2003 Honda Odyssey EX from North America - Comments

1). Groaning noise between 40-60Mph. This is the torque converter locking up too soon.

2). Window regulator needs replacing. The window shudders and if you hold the up button for more than 3 or 4 seconds after it closes, the window will not come down.

3).At idle, the engine revs on its own between 600-1800rpm. Awaiting regional manager to inspect.

4). Power steering pump is acting up. When you move the steering wheel slightly one way or the other, you can feel the pump pulsating.

5). steering wheel shaking at high speeds. The wheels need balancing. This issue occurred after the car went in for service and the dealer rotated the tires. They are supposed to check these things.

6). After driving at a specific speed for a number of miles, if you push on the gas, the revs do not increase until you push the accelerator down almost to the floor. Then it does two things. It either accelerates or the revs drop almost to zero and then comes back up.

7). Brake rotors are groaning and need replacing. They have over-heated going up and down all the hills in Austin. They have not warped, but the rotor metal properties have changed and stopping distance has increased.

This is our second Odyssey. First one was a 2000 EX with 30K miles on it. It was lemoned out in Texas due to the 16+ times we went in for power door issues among other items.

We have not had any door issues on this new one. Thank G-d. However, with these other issues that have cropped up, the new transmission recalls and the lack of attention the dealer and Honda are taking on this one, we are extremely upset.

If you are adamant about buying a Honda, wait for the 2005 model. Otherwise get a Toyota or Chrysler.

We were always Honda people, but I was so upset on how they handled the prior Odyssey and the current issues that I bought myself a Lexus instead of an Acura for my other car.

Has anyone heard about any recalls relating to the alignment for the 2003 Honda Odyssey EX?

Thank you.