Overview & Reviews

The Odyssey gains an intermittent rear window wiper this year, as well as an auto up-and-down driver-side window.

• Excellent crash test scores, huge interior, fold-flat third-row seat, powerful V6, optional navigation and entertainment system.

• Quality of some interior materials could be better, high demand limits negotiating possibilities.

User Reviews:

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  Honda Odyssey 2003 EXL - 2003 Honda Odyssey
  By tdoalamo - April 6 - 10:08 pm

  I wonder what the new 2011 Honda Odyssey looks like. But couldnt wait until the fall. My kid needs to go vacation in the summer and the 2003 Honda Odyssey I have had way too old. Got broken transmission @ 120,000 miles. Now leaking steering wheel oil, just fixed it. Too much wind noise and road noise when driving a Honda car. I already looked at the 2011 Toyota Sienna and love it so much, quiet drive and interior room is awesome. Will go with the Toyota Minivan then 2011 Sienna.

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  Love Car, Hate Transmission - 2003 Honda Odyssey
  By Matt - March 27 - 12:26 pm

  We purchased this car second hand from a local Honda dealer, and until recently I considered it the best car I have ever owned. This was my first Honda and I was so impressed with it that when the time came to replace my commuter car I purchased a new Civic. This was until the tranny started to act strange. Soon after the dash warning lights come on. A trip to the local mechanic confirmed that the transmission is throwing three separate failure codes and will need to be rebuilt or replaced. Internet search has shown me that these failures are commonplace and that I got more life than most out my transmission. I expected more from Honda.

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  Motor Mounts/Transmission Trouble Dont - 2003 Honda Odyssey
  By HondaNO - March 12 - 3:12 pm

  Always had the recommended maintenance done. One motor mount broke early on. The other one went out at 90,000 miles = $2,500. The transmission went out at 96,000 miles over $4,000 to repair. Timing belt $980. Thought Hondas were reliable. From this site I see that it can be relied on to have costly repairs starting at around 80,000 miles. (I didnt list the previous problems just the most recent.) Has always had a lot of road noise as well as many rattles.

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  Hindsight is 20/20 - 2003 Honda Odyssey
  By Ms+Zee - February 22 - 5:29 pm

  Purchased this vehicle @ 80K miles 9 mos. ago w/ 12K mile extended warranty. 93K miles tranny starts slipping between 2nd and 3rd gear. Then 1st and 2nd gear. No more extended warranty and Honda dealer says its nothing they can do. This is absolutely ridiculous $4000 to have my tranny rebuilt and $6300 for brand new. I paid $10,000 for the car.

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  knock on wood- no problems here. - 2003 Honda Odyssey
  By mom2edna - January 21 - 1:56 pm

  I bought this van new in 03. It now has 85k miles. After reading about the transmission problems that others are having I feel pretty lucky. i havent had any big issues with mine. Just this past week the passenger power window motor broke $200 repair. The sliding doors act up sometimes, but it usually happens when children & adults are pushing the auto open buttons and door handles/locks at the same time. The only other issue Ive had is the radio controls on the steering wheel. I cant lower the volume-when I hit the button the radio gets louder. I also dont like the seek/scan that they have on the wheel. It only scrolls thru your pre-set stations rather than all the stations.

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  Odyssey should have been more - 2003 Honda Odyssey
  By Cookie - January 19 - 3:17 pm

  It all began with broken motor mounts at 90,000. Never heard of this. Transmission failed at 127,000 miles several months ago. Honda recommended a $4000 replacement of sealed transmission. Found someone who did the work for a lot less. It runs fine now. I was hoping to get 200,000 miles but I have my doubts that this car will last another 3 years. Seats are very uncomfortable for long drives. I always thought Hondas were the best but I have my doubts about them now.

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  Still kickin at 127k - 2003 Honda Odyssey
  By Bluestar - December 30 - 11:53 pm

  Overall this van has been pretty good to us. We bought it new and had the transmission recall done immediately within a few months of buying I think. I have had the tranny fluid changed every 15k and flushed every 30k and never had a problem with it. The 3 stupid motor mounts needed to be replaced though at 90k covered under our 100k warranty thankfully. That seemed like a strange part to wear out. Rear main seal was leaking oil and just replaced at 120k. Engine has been bullet proof with just a timing belt/water pump service at 105k. We have been very satisfied with this vehicle.

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  What problems? - 2003 Honda Odyssey
  By Christina H. - December 4 - 3:26 pm

  Since the time I purchased my van Ive NEVER had a single problem! When the recall for the transmissions second gear came up I took it in for repair immediately and its run perfectly ever since. No lights came on unexpectedly, doors worked fine every time Ive always kept up with oil changes and yearly tune-ups only invested in new brakes at 95,000 mi. (which was to be expected because I have a tendency to brake hard.)

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  Got to love the Odyssey - 2003 Honda Odyssey
  By michael williams - November 9 - 10:00 am

  You cant find one thing wrong with this van. I would have payed 40,000 for this van. I think that this is the best thing since sliced bread.

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  Great car, but not perfect - 2003 Honda Odyssey
  By great car - November 2 - 2:00 am

  Great van. Awesome engine! However, slightly disappointed with fit and finish- loose plastic panel in the passenger door. Also, it rattles at highway speed- Come on Honda! I expect better QC for a 28K van!!