2003 Honda Odyssey Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 81about this part
- Share
- 9%of 914 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 122,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 81 complaints about the electrical system of the 2003 Honda Odyssey, 9% of the 914 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,000 miles. 10 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I parked my car and took the key out of the ignition. Only problem was that the car was still in drive. I know this was an known issue (recall) with the car. I had it fixed at a dealer to address the recall on this specific issue. Obviously it didn't fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10712950, filed 2015-04, 132,000 miles“While I was driving my engine light came on and soon after my tcs light came on. I was on the highway and when I slowed down to get off on an exit and tried to go up in gear my van stalled and would not go past 25 to 30 MPH. I took it to an auto place to check the engine light and these codes came up p0740 torque converter clutch circuit malfunction and p0730 incorrect gear ratio.”
NHTSA complaint #10473238, filed 2012-09, 112,000 miles“I can take my key out of the ignition while in drive. Because of the setup of the shifter, and the short space between gears, it's not apparent that the car's not in park, and fairly common for me to remove the key while in drive. I've not had this problem with other cars. Several times I've taken the key out and the car started rolling a little before I stepped on the brake and put the key back in and shifted to park. …”
NHTSA complaint #10478857, filed 2012-10, 100,000 miles“Trying for over an hour to get the key to turn over so I cant start the van it keeps happening everytime I try to start the van switch keys with my husband and the same issue keeps happening. Its a serious issue that I truly believe is a defect with Honda.”
NHTSA complaint #10549329, filed 2013-10, 100,000 miles“I was driving on the street approximately 25mph, suddenly the steering wheel locked up on me. The vehicle had approximately 270,000 mi on it. I checked american Honda recalls and found a recall order. Copies of he documents enclosed. I reported the problem and explained the circumstances of the problem. I was told that recalls are VIN specific and vehicle does not show anything on their records. I made and researched and found the documents which I've enclosed copies with this complaint. I was told to talk with Honda dealership so they could advice me about the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11326237, filed 2020-05, 270,000 milesRelated recalls
- 12V573000Dec 11, 2012Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Pilot and Odyssey and 2003 through 2006 Acura MDX passenger vehicles manufactured from November 26, 2001…Covers: Honda Odyssey 2003–2004, Acura MDX 2003–2006, Honda Pilot 2003–2004
Related service bulletins
- 10130038Jan 10, 2018Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
- 10118539Sep 26, 2017Tech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
- 10117863Aug 31, 2017Tech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and are looking for a solution.
- 10100022Dec 11, 2015"service bulletin - electrical noise (interference) generated by the vehicle may inadvertently cause some or all of the vehicles airbags to deploy. Many vehicles had an…
- 10100547Oct 30, 2015Service bulletin - electrical noise (interference) generated by the vehicle may inadvertently cause some or all of the vehicles airbags to deploy. Many vehicles had an…
- 10100608Oct 14, 2015"dealer message - on september 18, 2013, american honda notified nhtsa of a safety recall for some 2003-2004 odyssey vehicles for the issue covered in service bulletin 13-088…
- 10100402Oct 9, 2015Service bulletin - electrical noise (interference) generated by the vehicle may inadvertently cause some or all of the vehicles airbags to deploy. Many vehicles had an…
- 10100401Oct 9, 2015Service bulletin - this bulletin is replaced by s/b 15-013, safety recall: srs unit
- 10100397Oct 9, 2015"dealer message - on september 18, 2013, american honda notified nhtsa of a safety recall for some 2003-04 odyssey vehicles for the issue covered in service bulletin 13-088…
- 10108571Apr 14, 2015Service bulletin - American Honda is conducting a study of SRS units from selected vehicles. Check the iN VIN status for applicable vehicles. If you find an applicable vehicle…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 38% |
| 2025 | 234 | 52% |
| 2024 | 57 | 46% |
| 2023 | 31 | 30% |
| 2022 | 37 | 26% |
| 2021 | 56 | 38% |
| 2020 | 173 | 35% |
| 2019 | 223 | 22% |
| 2018 | 263 | 26% |
| 2017 | 6 | 15% |
| 2016 | 40 | 15% |
| 2015 | 28 | 14% |
| 2014 | 31 | 10% |
| 2013 | 15 | 7% |
| 2012 | 37 | 15% |
| 2011 | 66 | 28% |
| 2010 | 31 | 12% |
| 2009 | 20 | 10% |
| 2008 | 33 | 7% |
| 2007 | 63 | 8% |
| 2006 | 44 | 6% |
| 2005 | 54 | 7% |
| 2004 | 53 | 9% |
| 2003 | 81 | 9% |
| 2002 | 35 | 4% |
| 2001 | 23 | 4% |
| 2000 | 38 | 6% |
| 1999 | 110 | 21% |
| 1998 | 34 | 47% |
| 1997 | 9 | 45% |
| 1996 | 17 | 24% |
| 1995 | 25 | 26% |
Other parts of the 2003 Honda Odyssey
533 complaintsAir bags
131 complaintsEngine cooling
44 complaintsBody and structure
40 complaintsEngine
32 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
26 complaintsSeat belts
21 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsSeats
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Honda Odyssey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology