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This vehicle has a multitude of problems. 1) vehicle is having problems with the brakes. 2) this vehicle has an automatic transmission and when the driver's foot was lifted off the brake pedal the vehicle began to roll backwards when on an incline. 3) the side molding strips kept falling off. 4) there is air and wind coming through the sliding doors on each side of the vehicle when in motion.
Problems with transmission slippage on a 1999 Honda Odyssey. The problem was found during a major performance of service where the dealer found that the transmission fluid was burned. There was intermittent slippage, which eventually became worse, even after the part was replaced. Also the automatic doors did not work at times.
When shifting in to reverse, transmission would make a loud bang and then start slipping. At the same time it developed a steady whine while in drive. Reverse gear totally failed while attempting to turn around on a busy road. Consumer had to push the vehicle backwards out the road to clear the curb and sidewalk. Afterwards, when reverse was selected, it made a loud sound like a bearing was spinning rapidly on a shaft. Consumer seen at least five service bulletins pertaining to his vehicle failure. Consumer contacted both Canada Honda and american Honda. American Honda stated they couldn't do anything because the vehicle was built in Canada, it fell into the gray area. Canada Honda stated they have a 5yr/100,00 mile warranty on their vehicles. Since the vehicle was tagged in another country, the U.S., particularly Hawaii there was nothing they could do. Consumer questioned how could Honda extend the warranty of 2000 and 2001 Honda's but not 1999 with the same defect. Consumer would like Honda to repair or replace the transmission.
At 54,700 miles (July 2001) the car made a clunking noise when put into gear. Tcs light and check engine light came on. Service couldnot reproduce clunking problem. Since the transmission was out of warrenty I kept driving making sure to have regular maintenance. It continued to "rev" when starting to move or excellerating quickly. Tcs light and check engine light came on again at 100,000 (Dec 2002). I questioned them again about the transmission but was told that it was a catalytic converter/ engine control system.( out of stock until February). Tcs and check engine lights again in June 2003 at 117,900. Code showed a transmission PO740.transmission "smelled burned." Sept. 2003 tcs and check engine light indicate trainsmission needs replacing. The dealer nor manufacturer had told me that the warrenty had been extended to 100,000. This transmission problem in the Odyssey, and other Honda, is so wide spread that I can't believe nothing is being done for the consumer. My cousin in Missouri owns a 1999 Odyssey and she has had to replace both the trainsmission and catalytic convertor as well. A pretty big coincidence. I could name other parts we have both replaced. Could it be that some parts of the Odyssey are lemons? calling Honda coporoate is a joke. They put you on hold, have a good laugh and then tell you they can't do anything because the car is over the mileage limit. They should be made to do the right thing. An investigation might change this arrogant company.
- Rockford, MI, USA
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When backing vehicle up, transmission will make a bang sound when under normal to heavy acceleration. When parked on an incline, it is very difficult to get the vehicle out of reverse. When you do, it makes a loud bang sound. Vehicle will hesitate as you apply moderate acceleration pulling away from a near stopped condition. These conditions were intermitent beginning at about 40,000 miles (3.5 years old) and have worsened as the vehicle has reached 56,000 miles (4.75 years old).
My 1999 Honda Odyssey transmission is being replaced at 88,000 miles. The Honda dealer was of no help with my problem. The Honda web site does not help. It cost me $3,000 to repair.
Vehicle Honda Odyssey 1999 with 42,549 mileage encounterred problem with the transmission. The engine light went on and the gears were skipping. The dealer diagnosed the problem as a bad transmission and my warranty on the car has already expired. The dealer contacted Honda and Honda informed the dealer that I was the first reported transmission problem for the the 1999 Odyssey but they agreed that since I was a one time good will to customer, that they will replace the transmission part, however I had to pay $535.19 for the labor cost which I did. As I am now reading about Honda extending the manufacturer's warranty on the Honda 2001-2 models for the odessey, Accord and Prelude due to transmission failures, I would like to file a complaint for the Honda Odyssey 1999 model as well. I believe that Honda should have paid for the part and labor. I was told that I was lucky that it only cost me the labor. I have the receipt from the dealer as proof. Please let me know how I can reclaim my $539.19. Thanks colleen ahad.
Automatic transmission developed a loud bang when going to reverse, not allowing van to move backwards on slight encline, intermittently. Also, van lost movement when driver was making a 3 point turn which he had to push the van.
Check engine light and traction control system (tcs) light came on simultaneously. Local dealer explained that we needed to replace solonoids; $600 repair. Two days later both lights came back on. Dealer says we now need a new transmission. Internet chat room participants claim Honda issed a service bulletin 00-065 about the problem. Your website lists tens of identical problems while one site autofam.com lists several hundred identical complaints.
1999 Honda Odyssey transmission failure. Ours has had all recommended maintenance, including required servicing at 90K miles (including new timing belt and new transmission fluid). We also had purchased an extended warranty (extends warranty out to 100K miles). Now, at 114K miles, our check engine light went on and the transmission will slip or clunk into gear going from a slow speed and accelerating gently (engine would rev, then the transmission would take hold, go clunk!, and van would be in gear). Our Honda dealer's service says that it's a complete transmission failure and we need to pay $5,050 for a new transmission. The dealer says the problem is out of their hands. Honda customer service says it's beyond warranty and they won't cover any repairs or replacement (even partial). My last Honda product (a 1994 Acura integra) went nearly 200,000 miles with the original transmission (until I traded it in for a new civic this year). 114K highway miles on a 1999 Odyssey should not require a $5,000 repair bill to keep the car safe. (I.e. apparently the transmission can stop working at any time, potentially stranding anyone in my family who is driving the vehicle, or, I would imagine, cause an accident under the right conditions). I notice I am not the only one experiencing transmission problems. www.carsurvey.org/viewcomments_review_25578.html and at edmunds: 2,919 posts all about bad Honda transmissions! go here: townhall-talk.edmunds.com/webx"127@97.qwucbqu8W5S.1@.eea6370.ee93ee8 some examples: townhall-talk.edmunds.com/webx?14@97.qwucbqu8W5S.1@.ee93ee8/2886 townhall-talk.edmunds.com/webx?14@97.qwucbqu8W5S.1@.ee93ee8/2760 townhall-talk.edmunds.com/webx?14@97.qwucbqu8W5S.1@.ee93ee8/2683 can the NHTSA help"
We were in the first day of a 10 day trip in our 1999 Honda Odyssey. The check engine light and the tcs light came on and then the transmission began slipping. (the van had been in to the dealership for a similar issue with the tcs light and check engine light in may, 2003 and had also been checked out prior to the trip to make sure everything was in good shape). Three hours into our trip, the lights come on and we're dealing with an out of town Honda dealer. We were unable to get a new transmission done in a timely mannerat the out of town dealership and we needed a van due to a disabled child and no vans were available for rent. Therefore, we were left with the only choice we felt we had which was to purchase a new Honda Odyssey (03) at the dealership. After we get home and research this issue, we feel that Honda has been less than fair and honest. We called the 800 number for Honda customer care. What a joke! they felt that they owed us nothing, since we no longer owned the 99 Honda. They are not even acknowledging that they have a problem with the 99 Odyssey in terms of transmission. Their very words were "we can't talk about this...there is no problem with the 99 Odyssey transmission...it is only your opinion." In addition, now we have this expensive car payment and are wondering what if this transmission fails us on the road? no longer confident that this is a great automobile company! although we were not involved in an accident, we were tremendously inconvenienced, both emotionally and financially.
Vehicle lurches when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. Couple of months ago the check engine light came on and had $600 worth of repair done, now light is gone but problem persists. Also, vehicle rolls back when on a slight incline while in drive.
As others had noted, check engine light diagnostic reveals transmission and torque converter codes (at 55,000 miles). Rough shifts at higher-than- normal RPM's and sluggish during acceleration. Independent garage and dealer confirm the diagnosis. Mentioned to dealer about previous customer complaints as well as Honda's transmission warranty extension for 2000 and 2001 model years. Rebuilt transmission ordered and installed by dealer. Road test finds slipping in gears so a 2nd one is ordered and installed by dealer. Honda did not charge but should have extended warranty for 1999 models in the first place. Hope the duplicate complaints entered by certain individuals does not dilute ODI's determination or investigation of how widespread this problem is.
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- East Setauket, NY, USA