2003 Honda Odyssey Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2003 Honda Odyssey, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 122,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “ignition switch” (20% of reports).
- 81electrical system complaints
- 122,000median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 28%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Ignition switch: mentioned in 16 of 81 complaints (20%)
- Remove key: mentioned in 8 of 81 complaints (10%)
- Minutes later: mentioned in 5 of 81 complaints (6%)
- Sliding door: mentioned in 5 of 81 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 57 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 81 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury.
Honda Odyssey electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Odyssey | 16 | 33% | 10,503 |
| 2025 Odyssey | 220 | 52% | 16,000 |
| 2024 Odyssey | 53 | 45% | 30,000 |
| 2023 Odyssey | 30 | 29% | — |
| 2022 Odyssey | 37 | 27% | 40,000 |
| 2021 Odyssey | 55 | 38% | 33,050 |
| 2020 Odyssey | 172 | 36% | 4,750 |
| 2019 Odyssey | 223 | 23% | 11,244 |
| 2018 Odyssey | 260 | 26% | 13,000 |
| 2017 Odyssey | 6 | 15% | 85,000 |
| 2016 Odyssey | 39 | 14% | 22,350 |
| 2015 Odyssey | 28 | 14% | 56,500 |
| 2014 Odyssey | 31 | 10% | 12,950 |
| 2013 Odyssey | 15 | 7% | 35,500 |
| 2012 Odyssey | 37 | 15% | 66,650 |
| 2011 Odyssey | 66 | 28% | 2,200 |
| 2010 Odyssey | 31 | 12% | 70,000 |
| 2009 Odyssey | 20 | 10% | 67,000 |
| 2008 Odyssey | 33 | 7% | 99,500 |
| 2007 Odyssey | 63 | 8% | 104,000 |
| 2006 Odyssey | 44 | 6% | 85,500 |
| 2005 Odyssey | 54 | 7% | 108,000 |
| 2004 Odyssey | 53 | 9% | 108,000 |
| 2003 Odyssey | 81 | 9% | 122,000 |
| 2002 Odyssey | 35 | 4% | 99,300 |
| 2001 Odyssey | 23 | 4% | 94,000 |
| 2000 Odyssey | 38 | 6% | 108,734 |
| 1999 Odyssey | 110 | 21% | 125,000 |
| 1998 Odyssey | 34 | 47% | 164,000 |
| 1997 Odyssey | 9 | 45% | 119,000 |
| 1996 Odyssey | 17 | 24% | 145,000 |
| 1995 Odyssey | 25 | 26% | 128,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Pilot and Odyssey and 2003 through 2006 Acura MDX passenger vehicles manufactured from November 26, 2001, through August 30, 2006. The interlock lever of the ignition switch may deform, which can allow the interlock function of a vehicle with an automatic transmission to be defeated.
Risk: Removal of the ignition key when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been shifted to the park position can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will install an updated shift interlock lever and, if necessary, replace any necessary part of the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
All recalls have been completed on this 2003 Honda Odyssey Van but every now and then the warning light for the supplemental restraint system comes on and will stay on for a long time. the next trip it will be fine. Just wondering if this is something to be concerned about. It is a car we keep at…
My rear sliding door FELL all the way off the van.
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2003 Honda Odysseys have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 81 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2003 Honda Odyssey (9% of the 914 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Honda Odyssey electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 122,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2003 Honda Odyssey?
The most frequent phrase is “ignition switch”, in 16 of 81 complaints, followed by “remove key” (8).
Other 2003 Honda Odyssey problems
- Power Train problems (533)
- Air Bags problems (131)
See all 2003 Honda Odyssey problems or electrical system problems across all Odyssey years.