general problems of the 2003 Honda Odyssey - part 1

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. Thomas bauman 3 basswood CT lock haven PA. 17745. Thbauman@gmail. Com.

My rear sliding door fell all the way off the van.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2003 Honda Odyssey. Consumer writes in regards to issue with srs electronic control unit. The consumer stated neither the dealer nor the manufacturer would accept responsibility for the failure. Updated 09/28/2017.

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.

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.

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the ignition key failed to turn in order to start the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the cylinder switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made were of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000. Aw.

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 hona Odyssey. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags), however, the parts 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. Ed.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the key would be stuck in the ignition and was unable to be removed. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 12v573000. (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000. The VIN was not available.

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 would recurringly explode. 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.

2003 Honda Odyssey. The vehicle will shut off while driving. The vehicle shut off on four separate occasions. The consumer believed when the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the interlock recall, the problem would be resolved. However, they were unable to diagnose the problem. Also, the battery was replaced.

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.

The key was stuck in the ignition and would not turn or come out.

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that he received a recall notice in regards to NHTSA campaign id number 12v573000 (electrical system). The vehicle was repaired under the recall and approximately one week later the failure recurred. The contact stated that he was able to remove his key from the ignition without the gear shift being in park. The vehicle was not inspected again. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 144,300. The current mileage was approximately 144,539. The VIN was unavailable. Tb.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the rear sliding doors failed to open when using the fob. The contact mentioned that if the doors open, they do so without any warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and it was determined that the electric ball used to open the doors had failed. The manufacturer stated that the doors were not under recall and the vehicle had not been repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Trying for over an hour to get the key to turn over so I cant start the van it keeps happening everytime I try to start the van switch keys with my husband and the same issue keeps happening. Its a serious issue that I truly believe is a defect with Honda.

The mechanism that locks the key in the ignition until the vehicles is shifted into park fails and needs to be addressed by Honda. The key can be removed without shifting into park. This could cause the vehicles to roll off unexpectedly and hurt an innocent bystander or roll off into an intersection. This issue needs to be addressed immediately and Honda needs to address this key- ignition issue. Although I haven't suffered any accident I always try to remember to keep my car in park before removing the key. I have heard from several people this is a common issue with this model year for both the Odyssey and the pilot.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that key could not be turned in the ignition until after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the lever kit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 123,000.

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.

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.

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.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that once the vehicle was started, the shift lever failed to go into park or drive. The contact mentioned that she received a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 12v573000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician refused to do the repairs free of cost since they were requesting her to bring in the ignition pin. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was unknown.

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.

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.

This care has a problem with the transmission and there was a test doen 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.

Have a 2003 Honda Odyssey ex with rear entertainment system. Dvd has had a buzzing noise in headphones intermittently for several months. Today smoke came out of dashboard as dvd quit while traveling down highway.

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.

The radio in the consumer's 2003 Honda Odyssey shorted out shortly after the vehicle was purchased. 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.

While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer noticed that all electrical compliances failed. Consumer was able to restart vehicle fifteen minutes later. Drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the problem could not be duplicated. Consumer informed mechanic that this problem occurred more than once and had not been resolved.

New 2003 Honda Odyssey ex-l van caught fire while I was driving. The fire started in the stereo/cd player. Earlier in the day, the radio stopped working, shut off and would not turn on. Later that evening as we were driving, we smelled an electrical fire. A few minutes later, the cd player burst into flames. The fire began inside the cd slot. Blue, yellow and orange flames were soon jetting out of the player. As we pulled off and evacuated the car, the flames were licking up the dashboard, within minutes touching the windshield. Emeryville CA fire department put out the fire.

While driving the owner noticed that the sliding door indicator light was flashing. He also heard the door chime ringing which indicates that the door was ajar but the door was properly locked. The dealership has been contacted.