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Honda Odyssey 2000 transmission failures, 5 transmission changes in 7 years. The last time to change for a new transmission was on September 27, 2007 at 125,079 miles. The repair cost was $3,634.05, which was outrageous and but not reimbursed by Honda corporation due to the high mileage per its management. However, for only 125,000 miles, I had to change transmission 5 times in seven years, which is very ridiculous. I believe that the transmission failure is defect of the car instead of the high mileage.
Numerous transmission failures requiring multiple replacements. The last one was less than 20000 miles, and it was discovered the latest failure would have been prevented had Honda notified transmission repair facilities to also replace a control module.
- the contact stated that his 2000 Honda Odyssey had transmission problems. While driving at a slow speeds in traffic, the vehicle started vibrating. Sometimes whentrying to change gears from forward to reverse the vehicle will not move, and he had to, change gears by first putting vehicle in neutral. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership, and was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The dealership stated that he had 119,000 miles on the vehicle and should not have a transmission failure so soon.
: the contact stated while traveling various speeds the transmission slipped out of gear between first and second. The dealership determined the second gear failed and the transmission was rebuilt.
: the contact stated while driving various speeds with pressure applied to the accelerator pedal, the automatic transmission was delayed in shifting gears and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the automatic transmission needed to be replaced. After the replacement, the sluggish transmission problem persisted. The vehicle was returned to the dealer for further inspection. It was determined the automatic transmission was slipping and needed rebuilt. The manufacturer was alerted.
- Simi Valley, CA, USA
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Purchased vehicle used from private party with 45,000 miles on it. Vehicle was well maintained by previous owner and I continued with all required maintenance per Honda service manual. A slight bearing growl was audible for several thousand miles before failure at 55,000 miles. Transmission began shifting hard from 1-2, and slowly on other shifts. Took vehicle to reputable transmission shop and had it rebuilt at a cost $3100. Evidently, Honda has extended its warranty to 7 years/ 100,000 miles to vehicles whose VIN # falls within the lot of those with abnormally high transmission failure rates. Since my vehicle is classified as a 'grey market', it doesn't qualify to receive extended warranty coverage. But if this vehicle had stayed in Canada, Honda would've replaced it when it failed. Or if this same vehicle had spent a year/ 12,000 miles in Canada before it was transferred to the U.S., Honda would've replaced the transmission. But they won't for me due to a technicality. How's that for customer non-service! to any reasonable person this is bull#@%*! any known factory defect should be warranted no matter where the vehicle is used or how it was originally sold. If Honda seeks to claim superiority over other brands based on reliability and customer care they should stand behind their product and deal fairly with customers that have legitimate warranty claims and not hide behind some legal loophole they and other automakers probably had a hand in creating. Since this problem is an obvious safety issue, I believe there should be a recall, not just a 'selective' warranty.
Just came to a stop and pushed the gas pedal to go and it was in reverse. The vehicle had 98,000 miles on it. Vehicle did not hit anything. This happened on September 9, 2005. On September 8, 2005 put the vehicle in drive and on the freeway noticed it was in third gear. Have not contacted the dealer yet.
2000 Honda Odyssey recall issued/warranty extended to 7/100000 original transmission has been replaced 4 times, thus vehicle has its fifth transmission now. Transmission still not operating properly.
When driving the vehicle at any speed, the check engine illuminated on the dashboard then the vehicle would jerk. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the owner that the transmission had failed.
I have Honda Odyssey 2000. Transmission brake down. I took it to the Honda authorized dealer and they said I need new transmission is the same problem as on Honda Odyssey 2002 and later model with transmission which they recalled to fix. I am wonder why they exclude 2000 model with the same problem.
The car lurches when accelarating from a standing stop. It feels like the transmission is catching, and is a jerky movement. Has gotten worse in 2004 when the engine warning light has been on at least three times. We bought the car "new" from what was apparently Canadian inv entory. We were told that because the car was Canadian the original warranty did not apply and the dealer provided 3rd party coverage. While we did report the issue during the coverage period, it was not clear what exactly it was (at least to us) and was not identified as a transmission problem. Only in 2004 have we and the dealer concluded it was definately a transmission issue. Honda usa will not acknowledge the problem because it is a "gray market vechicle" and said we must deal with Honda Canada, and Honda Canada says it is a us problem and won't deal with it. While the dealer is supportive and their service department has worked with us, they direct us to the manufacturer as they say the third party coverage has expired and the gray market vechicle has no warranty. I feel I have a safety issue and that neither Honda or the dealer will stand behind their vechicle. When I discussed the issue with Honda Canada, they told me the VIN indicated that a previous owner was budget rental cars, so how they are involved in the shifting of dealer inventory is questionable at best. I don't understand why they are allowed to operate in this way, and why the manufacturer and/or the dealer will not stand behind the vehicle and address a serious problem. This problem is not normal and should not be happening on a car with 65,000 miles, especially one that has been well maintained with all scheduled service.
While driving 45 mph transmission failed. As a result, consumer coasted to the side of the road. This failure interrupted the vehicle's movement with engine still running. Dealer stated they will replace the part with a rebuilt transmission.
The van transmission sounded like it was delayed in engaging, then it suddenly lunges forward. Had it checked out, tech said nothing was wrong with transmission. Van has gotten progressively worse until now it slips constantly. Since it had under 100,000 when it started doing this it should be covered by Honda but they won't take responsibility even though they admit Honda minivans consistently are being brought in for transmission problems.
In December 2003, the transmission and catalytic converter went out on my 2000 Honda Odyssey mini van. The car is only three years old and had only 65,000 miles on it--too soon to need a new transmission. After some research, I discovered that Honda has serious problems with their transmissions and the Honda dealer I took it to admitted as much. To fix this known defect in their vehicles, Honda has extended the warranty on transmissions on many of their cars including my year model and make. So the service department said that Honda would replace my transmission for free. However, when they pulled up my VIN I was given the unfortunate news that my car has a Canadian VIN--a supposed "grey market vehicle" and that Honda voids the warranty on these vehicles. I had never even heard of a grey market vehicle. So even though my Honda Odyssey was made in the exact same Canadian plant with the exact same sub standard transmission as the cars they are replacing transmissions on, Honda refused to pay for my transmission. This is in my opinion a safety-related defect; when my transmission was slipping, my car was completely unreliable in acceleration. I was so afraid that I would pull out in front of someone or be turning and my car wouldn't go and they would crash into my van with my two small children in the back. Thank god my husband and I were able to afford the $3200 bill for a new transmission so I didn't have to drive my unsafe vehicle more than 2 weeks (although that was too long if you ask me). But I know there are many people with these faulty transmissions who can't afford to get them fixed right away, so they just drive the car until they can afford a new one. It's a safety issue to have those people on the road. To me, Honda should recall these transmissions; they are an obvious threat to everyone's safety on the road. Thank you.
Transmission failure: Slipping and jerking during low speed after 30 minutes of driving. Sudden acceleration and down shifting around 3rd gear. Confirmed by dealership as faulty transmission assembly. Not being covered by manufacturer's extended 7 year warranty since car was originally marketed for Canada despite the fact that it was originally purchased at beaverton Honda in Oregon.
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- South Pasadena, CA, USA