Bought our 2002 Honda Odyssey in January of 2010. Loved the Odyssey, got a good deal (9600) on this one with low mileage (70000). 2 weeks past the dealers 3 month 3000 mile warranty (Not the dealers fault from where we bought it) we are having transmission issues. From looking around on the internet, it appears we aren't the only ones. Local Honda dealer want's 4700 to replace the transmission when we paid 9600 for the van. That's just under HALF of what we bought it for.

Thanks alot Honda for not taking care of a known issue from the get go with these vans! So now, i'm stuck with a unreliable van. I can't take it on long trips/vacations, I can't sell it to someone knowing the transmission is shot (hey, at least i'm honest!), I can't trade it, and can't afford to fix it. To whom it may concern at Honda: Can I at least have a hug and kiss after this ramming?

Our 2002 Odyssey, billed as the best minivan ever, has been suffering from a quirky transmission. It slips, bangs into gear when shifting, and is quite unpredictable. The dealer states that based on our VIN # it is not covered beyond the 3 yr/36,000 mile warranty. My loyalty to Honda has expired as well. The vehicle has been well maintained, tranny serviced with HONDA oil, and yes the recall for the 2nd gear jet completed. A friend in the transmission put it this way; The unit is faulty. He also stated that he does not feel that Honda has done anything of merit to the upgraded units either. We had a Prelude that we loved and never had a problem of any kind. Honda's attitude regarding this matter as well as the Odyssey's poor service makes us say....No more Honda's EVER!

I purchased my Odyssey new in '02. I had no idea they had transmission issues until I spoke with my sister recently, who had an '01 Odyssey and after the first few years her transmission failed. Luckily for her it was still under warranty. Unfortunately for me, I have no such luck. My Odyssey has run well these past 12 years except for now. I'm upset that I have to pay $3300 for a rebuilt transmission. But if I can get another 110,000 miles out of it I'll be happy. Though, I doubt I'll ever purchase another Honda.