2003 HONDA ODYSSEY Visibility Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Visibility Issues in the 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY
3 visibility complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Visibility Complaints
WITHOUT MUCH OR ANY WARNING MY TRANSMISSION FAILED (THE DREADED P0730 CODE SHOWED UP ON THE SCANNER) ON MY 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L VAN WITH ONLY 100,325 MILES. THE VAN WAS NEVER ABUSED OR USED TO TOW. TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT 1.30.12 BY PRIVATE SHOP CONTINENTAL TRANSMISSION FOR $1800. (TORQUE CONVERTER BLOWN TO PIECES). HONDA DOES HAVE LIMITED RECALLS ON TRANNYS BUT MINE WAS NOT INCLUDED (ONLY IF 2ND SHAFT IS BROKEN & SCORED AND BURNT/ BLUISH COLOR) THIS WILL DOCUMENTED TRANNY PROBLEM WITH 2ND GENERATION ODYSSEY IS VERY UPSETTING AND I BLAME IT ON A POOR DESIGN BY HONDA ENGINEERS (UNDER SIZED TRANNY PAIRED WITH A POWER V6 240HP HEAVY 4500LBS VAN HAS BEEN A RECIPE FOR PREMATURE FAILURE). THE WORST PART WAS ON 1.5.12 I JUST HAD EXTENSIVE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE DONE AT DON DAVIS HONDA (TIMING BELT, WATER PUMP, TENSIONER AND POWER STEERING BELTS) AND TWO WEEKS LATER THE...
THE REAR VENTS IN AN HONDA ODYSSEY HAVE STOPPED FUNCTIONING. BASED ON WEB SEARCHES THIS SEEMS LIKE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND SURELY POINTS TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. ON ACTIVATING THE SWITCH TO OPERATE THE VENTS THERE IS NO AUTOMATIC CUTOFF AS SOON AS THE VENTS ARE OPENED / CLOSED ALL THE WAY. THIS APPARENTLY LEADS TO THE MOTOR OVER-HEATING AND CAUSING IT TO BURN. THERE ARE NO MANUAL CONTROLS AVAILABLE TO OPERATE THE VENTS. BASED ON YOUR LOCATION THE VAN WILL NOW BE OVERHEATED (FL) OR EXTREMELY COLD (CO) AS THE INTERNAL A/C UNIT CANNOT / WILL NOT FUNCION AT THE OPTIMUM LEVELS. *TR
WHILE TRAVELING NORTH BOUND ON US HWY 29, TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WITH ALL WINDOWS IN THEIR FULLY CLOSED POSITIONS, THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW SIMPLY DISAPPEARED INTO THE DOOR. AFTER ERRATIC MANEUVER, DUE TO SUDDEN AND SURPRISE IN A RUSH OF AIR INTO THE CABIN, SPEED HAD TO BE REDUCED. FRANTIC EFFORTS TO RAISE THE WINDOW FAILED. VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED. HOWEVER, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WAS CLOSED. NO ACCIDENTS OCCURRED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP NEXT DAY AT 08:30. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED PROBLEM AND CHARGED APPROXIMATELY $250.00, CLAIMING PART WAS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY. A VERY SIMILAR EVENT OCCURRED TO THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR UNDER VERY SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES. ACCIDENT WAS AVERTED IN THAT EVENT, DUE TO THE SUDDENNESS OF THE EVEN. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE VERY SAME ISSUE AT NO CHARGE. THE FACT THAT NO WARNING OCCURRED IN EITHER CASE,...
Other 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
332 complaints
Power Train
205 complaints
Air Bags
124 complaints
Electrical System
72 complaints
Engine
32 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
26 complaints
Unknown Or Other
25 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
23 complaints
Structurebodydoor
20 complaints
Seat Belts
19 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
17 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
15 complaints
Structurebody
13 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
11 complaints
Seats
10 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Exterior Lighting
8 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
7 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Structure
6 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
5 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
5 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Service Brakes
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
2 complaints
Child Seat
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Parking Brake
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
2 complaints
Seatsmidrear Assembly
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Traction Control System
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Child Seatlatch Connectorclip
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Valvegauge
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheelshubcapcover
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint