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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 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

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. 
237000 mi

US $350
There are numerous issues to report: Side doors that will not close and scrap the side panel of van, 
95480 mi

C $500
Sliding door rail assy worn (intermittently door would not close). 
134000 mi

US $70
Replaced the middle rollers for each of the sliding doors. 
212000 mi

US $50
Sliding door center roller replaced, door was not closing properly 
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. 
123000 mi

US $1300
Rear gate pistons failed (rusted through) 
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. 
152800 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) 
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. 
69000 mi

US $750
Sliding door roller replacement. 
103000 mi

US $90
I replaced the Hood latch and release cable. The hood would not open or close properly 
170000 mi

US $400
Passenger side door slider support arm 
81000 mi Middle row drivers side seat belt started to fray. Replaced by dealer with lifetime warranty for seatbelts. 
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. 
80000 mi

US $50
vent window sticking 
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. 
121520 mi

C $300
Passenger power sliding door did not operate. Clean bottom sensor and replace middle roller/hinge. 
163060 mi

C $250
driver side sliding door roller replaced 
84000 mi Coolant leak at heater control valve. 

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