2003 Honda Odyssey Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 914 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2003 Honda Odyssey overview page.
What owners report
“: THE CONTACT STATED THE RADIO CONTROLS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. WHILE ON VACATION, THE CRUISE CONTROL SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THIS WAS A COMMON…”NHTSA complaint 10163624 — filed 07/27/2006
“DT: 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE HORN DID NOT BLOW AND THE SRS LIGHT WAS ON. THE CONSUMER HAD AN APPOINTMENT ON…”NHTSA complaint 10138458 — filed 11/01/2005
“THE RADIO IN THE CONSUMER'S 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY SHORTED OUT SHORTLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CD PLAYER WAS REPLACED. THE CONSUMER DETECTED AN…”NHTSA complaint 10115578 — filed 03/08/2005
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Honda Odyssey have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2003 Honda Odyssey: 72 of 914 complaints on file (7.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2003 Honda Odyssey have in total?
914 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 49 involved a crash, 12 involved a fire, 45 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
