general problems of the 2003 Honda Odyssey

Ten problems related to steering 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.

1 Steering problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2026

Vehicle was inspected, vehicle is leaking fuel, but it's difficult to spot, but I have to put fuel on it daily, tcs goes haywire almost caused me to crash because the tcs sensors are near the tires, and engine crank sensor issues, vehicle does not do last gear shift, and rear door stopped working.

2 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/22/2021

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

3 Steering problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2019

I was driving on the street approximately 25mph, suddenly the steering wheel locked up on me. The vehicle had approximately 270,000mi 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.

4 Steering problem

Failure Date: 11/08/2016

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.

5 Steering problem

Failure Date: 04/22/2015

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 frightinged myself,I really thought we wete about to have a wreck. Let off the accelerator and it started to not be so violant 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 gor a vehicle and then can not get any help other than funds we hardly have?.

6 Steering problem

Failure Date: 12/07/2011

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.

7 Steering problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2009

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. . Read more...

8 Steering problem

Failure Date: 09/14/2008

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.

9 Steering problem

Failure Date: 06/05/2003

The steering wheel wandered left to right in traffic, due to a failed mechanism.

10 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

2003 Honda Odyssey experiencing problems with the steering. The dealer was unable to find a problem with the vehice and concluded that everything was normal.


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