The Honda Odyssey had heavy transmission and driveline problems in 2003, according to Edmunds. Interchange issues included engine and embellishment problems. The Federal Highway Safety Traffic Governance (NHSTA) reported that environing 1,108,653 Honda vehicles in the 2003 model-year were affected by two potentially dangersome recalls; 8,857 recalls affected the Odyssey alone and 1099796 affected the Odyssey along with assorted other Honda and Acura models.
Recall Information
The 2003 Honda Odyssey had a fame for the storage vehicle meeting in the petrol fuel development. This remembrance, NHTSA Crusade ID Figure 03V014000, was cardinal reported by Honda on Jan 15, 2003. Honda started notifying owners on Jan 16, 2003. An estimated 8,857 Honda Odyssey vehicles were affected. A moment reminiscence for the 2003 Honda Odyssey was reported by Honda on Apr 13, 2004, NHTSA Campaign ID Numeral 04V176000, regarding the automatic transmission. Owners started receiving letters on Jun 28, 2004. In this commemoration, an estimated 1,099,796 Honda vehicles, not district to the Odyssey, were affected.
Causes
The NHTSA's Crusade digit 03V014000 for petrol fuel tanks was prompted by receptacle imperfections that could account fuel leakages. A complete of 8,857 Odyssey vans were affected by this memory. Crusade symbol 04V176000 concerned imaginable transmission issues owing to of chipped or broken gears. Definite driving conditions can rationale heat-buildup between the countershaft and secondary shaft moment gears, sometime resulting in damaged gears.
Consequences
Provided not addressed, the leaky fuel tanks involved in the NHTSA's Campaign number 03V014000 could conclusively beginning a devouring from a spark. For vehicles with over 15,000 miles, a dealer technician inspects the transmission for any signs of discoloration that signify an over-heating issue for the gears. If the transmission has this discoloration, the transmission is fully replaced. If no discoloration is present, the same oil cooler return line is replaced as the lower mileage vehicles.For the fuel tank recall, a Honda dealer inspects the gas tank for surface imprefections.
Campaign number 04V176000 for the automatic transmission issues could lead to a transmission lock-up while driving, resulting in a crash.
Remedies
For vehicles with less than 15,000 miles, Honda handled the transmission recall by revising the vehicle's oil cooler return line, resulting in increased lubrication to the second gear.If any imperfections are visibile, Honda replaces the fuel tank.
Other Information
To determine if your vehicle has had both recalls done, contact your local Honda dealership. Honda dealers can run a history report based on your VIN (vehicle identification number) to determine if the van has been repaired. Recall repairs are covered by the manufacturer, including repairs, labor hours and parts.
