Problems with 2003 Honda Odyssey POWER TRAIN

After receiving a recall letter consumer made an appointment with dealer seven weeks prior to taking the vehicle in. vehicle was taken to dealer and left overnight. after consumer arrived at dealer to pick the vehicle he was told that the part would not be in until december 2004. *ak

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. she stated that the automatic transmission failed and would not shift into gear. the check engine and green d-light illuminated. there is a recall for the automatic transmission (recall #04v176000). the dealer stated that they would pay for the replacement of the transmission; however, she would be responsible for the shipping and labor cost. she felt that this was unacceptable, and has reported this to the american honda association. the failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 73,000. the power train information was unknown.

Consumer received recall 04v176000 concerning automatic transmission failure. consumer was concerned that the dealer was unable to schedule recall repairs until the month of december. *ak

Nhtsa recall 04v176000 concerning automatic transmission. after having the revision to the oil cooler return line performed, and while driving 35 mph vehicle shifted gears on its own and stalled. without warning. consumer restarted vehicle, and took it to dealer for inspection. *ak

Recall 04v176000 concerning automatic transmission failure. no parts would be until febuary 2005. hillside honda, 718-657-7810. dealership had not resolved the problem. *ak

Vehicle was making a high pitched whistle sound in low gears. brought to dealer and "new" transmission was put in. still a problem, so 2nd "new" transmission was put in. 2 months later vehicle is shifting roughly in lower gears and rolls backwards when on slight to moderate incline when in "drive". was told by dealer that all of this is "normal". another customer, who also has the same vehicle said hers does not roll backwards when in "drive". *ak

Recall 04v176000 concerning automatic transmission. after the recall repairs were performed transmission commenced to experience problems with gears shifting to hard or take too long to change gear while driving. dealer will be notified. *ak

The consumer received a recall for the automatic transmission, second gear. the consumer called the dealer to schedule an appointment and was told it would be january before they could get to this vehicle. *ak recall# 04v176000. *sc *jb

Recall 04v176000 concerning transmission failure. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer on a monday evening, and later that day consumer received the recall notice, and gave the dealer the extended warranty. dealer denied the claim, and said that what was being done was not related to the recall, it involved the transmission . then, dealer contacted consumer claiming that the transmission was shot, and a new transmission was needed. honda refused to submit the claim for the recall. dealership refused to honor the recall , and did not help the consumer. *ak the vehicle still has problems. *tc

Transmissionon june 25, 2004 vehicle was repaired for this recall. while driving 80 mph on june 28, 2004 transmission locked up and caused the vehicle to skid approximately 200 feet before it came to a stop. vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the cause of the problem was still undetermined. *ak

Inappropriate gear shifts and increases in revs regardless of throttle position. discovered transmission recall and had inspection and lubrication mods made. van still displays revs surges and inappropriate up and down shifting.*ak

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the vehicle began to make a high pitched whining sound while driving over 55 mph. the vehicle was serviced for nhtsa recall campaign id number 04v176000, power train, automatic transmission. the contact informed the dealer of the whining sound but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. the mechanic stated that the transmission needed replaced due to internal failure. the mechanic also heard the whining sound the dealer stated that the repair cost was approximately $3600. the contact stated that the failure occurred six years ago while the vehicle was covered by the warranty. updated 10/13/10*bf at approximately 90,000 miles the vehicle started shiftng very hard from 1st to 2nd gear. the shift was so hard, that during rain or while conrering, it would cause the tires to spin.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v176000 (power train) since april 13, 2004. the contact had not been notified. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into reverse. the dealer (crown honda, 7671 us hwy 19 n, pinellas park, fl 33781, (888) 701-8645) stated that the vehicle was not included in any recall and there was no warranty. the dealer diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. the approximate failure mileage was 202,000.

Automatic transmission developed a high pitched whine at approximately 34,000 miles, which increases with engine rpms. since new, transmission also hesitates/slips between 3rd and 4th gears when cold, and car seems to lose power temporarily until 4th gear engages. *jb

My 2003 honda odyssey transmission suffered sudden catastrophic failure while driving on the interstate in traffic. the vehicle could not be driven any further and was left in a dangerous spot and required towing to the honda dealer.the vehicle could be cranked and placed in gear but the transmission does not engage and the engine revs the same in both park and in drive. there was no warning of a transmission problem until some erratic revs appeared on the tach going from normal cruising revs of ~2k up to 5k a couple of minutes prior to the failure. the only other indication was the "check engine " light which according to the manual indicates an emissions system problem...not a transmission problem. this happened friday night and the dealer called sat morning and said the transmission required replacement. after researching the problem on the internet i see many other people have the same problem with their 2003 odyssey transmission and in fact their has been class action suit on prior year and maybe another one that covers 2003. i am very concerned that honda is aware of this problem and not doing anything. there was a recall and i took my vehicle in but the changes they made were not effective. additionally, i understand that the filter is internal and cannot be cleaned or changed. *tr

defective transmission, problem with second gear. and timing belt. *bf this document is written in spanish. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while parked on an incline with the key out of the ignition the vehicle began to roll backwards on its own and crashed into a lamp post causing damage to the front drivers side door. the contact depressed the brake pedal and was able to stop the vehicle. the failure occurred approximately seven different times. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer assistance. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 5,000. . ..updated 11/09/12 *bf updated 11/15/2012 *js the consumer stated after the transmission was supposedly fixed, the vehicle rolled down the street. updated 11/26/12

While driving between 45 - 60 mph, the automatic transmission down shifted, even when the gas pedal was depressed. the dealership test drove the van for 8 miles, and checked the transmission fluid, but no repairs were done. *ak on occasion the consumer experienced sudden hesitation when the vehicle reached 45 mph. *sc *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. at 13,000 miles, the vehicle would downshift on its own. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle downshifted as if it would stall. the contact had to slightly depress the accelerator pedal in order to keep the vehicle from stopping. the vehicle was taken to the repair shop and the mechanic stated that he was unable to find any stored codes or any failures with the vehicle. he took the vehicle back to the dealer regarding a recall for nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission) that he discovered online. the dealer removed the cover from the transmission and inspected the second gear. they noticed no signs of heat build up during the photographic inspection, therefore they installed the oil jet kit. this did not correct the failure. he returned to the dealer at 65,000 miles for the same failure, however, they were still unable to find any transmission failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer at 74,000 miles for hesitation and shifting parts. the dealer installed a parking switch, but the failure still persists. the current mileage was 97,300 and failure mileage was 13,000.

Vehicle would 'nt shift smoothly from 1st to 2nd gear. vehicle will hesitated to accelerate, then surged into gear. dealership indicated that will automatically install the oil kit instead of inspecting the transmission first as indicated in recall 04v176000.*ak *tc

Consumer was driving and suddenly the vehicle was uncontrollable, went off to the right, striking a pole. vehicle was totaled. manufacturer sent a recall letter to the consumer two weeks ago, explaining the defect. recall 04v176000. *ak the driver sustained a fractured c4 vertebrae. the consumer now complains of having neck pain, mid back pain, lower back pain and headaches. *nm

We have a 2003 honda odyssey exl with 58k. engine light and tcs light came on the other day and there is also surging or trans shifting problems with the car. *tr

While driving transmission gets into second gear while driving at 40-45 mph. then, transmission does not pick up speed. received a recall. however, the situation had not been resolved. *ak

Hello- i do not know where to go to find out information regarding my new vehicle. i am having a problem with the transmission "slipping" or "lurching" when it decelerates. this happens when it is shifting at the speed of 45 mph. the dealer told me it was "normal operation" that the vehicle knows when i need to slow down more rapidly then downshifts for me --- the driver. i do not believe an automobile can know when i need to slow more rapidly. it is uncomfortable to "lurch" forward due to an excessive downshift when i am braking. while i was at the dealer discussing my problem, the woman next to me- who also has a 2003 odessy - was having the same issue. she was also told this is a "normal operation" of the car. the dealer stated that this should only happen while going down a hill/incline. however, this has happened to me on a straight stretch of road. i am afraid this is a defective transmission and will "slip" or "lurch" and cause serious harm or death. the honda dealer has told me there is nothing they can/will do about this issue. how can i find out if indeed my transmission is having problems?? i do not know where to go for help or to find if any testing has already been done on this problem. if you have any suggestions - other than contacting honda - any independant agencies that might have information on this issue, i would appreciate any help. i am looking for some unbiased advice from a reputable agency that will tell me if i have a problem with this transmission. thank you in advance for your help with this problem.

Consumer state her parents are older and bought a 2003 automobile and is how having trouble with the transmission. she states that the buyer states that the transmission is not shifting smoothly. she says that they have taken it back to the dealership 3 or 4 times and cannot seen to get it repaired. ts