Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2003 Honda Odyssey
NHTSA data on file today
The 2003 Honda Odyssey has 15 NHTSA recall campaigns and 914 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V499000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V501000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V182000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V268000 Improperly Installed Passenger Air Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V344000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V563000 Vehicles were Built with Incorrect Air Bags NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V370000 Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V320000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V045000 Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V700000 Passenger Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V353000 Passenger Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V412000 Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V573000 Ignition Interlock may Deform Allowing Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V176000 HONDA/AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V014000 HONDA/FUEL TANK LEAKAGE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 533 complaints
- Air Bags 131 complaints
- Electrical System 81 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 44 complaints
- Structure 40 complaints
- Engine 32 complaints
Of the 914 complaints on file, 49 report a crash and 12 a fire; across all 914 complaints, owners report 45 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2003 Honda Odyssey has an extensive list of recalls, predominantly concerning the airbag systems, along with a high number of owner complaints, particularly in powertrain issues. The airbag recalls raise significant safety concerns, and the high count of powertrain complaints suggests reliability issues. Although some issues are common for the model year, the overall evidence points to reliability challenges in maintaining this vehicle.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Unknown | $1,000–$4,000 | very common |
| Airbag inflators | Unknown | No reliable estimate | common |
| Ignition switch | Unknown | $200–$500 | occasional |
| Fuel tank assembly | Unknown | $300–$800 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Replace timing belt at 90,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 3 years
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping or harsh shifting
- Airbag light stays on
- Unusual noises from engine area
- Fuel smell or leaks
- Ignition issues or no start
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2003 Honda Odyssey at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.