Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 205 | 02/16/2005 | 10015294 | Timesert 14mm drain plug thread repair kit. *tt | 07/13/2005 | |
| 205 | 02/16/2005 | 10015292 | Timesert 12mm head bolt thread repair kit. *tt | 07/13/2005 | |
| 01162005 | 01/16/2005 | 10014747 | Dtc p0172 after timing belt and or tensioner r&r. *eh | 05/09/2005 | |
| 10162004 | 10/16/2004 | 10014485 | Engine coolant leaks. *eh | 05/03/2005 | |
| 704 | 07/16/2004 | 10014110 | Engine shutter or stumble. *sc | 04/28/2005 | |
| 105 | 05/16/2004 | 10014120 | P0325, knock sensor harness rodent damage. *sc | 04/28/2005 | |
| 704 | 07/16/2004 | 10014112 | Engine coolant leaks. 2002 honda pilot *sc | 04/28/2005 | |
| 804 | 08/16/2004 | 10014064 | Engine coolant leaks. 2002 honda pilot *sc | 04/27/2005 | |
| 804 | 08/16/2004 | 10014044 | Dtc (diagnostic trouble code) p1684, idle fluctuation and or dtc p0505. *sc | 04/27/2005 | |
| 07012004 | 07/01/2004 | 10014017 | Poor a/c cooling during hard acceleration. *eh | 04/27/2005 | |
| 804 | 08/16/2004 | 10014060 | Engine shutter or stumble. *sc | 04/27/2005 | |
| 9162004 | 09/16/2004 | 10013842 | Atf filler plug stuck in case. *eh | 04/26/2005 | |
| 09162004 | 09/16/2004 | 10013848 | Engine shutter stuble or surging. *eh | 04/26/2005 | |
| 04-063 | 01/29/2008 | 10013616 | Accelerator pedal hard to press. *eh accelerator pedal feels like it pops when first pressed. updated 4/1/08. *nj | 04/22/2005 | |
| 09012004 | 09/01/2004 | 10013337 | Fluctuating engine idle. *eh | 04/14/2005 | |
| 04060 | 11/23/2005 | 04060 | 10012650 | Pcm replacement. *eh pcm replacement for erratic or harsh shifting. *ts | 03/09/2005 |
| 11012004 | 11/01/2004 | 10010928 | This is the root cause of any adverse engine condition this includes a customer contention of the battery light on or flashing engine not running or dim lights. request for visit. *eh | 12/16/2004 | |
| 010103 | 01/01/2003 | 10001795 | Engine cranks but doesn't start. *tt *jb | 07/18/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 09162004 | 09/16/2004 | 10013851 | Engine coolant leaks. *eh | 04/26/2005 | |
| 11012003 | 11/01/2003 | 10009278 | Heater blower motor gets hot or blows a fuse. honda. servicenews. *tt | 09/21/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 05162005 | 05/16/2005 | 10016295 | Engine-cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes. *sc | 09/06/2005 | |
| 04029 | 09/03/2004 | 10011248 | Hesitation or surging between 30 and 60 mph. *tt | 01/12/2005 | |
| 04007 | 02/06/2004 | 10011097 | Idle fluctuation with diagnostic trouble code p1129. *tt | 12/29/2004 | |
| 01012004 | 01/01/2004 | 10009077 | Engine cranks but doesn't start. immobi light blinks. honda. servicenews. *tt | 09/09/2004 | |
| 04029 | 06/18/2004 | 04029 | 10008515 | Engine hesitation while during. *tt | 08/04/2004 |
| 06072004 | 06/07/2004 | 10008024 | Engine oil leaks. *mj | 07/20/2004 | |
| 020204 | 02/02/2004 | 10006826 | Broken head bolt(s). request for parts. *tt | 05/14/2004 | |
| 012704 | 01/27/2004 | 10005652 | Request for visit. customer complaint of the engine stumbling, shuddering, hesitating, or momentarily surging. may also experience a check engine light, and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1491 may be displayed. *tt | 03/09/2004 | |
| 092403 | 09/24/2003 | 10004668 | Letter to service manager regarding water pump recall plus the timing belt auto-tensioner campaign. *tt | 12/30/2003 | |
| 040103 | 04/01/2003 | 10003131 | Ticking noise after cylinder head replacement. *tt | 10/09/2003 | |
| 060103 | 06/01/2003 | 10002700 | Engine runs rough from 40 to 70 mph with diagnostic trouble codes p0301 thru p0306, p1399 set - service tips. *tt | 09/11/2003 | |
| 303 | 03/16/2003 | 10001830 | Ticking noise after cylinder head r&r. *tt | 07/21/2003 | |
| 010603 | 01/06/2003 | 10000980 | Digital photos of engine oil leak. *tt | 04/09/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 010702 | 07/01/2002 | 636987 | This article applies to torque specifications missing for timing belt tensioner bolt. *tt | 11/18/2002 | |
| 01009 | 02/20/2004 | 01009 | 635779 | V6 engine oil leaks. *tt this bulletin supersedes 01-009, dated september 10, 2002. *tt | 10/31/2002 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 03081 | 11/09/2006 | 03081 | 10004799 | Product update - timing belt auto-tensioner. service bulletin. *tt *mj | 01/08/2004 |
| 091803 | 09/18/2003 | 10004685 | To all service & parts managers regard a product update campaign to repair timing belt tensioner oil leakage. *tt | 12/31/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 1202 | 12/16/2003 | 10002569 | Exhaust rattles or buzzes on acceleration. *tt | 09/05/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 060103 | 06/01/2003 | 10002701 | Vehicle's emission type. *tt | 09/11/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 05-026 | 02/05/2008 | 10024566 | Warranty extension: egr valve contamination or egr port clogging may cause dtc p0401, dtc p1491, or engine hesitation/surge. csc was received. *nj | 04/24/2008 | |
| 00009 | 07/20/2005 | 05026 | 10017431 | Warranty extension: egr valve contamination or egr por clogging may cause dtc p0401, dtc p1491, or engine hesitation/surge. *tt | 11/07/2005 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 010103 | 01/01/2003 | 10001792 | Muffler rattles or buzzes on acceleration. *tt *jb | 07/18/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/04/2012 | 68000 | ||
| I took my 2003 odyssey for ac compressor relay replacement when i was informed the front engine mount needed replacing. i was surprised to hear this and i found out through my web search that it is a very common problem with odyssey model. this is a design flaw and a safety issue for me and my family. honda should look into this serious problem and read the complaints odyssey owners have been complaining about and posting on the web http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/1560611/honda-odyssey-motor-mount-problem i am very disappointed that honda has been aware of the design flaw in the engine mounts and have not taken responsibility. | |||
| 03/16/2012 | 133242 | ||
| Failed front and side engine mounts replaced. costly repair appears to be common odyssey maintenance issue. | |||
| 01/13/2012 | 105000 | ||
| I was driving my car told the dealership my car jerk he told i need a fuel injection. i paid for a that service . was driving my kids home from school when the car jerk 3 time repeatly so bad we all go scared. my husband drove the care to the dealership. they did a diagnostic test and told me it was the torque chamber in the transmission would cost 4500.00 dollars to fix . as a hard working american i feel duped and stupid. i feel they sold me a lemon. i think consumer should be told if their is a problem with the vechile before purchasing it. | |||
| 10/04/2011 | 48464 | ||
| Front and passenger engine mounts are broken at 48k mileages during a maintain checking at a honda dealer shop. | |||
| 12/17/2011 | |||
| 2003 odyssey approximately 67k miles developed fluid leak in past week. vehicle had been serviced regularly. while driving with family coolant leaked onto exhaust system causing smoke and had to pull off interstate. engine had operated normally and there were no warning indicators or abnormal temperature gage readings. had vehicle towed to local honda dealer. diagnosed as leaking head gasket. upon removal of the cylinder head, the head bolts pull from the block ports with the bolt threads. apparently head bolts had become loose given the thread failure in the block and allowed leakage of fluids in the cylinder head. honda stated that the engine will need to be replaced at a cost of 3k++. apparently this same issue has occurred to several other 2003 odyssey owners according to on-line search. the dealer was at a loss to explain the failure of the bolts at the given mileage. it appears that this could be a defect in the block design or manufacture and could lead to premature engine failure. honda should address this issue as well as automatic transmission and egr valve defects which have also been a continual problem with the 2003 odyssey. very disappointed in the reliability of this van | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 82000 | ||
| Transmission failed egr valve failed | |||
| 12/19/2011 | 246000 | ||
| Complete transmission failiure while vehicle was operating at highway speeds. | |||
| 12/17/2011 | |||
| 2003 odyssey approximately 67k miles developed fluid leak in past week. vehicle had been serviced regularly. while driving with family coolant leaked onto exhaust system causing smoke and had to pull off interstate. engine had operated normally and there were no warning indicators or abnormal temperature gage readings. had vehicle towed to local honda dealer. diagnosed as leaking head gasket. upon removal of the cylinder head, the head bolts pull from the block ports with the bolt threads. apparently head bolts had become loose given the thread failure in the block and allowed leakage of fluids in the cylinder head. honda stated that the engine will need to be replaced at a cost of 3k++. apparently this same issue has occurred to several other 2003 odyssey owners according to on-line search. the dealer was at a loss to explain the failure of the bolts at the given mileage. it appears that this could be a defect in the block design or manufacture and could lead to premature engine failure. honda should address this issue as well as automatic transmission and egr valve defects which have also been a continual problem with the 2003 odyssey. very disappointed in the reliability of this van | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 82000 | ||
| Transmission failed egr valve failed | |||
| 12/19/2011 | 246000 | ||
| Complete transmission failiure while vehicle was operating at highway speeds. | |||
| 12/17/2011 | |||
| 2003 odyssey approximately 67k miles developed fluid leak in past week. vehicle had been serviced regularly. while driving with family coolant leaked onto exhaust system causing smoke and had to pull off interstate. engine had operated normally and there were no warning indicators or abnormal temperature gage readings. had vehicle towed to local honda dealer. diagnosed as leaking head gasket. upon removal of the cylinder head, the head bolts pull from the block ports with the bolt threads. apparently head bolts had become loose given the thread failure in the block and allowed leakage of fluids in the cylinder head. honda stated that the engine will need to be replaced at a cost of 3k++. apparently this same issue has occurred to several other 2003 odyssey owners according to on-line search. the dealer was at a loss to explain the failure of the bolts at the given mileage. it appears that this could be a defect in the block design or manufacture and could lead to premature engine failure. honda should address this issue as well as automatic transmission and egr valve defects which have also been a continual problem with the 2003 odyssey. very disappointed in the reliability of this van | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 82000 | ||
| Transmission failed egr valve failed | |||
| 12/19/2011 | 246000 | ||
| Complete transmission failiure while vehicle was operating at highway speeds. | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 82000 | ||
| Transmission failed egr valve failed | |||
| 12/19/2011 | 246000 | ||
| Complete transmission failiure while vehicle was operating at highway speeds. | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 82000 | ||
| Transmission failed egr valve failed | |||
| 12/19/2011 | 246000 | ||
| Complete transmission failiure while vehicle was operating at highway speeds. | |||
| 11/02/2011 | 164400 | ||
| While driving my daughter to school, accelerating from 35 to 40+, transmission locked up! extremely dangerous!!! could have been in a serious accident since we were merging onto a busy highway. next day, another lock up + slipping between 25 & 35 mph and @ 50 pm. transmission slips and gear shift will get stuck in park, reverse & drive. rpm revs high. honda dealer diagnosed today as internal transmission failure 164,000 highway miles, serviced @ dealer, babied wtih oil changes, etc. now $4,000 quote for transmission 3 yrs/36,000 mile warranty. i have been a loyal honda owner since 1990, but will not consider buying any future hondas. | |||
| 10/31/2011 | 145000 | ||
| Known transmission failure for 2003 honda odyssey. noted and cascaded by american honda. repairs could be done under | |||
| 11/02/2011 | 164400 | ||
| While driving my daughter to school, accelerating from 35 to 40+, transmission locked up! extremely dangerous!!! could have been in a serious accident since we were merging onto a busy highway. next day, another lock up + slipping between 25 & 35 mph and @ 50 pm. transmission slips and gear shift will get stuck in park, reverse & drive. rpm revs high. honda dealer diagnosed today as internal transmission failure 164,000 highway miles, serviced @ dealer, babied wtih oil changes, etc. now $4,000 quote for transmission 3 yrs/36,000 mile warranty. i have been a loyal honda owner since 1990, but will not consider buying any future hondas. | |||
| 10/31/2011 | 145000 | ||
| Known transmission failure for 2003 honda odyssey. noted and cascaded by american honda. repairs could be done under | |||
| 11/02/2011 | 164400 | ||
| While driving my daughter to school, accelerating from 35 to 40+, transmission locked up! extremely dangerous!!! could have been in a serious accident since we were merging onto a busy highway. next day, another lock up + slipping between 25 & 35 mph and @ 50 pm. transmission slips and gear shift will get stuck in park, reverse & drive. rpm revs high. honda dealer diagnosed today as internal transmission failure 164,000 highway miles, serviced @ dealer, babied wtih oil changes, etc. now $4,000 quote for transmission 3 yrs/36,000 mile warranty. i have been a loyal honda owner since 1990, but will not consider buying any future hondas. | |||
| 10/31/2011 | 145000 | ||
| Known transmission failure for 2003 honda odyssey. noted and cascaded by american honda. repairs could be done under | |||
| 08/31/2011 | |||
| This care has a problem with the transmission and there was a test doen which gave the diagnostic code po743. the honda odyssey has known issues with the transmission and is not willing to help assist with the repair. i am the original owner and want to know if there is any recourse with honda. thank you for your help in this matter. | |||
| 11/23/2010 | 175000 | ||
| The top bracket holding the alternator to the engine block failed again for the third time while my wife was driving the van. as a result of the failure of the top bracket, the stress on the main serpentine belt caused the bolt holding the alternator in place to snap off at the engine block. this caused the alternator to become loose and caused a burning smell to come into the cabin of the vehicle. the alternator loose and un-attached poses a potential catastrophic failure with the pully system and the power steering which may cause an accident. i reported the previous incident of the same problem on october 25th, 2010. my concern is that this is a recurring problem that honda is aware of and not correcting with a recall and addition of a re engineered and strengthened top alternator bracket. i am also very concerned that failure of this part/system while my wife and children are driving the van will cause an accident and injury or death to my family. i have called honda and their solution or recommendation is to replace the part and use proper torque specifications. this has not worked 2 times so far and my mechanic tried to weld and additional piece of metal to the oem bracket to make the bracket stronger, and this did not work. | |||
| 10/25/2010 | 165000 | ||
| Top alternator mounting bracket failed for the second time in one month. on first failure at night, headlights became very dim while vehicle was operating causing danger to occupants and other motorists. on second failure vehicle was close to home and no immediate hazard to driver or other motorists. research shows this is a known component failure to honda and nhtsb. | |||
| 02/20/2010 | 104150 | 1 | |
| I have a 2003 honda odyssey. i was entering the highway from the on-ramp. the car failed to shift at around 38 mph. the engine revved to the red line but, the car didn't accelerate. i almost got into an accident. i took the car to the dealership recommended by the guy who has serviced my three previous hondas. the dealership fails to acknowledge there is an issue because they couldn't replicate it during a 30 min test drive. after reading the other complaints, i am convinced i have the same issue. i am hoping and praying that i am lucky enough to not get into an accident when this problem appears regularly. the problem started couple of weeks ago and it has continued to happen a couple of times each day. i just don't know the exact condition it recurs. *tr | |||
| 05/25/2009 | 93000 | 1 | |
| Hole in condenser. *tr | |||
| 02/04/2009 | 20334 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. while driving between 40-45 mph on normal road conditions, the automatic transmission slipped and began shifting erratically between gears. the engine revved extremely high and then the rpm's decreased to zero. suddenly, the vehicle resumed to normal operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing, but they could not duplicate the failure. on a separate occasion, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for an identical failure. currently, the vehicle is being repaired. the transmission and engine control module were replaced. the failure mileage was 20,334 and current mileage was 110,000. | |||
| 10/07/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated that when starting vehicle in the morning, it made a loud sound. it got louder when he was traveling at a low speed. took vehicle to the dealer , and they could not find what was causing the problem. *ak | |||
| 09/05/2004 | 19000 | 1 | |
| Engine light came on.v ehicle started to stall. vehicle is at the dealer, and consumer has been told to change the gas he uses. *ak a diagnostic test was run on the vehice which found codes p0301, p0304, p0305. *nm | |||
| 11/15/2003 | 3600 | ||
| Sudden acceleration, unable to stop the vehicle. | |||
| 09/09/2003 | 4 | 09/06/2003 | |
| I had leased a brand new, 2003 honda odyssey in september, 2003 from bayridge honda in brooklyn, ny. i picked up the car on september 6, 2003. on september 9, i brought the car back to the dealer because it was surging, on the verge of stalling. they kept the vehicle and at that time reset the computer, i believe. i picked up the vehicle the same day after being told that it was fixed. about a month later, the car stalled out while i was waiting on a red light, and then started stalling on stop signs and while making turns. i brought it back to the dealer on october 23, 2003. once again, i picked up the car the same day after they told me that it was fixed. the very next day, the same thing happened again where the car continued to stall in the same situations. i called the dealer and was told to bring it back, which i did on october 25, 2003. yet again they had me pick up the car telling me it was fixed. about a month later, the stalling started again, and this time a lot more often. i brought the car back to the dealer on december 15, 2003 and it has been there since then - for 3 1/2 weeks. i had called honda of america trying to resolve this issue. their answer is that the dealer cannot duplicate the problem, which does not change the fact that the car stalled many times when i drove it. i feel very uncomfortable picking up my car as it is right now, as nothing was done on it by the dealer. i do not feel safe driving the car that stalls in traffic, while waiting on traffic lights, etc. i had tried resolving this with the delearship, as well as with honda of america but almost 4 weeks the only thing they are telling me is that they cannot diplicate the problem and will continue driving my car meanwhile. i would appreciate any help or advice you could give me and i thank you in advance. sincerely, lana krichmar-liverant, ph.d. *ak | |||
| 08/08/2003 | 1800 | 2 | 05/25/2003 |
| American honda motor co., inc. honda automobile customer service 1919 torrance boulevard mail stop: 500 - 2n - 7d torrance, ca 90501-2746 claim number: n012003-081100497 dear honda, we are writing to you in order to put you on notice of a potential vehicle defect with my new 2003 honda odyssey, vin: 5fnrl18033b104657. after having the vehicle just 6 weeks the vehicle experienced the following problems: 1. brakes began to get softer and would not engage till almost to the floor 2. while waiting at a signal the car engine appears to be revving up and shaking 3. rattling noise emanating from the muffler linkage 4. low fuel warning light comes on when gage is still at | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 08/18/2009 | 125000 | 1 | |
| 2003 honda odyssey transmission issue please refer to http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f0falle/467 there are many complaints against honda odyssey's transmission problem whose owners are frustrated with the manufacturer and our government's lack of action to enforce the better quality and continued support for consumers. i have 2003 honda odyssey which needs new transmission at a quoted cost of over $4,000 at the dealer who denied for being able to cover it under warranty. what upsets me is that there is a good-will repair by the honda motors america, who has known about the issues involving all honda odysseys they made, numerous complaints and they are handling it on a case by case; no uniform regulations are being applied. such unfair practices of customer services. at the moment, my car is still at the dealership until i have time to talk and complaint to the company. no action will be taken according to the company. however, 99-2001 models, they have extended the warranty to 109k mileage. some of the customers with over 145k-189k have been reimbursed the cost by the company. and they are not willing to do it unless you have to be persistent and loud. taking too many bureaucracy in resolving the problem when the problem with this model of car is wide spread. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2003 honda odyssey. consumer states problem with broken motor mount *tgw | |||
| 12/17/2010 | 45000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns 2003 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for regular maintance, they diagnosed that the motor mounts are coming apart and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted but they refused to take care of it. the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage is 45,000. pm | |||
| 03/05/2010 | 75000 | 1 | |
| 1. failure occurred must likely through defective parts in 2003-2005 honda odyssey's. 2. front and side engine mounts no longer connected. 3. failure has not yet been replaced. failure of the mounts leaves the possibility of engine dropping out. this is a common problem with odyssey's of this year. not near car to obtain vin#. *tr | |||
| 12/22/2009 | 147000 | 1 | |
| Engine gasket failure. noticed a small oil leak on the garage floor. we were told that a new head gasket was needed for $1,861. got a call today and was told that the bolts in the engine were stripped (it has not been touched by anyone since manufacture) and that we can pay an additional $400 to have the bolts reseated or buy a used motor for $2,900. neither seems fair. transmission failed in october and was $5,200 but given a $1,800 discount. this is the 6th major repair to this van since its purchase as a new vehicle. the consumer wants to know if the complaints she found from other consumers that had similar problems with their vehicles like her were made at the same plant around the same time her vehicle was manufactured. updated 01/05/10. *jb | |||
| 01/16/2009 | 69000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2003 honda odessy and discovered this pass weekend that there was a major oil leak the car has only been serviced by a honda dealer, i was told that there is a stripped head bolt, after searching on the internet honda is aware of the issue but is keeping this quiet, my out of pocket cost is over $2,000.00. *tr | |||
| 09/11/2008 | 61000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. while driving approximately 45 mph on normal conditions, the transmission shifted to low gear without assistance and the rpm's increased. in addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. the vehicle suddenly stalled and restarted after several attempts. whenever the gear shifter was shifted into park or reverse, the vehicle immediately lunged forward. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the transmission failed. the technician discovered nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission); however, the vin was excluded from the recall. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 61,000 and current mileage was 61,500. | |||
| 09/06/2008 | 85000 | 1 | |
| Engine mounts on 2003 honda odyssey need to be replaced at 80,000 miles...seems to be happening to alot of people...design flaw perhaps? $700 dollars to repair...american honda no help...dealer no help. *tr | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 2 | ||
| 2003 honda odyssey with transmission failure. consumer states that transmission was found not switching gears when the vehicle was warmed up. he also found that the fluid was dirty. transmission replacement would solve the problem. *kb the consumer also had the front and side engine mounts replaced. the battery was replaced as well. *jb | |||
| 04/13/2007 | 54500 | 1 | 01/14/2005 |
| Failure of gasket material to contain oil within engine valve cover cylinder head has created oil leak that was initially noticed on the garage floor. dealer has verified problem by injecting dye and using black-light to establish the source of the oil leak. this might typically be a non-issue for an older model year vehicle but i would not expect such a problem on a vehicle that has been in service less than 4 years and personally owned for only 2 1/4 years. problem could be one of manufacture installation or material defect or a combination of the two. engine failure could result if problem is not addressed/resolved. resolution of the problem requires a significant financial commitment that covers the labor to drop the engine in order to remove and replace the valve cover gasket. this owner thinks that this is a manufacturer defect that should be covered by the dealer since this vehicle has not been abused or operated in extreme conditions. *jb | |||
| 12/01/2003 | 19267 | 1 | |
| Defective transmission, problem with second gear. and timing belt. *bf this document is written in spanish. *jb | |||
| 07/13/2004 | 500 | 3 | 09/03/2002 |
| While driving at a high speed of 50-70 mph, the engine stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on three separate occasions, however they are unable to duplicate the problem. please provide any further information. *jb | |||
| 04/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| 2003 honda odyssey recall 04v176000. *mr the consumer was informed of a vehicle recall through a radio broadcast. the consumer contacted the manufacturer in early april about the recall. the representative indicated that the notices had not been mail yet but would be sent in may. as of the middle of june the consumer had not received the notice. the consumer was told to take the vehicle to an authorized honda dealer if the vehicle experienced engine problems or if the engine light illuminated. the consumer anticipates using the vehicle for a trip during the summer and doesn't want to risk having to deal with this issue and an expired warranty while on the road. the vehicle currently had 33,000 miles. *nm | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving 55-60 mph the vehicle stalled. the cause of the stalling has not been determined. *nm | |||
| 05/12/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving, the check engine light illuminated on the dashboard, the vehicle shut down and did not restart. *jb | |||
| 02/10/2003 | 1 | ||
| On 02/10/03 while merging onto the highway, the engine lost power and would not accelerate. the dealer stated the speed sensor had failed. *jb | |||
| 03/22/2003 | 12 | 1 | 03/21/2003 |
| Takes 3 tries to start car(10-15 seconds crank each time). engine turns over but does not want to start. after 3rd try, engine starts but is very rough for about 15-20 seconds. i have also noticed that when the engine is cold and it starts on first time, it idles roughly like the engine is misfiring. car is brand new. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 03/08/2010 | 99000 | 1 | |
| I drove my car to honda dealer in hillside , nj for check-engine-light on. its service rep gave me codes po 700 & po 740 for transmission problems. he first gave estimation of around $4000. i immediately told him no, not to fix it. he then said to check honda for cost. i drove away and he called me for a quote of about $2100. i said no when he gave me cost of $4000 because i decided to sell the car and buy a new one. i told him to order the part when he called me later on because he could fix the problems at $2100. dealer had transmission changed on 3/8/10 , and the next day (3/9/10) the same check-engine-light came on within 24 hours. i drove back to the dealer. i was so disappointed that the rep guy told me that anything could cause the light on, and the technician gave a different code. i was then told it was not cheap to fix it. i questioned why they did not give me all the problem codes and costs in the beginning. i would have made decision to trade in instead of spending $2200, and then being told more spending to come. i went in for the check-engine-light on and i came back for the exact same problem within 24 hours. why wouldn't i sell it before i put in $2200? the service rep guy had such a bad attitude by kicking out problems and pushing away responsibilities. he said dealer did not manufacture the car and insisted saying my car was 10 years old. the service manager, requested the technician to reset the light, and said hopefully it would not come back on again. i | |||
| 10/02/2003 | 15000 | 1 | 08/02/2003 |
| Dt: a honda 2003, gets very bad gas fumes in the car when starting the car. has been going on for 2 years. he has 4 small children. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2003 honda odyssey vehicle quality and vehicle service***cc the consumer stated the dealership was doing dishonest business practices. the consumer stated the dealership did not do enough to help with the problems he was experiencing with his vehicle. the consumer stated after the recall was performed regarding the automatic transmission, the tcs and engine light illuminated. it was later determined that the problem was due to a faulty egr valve. the part was not available, so the dealer reset the light, however the next day it illuminated again. the consumer was later involved in an accident, which the consumer believed was due to mechanical problems with the vehicle. the consumer stated the steering was off center, it was recommended that an alignment be performed, the consumer was told the steering problem was due to the accident. *jb | |||