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2003 Honda Odyssey Reliability Rating
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Engine
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failure of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Passages and EGR valve and failure of the Evaporative (EVAP) Canister Bypass Solenoid. Failure of the EGR valve or passages and the EVAP Bypass Solenoid can cause the check engine light to illuminate. Honda has extended the warranty on problems with the EGR System to 8 years or 80,000 miles. The cost to repair the EGR Passages and the EGR Valve is estimated at $74.08 for parts and $195.00 for labor. The cost to replace only the EGR valve is estimated at $169.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to replace the EVAP Canister Bypass Solenoid is estimated at $86.02 for parts and $65.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Automatic Transmission. When the Automatic Transmission is replaced with a remanufactured Automatic Transmission, Honda recommends the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) be replaced to improve the durability of the Automatic Transmission. The cost to repair the Automatic Transmission is estimated at $2,400.00 for a remanufactured Automatic Transmission and $572.00 for labor. The cost to replace the PCM is estimated at $500.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the optional Power Sliding Door. The cost to repair the Power Sliding Door is estimated at $233.50 for parts and $227.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall
4 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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