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The check engine light was on. There was no other issues. Later checked with the Honda dealer service department, I was told the transmission would need to be replaced with $4500. Checked the Honda owner link and found out there was a recall on Honda's transmission. It extended its warranty on it to 100000 miles/7 years. My car is almost 13 years. I always took my car to Honda dealer to service. I was never been told it had a recall. Read on internet about Honda Odyssey transmission, there were so many many Odyssey owners experienced the issue I have now. It was Honda's design fault. Called Honda of America and filed complain. It was rude and cold.it is true my car was almost 13 years. Told to some mechanics on this issue, they all told me about this issue common among Honda cars. I was lucky the car was not die when we were 500 miles away from home.
I have bought my used Odyssey in January 2012 from a dealer and the transmission failed at 107,000 miles. I know there was a recall in 2004 that had the warranty up to 100,000 miles and an approved class lawsuit in 2006 that extended the warranty up to 109,000 miles. Therefore, my van is still under the warranty since its at 107,000. I strongly request that this issue is resolved as soon as possible and that Honda fixes and pays for the repair; or at least give me a call and discuss the matter. It is not possible for me to pay for the transmission entirely because I am a student and I simply cannot afford it. Thank you.
I am having transmission problems, when shifting from 1st gear to second it slips and suddenly goes into gear, also when in 4th gear it tends to slip, rev up then jumps back into gear. I think its very dangerous and may cause an accident. I read the fourms on problems with the trans on the Odyssey and noticed there is too many complants on the same problem. I hope you can look into this issue and help resolve this issue for me and all the other Honda Odyssey owners. Thank you......
Transmission failure after only 60,000 miles. The transmission slips into neutral when upshifting between gears and then suddenly engages with a dangerous surge forward. I am the original owner of the vehicle and there were no previous problems with the transmission. The condition persisted for two days and required a complete transmission overhaul with a new torque converter. Research shows that transmission failure is all too common in Honda Odyssey vans.
- Houston, TX, USA
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Start vehicle and engine light comes on, tcs (traction control system) light goes on and car vibrates. This appears to be a well documented problem with Honda transmissions. In fact, there's a dedicated website at www.odysseytransmission.com for people who've experienced similar problems or issues. I called Honda America this morning and told there was nothing they could do even though am the original owner and this is the second transmission they've put in. They gave me a case# N012012-06-1100441 at this point am going to the dealer to have it checked out this afternoon weary of having to replace transmission for $3K.
2000 Honda Odyssey - had trans. Replaced in 2005 with 98,000 miles on car. Now need to have transmission replaced (7 years later, 98,000 miles again). I am frustrated that I need to replace a 7 year old transmission. I have been meticulous about maintenance on this car. All service by Honda dealer. I have owned other brands of cars and never had to replace a transmission. Spoke to Honda America rep and my car repairman. Neither were able to help me to get any assistance with the cost of replacing the transmission. How disappointing. I know it is beyond the warranty from the purchase of the car. However, the 7 year replacement transmission that was done in 2005 may be defective as recognized in the 2006 class action lawsuit again Honda. However, that doesn't matter according to Honda America. I am being faced with a $4000 repair or purchasing a new car (was not planned for another year or two). Probably will not be a Honda if we go the route of purchasing a new car.
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to accelerate while driving at all speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure progressed until the vehicle would no longer accelerate. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that the transmission was previously replaced on two prior occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 164,776.
Driving home on huntington drive, 40 mph, at 5 P.M., I pressed the accelerator but the engine just revved and I went nowhere. I pressed the accelerator again, and my van "jumped" forward. Fortunately, I was not rear-ended and the drivers allowed me to move to the right, with my emergency blinkers, now on. Also, no bikers were along side me! I stopped the car and parked. My temperature gauge was normal. I started the car, gingerly went a block when it totally died. I waited for 3 hours, aaa system had lines down for some reason, and a so. Pasadena tow truck came to the rescue. I was then towed to horizon Honda, they kept my car for 2 weeks...communication with Honda and horizon to get approval for another transmission...took awhile! luckily, I was 6 months or 300 miles away from the 3 year or 36,000 mile warranty, so the transmission was replaced for free! all I am asking is the same warranty on this transmission. Honda is not offering one. I will write, call, complain, etc., until I get one! does Honda not stand behind their transmissions? I will be in need of a car soon...
When driving the vehicle for the first time, the transmission stalled when trying to shift up from first gear, then lurched forward violently. On doing some online research it appears that Honda equipped the Odyssey with substandard automatic transmissions, with a very high rate of failure. It's a safety problem as there's either not enough acceleration power when needed...or too much when it does finally engage. I'm very disappointed in Honda, as their reputation over the years has been good for other models, but the Odyssey has been saddled with a very poorly manufactured, weak and prone to early failure, transmission. Repair and replacement costs are astronomical, $3,000 or more. I've been a loyal Honda customer in the past, but this has left a bitter taste in my mouth. Honda has failed its customers!
The transmission failed "again" rebuilt in 2008 the dealer whom maintained this car wants 5400 dollars for a rebuilt unit. This should not fail at this rate.
@ 74560 miles check engine light came on was told it was the catalytic converter. Took it dealership but could not fix problem two weeks and due to being away from home on vacation could not wait around. Took to dealer immediately after getting home but was told it was over mileage for recall. Since I had to pay full price took it too local repair shop for repairs. The check engine light came back on after @ 5000 miles dealership blamed outside mechanic who said nothing was wrong with converter. The transmission was leaking the whole time but the dealership never told me about a recall. Now it is over 140000 the transmission is totally shot even after I have kept refilling it to make sure the fluid stayed at proper levels and I have to either have to repair it myself or trade it in. The dealer new there was a problem but never informed me when I was in there.
I had one transmission replaced, now my second one at 3.5 years old is sometimes going out of reverse and into drive along with driving along in drive and all the sudden does nothing when your foot is on the gas.
This is my 2nd transmission replacement on the car. Unlike the first one when the check engine light came on, this time we were driving on the sunol grade in fremont calif. When the transmission gave out. This could have been a very dangerous situation, but luckily I was able to move into the slow lane. I understand that this vehicle has a history of transmission problems as evident by reading reviews on the car. There has also been class action lawsuits against Honda that I would like to see if I can join in. Honda knew of this problem very early on because I still have the letter that they sent to me in the first year of ownership offering an extended warranty to every Odyssey owner regarding transmission failure. I didn't think much of the letter back in 2000 until my first tranny went out in 2006.
While driving on I-4 at 55 miles/hr, my Honda Odyssey's transmission gave up. It stalled without a warning. This is my 2nd transmission from Honda which was installed last 12/2009. Now after less than 2 yrs and 23,9000 miles later, the re-manufactured transmission malfunctioned. The worst thing, I was with my family when it happened and we were almost had a tragic accident. Just imagine a van traveling @ 55/hr and suddenly stopped on a busy 1-4 in orlando Florida. Looking at the Honda Odyssey's forum, this is not an isolated incident. How can we prevent this from happening again? Honda had been sitting for nothing and waiting for a sentinel event to happen. This event should have been prevented if our government would enforce a much stricter rule.
Transmission failed and left us stranded on the shoulder of the highway. Another time I had to drive on the shoulder of the highway until I could get it off the highway. Very dangerous to have an unreliable transmission on the highway.
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Odyssey. While parked, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the transmission. The vehicle would also shift irregularly when driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised that the transmission would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure continued after the repair. The contact stated that the transmission was replaced four times to no avail. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
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- Mamaroneck, NY, USA