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Honda Odyssey purchased in 2000 has had transmission replaced twice. Currently in litigation with Honda Inc with NJ lemon law. Several meetings with Honda reps (to include arbitration) have resulted in no satisfaction. I cannot depend on this vehicle for any of my transportation needs due to continuing problems and safety concerns.
When driving from va to mi, going through mountains of pa, the transmission would down shift from 4th to 3rd. As I proceeded down long steep mountain grades, but only after I touch the brakes just a bit. This occurred about 3 times. Thought something was wrong with transmission. Then I figured it was an ingenious design in keeping the car within a reasonable speed. Once I reached level ground and put my foot gently on the accelerator, the car upshifted to 4th and overdrive with no problems. I have had no problems with transmissions yet. Yet! advice: Drive in 3rd gear when driving around town. Only put gear shift into 4th when you know you'll be driving at 50+ mph for an extended period of time. I too have heard the clattering in the engine bay when the engine runs at about 1500-1700 rpms, so I keep it in 3rd gear unless I'm driving on the highway. I have approximately 32000 miles on 2000 Odyssey and no problems yet. I am the second owner. First owner bought 100,000 mile warranty from warranty direct upon purchase back in 2000, which was transferable to me when I bought it just after christmas 2002.
Have a 2000 imported Canadian Odyssey ex. Engine check light came on 54000 miles, took to the dealer, got fixed. From the next day the acceleratoin dropped and started hearing noise/vibration when the trans shifts from 1 to 2. called american Honda, they said they can not do, since its a Canadian vehicle. Called Canadian Honda, they said the warranty is good only if its within Canada. Honda which is such a big company, should not play such cheap tactics with their customers. I am still trying to get some answer from Honda.
This will be the 4th new transmission Honda has installed in 2 years. When you talk to the dealer he tells us that he is replacing 2-3 transmissions a week. Ph **dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**767678
- Owings Mills, MD, USA
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Transmission hesitated gear 1 to 2 and shifted hard gear 2 to 3. transmission replaced with used transmission by dealer. Covered under 3rd party warranty supplied by dealer.
The transmission contained a bearing flaw which caused the transmission to spontaneously down shift from 4th to 2nd gear, this problem also caused a severe vibration in the transmission.
2000 Honda ody trans has failed for 3rd time. Original went bad at 75K. Complained about it 1st at 34K. Dealer said found no probs. Now at 75K we are on 3rd rebuilt trans to be put in next week. 1st 2 rebuilt ones didn't last 10 miles before same loud clunk in reverse started again. Honda needs to be forced to replace this problem with new trans, not rebuilt one, and 3/36 warranty. I didn't pay top dollar for a car to have a 3 rebuilt trans by 75K. It is apparent that rebuilts aren't any better than original trans. The 100K extension of warranty is useless. Honda calls it 'goodwill'. sounds more like willingful neglect & fraud. Looking for someone who has filed class action lawsuit already.
Front brake calipers are loose. The caliper assemblies shift and clunk when braking is applied and also can be moved by hand. The transmission is noisy when traveling at highway speeds producing a knocking type of sound.
Vehicle has experienced continuous vibration problems with the transmission. Consumer believes that torque converter vibrations which are a known issue, significantly increases the potential for a bearing failure, and could result in spontaneous 4-2 downshifts. Consumer requests that Honda replace the transmission. Consumer relations department informed consumer that a replacement will not be made until the transmission fails..
I am familiar with a large number of complaints about this particular vehicle and would like the NHTSA to demand a recall of these vehicles. The dealers know about this problem, but are misleading consumers by denying any knowledge of such issues.this is a blatant misrepresentation of the truth, and the manufacturer along with the dealers are deceiving owners about the trans. Problems. No safety defect listed.
I live in Mexico but maybe if enough people complain, Honda will take notice. My car is imported and manufactured in Canada just as everyone else's. no safety defect listed.
Vehicle was experiencing transmission problems and Honda replaced the transmission with a rebuilt used transmission, consumer believes this problem is in addition to the many other problems they have had with this car.
Replaced solenoids in trans at 62000K then a week later replaced trans/torque convertor (500 out of pocket) with factory rebuild transmission 10,000 miles later at 72000 had to replace transmission again. I am concerned that it won't last and next time I will have to bear total costs. These transmission don't last. I am not the only one that has replaced transmission more than once with low mileage. Feel that Honda needs to replace with upgraded trans and further warranty up to 150K or life of ownership"?"
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- Brownsmills, NJ, USA