2003 Honda Odyssey Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 914 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 127,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Honda Odyssey, 1% of the 914 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 127,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Engine, suspension or unknown ?: three of the 4 motor mounts are broken and not supporting the engine. The one remaining motor mount is under extreme stress and can fail anytime. I have had two dealer service managers confirm this problem and both have said that they are not covered under any warranty or recall. Both have warned me that it is not safe to drive because if the last mount fails it could cause an accident. The condition of the roads and freeways make it very hard to avoid pot holes and I hold my breath every time I hit one to see if the motor is ok. Electrical: 1. …”
NHTSA complaint #10966234, filed 2017-03, 170,000 miles“I have a 2003 Honda Odyssey with the towing package. The problem that I am having is that my rear suspension cannot support the tongue weight of my pop up trailer. Also there is no manufacturer that makes heavy duty shocks for the Odyssey. My manual says that the Odyssey can tow up to 3500 lbs. My pop up is only 2000lbs. Even with a weight distribution hitch my Odyssey still dips down in the rear. This is definitely a safety hazard when driving. Honda should offer as part of the towing package heavy duty suspension. …”
NHTSA complaint #10032777, filed 2003-08, 4,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10013763Nov 16, 2002Front camber adjustment. Honda tech line summary.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 5 | 4% |
| 2021 | 8 | 5% |
| 2020 | 10 | 2% |
| 2019 | 18 | 2% |
| 2018 | 10 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 7 | 4% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 20 | 2% |
| 2006 | 13 | 2% |
| 2005 | 27 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 1% |
| 2003 | 7 | 1% |
| 2002 | 19 | 2% |
| 2001 | 50 | 8% |
| 2000 | 42 | 6% |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2003 Honda Odyssey
533 complaintsAir bags
131 complaintsElectrical system
81 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Honda Odyssey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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