Three problems related to noises during shifting have been reported for the 2003 Honda Odyssey. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Honda Odyssey based on all problems reported for the 2003 Odyssey.
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 minute, 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 located at (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.
The contact owns a 2003 Honda Odyssey. The contact was driving 35 mph when the check engine and traction control system warning lights illuminated causing the vehicle to decelerate to a lower speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and stated that the transmission would need to be replaced. There was no warranty or recalls for the failure and the contact would be held liable for the $5000 repairs costs. The manufacturer was contacted and a claim was filed but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 106,000. Updated 5/2/11 the consumer stated he experienced sluggish acceleration and a noise when the gear was shifted from park to reverse. Updated 05/16/11.
2003 Honda Odyssey. Consumer states transmission problems the consumer stated there was a whining noise coming from the vehicle. The dealer concluded the noise was coming from the transmission. The mechanic informed the consumer it was a normal operating sound. The dealer informed the consumer that unless the engine light was flashing, or the drive 4 light was on, or shifting problems they would not replace the transmission.