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Honda Odyssey 2003 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2003 Honda Odyssey: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

914Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
15Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
10Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
77Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train543 complaints

543 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V176000.

Air Bags132 complaints

132 complaints; 12 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 13V412000, 14V353000, 14V700000, 15V045000, 15V320000, 15V370000, 15V563000, 16V344000, 18V268000, 19V182000, 19V499000, 19V501000.

Electrical System84 complaints

84 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 12V573000.

Engine76 complaints

76 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure40 complaints

40 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System17 complaints

17 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V014000.

Brakes15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

03V014000Reported January 16, 2003 - 8,857 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 8,857 vehicles across all affected models.

04V176000Reported April 15, 2004 - 1,099,796 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 15, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 1,099,796 vehicles across all affected models.

12V573000Reported December 11, 2012 - 807,161 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on December 11, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 807,161 vehicles across all affected models.

13V412000Reported September 19, 2013 - 374,618 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on September 19, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 374,618 vehicles across all affected models.

14V353000Reported June 20, 2014 - 133,207 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 20, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 133,207 vehicles across all affected models.

14V700000Reported November 4, 2014 - 0 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 0 vehicles across all affected models.

15V045000Reported January 28, 2015 - 374,177 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 28, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 374,177 vehicles across all affected models.

15V320000Reported May 28, 2015 - 6,281,043 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 28, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 6,281,043 vehicles across all affected models.

15V370000Reported June 15, 2015 - 3,498,481 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 15, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 3,498,481 vehicles across all affected models.

15V563000Reported September 4, 2015 - 37 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on September 4, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 37 vehicles across all affected models.

16V344000Reported May 23, 2016 - 1,790,894 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 23, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 1,790,894 vehicles across all affected models.

18V268000Reported April 26, 2018 - 1,335 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 26, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 1,335 vehicles across all affected models.

19V182000Reported March 6, 2019 - 1,101,534 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 6, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,101,534 vehicles across all affected models.

19V499000Reported June 27, 2019 - 3,947 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 3,947 vehicles across all affected models.

19V501000Reported June 27, 2019 - 1,657,752 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,657,752 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE12026Opened October 2, 2012 - Closed January 14, 2013

Ignition Interlock Failure - Rollaway. Resulted in recall campaign 12V573000.

PE12026Opened October 2, 2012 - Closed January 14, 2013

Ignition Interlock Failure - Rollaway. Resulted in recall campaign 12V573000.

PE13020Opened June 6, 2013 - Closed January 6, 2014

Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment. Resulted in recall campaign 13V412000.

PE13020Opened June 6, 2013 - Closed January 6, 2014

Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment. Resulted in recall campaign 13V412000.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20023
200329
200446
200526
200618
200728
200867
200969
2010129
2011106
201288
201363
201457
201590
201641
201719
20186
201911
20206
20212
20223
20231
20241
20253
20262
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.