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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%)

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2003 Honda Odyssey suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (21%)

$500 - $999 (28%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (19%)

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Chart based on 57 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

144460 mi

C $460
Replaced Driver Side Tie Rod End 
185380 mi

C $1000
Replacement of front struts and one tie rod end. 
195920 mi

C $260
Replaced rear shocks. 
157200 mi

US $400
tie rod 
101000 mi

US $450
rear control arms needed to be replaced 
130000 mi

US $600
steering was a little wobbly. shop said it was tires, but turned out to be tie rod. 
135000 mi car went into shop (Jeffrey Honda) fine, came out needing front end repair. 
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) 
86000 mi

US $1100
Front struts & rear shocks replaced. 
101000 mi

US $800
Replace tie-rod end. 
100440 mi

C $860
front end bushings 
111780 mi

C $230
leaking steering 
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. 
134000 mi I also never had any further checks (nor repairs) done to the front and rear struts, 
115000 mi

US $2000
Left front axle bearings. Rear engine mount. Airbag warning light was on 
123000 mi

US $1300
power steering unit 
132000 mi

US $1200
control arms replaced on passenger side 
249500 mi

US $255
Sway bar link was worn out. Was repaired 
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. 
171000 mi

US $58
Sway bar end links were worn so the vehicle did not pass safety inspection. 
173600 mi

C $300
Power steering high pressure hose, lower control arm driver side 
131000 mi

US $1000
front bushings 
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. 
19000 mi Power steering rack replaced 
73000 mi

US $1000
Replaced front struts 
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 
262000 mi

US $250
Drivers side hub and tie rod needed replacement 
79540 mi

C $1110
Power steering pump, pulley, resevoir 
92400 mi

C $150
R&R left outer tie rod 
107260 mi

C $247
tie rod replacement, subsequent alignment 
132680 mi

C $700
replace upper and lower power steering hoses 
147560 mi

C $200
replace sway bar links 
43000 mi

US $200
Leaking Power Steering Pump - total replacement required. 
75020 mi

C $670
Front struts were leaking. 
103620 mi

C $100
noise coming from front end on gravel roads. Replaced the sway bar bushings. 
141980 mi

C $750
right side tie rod end was worn. replaced the end with the bushing and did an alignment. 
67300 mi

US $1800
Repaired wires for power steering pressure switch. Replaced sway bar end links and inner bushings 
81000 mi

US $1061
Both front struts were leaking. 
184000 mi

US $600
Right tie rod was loose Leaking PS pump and hose 
82000 mi

US $650
Shocks and struts worn out. 
133000 mi

US $550
Replace sway bar links. 
136000 mi

US $650
Replace front struts and strut mounts 
158000 mi

US $600
Compliance bushings worn out, replaced lower control arms and sway bar end links. 
134200 mi

C $250
RF outer tie-rod end 
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. 
89000 mi

US $1400
Rear shocks were shot. No fluid present. Front struts seeping fluid. 2 wires involving power steering were broken. 
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. 
173900 mi

US $240
Replaced power steering pump 
175000 mi

US $4000
Power steering pump shot. Loud squealing Replaced Power steering pump. Wheel bearing was shot, causing loud noise. Replaced Wheel bearing. 
205000 mi Power steering hose is leaking 
237000 mi

US $350
replaced wheel bearing. suspension is about shot, 
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) 
106000 mi

US $40
Replaced power steering reservoir.  
158800 mi

US $700
Replaced all 4 shocks 
95480 mi

C $500
Suspension bushings and sway bar bushings. 
94800 mi

US $1138
Front struts had leaked and were replaced.  
95300 mi Shocks all around. 
62000 mi wiggle in steering 

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