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1999 Honda Odyssey has a problem with the sliding doors. Consumer request reimbursement for safety recalls. The consumer stated the vehicle has been to the dealer 4 times for problems with the sliding door not opening. The ignition switch was replaced due to the vehicle not starting. The transmission would slip and jump when shifting. The front and side engine mounts were replaced. The turn signals did not cancel. The turn signal/headlight switch was replaced.
I purchased my Odyssey used with about 90000 miles already on it. I was unaware of the transmission issues these vehicles had until I experienced it myself a little over a year ago. I had a 3rd party warranty which covered the repair of this transmission and now about a year later and only 12000 miles my vehicles transmission is dead again. Like most cases it starts with a jolt in the vehicle followed by both the check engine and tcs light coming on. Well I have had to deliver my vehicle back to the 3rd party transmission repair facility to fix my car under warranty but they cant seem to get it right. I have now been without my vehicle for 6 months and it is still at the shop. I Honda could own up to their problems and fix this the correct way I could bring it to the dealer and have them fix it without having to repay for yet another transmission.
Tcs/check engine lights came on. Previous owner confirms that tcs/check engine light had turned on before. In both cases, the repair shop reset the lights and everything seemed fine. On the most recent shop visit, the lights were reset and the repairman commented on a slight late shift between 1 and 2. I hadn't noticed anything up until this point, so I decided to wait and watch for the shift issue. 6 months later, the late shift problem has grown. This causes the vehicle to rev too high and shudder when the shift is finally accomplished. It is sometimes possible to apply the gas pedal in a very specific manner to avoid the stutter. Otherwise it occurs during every shift between 1 and 2. having found many other examples of the same problem online, I have not had any work done (pending a request that Honda pay for the repair).
My Honda was very slow to start in the last couple months. Thought I wasn't warming it up long enough once the weather turned colder. Once it was running for a few minutes, it was fine. My check engine light was on but I have been haunted by this light for a couple of years. Usually something minor. One time I had my cat converter replaced. My son and three of his young friends took the van to the snow. I insisted he take the van over his car because it was "safer". there was heavy holiday traffic. On an incline, he went to push the pedal down and the car would not go forward. It started drifting backwards! very dangerous in major traffic. He drifted onto the shoulder, put the emergency brake on called aaa. These kids were stranded in the snow until the tow truck arrived. It just stopped! incredible! I replaced the tranny once before while the car was under its original extended warranty. Replaced the tranny at 90,200 miles. Now at 147,000 miles, I need another transmission. Since the second transmission was comped, there was no warranty on the replacement tranny. It was not replaced with anew tranny but a re-manufactured unit. Was Honda suppose to replace it with a new one if my vehicle was still under warranty?
Myself and many others can attest to having two to three transmissions installed in 1999 Honda Odyssey's. breakdown occurring during acceleration or highway driving is particularity dangerous. I have sold vehicle after it occurred a third time. I was charged $3,500 to install a new one at 100,000 miles because of warranty.
- Vienna, VA, USA
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1999 Honda Odyssey transmission replaced at 68,000 miles by a Honda dealer because of shifting issues. Honda replaced this for free. Transmission needs to be replaced again at 137,000 because of shifting issues. I cannot get 70,000 out of a Honda transmission. The van has a hard down shift when slowing down. Honda has a serious problem with this transmission.
I own a 1999 Honda Odyssey with 120,000 miles. I received a recall notice when the vehicle had 75,000 miles about replacing the transmission. At the time, the vehicle had no transmission problems. Right now the vehicle is completely disabled in front of my house. The shifter moves into the drive position, but will not move in any gear. Not even reverse. I spoke with the local dealer, Honda of annapolis, who stated that the vehicle was over the warranty and I would have to pay $3500 for a re-manufactured transmission. I spoke to a local aamco shop who reported to me that they had replaced no less than 6 transmissions for the 1999-2002 model Honda Odyssey. Clearly there is a problem. I received no warning from the vehicle of a problem. I just got in it one morning and it would not move. Now I wish I hadn't had the recall done. The original transmission worked just fine. Please help.
I have been having transmission problems with this van since 2003, Honda did replace the transmission in January 2004, the van is a 1999, at that time I had about 30000 miles on it, October of 2007 my transmission completely went out while I was driving my son home from a sport event on the highway, both of us were very scared seeing as it just wouldn't accelerate, thank goodness no one behind us or they would have hit us, I was able to get to the side of the I90. I called Honda is regards to this asking what the warranty was, they told me it was only a 3 year warranty on the replaced transmission, I had 75000 miles on it..so I went to a local shop and now 1 year later I was driving home from visiting my son at the university of Iowa and my van was jerking whenever it was shifting into a different gear...again a great hazard on the road when you are in traffic with cars going 60-90 miles per hour...this is a great defect on Honda part with their transmissions...I only have 83000. On this van and it is due for a 4th transmission, doesn't that sound un real. I also have my van is working order and to the mechanic often.
I have a 1999 Honda Odyssey LX minivan with 54K miles. The transmission slams into gear. I brought it to hempstead Honda and they said I need a new transmission. When I'm on the highway and brake and reaccelerate, the car jerks forward almost causing an accident.
At traveling 50 to 60 mph I have noticed recently a shimming and shuttering of my car with a loss of power while trying to accelerate. It felt like the front wheels were loose. It lasted a few seconds and then stopped. This has happened 3 or 4 times now. Also, the check engine light came on and at the same time so did the tcs light. That light stayed on until the engine was restarted then after driving about 10 minutes it came on again and stayed on. I use my car all the time with kids and am concerned for their safety as well as mine.
1999 Honda Odyssey has transmission failures. Consumer states that the transmission has been replaced three different times and wants Honda to cover the cost of the replaced transmission. The consumer stated the vehicle now needs a 4th transmission.
Transmission stopped functioning several times during a trip, creating a dangerous situation (had instances of near misses on the road) contacted Honda Motors, transmission was replaced, but labor was charged ($800) it was a defective transmission installed on this vehicle and Honda should be 100% responsible in addressing this situation. There are thousands of Honda Odyssey owners that have been affected adversely by said defect (some without any help from the manufacturer).
1999 Honda Odyssey with transmission problems. Consumer states that the check engine light illuminated and the transmission needed to be replaced. Honda told him they would give him a re-manufactured unit.
Transmission failure caused vehicle halted and surged during travel, which may cause accident. Transmission had been replaced in 2003. Now it fails again in 2007. The lifespan is approximately 58,000 miles.
Transmission shifting hard, dealer said it needs replaced after checking it on computer. He said Honda had been replacing some of these in the 1999 Odyssey model, but would not replace mine because the car has too many miles.
The 1999 Honda transmission failed on 126000 miles, paid 3000 for a replacement on November 2006, now is June and with only 128000 it is doing it again.
Shfiting of gears, during regular driving with automatic transmission became slow and jerky at times, then progressed to complete failure of the transmission.
- the contact stated that the 1999 Honda Odyssey had transmission failure since 1/07. While driving 20-40 mph the vehicle was trying to go into 2nd gear and started jerking and hesitating while changing gears. The contact called the manufacturer, and they told him that this vehicle is on recall for transmission failures. The manufacture rgave him case# N012007-01-3100124. The contact stated that the manufacturer informed him that he needed to get a diagnostic report from a Honda dealership for the transmission.
In August 2003 I received a warranty extension from Honda concerning the automatic transmission. At the time I had 70K miles and sporadic instances of transmission slippage. Now at 120K I am experiencing all of the signs of transmission failure to include: Slippage while driving 35-40 mph and severe lurching when downshifting to 1st at a stop. The dealer I have been using said I would have to buy a new transmission and told me to call the Honda customer care number to see if they would provide some financial assistance. That was a joke! the woman said that since my miles were over the magical number of 100K miles they were unable to do anything for me. Apparently I have been very lucky to have lasted this long with the original transmission. I recently received a letter that a class action lawsuit is being filed against Honda because of the transmission failures, however you have to have less than 100K miles as of August 2006 to qualify for the suit. I have never had a transmission failure on any of my vehicles, some driven over 200K, I am confident this is not related to anything I have done, as there is substantial documentation by the hundreds of Odyssey owners going through transmission failures. Because of my recommendation two of my family members bought Odyssey, a 2000 and a 2001, now I worry about their safety as well as my own. Honda should not have to be sued to make this right. Make them take responsibility for this. As their credibility is strained I will have to buy another make to replace the Odyssey.
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- Hobe Sound, FL, USA