAL. *TR
Aug 27, 2013
AIR BAGS,TIRES
1 complaint
I PURCHASED FOUR GOODYEAR ASSURANCE TOURING P225/60 R16 97T TIRES AT SAM'S CLUB IN MARCH 2011. THESE WERE INSTALLED ON 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY LX. VEHICLE, INCLUDING TIRES, WERE WELL MAINTAINED; TIRES WERE BALANCED, ROTATED PERIODICALLY AND MONITORED BIWEEKLY FOR THE CORRECT LEVEL OF AIR PRESSURE. THE WHEELS WERE ALIGNED. THE VAN IS NON-COMMERCIAL; ONLY FAMILY / PERSONAL USE. AFTER 26 MONTHS AND 27900 MILES, ONE OF THE TIRES FAILED UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE IN USE. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS OF IMPENDING FAILURE. PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE FAILED BY BLOW-OUT AT 65 MPH. VEHICLE INCLUDING TIRES HAD BEEN SUBJECTED TO STATE SAFETY INSPECTION 16 DAYS BEFORE THE INCIDENT AND HAD PASSED. NOTHING WAS NOTED ABOUT THE CONDITION OF THE TIRES ON THE OCCASION OF THE STATE INSPECTION. THE TIRES HAD BEEN VISUALLY INSPECTED BY DRIVER AT THE LAST FUEL STOP BEFORE THE INCIDENT WITH NOTHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY OBSERVED. *TR
Jun 14, 2013
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
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
Mar 30, 2013
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
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 POSTING ON THE WEB HTTP://COMMUNITY.CARTALK.COM/DISCUSSION/1560611/HONDA-ODYSSEY-MOTOR-MOUNT-PROBLEM I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT HONDA HAS BEEN AWARE OF THE DESIGN FLAW IN THE ENGINE MOUNTS AND HAVE NOT TAKEN RESPONSIBILITY.
Jan 17, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
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
Oct 09, 2012
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
I CAN TAKE MY KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION WHILE IN DRIVE. BECAUSE OF THE SETUP OF THE SHIFTER, AND THE SHORT SPACE BETWEEN GEARS, IT'S NOT APPARENT THAT THE CAR'S NOT IN PARK, AND FAIRLY COMMON FOR ME TO REMOVE THE KEY WHILE IN DRIVE. I'VE NOT HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH OTHER CARS. SEVERAL TIMES I'VE TAKEN THE KEY OUT AND THE CAR STARTED ROLLING A LITTLE BEFORE I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE AND PUT THE KEY BACK IN AND SHIFTED TO PARK. ABOUT 4 OR 5 WEEKS AGO I PARKED AT A STRIP MALL IN FRONT OF A STORE, AND WHEN I CAME BACK OUT MY CAR WAS BACKED UP AGAINST THE CAR ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE AISLE, HAVING ROLLED BACK ABOUT 15 FEET. FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO DAMAGE. ANOTHER TIME MY WIFE WENT SHOPPING AND CAME OUT AND THE CAR HAD BEEN IN DRIVE THE WHOLE TIME (ABOUT AN HOUR) BUT FORTUNATELY THE PARKING LOT WAS FLAT. *TR
Oct 06, 2012
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I PARKED MY VAN ON MY SLOPED DRIVEWAY, SETTING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. AS I WAS GETTING OUT, THE VAN STARTED ROLLING BACKWARD. AS I WAS TRYING TO STOP IT, I TRIPPED AND MY LEFT LEG WAS RUN OVER BY THE FRONT LEFT TIRE. I HAD AN OPEN FRACTURE OF MY FIBULA AND CRUSH INJURIES ON MY SHIN AREA (AND MULTIPLE BRUISES AND PULLED MUSCLES ELSEWHERE). I REALIZED LATER THAT THE VAN WAS STILL IN "DRIVE". I HAD BEEN ABLE TO GET MY KEYS OUT WITHOUT PUTTING IT IN "PARK". [I HAVE TESTED IT SINCE THEN AND I STILL CAN REMOVE MY KEYS WHILE THE VAN IS IN "DRIVE" OR "NEUTRAL"] ON TESTING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, I FOUND THAT IT WOULD NOT HOLD UNLESS IT WAS PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE MAXIMUM POSITION. EVEN THOUGH IT SOUNDED AND "FELT" ENGAGED, IT DID NOT HOLD. *TR
Sep 22, 2012
POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
WITHOUT MUCH OR ANY WARNING MY TRANSMISSION FAILED (THE DREADED P0730 CODE SHOWED UP ON THE SCANNER) ON MY 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L VAN WITH ONLY 100,325 MILES. THE VAN WAS NEVER ABUSED OR USED TO TOW. TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT 1.30.12 BY PRIVATE SHOP CONTINENTAL TRANSMISSION FOR $1800. (TORQUE CONVERTER BLOWN TO PIECES). HONDA DOES HAVE LIMITED RECALLS ON TRANNYS BUT MINE WAS NOT INCLUDED (ONLY IF 2ND SHAFT IS BROKEN & SCORED AND BURNT/ BLUISH COLOR) THIS WILL DOCUMENTED TRANNY PROBLEM WITH 2ND GENERATION ODYSSEY IS VERY UPSETTING AND I BLAME IT ON A POOR DESIGN BY HONDA ENGINEERS (UNDER SIZED TRANNY PAIRED WITH A POWER V6 240HP HEAVY 4500LBS VAN HAS BEEN A RECIPE FOR PREMATURE FAILURE). THE WORST PART WAS ON 1.5.12 I JUST HAD EXTENSIVE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE DONE AT DON DAVIS HONDA (TIMING BELT, WATER PUMP, TENSIONER AND POWER STEERING BELTS) AND TWO WEEKS LATER THE TRANSMISSION FAILS!!! OTHER ISSUES WITH THE VAN HAVE BEEN, AC COMPRESSOR FAILED MAY 2010 88,648 MILES. REAR WIPER MOTOR FAILED MARCH 2011 89,240 MILES, BOTH SLIDING POWER DOOR ROLLERS HAD TO REPLACED. BRAKE SWITCH FAILED (LOCKED UP), DEC 2011 98,750 MILES VAN WOULD NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK. NOT REAL HAPPY OR CONFIDENT WITH HONDA RIGHT NOW! *TR
Feb 15, 2012
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
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 STUPID. I FEEL THEY SOLD ME A LEMON. I THINK CONSUMER SHOULD BE TOLD IF THEIR IS A PROBLEM WITH THE VECHILE BEFORE PURCHASING IT. *TR
Jan 14, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR
Dec 19, 2011
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
I PULLED INTO MY GARAGE AND STOPPED MY VAN. I TURNED THE KEY TO THE OFF POSITION WITHOUT REALIZING I HAD NOT YET SHIFTED INTO PARK. I WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN DRIVE. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO REPLICATE THIS ISSUE SEVERAL TIMES, EACH TIME BEING ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STILL IN DRIVE. I HAVE BEEN FULLY STOPPED WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE EACH TIME. *TR
Dec 08, 2011
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
AS MY WIFE WAS PREPARING TO ENTER AN EXIT RAMP FROM THE HIGHWAY, THE VAN EXPERIENCED SEVERAL HARD SHIFTS OF THE TRANSMISSION WHICH CAUSED HER TO ALMOST LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. SINCE THAT INSTANCE, EVERY TIME THE VAN SHIFTS GEARS, IT IS A VERY HARD SHIFT THAT JERKS THE OCCUPANTS AROUND. VAN WILL NOT SHIFT ABOVE THIRD GEAR OR INTO REVERSE. MECHANIC HAS DIAGNOSED THIS AS A TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR
Dec 06, 2011
POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THE GEAR WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM PARK AND THAT THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Oct 04, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
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
Sep 09, 2011
POWER TRAIN,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE ENGINE LIGHT AND THE TCS LIGHT CAME ON IN MY VAN, I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER JUST FROM THAT INFORMATION "OH YOU NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION" I HAD HONDA PERFORM ALL REQUIRED SERVICING ON THE VEHICLE AS DEFINED YET IT STILL FAILED. ALSO MY VAN HAS THE SAME IGNITION ISSUE (KEY CAN BE REMOVED WITHOUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK) THAT HONDA RECALLED CARS FOR, YET WHEN I CONTACTED MY DEALER HE SAID IT'S NOT PART OF THE RECALL SO THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT. I GUESS IT'S UNSAFE IN A CAR BUT SAFE IN A VAN. *TR
Nov 01, 2010
POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
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
Sep 16, 2010
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
2003 HONDA ODYSSEY IGNITION SWITCH: WE CAN REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN PARK PROBLEM HAS EXISTED FOR AT LEAST 1 YEAR. VEHICLE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE COVERED BY A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM (PER HONDA RECALL LOOKUP BY VIN), BUT NPR REPORTS THAT HONDA HAS RECALLED SOME 1.4 MILLION VEHICLES FOR THIS PROBLEM, INCLUDING MINIVANS (HTTP://WWW.NPR.ORG/TEMPLATES/STORY/STORY.PHP?STORYID=129085652 ) IT SEEMS LIKELY THAT OUR VEHICLE MODEL & YEAR SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT IS NOT. *TR
Aug 16, 2010
STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I DRIVE A 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY AND HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR SLIDING DOORS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY, TRAPPING MY 12 MONTH GRANDDAUGHTER IN THE CAR SEAT. I HAVE HAD "ROLLERS" REPLACED. NOW THEY WANT ME TO PAY FOR DOOR LATCH MOTOR WHICH WAS NOT AN ISSUE UNTIL THEIR "REPAIR". IT APPEARS FROM WEBSITES THAT THIS IS A GLOBAL ISSUE AND HONDA NEEDS TO TAKE OWNERSHIP FOR THE SAFETY PROBLEM. THE ALARMS GO OFF WHILE IN MOTION INDICATING THE DOOR IS OPEN. WHEN THE DOORS ARE NON-FUNCTIONAL THE PASSENGERS CAN BE TRAPPED REQUIRING CRAWLING OVER SEATS TO GET OUT OR TO RETRIEVE INFANTS/TODDLERS. *TR
Jun 10, 2010
POWER TRAIN,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2003 ODYSSEY JUST FAILED AT 83,000 MILES. 2ND AND 3RD GEARS, MAINLY OVER 25 MILES PER HOURS, DO NOT WORK PREDICTABLY. WHEN ONE WOULD NORMALLY EXPECT IT TO GO TO THIRD GEAR, IT SLIPS. THE CAR JUST STARTED THIS TODAY. FROM WHAT I HAVE READ, THE DEALERSHIP WILL CHARGE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO REPLACE IT. I AM DROPPING IT OFF TONIGHT OR EARLY TOMORROW MORNING. I HOPE IT IS ONLY A PART, AND THAT I DON'T HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION; I CAN'T AFFORD IT. THE CAR HAS HAD AVERAGE MAINTENANCE BY THE DEALERSHIP. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I CAN'T PULL INTO AND OUT OF INTERSECTIONS PREDICTABLY. TAKING A LEFT FROM A BUSY HIGHWAY, SUCH AS THE ONE I LIVE NEAR, IS DANGEROUS, BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE VAN WILL ACCELERATE LIKE. WHAT IF IT SLIPS OUT OF GEAR, AND I GET STUCK IN A LANE OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC? I HOPE THAT HONDA IS REQUIRED TO FIX OR REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. NO ONE EXPECTS THIS OUT OF A SIX TO SEVEN YEAR OLD CAR WITH 83,000 MILES ANYMORE. PEOPLE MAY TRY TO DRIVE SLOWLY ANYWAY, BECAUSE THEY CANNOT AFFORD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. THERE ARE ACCIDENTS WAITING TO HAPPEN, BECAUSE THE CARS BEHIND THE VAN WILL EXPECT IT TO ACCELERATE, AND IT WILL GET CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS. *TR
Feb 02, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
2003 HONDA ODYSSEY WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT TRANSMISSION WAS FOUND NOT SWITCHING GEARS WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS WARMED UP. HE ALSO FOUND THAT THE FLUID WAS DIRTY. TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM. *KB THE CONSUMER ALSO HAD THE FRONT AND SIDE ENGINE MOUNTS REPLACED. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED AS WELL. *JB
Feb 20, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE RADIO CONTROLS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. WHILE ON VACATION, THE CRUISE CONTROL SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH VEHICLES OF THE SAME YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL. THE DEFECTIVE PART ALSO AFFECTED THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE HORN ASSEMBLY, THE STEERING WHEEL, AIR BAG SENSOR, CRUISE CONTROL AND RADIO CONTROLS. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE CABLE AND REEL ASSEMBLY. THE REPAIR ONLY CORRECTED THE PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIO CONTROLS AND THE CRUISE CONTROL.
Jul 27, 2006
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
DT: 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE HORN DID NOT BLOW AND THE SRS LIGHT WAS ON. THE CONSUMER HAD AN APPOINTMENT ON THURSDAY TO HAVE THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT. THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2005, AND THE HORN QUIT WORKING ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2005. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH REPLACED. THIS DID NOT HELP THE PROBLEM. *AK THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED, SINCE THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE A METAL ON METAL SOUND HAD BEEN PRESENT, THE KEYLESS ENTRY HAS NEVER PERFORMED PROPERLY, THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERATIVE, THE SRS LIGHT STAYED ON, THE HORN HAD GONE OUT, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WAS INOPERATIVE, THE ALARM HAD GONE OFF FOR NO REASON, THERE WAS A WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER WINDOW, THE REMOTE WAS INTERMITTENT, THE DASH LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMNATE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, AND THE ALTERNATOR BRACKET HAD BROKEN. *SC
Nov 01, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 complaint
THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS REQUIRED RE-GROUNDING AFTER WARPING HAD OCCURRED WHICH CAUSED A PULSATING SENSATION WHEN BRAKING. THE ROTORS WERE RE-GROUND AT 34K, BUT THE PULSATING BEHAVIOR BEGAN SOMEWHERE AROUND AN ESTIMATED 28K. THE TIRES HAD ONLY BEEN ROTATED TWICE AND BOTH TIMES WERE SECURED USING FACTORY TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS, SO INCORRECT LUG NUT SETTINGS SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN A FACTOR. NO EVIDENCE OF GLAZING FROM RIDING THE BRAKES WAS PRESENT, NOR HAS THE CAR EVER BEEN DRIVEN WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE DEPLOYED. THE CAR IS BELIEVED TO BE DRIVEN WITHIN NORMAL TOLERANCES SINCE WE PURCHASED NEW IN 6/03 AND HAS BEEN USED MORE FOR COMMUTING MODE RATHER THAN A LOT OF STOP AND GO USEAGE. THE FACTORY REAR BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AND HAD APPROXIMATELY 10% REMAINING (WEAR TAB JUST STARTED WARNING 10 MILES EARLIER), WHILE THE FRONT BRAKES HAVE NEARLY 70% ORIGINAL MATERIAL REMAINING. I HAVE INSTALLED RAYBESTOS CERAMIC PADS ON THE REAR, BUT MY CONCERN IS THAT THIS IS AN ENGINEERING FLAW AND NOT DRIVEN MIS-USE/ABUSE AND THAT I'LL LIKELY HAVE TO REPAY FOR THIS REPEATEDLY IF I'M TYPICAL OF OTHERS WHO'VE COMPLAINED OF WARPED ROTORS ON THE 03 ACCORD EX - 6 CYL.
Aug 24, 2005
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
AUTOMATIC DOORS WERE DEFECTIVE. THE ALARM WENT OFF. CONSUMER PULLED OFF OF THE ROAD, OPENED AND SHUT THE DOORS FOR THE ALARM TO SHUT DOWN. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PREVIOUSLY FOR DOOR DEFECTS. *AK
Oct 26, 2004
TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. LATER, CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL PRODUCED A LARGE HOLE IN THE MIDDLE. DEALER STATED THEY WERE NOT COVERING IT, AND THAT CONSUMER HIT A POTHOLE. *AK *LA
Jul 26, 2004
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE DRIVER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE WHICH CAUSED A COLLISION WITH TWO VEHICLES THAT WERE STOPPED AHEAD. THE DRIVER HAD TO FORCE THE VEHICLE INTO PARK TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE FRONT AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED TOTALED. *JB *SC
Feb 19, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE.
Jan 15, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONSUMER WAS APPROACHING HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEN SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES, THEY LOCKED UP. THE CONSUMER REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT HER, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE POLICE ARRIVED AND FILED A REPORT. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER WAS INFORMED OF THE PROBLEM. *PH *CB *JB
Dec 10, 2003
POWER TRAIN,SEATS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION AND AIR CONDITIONER.*MR OTHER PROBLEMS INCLUDED THE PASSENGER SEAT MOVING WHEN THE VEHICLE STOPS OR STARTS. TRANSMISSION SURGED ON OCCASIONS. THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED AS A RESULT OF A HOLE IN THE CONDENSER WHICH COULD'VE BEEN CAUSED BY DEBRIS. THIS REPAIR WASN'T COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. WHEN THE SEATS WERE CHECKED, THE MECHANIC STATED IT WAS NORMAL DUE TO OTHER ODYSSEY VEHICLE'S ON THE LOT WITH MOVING SEATS. AFTER THE FACT, THE CONSUMER FELT AS THOUGH ALL PROBLEMS OR CONCERNS WERE NOT REPAIRED. *PH *JB
Sep 12, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1 complaint
RECALL#03V014000 CONCERNING FUEL TANK FAILURE. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRS. APPLE TREE HONDA 828-684-4400. CONTACTED DEALER ON JULY-11-2003. *AK
Aug 28, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS
1 complaint
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 WOULD NOT ENGAGE TILL ALMOST TO THE FLOOR 2. WHILE WAITING AT A SIGNAL THE CAR ENGINE APPEARS TO BE REVVING UP AND SHAKING 3. RATTLING NOISE EMANATING FROM THE MUFFLER LINKAGE 4. LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT COMES ON WHEN GAGE IS STILL AT TANK. OF GRAVE CONCERN IS AN INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED LAST FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2003 WHILE MY WIFE WAS TAKING MY SON TO CELEBRATE HIS 6TH BIRTHDAY AT SUMMER CAMP. THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED: AFTER MAKING A TURN ON A STEEP HILL MY WIFE PROCEEDED DOWN THE HILL. WHILE GOING DOWN THE HILL THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE FOLLOWING LIGHTS ILLUMINATE ON THE DASH , BATTERY, OIL, DOOR OPEN WARNING LIGHTS. THE ENGINE WAS STILL ON AND SHE HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. WE WERE VERY FORTUNATE THAT THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT GOING FAST AND WE WERE ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. MY WIFE WAS EXTREMELY FRIGHTENED AND UPSET BY THE INCIDENT. SHE WAS ALMOST IN A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT! WE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO BEAVERTON HONDA WHO ADVISES US THUS FAR THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEMS. YOU CAN SURELY UNDERSTAND OUR CONCERNS WITH THIS VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY IF THERE APPEARS TO BE NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. WE WOULD LIKE HONDA OF AMERICA TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING STEPS TO PROTECT OUR FAMILY AND IT'S BRAND: 1. PROVIDE US WITH A LOANER ODYSSEY UNTIL& (2) 2. EXCHANGE OUR ODYSSEY WITH THE SAME EXACT VEHICLE FROM A DIFFERENT FACTORY OR FULLY REFUND OUR PURCHASE. *NLM INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Aug 11, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK THE FUEL WILL SPILL OUT, CAUSING AN DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Jun 23, 2003
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