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2003 Honda Odyssey repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 336 repairs.
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2003 Honda Odyssey repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 276 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Honda Odyssey

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Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009

77000 mi

US $700
Transmission failed at 75 mph downshifting to first gear and causing 5 motor mounts to break. Barely avoided crash.  
Honda Odyssey in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2011 - May 2012
May 2012

207000 mi

US $800
I was going down the highway,70 mph, and lost all power. then van wouldn't start. Timing belt broke. Replaced that, water pump, a/c belt, power steering belt and alternator belt. replaced cabin filter transmission service oil change 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010

98000 mi
Defective transmission, started with rough shifting and increased in noise and severity. Was repaired with partial goodwill. 
Honda Odyssey in Maryland, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

189000 mi

US $125
Brake pressure switch failed 
Honda Odyssey in Alberta, Canada
Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

107260 mi

C $250
DRL Lighting relay went. Buzzing sound from under dash until lights were turned on 

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2003 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

Honda Odyssey in Michigan, United States
Feb 2012 - Nov 2013
Apr 2012

120300 mi

US $1200
evaporator coil needs replacing short in electrical system causing steering wheel to lock and blocking ignition, cost several hundred dollars (400, I think) to find the short and rewire 
Apr 2013

130000 mi

US $600
steering was a little wobbly. shop said it was tires, but turned out to be tie rod. 
Nov 2013

135000 mi
car went into shop (Jeffrey Honda) fine, came out needing front end repair. 
Honda Odyssey in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2012 - Feb 2012
Feb 2012

74400 mi

C $500
Drive light blinked. replaced temperature sensor in tranmission. Dealer mechanic said it could have caused damage due to overheating. Light would go out if the van was turned off and on again. Tended to be worse in summer when hot. 
Honda Odyssey in Nebraska, United States
Jun 2012 - Jul 2012
Jul 2012

102000 mi
Needs new transmission 
Honda Odyssey in Texas, United States
Nov 2011 - Dec 2014
Dec 2014

169000 mi

US $500
Transmission began slipping. This is a known design issue for this model. Was planning on repairing it myself, but issue became too bad before I could get to it. 
Honda Odyssey in New Brunswick, Canada
Jul 2011 - Jun 2018
Mar 2013

130200 mi

C $700
Caught a fast drip transmission fluid leak from axle seal before it drained the fluid and ruined the transmission (cost under $200 to repair). 
Jun 2014

144460 mi

C $460
Replaced Driver Side Tie Rod End 
Jul 2015

153220 mi

C $516
Replaced key sprocket because key would not turn to start engine. 
Jun 2017

185380 mi

C $1000
Replacement of front struts and one tie rod end. 
Jun 2018

195920 mi

C $260
Replaced rear shocks. 
Honda Odyssey in Wisconsin, United States
Apr 2013 - Jan 2014
Jul 2013

157200 mi

US $400
compressor failure tie rod 
Aug 2013

157600 mi

US $100
repaired AC valve 
Honda Odyssey in Colorado, United States
Feb 2013 - Mar 2014
Dec 2013

165000 mi

US $50
Rear caliper not moving freely 
Honda Odyssey in Arizona, United States
Jul 2013 - Oct 2015
Sep 2013

107000 mi
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp indicating a problem. The diagnostic computer did not provide sufficient information to effect a repair - more data was required. 
Oct 2013

107000 mi
Infamous Odyssey transmission bearing support failure. 
Oct 2015

100000 mi

US $470
Engine warning light 
Honda Odyssey in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2013 - Sep 2017
Jul 2014

143940 mi

C $50
Emissions - faulty EVAP Canister Shut Valve 
Sep 2015

154380 mi

C $100
Envoy mounts replacement front and passenger 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Jul 2011 - Jun 2018
Jul 2015

113000 mi

US $144
Our neighbor had a similar problem with the heater/ac blower on a 2002 Odyssey. Turned out to be the "blower resistor pack." Requested dealer to not diagnose, just replace the resistor pack. The fix succeeded. Working as normal again now. 
Jun 2016

130000 mi

US $700
Front struts were replaced. Rear shocks were replaced and were the main cause of the repair trip (rear was very bouncy) 
Oct 2017

148000 mi

US $36
Multifunction Indicator Light came on. (Very often caused by a loose or missing gas cap.) When my wife consulted dealer, they suggested replacing the gas cap. She returned home with a new gas cap installed. Eventually, the light went off. Hopefully all is ok now. Update: Multifunction Indicator light still comes on. Gas cap was not the problem. Evaporative emissions system problem. Will live with this until SMOG test is required. I have OBD code reader so I can check to make sure this is the only reason the light is coming on. When I clear the code the light will stay off for a few weeks, especially if we keep the gas tank above 1/2 full. 
Jun 2018

154000 mi

US $65
Replacement starter is a popular item at amazon.com. Not oem, but lots of positive reviews and it fit perfectly. 
Honda Odyssey in Oklahoma, United States
Oct 2010 - Dec 2012
Feb 2012

74300 mi

US $500
Replaced master cylinder 
Honda Odyssey in Nova Scotia, Canada
Oct 2010 - Mar 2012
Mar 2011

100440 mi

C $860
timing belt changed front end bushings 
May 2011

106020 mi

C $1220
hole in coolent line, smelt antifreeze hole in exhaust pipe just as it leaves the engine 
Oct 2011

111780 mi

C $230
leaking steering 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Aug 2010 - Dec 2020
Oct 2010

86000 mi

US $1100
Front struts & rear shocks replaced. 
Feb 2011

89000 mi

US $400
Fan for heat / AC came apart and began rubbing against radiator. 
May 2011

91000 mi

US $300
Ignition switch worn out - had to replace it and 2 worn keys 
Jun 2012

101000 mi

US $800
Replace tie-rod end. 
Sep 2018

168000 mi

US $10
Front driver bulb 
Honda Odyssey in Texas, United States
Jun 2012 - Jul 2013
Oct 2012

101200 mi

US $200
Won't start - replace starter. 
Jan 2013

102200 mi

US $150
Leaking coolant - replace AC/heating valve. 
Honda Odyssey in Tennessee, United States
Nov 2010 - Dec 2017
Oct 2011

127500 mi

US $2600
Tranny slipping when upshifting into 3rd, would often not upshift into 4th Forward motor mount broken, first noticed about 1 year ago. Replaced while in shop for transaxle overhaul 
Sep 2012

148000 mi
Transmission leaking fluid after rebuild, 10 months ago. Leak fixed at no charge. 
Dec 2017

236000 mi

US $2800
Transmission rebuilt again 
Honda Odyssey in North Carolina, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2012
Mar 2011

120000 mi

US $58
Replaced transistor unit that is part of the air conditioning / heating system. Fan would only operate on high setting, and A/C would not cool. 
Honda Odyssey in Texas, United States
Sep 2011 - Mar 2012
Oct 2011

258000 mi

US $40
Transmission started to slip. Drained and refilled 2x and switched 3rd and 4th gear pressure solenoids. Rebuilt transmission... 
Honda Odyssey in Utah, United States
Oct 2013 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013

135000 mi

US $3500
Transmission went out and was slipping until it wouldn't go 
Honda Odyssey in Michigan, United States
Jun 2011 - Oct 2012
Jul 2011

126000 mi

US $330
I noticed a "clunk" noise in/near the front end, and after the shop replaced the sway bar / links stuff, that noise was gone. Engine Light problem: shop said code=P0420: "Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)". Since Engine runs fine, I have been doing what the Dealer did before my purchase: clear the light with a Code-reading tool.  
Jan 2012

129300 mi

US $15
In very cold weather (sub-20* F), van is very hard to start when engine is cold: turning key for 3+ minutes of sputtering yields awfully rough start-up & engine code P0336 (crankshaft position sensor). New battery & fuel treatment no help. 
Oct 2012

134000 mi
Researched cold weather start problem, found it was going to be difficult. I wasn't willing to pay a shop a bunch of money to change a bunch of parts, while pretending to fix the cold-weather-non-start problem. I also never had any further checks (nor repairs) done to the front and rear struts, nor the probably-broken-motor-mounts-induced "clunk" upon take-off, either. 
Honda Odyssey in Ontario, Canada
May 2011 - Feb 2015
Jul 2012

93920 mi

C $300
exhaust, tank side leak check engine lite, cleared, gas cap. catalytic cover welded. 
Honda Odyssey in Nova Scotia, Canada
Nov 2011 - Mar 2013
Jul 2011

C $3200
Transmission slipping. Had to be rebuilt. 
Sep 2012

89900 mi

C $50
Low Windshield washer fluid sensor failed causing the warning light to stay on. Had the dealer simply disonnect the sensor. 
Dec 2012

91760 mi

C $1000
SRS light on. One impact sensor and controller replaced. 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Feb 2014 - Jun 2016
Feb 2014

85000 mi

US $75
System would not cool and turned on heat alternately 
Jun 2016

99000 mi

US $50
Passenger window lift failed, replaced with new unit. 
Honda Odyssey in Georgia, United States
- Jan 2009
Jan 2009

112650 mi
Timing Belt, Water Pump, Serpentine Belt/Alternator, Power Steering Belt, Spark Plugs 
Honda Odyssey in Utah, United States
Dec 2010 - Dec 2012
Aug 2010

90000 mi

US $150
replaced motor mounts turned rotors, replaced pads 
Honda Odyssey in Virginia, United States
Oct 2008 - Mar 2010
Aug 2008

142000 mi

US $4000
Replace transmission with Factory rebuilt (not the same as original) One engine mount replaced. Second gear recall was done around 60k miles. Oil injector was added but no apparent "issues" 
Honda Odyssey in Texas, United States
- Aug 2007
Aug 2007

60000 mi

US $90
Replace brake switch located on bracket housing brake pedal. 
Honda Odyssey in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2017 - Feb 2017
Feb 2017

C $71
Massive Engine Failure. Engine misfire scan codes cyl 2&6. Compression #1:180psi, #2:120psi, #3:180psi, 4:180psi, 5:180psi, #6:30psi. Interpretation #2=Low compression, #6 =Nada. Recommendation replace engine with used. Est w install $3000 
Honda Odyssey in North Carolina, United States
Jan 2008 - Oct 2011
Nov 2008

78000 mi

US $2600
transmission replacement motor mounts 
Nov 2010

114000 mi

US $160
EGR Valve replaced 
Honda Odyssey in Arkansas, United States
Jan 2013 - Apr 2017
Jan 2017

160000 mi

US $60
Battery cable clamp was replaced. 
Honda Odyssey in Texas, United States
Jul 2021 - Jun 2022
May 2022

205000 mi
Car died while downshifting, would not restart. Removed topside components and timing belt covers and found timing belt had snapped. Timing belt was relatively new (approximately 20,000 miles since last serviced). 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Nov 2017 - Jul 2021
Dec 2017

131000 mi

US $1000
front bushings 
Honda Odyssey in Arizona, United States
Oct 2017 - Oct 2017
Aug 2017

174000 mi

US $50
Window regulator 
Honda Odyssey in Oklahoma, United States
Nov 2008 - Jul 2018
Oct 2017

180000 mi

US $500
Left front wheel bearing started making noise during right hand turns. Bearing was visibly loose upon removing steering knuckle. Replaced with OEM Honda bearing. 
Honda Odyssey in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2015 - Jun 2022
Jun 2015

148180 mi

C $10
rear power windows intermittent problems (known issue with thermistor on the motor) 
Jul 2015

148280 mi

C $3200
transmission gone, required full replacement (known problems) 
May 2022

173600 mi

C $300
Power steering high pressure hose, lower control arm driver side 
Honda Odyssey in Maryland, United States
Apr 2016 - Jul 2017
May 2016

249500 mi

US $255
Sway bar link was worn out. Was repaired 
Jul 2017

279000 mi
Transmission died. Did not repair. Replaced vehicle. 
Honda Odyssey in Wisconsin, United States
Dec 2013 - Jun 2015
Feb 2015

240000 mi

US $700
Check engine light on. Egr issues. Parts replaced in 80 min 
Honda Odyssey in Iowa, United States
Nov 2014 - Jan 2017
Nov 2014

167000 mi

US $500
Replaced front and rear motor mounts 
Honda Odyssey in Texas, United States
Jun 2015 - Jul 2016
Jul 2016

205000 mi

US $2800
Had to rebuild tranny in 2014. Had to take it back every 6 months for additional major repairs. Back in now for last 5 days. 
Honda Odyssey in Maine, United States
Feb 2014 - Jan 2022
Jun 2015

108000 mi

US $1100
rear exhaust pipe 
Oct 2015

112000 mi
Tranny is letting me know to be careful!!! 
Dec 2015

114000 mi

US $100
Early trans. fluid change 
Oct 2016

120200 mi

US $59
Transmission shudder at 35 mph under med. load. 
Mar 2021

149000 mi

US $1300
Replace evap system valves and controls 
Honda Odyssey in Georgia, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2018
Oct 2010

92000 mi
Replaced missing RT rail cap, previously replaced missing LT AND RT (2/10) and I paid for those. When RT cap went missing AGAIN, Body Shop determined they needed to also fix a bent prong to hold cap in place. They did not charge me. 
Apr 2013

113300 mi

US $212
Front passenger window suddenly started dropping (loud pop followed 30 seconds later by a second loud pop) for no apparent reason. Window inoparable. Shop replaced broken window regulator. 
May 2013

115000 mi

US $270
A/C stopped working. Shop said it worked intermittently but for my purposes it did not seem to work at all. Replaced R+R blower motor resistor. Replaced R+R front passenger window switch not working. 
Oct 2016

137200 mi

US $511
Starter failed. Removed and replaced. 
Aug 2017

143000 mi

US $418
Driver seat had stopped moving forward or backward some time prior. Expensive to remove seat and replace entire seat switch unit. Appears to be a tiny leak of some sort that occurs upon movement of seat; shop recommended limiting movement of seat to avoid reoccurrence. Gas cap would not open. Gas door cable replaced. 
Nov 2017

146117 mi

US $1032
Heard whining noise when turning steering wheel. Replaced power steering pump and fluid Both front lower control arm bushings were torn. Replaced. 
Honda Odyssey in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2015 - Jul 2018
Jul 2016

153500 mi

US $100
Cable on automatic door opener broke, also "Center Hinge Assembly" roller broke. Cut cable and replaced the hinge/roller assembly. Use only when necessary, but functions manually. Passenger side door. 
Apr 2018

181000 mi
I have not yet repaired this problem, however the threads for the drain plug in the oil pan are stripped (the pan, not the plug). I have seen that others have had this same issue. 
Honda Odyssey in Florida, United States
Feb 2015 - Apr 2015
Feb 2015

101000 mi

US $450
rear control arms needed to be replaced 
Apr 2015

103000 mi

US $180
STARTER MOTOR FAILED 
Honda Odyssey in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2016 - Jul 2017
Apr 2016

119660 mi

C $340
y pipe and sensor, extesion pipe at rear of converter 
Honda Odyssey in Nevada, United States
Apr 2016 - Aug 2023
Jul 2016

108300 mi

US $300
Rear motor mount broken. Replaced. 
Sep 2016

110000 mi

US $600
Passenger window fell down. New window motor installed. Matrix burned out replaced. 
Jul 2018

117000 mi

US $600
New rotors and pads 
Apr 2022

122000 mi

US $200
Replaced worn ignition switch 
Honda Odyssey in Michigan, United States
Jul 2015 - Sep 2017
Jul 2015

237000 mi

US $109
My Timing Belt Tensioner failed during freezing winter. During start up will produce rattle for few minutes.The old failed aftermarket tensioner parts done by outside mechanic - lasted only for 2 yrs. The new parts is a Honda TB tensioner. 
Nov 2015

244000 mi

US $84
Passenger side engine mount was broken (oil filled mount), so I can see the oil all over the frame, right below the mounting. I ordered Honda OEM part and put it on no problem. Now nice a smooth bump with new mount. 
Jul 2016

252300 mi
AC freon was not so cold so using recharge 1 small can and problem solved. 
Apr 2017

275000 mi

US $60
right and left front struts right and left lower arm due to ball joint failure since the grease fitting fall out right and left sway bar link 
Honda Odyssey in Florida, United States
Jul 2015 - Jun 2017
Jul 2015

115000 mi

US $2000
Left front axle bearings. Rear engine mount. Airbag warning light was on 
Dec 2015

123000 mi

US $1300
power steering unit Rear gate pistons failed (rusted through) 
Sep 2016

132000 mi

US $1200
control arms replaced on passenger side 
Honda Odyssey in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2013 - Dec 2014
Dec 2013

135000 mi

US $350
replace front engine engine mount 
Jun 2014

136000 mi

US $280
Replace hose to compressor. had hard to find pinhole leak between hose and fitting. looks like poor wormanship during hose manufacture (crimping) 
Honda Odyssey in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2010 - Jan 2015
Apr 2012

101260 mi

C $98
A $12 bracket supporting the exhaust system was replaced. 
Honda Odyssey in Missouri, United States
Jun 2007 - Mar 2010
Jul 2007

92000 mi

US $275
Engine ran rough. Check engine light. Told we needed a module. One month earlier we had paid $500 to clean our EGR (exhaust gas recirculation device) of carbon build-up (similar symptoms). 
Honda Odyssey in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2006 - Dec 2014
Dec 2006

47000 mi
Bad idle air control valve. Stuck open, causing erratic idling and shifting. 
Sep 2009

78000 mi

US $450
Broken right front motor mount. Cause unknown. Vehicle was not involved in an accident or suffer an impact event that might have caused something like this. 
Mar 2013

106000 mi

US $1200
Lower motor mount worn/broken. Replaced. 
Honda Odyssey in Texas, United States
Oct 2006 - Mar 2015
May 2010

102900 mi

US $3250
They don't ask "if" but "when". The transmission was slipping and we had a reliable independent transmission rebuild it rather than the dealer which was much more expensive. 
May 2012

137200 mi

US $331
Soft brakes, master cylinder replaced. 
Aug 2012

143200 mi

US $500
Replaced 2 cracked motor mounts 
Dec 2012

149000 mi

US $135
Cracked cv boot 
May 2014

173900 mi

US $240
Replaced power steering pump 
Mar 2015

185000 mi

US $125
Transmission slipping after annual checkup. 
Honda Odyssey in New York, United States
Nov 2006 - Feb 2016
Jun 2007

43000 mi

US $250
We wre unable to fold the rear seat flat --the release wouldn't release. The part was ordered but we left town on vacation. Will put van in shop again next week. 
Apr 2010

67300 mi

US $1800
Repaired wires for power steering pressure switch. Replaced front and side motor mounts Replaced sway bar end links and inner bushings 
Feb 2016

105000 mi

US $2800
The transmission failed. It would have been between $2800 - $3200 to fix so we opted to trade it in. 
Honda Odyssey in North Carolina, United States
May 2007 - Aug 2009
Jul 2008

74000 mi

US $90
The transmission shifter would get locked in Park. Pressing the brake would not unlock the shifter as usual. The switch that did this job was replaced to fix the problem. 
Honda Odyssey in Florida, United States
Jun 2007 - Jun 2017
Mar 2008

65000 mi

US $75
Window regulator broken, had to replace. 
Mar 2009

75000 mi

US $80
Window regulator broke. 
Jul 2011

91500 mi

US $70
driver window regulator broke 
May 2015

125000 mi

US $400
Engine and trans mounts 
Jul 2016

146000 mi

US $120
Replaced cracked radiator. 
Honda Odyssey in New York, United States
Mar 2009 - Sep 2017
Jan 2012

124800 mi

US $1138
Broken main motor mount replaced. Timing belt (maintenance) & leaky water pump replaced. Front struts had leaked and were replaced.  
Sep 2015

131000 mi

US $414
2 engine mounts (front and side), 2 transmission mounts, upper and lower heat shield replaced. 
Honda Odyssey in Michigan, United States
Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009

188000 mi
Rear wiper not operating. Shaft that wiper arm attaches to corroded. Disassembled cleaned and greased parts and and reinstalled. Further testing showed that the wiper motor was no good. Decided to do with outthe rear wiper. 
Aug 2009

193000 mi

US $210
Rear air conditoning lines corroded and leaking. Replaced lines myself and had repair shop charge system 
Honda Odyssey in Missouri, United States
Nov 2007 - Jul 2018
Oct 2015

144000 mi

US $250
Idle Air Controller Failed - Car was idling rougly and hard to start. Had to take off throttle body and replace IAC valve. 
Jun 2017

171000 mi

US $58
Sway bar end links were worn so the vehicle did not pass safety inspection. 
Honda Odyssey in Arizona, United States
Jul 2007 - Jul 2015
Aug 2010

114000 mi

US $580
Ignition switch broke. Could not turn it with the key. Had to have it replaced and got 2 new keys. 
Mar 2012

137000 mi

US $40
A/C was blowing warm. Pressure in the system was low - added 2 cans of R12 and pressure stayed up and is blowing cold. 
Sep 2012

145000 mi

US $100
Brake - shifter interlock switch was malfunctioning. Was very difficult to shift the car out of park. 
May 2013

156000 mi
Cable for automatic sliding door on passenger side broke and became entangled and the door would not operate (stuck open). Had to remove door and remove the broken cable and reinstall door, which is now a manual door. 
Mar 2014

175000 mi

US $4000
Transmission shot. 4th gear, torgue converter, drum. Had entire transmission rebuilt, including new drum. approximately $3000 for the tranny part of the repairs. Power steering pump shot. Loud squealing Replaced Power steering pump. Wheel bearing was shot, causing loud noise. Replaced Wheel bearing. 
Jul 2015

205000 mi
Power steering hose is leaking 
Honda Odyssey in Manitoba, Canada
Feb 2007 - Oct 2016
Mar 2007

35960 mi
ignition coil burnt out, running on only five cylinders 
Jan 2009

64480 mi

C $43
TRANS FLASHING "D".RESTARTED VAN FLASHING GONE. DEALER CHECKED CODES. PROBABLY TOO COLD OUTSIDE OR STUCK VALVE.SENSOR FOR FOURTH GEAR SOLINOID.IF DOESN'T HAPPEN AGAIN DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT. 
May 2009

70060 mi

C $250
FLASHING D LIGHT ON TRANS. REPLACED 4th GEAR PRESSURE SOLENOID. 
Sep 2009

75020 mi

C $670
Front struts were leaking. 
Aug 2011

103620 mi

C $100
noise coming from front end on gravel roads. Replaced the sway bar bushings. 
Feb 2012

108500 mi

C $150
oil sending unit was leaking oil. 
Jan 2013

121520 mi

C $300
Passenger power sliding door did not operate. Clean bottom sensor and replace middle roller/hinge. 
Feb 2013

121720 mi

C $170
Two ignition coils stopped working. Engine was running rough. Replaced 2 ignition coils. It was in the shop so long due to waiting for parts. Dealer supplied a rental car at no cost. 
Jul 2014

138340 mi

C $200
parking brake was making noise. Cleaned and adjusted the parking brakes. 
Nov 2014

141980 mi

C $750
right side tie rod end was worn. replaced the end with the bushing and did an alignment. the "D' light was out. replaced all the trans indicator lights at the same time. 
Oct 2015

155500 mi

C $170
One ignition coil failed 
Oct 2016

163060 mi

C $250
driver side sliding door roller replaced 
Honda Odyssey in North Carolina, United States
Sep 2006 - Sep 2016
Apr 2008

43000 mi

US $200
Leaking Power Steering Pump - total replacement required. Electronic switch on Passenger rear/side door was bad causing the door to not operate from the door handle outside when closing. Broken motor mount. Replaced dash panel light behind clock. This takes over $40 in labor due to removal of dashboard. Needed the radio code which we did not have - had to remove the radio from the dash and get the code. 
Jun 2009

54000 mi

US $100
Passenger rear window was unreliable and would only open and close on a whim. Motor was determined to be the problem - replaced. 
Jul 2010

80000 mi

US $50
vent window sticking 
Dec 2010

87000 mi
transmission died. Honda replacement is not great and may require a second transmission soon. 
Mar 2011

90000 mi
1 coil unit died with no warning. Repair shop says there are six and they may all end up dying! 
Honda Odyssey in Maryland, United States
Jun 2006 - Mar 2011
Nov 2010

80000 mi

US $420
The Check Engine light came on. Shop determined that the EGR valve was bad & needed replaced. Also cleaned intake ports and internal manifold to remove buildup of gunk. Apparently this had been overlooked in periodic maintenance before. 
Honda Odyssey in Texas, United States
Jul 2006 - Mar 2010
Jul 2007

84000 mi
Left rear window motor failed and was replaced. Coolant leak at heater control valve. Wiring harness to power steering system pressure sensor was manufactured too short, causing wire to eventually pull out of plug and sending false reading to engine management computer. This caused erratic idle speed. Dealer stated they had seen this man 
Honda Odyssey in Tennessee, United States
Jul 2006 - Mar 2015
Jul 2008

93000 mi

US $500
broken motor mount 
Oct 2013

157500 mi

US $50
blower control module needed to be replaced 
Feb 2014

160600 mi

US $485
Power steering sensor wire needed repair and Idle Air controller module needed to be replaced. Symptoms were erratic idle and engine surge. 
Jul 2014

162500 mi

US $262
3rd clutch pressure solenoid faulted and had to be replaced 
Mar 2015

165000 mi
If I did not sell it I would have added new rear springs, maybe some shocks and struts, and it was due for tires. 
Honda Odyssey in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2006 - May 2018
Nov 2006

37200 mi
Corrosion in electrical connector between power steering pressure sensor and engine computer was causing erratic idle. Dealer wanted $100 to fix although I had found a Honda "Service Notes" document online that described the problem... 
Jul 2009

61380 mi
"D" light begain flashing when driving in hot stop-and-go traffic; dealer could find no codes stored; dealer topped up trans fluid; problem has not recurred. 
Jul 2011

76880 mi
rattle in front caliper (driver's side) 
Apr 2012

87600 mi

C $550
Flashing "D" light accompanied by rough 1-2 shifts and delayed 2-3 & 3-4 shifts. Dealer replaced transmission temperature sensor. 
Oct 2014

121620 mi

C $300
Gas vapour canister (emission system) 
Feb 2016

134200 mi

C $250
RF outer tie-rod end Leaky oil dran plug 
Mar 2018

161200 mi

C $600
replace exhaust manifold 
Honda Odyssey in Minnesota, United States
Jul 2006 - Mar 2015
Feb 2009

81000 mi
Middle row drivers side seat belt started to fray. Replaced by dealer with lifetime warranty for seatbelts. 
Jun 2009

89000 mi

US $1400
Rear shocks were shot. No fluid present. Front struts seeping fluid. 2 wires involving power steering were broken. 
May 2011

107000 mi

US $650
Struts have been leaking for the past year. The mechanic advised at that time that it could be put off until later. Struts started clunking on turns and bumps. Time to get repaired. 
Dec 2012

125000 mi

US $200
Bad ignition coil pack. 
Honda Odyssey in Georgia, United States
Jul 2006 - Apr 2014
Dec 2008

82000 mi

US $650
Shocks and struts worn out. 
Feb 2012

133000 mi

US $550
Replace sway bar links. 
May 2012

136000 mi

US $650
Replace front struts and strut mounts 
Mar 2014

158000 mi

US $600
Compliance bushings worn out, replaced lower control arms and sway bar end links. 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Aug 2006 - Mar 2010
Sep 2007

69000 mi

US $55
cigarette lighter fitting fell into the dash, causing a surprisingly annoying rattle. 
Sep 2009

86000 mi
shifter lever on the steering column locked one day, and I muscled it out of Park, now won't go back into Park. car is chocked in my driveway until can afford to fix it. 
Honda Odyssey in Ohio, United States
Sep 2006 - Jan 2022
Feb 2010

69000 mi

US $750
Column ignition switch replaced, key wouldn't turn. Sliding door roller replacement. 
Sep 2010

74000 mi

US $400
KEY IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN,TUMBLERS REPLACED 
Sep 2014

113000 mi

US $4000
REBULD TRANNY 
Honda Odyssey in Minnesota, United States
Jul 2006 - Dec 2019
Sep 2007

72000 mi

US $200
Drivers side heated seat stopped working. Actuator on drivers side sliding door stopped working. 
Apr 2008

81000 mi

US $1061
Leaking axle shaft seal. Both front struts were leaking. Radio controls on steering wheel not working. Needed to replace buttons. 
Jul 2013

128200 mi

US $900
Replaced hoses on A/C system and recharge 
Jan 2014

125500 mi

US $90
I replaced the Hood latch and release cable. The hood would not open or close properly 
Aug 2014

137000 mi

US $1100
2 broken motor mounts. 
Aug 2017

170000 mi

US $400
Passenger side door slider support arm 
Jul 2018

184000 mi

US $600
Right tie rod was loose Leaking PS pump and hose One coil pack 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Jul 2006 - Jun 2018
Sep 2007

128000 mi

US $350
Belt tensioner for a/c seized - replaced ; also wheel alignment due to horrible roads in minnesota Check Eng. Light on - diagnosis is egr valve - to be repaired in October 
Aug 2010

195000 mi

US $250
EGR valve replaced 
Sep 2011

228000 mi

US $110
Timing belt tensioner pully was weak and replaced during 200,000 mile - 2nd timing belt replacement. 
Sep 2012

245000 mi

US $1200
Brake vacuum booster/reservoir replaced Rear engine mount replaced 
Nov 2012

249000 mi

US $4300
Transmission 3rd gear failed. Transmission replaced with new unit. Front engine mount broken and replaced 
Mar 2015

277000 mi

US $60
Both headlights failed on low beam within a day of each other. Both replaced with aftermarket elements. 
Honda Odyssey in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2008 - Dec 2016
Jan 2010

118700 mi

US $260
driver side power sliding door cable broke, door will not open with motor or by hand. Apparently, cables cannot be replaced, need entirely new motor with cables attached (not servicable) 
Apr 2010

95300 mi
Shocks all around. 
May 2010

102000 mi
shuddering with light throttle at low speeds between 25-40mph. EGR Honda recall done at around 50K. Completely removed intake manifold and disassembled for a super thorough cleaning! Solved my consistent (daily) stutter-shutter issue. 
Jun 2013

131000 mi

US $2800
Typical transmission failure on 03 Odyssey. Ran fine up to failure, then hard shifting and high-revving. American Honda Motors would not assist with cost of repair knowing high failure rates on this transmission. 
Honda Odyssey in Alberta, Canada
Mar 2009 - Dec 2012
Jun 2010

78740 mi

C $494
Leaky oil something-or-other 
Jun 2011

95480 mi

C $500
Suspension bushings and sway bar bushings. Sliding door rail assy worn (intermittently door would not close). 
Honda Odyssey in Tennessee, United States
Jul 2009 - Jul 2011
Apr 2009

73000 mi

US $1000
Replaced front struts 
Jul 2009

75000 mi

US $1400
Rebuilt transmission 
Aug 2009

76000 mi

US $1500
Multiple gear failure in transmission. 
Feb 2010

80000 mi

US $350
Transmission overheated while driving through hilly terrain. Installed transmission cooler and flushed transmission to fix. 
Sep 2010

85000 mi

US $35
Shims and caliper bolts missing because or poorly done brake job. Used special coating in place of shims and replaced bolts. 
Honda Odyssey in Georgia, United States
May 2007 - Jun 2015
Jan 2007

59000 mi

US $375
Replaced front engine motor mount 
May 2009

98000 mi

US $1050
Replaced a/c compressor and blower resistor 
Jun 2009

99000 mi

US $2300
Engine light and TCS light came on initially and transmission began to slip; transmission then completely gone; would no longer engage at all; replaced transmission and control module Replaced transmission and control module 
Nov 2009

106000 mi

US $880
replaced leaking hydraulic tension adjuster, timing belt and water pump 
Nov 2013

167000 mi

US $100
replaced thermostat which was stuck open 
Sep 2014

180000 mi

US $150
thermostat replaced 
Honda Odyssey in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2008 - Oct 2016
Apr 2008

43400 mi

C $400
Belt tensioner 
May 2009

55180 mi
D light not lit up. They said needed $10 light (+$50 labor). Got there. They said $500 repair. Left it. A week later, light re-lit back up. 
Dec 2010

75020 mi

C $260
faulty Daytime Running Lights (DRM) module. 
Feb 2011

76260 mi

C $77
running board trim had fallen off. Dealer replaced with new clips. 
Apr 2011

79540 mi

C $1110
Power steering pump, pulley, resevoir 
Sep 2011

83700 mi

C $366
replace all three mounts - transmission rear and front and engine front right 
Oct 2011

84300 mi

C $203
ignition broken. couldn't put key into ignition without without trying many times and then the key often wouldn't turn. Mechanic removed lock tumbler, took to locksmith. 
Dec 2011

87420 mi

C $118
The guard over the driver side sliding door track fell off. spot weld was gave out. 
May 2012

92400 mi

C $150
R&R left outer tie rod 
Jun 2012

96100 mi

C $150
R&R schrader valve 
May 2013

107260 mi

C $247
tie rod replacement, subsequent alignment 
Dec 2013

117180 mi

C $252
replace passenger door lock actuator 
Feb 2014

119660 mi

C $68
repair rusting exhaust bolts 
Dec 2014

132680 mi

C $700
replace upper and lower power steering hoses 
Feb 2015

134540 mi

C $178
repair ignition lock. Mechanic had to remove tumbler and take to locksmith for rebuild. 
Dec 2015

147560 mi

C $200
replace sway bar links 
Honda Odyssey in Wisconsin, United States
Mar 2009 - Jul 2012
Jul 2012 The radio would not receive XM. The radio needed to be replaced. 
Honda Odyssey in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009

132680 mi

C $5900
Transmission died so sold car.  transmission 
Honda Odyssey in Louisiana, United States
Sep 2009 - Aug 2017
Nov 2009

89000 mi
Motor mount replaced, second time. I have been complaining to the dealer for over 2 years abou the transmission. I kept being told that the shop couldn't find a problem. Then they flushe it, and the next day it wouldn't shift. Finally replaced the transmission. 
Aug 2010

100000 mi

US $150
Air conditioning did not work. It was a switch. Also sliding door not closing properly. Too expensive to fix so I am closing manually. 
Honda Odyssey in New York, United States
Aug 2006 - Oct 2013
Dec 2007

62000 mi
wiggle in steering 
Mar 2009

89000 mi

US $2200
Fuel injectors. Timing chain, water pump. 
Aug 2011

120000 mi

US $300
recharged ac, replaced transmission fluid 
Honda Odyssey in Michigan, United States
Nov 2009 - Jul 2017
Feb 2010

188000 mi

US $600
Check engine light had been on for at least 50,000 miles, but there were no symptoms of problems. Moving to another province required an out of province inspection, and required that this light "GO OUT" Honda replaced the EGR valve and cleaned intake. 
Honda Odyssey in Texas, United States
Nov 2009 - Oct 2011
Dec 2009

52000 mi

US $600
motor mounts needed to be replaced car has intermittent starting problem rear window vent motors not working, $250 each to replace so decided repair not worth money Broken motor mounts 
Honda Odyssey in Michigan, United States
Dec 2008 - Dec 2016
Sep 2008

95000 mi
replace radio and CD player. 
Apr 2012

204200 mi

US $500
Had to replace ignition switch, New key given. 
Aug 2012

214300 mi

US $4100
Transmission went. Need to be replaced. 
Nov 2012

224000 mi

US $100
Something to do with an ignition coil, just 1 
Jan 2013

228200 mi

US $4200
Transmission needed to be replaced. 
Oct 2013

262000 mi

US $250
Drivers side hub and tie rod needed replacement 
Jan 2014

274000 mi
When we hit a few days of zero, the gas gauge was not working properly. I would fill the tank, but it showed only half a tank. Later the fuel gauge would move back to full. Never repaired it. Just thought I would report it. 
Apr 2014

284800 mi

US $400
Transmission lines. Four of them. I believe also referred to as cooler lines. When my transmission was replaced, these lines were not. Driving an lost power. Immediately pulled over and towed to shop. 
Aug 2014

291900 mi

US $50
Use sea breeze transmission fluid and has so far extended the life by more than 10,000 miles in cold weather. I am wondering if the trans problem occured when Sears did some work on my trans lines. I think dirt got into it? 
Jan 2016

279000 mi

US $1
Appears belts broke. But we were not sure if the engine would work. Due to the amount of work for the belts, and possibly the engine to. We gave up on it. 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010

US $20
Faulty parking/brake switch self-replaced. Car would not disengage from Park to other gears. 
Honda Odyssey in West Virginia, United States
Sep 2009 - Dec 2012
Dec 2009

147000 mi
Front and right motor mounts. 
Honda Odyssey in Texas, United States
May 2008 - Jun 2011
Jun 2008

72000 mi

US $90
L/S rear wheel bearing. Very easy to do self. (saved $600 on dealers estimate) L/S rear wheel bearing. Very easy to do self. (saved $600 on dealers estimate) 
Mar 2010

92000 mi

US $2880
Transmission failed to operate - slipped in forward gears and would not engage in reverse. Engine check light on. Transmission failed to operate - slipped in forward gears and would not engage in reverse. Engine check light on. 
Jun 2011

106000 mi
Fan blower very noisey. Cleaned out leaves 
Honda Odyssey in Michigan, United States
Sep 2008 - Jun 2022
Mar 2010

121000 mi

US $68
Water pump leak. I installed a new water pump myself. 
May 2013

179000 mi

US $50
Drivers door cylinder and ignition cylinder finally wore out. Trip was to reprogram the new keys to the immobilizer. I installed all the cylinders myself. 
Honda Odyssey in Texas, United States
Jun 2008 - Jun 2016
Oct 2008

113000 mi

US $2800
The transmission went out. There were some signs of it at about 112,000 miles but it went from signs to complete slipping and missing from 2nd to 3rd gear in a weeks time....barely got it to the shop. I'm very disappointed....Odyssey reputation??? 
Aug 2014

222300 mi
The motor for the passenger power window went out. I replaced it and install the new one. 
Sep 2015

237000 mi

US $350
replaced wheel bearing. There are numerous issues to report: Side doors that will not close and scrap the side panel of van, suspension is about shot, burns a lot of oil, window motor went out and replacement acting up. Hazard signal noise is continually on, etc. 
Jun 2016

252000 mi
a/c going out, weak even after recharge. many other older unrepaired problems, see entries last fall. include burning a lot of oil. 
Honda Odyssey in South Carolina, United States
Apr 2008 - Aug 2015
Aug 2009

108000 mi

US $1032
Front motor mount caused rough shifts from N-1-2 
Jun 2011

138000 mi
Blinking "D" on transmission - diagnosed as 4th pressure switch. Part ordered. Scheduling return trip for repair. 
Oct 2012

158800 mi

US $700
Replaced all 5 motor mounts Replaced all 4 shocks 
Jan 2014

165800 mi

US $375
Idle surged when in Park between1000 & 2000 rpm. Car threw a p0505 code. 
Honda Odyssey in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008

136000 mi

US $2200
Transmission failure. 
Feb 2009

140000 mi

US $180
Engine mounts. 
Honda Odyssey in Virginia, United States
Jul 2013 - Aug 2014
Jul 2014

169000 mi

US $3295
The traction control warning light and check engine lights came on. Hard shift from first to second. Shuddering and not downshifting properly. Rebuilt transmission and replaced its computer, felt latter was cause. Rebuilt transmission and replaced computer 
Aug 2014

169000 mi
Cracked leather seat cushion. 
Honda Odyssey in Kansas, United States
Nov 2008 - Jun 2016
Dec 2008

106000 mi

US $600
Broken engine mount needed replaced. 
Jan 2009

106000 mi

US $40
Replaced power steering reservoir.  
Jul 2012

175700 mi

US $150
Failed ignition coil in a single cylinder. Most likely due to original plugs that had exceeded lifespan 
Mar 2014

212000 mi

US $50
Sliding door center roller replaced, door was not closing properly 
Nov 2015

239300 mi

US $100
Radiator was leaking around the top, required full replacement. Also replaced hoses and had to replace one of the transmission coolant hoses. 
Honda Odyssey in British Columbia, Canada
Dec 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009

79980 mi
The van was hesitating, stuttering. The problem was with EGR- faulty and still under extended warranty. Diagnostic and replacement came at no charge and was completed within an hour. Very pleased! 
Honda Odyssey in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008

78000 mi
 
Honda Odyssey in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2005 - Dec 2016
Jan 2005

19000 mi
Power steering rack replaced 
Oct 2008

70000 mi

US $50
Alternator tensioner pulley replaced. 
Jun 2012

132000 mi

US $50
Replaced right rear wheel sensor. 
Sep 2012

134000 mi

US $70
Replaced the middle rollers for each of the sliding doors. 
Jun 2015

177000 mi
Everything downstream from catalytic converter. 
Mar 2016

192000 mi

US $300
Cylinder Misfire codes. Replaced ignition coils, plugs, cleaned all electrical grounds within engine compartment, new air filter, new fuel pressure regulator. Still not fixed. Will be heading to a local garage for additional diagnosis. 
Apr 2016

192800 mi

US $204
Misfire fix was done by me. I adjusted valve clearances, installed 3 new fuel injectors to the tune of $203.50. 
Jun 2016

197000 mi

US $100
Replaced the front and front right engine mounts. 

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2003 Honda Odyssey 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Honda Odyssey in Oklahoma, United States
May 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011

80000 mi

US $50
Rear vent window not working correctly. Motor replace by dealer under purchased waranty for 50.00 our cost. This is the second vent window motor we have had to replace. Common problem on this model. 
Honda Odyssey in Alberta, Canada
Jul 2006 - Aug 2007
Jun 2007

81840 mi

C $2400
Worn out clutch pack on the third gear causing the vehicle to slip out of 3rd gear 

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