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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.
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