We bought a used 2006 Honda Odyssey and have had it 1.5 years before finding out that we need a new transmission. Aamco quoted $3200 for their rebuilt transmission. We have had a shudder when switching gears for about a month. It was really subtle. We got a transmission flush, but the issue still exists. We got a second transmission opinion & Aamco said there is something faulty in the transmission. Along with a timing belt & a broken control arm, I don't trust sticking with my Honda to see what else it will cost us way above and beyond what it's worth (this is not routine maintenance!).

I plan to move to a Toyota, but we haven't chosen between our horrible options yet. I just no longer trust Honda with all these transmission complaints. This is huge. I want to trust me & my kids are safe and that we won't throw anymore money away.

Not sure what will happen but one thing I am positive about is if something does happen, Honda will not stand behind their product. They have a good quality record because if you do not complain they will not tell you about a problem like GM. They will only run the "campaigns" if you ask. I find this extremely concerning when it comes to safety issues.

When they replaced the master cylinder for "another" brake issue of a campaign, my wife pulled out of the garage and ended up in the neighbors yard when the brake pedal went to the floor. I contacted everyone I could in the Dayton OH area that represented Honda and not one individual would stand behind their product and would not address what I considered an extreme safety concern. That is why I believe they have their quality rating today.

It is beyond comprehension why an automotive company in this era neglects to inform the public of safety concerns. hmmm, what about airbags?????

I am really disappointed because my 2006 Honda Odyssey purchased used from Pacific Honda San Diego in 2012 need already a new transmission at 99.899 miles. I contacted customer care and they told me that there is nothing they can do about it and that there is not going to be any financial help from the Honda company.

With my previous Honda 2000 I did 260,000 miles, towing furniture, motorcycle etc. and never had a problem with the transmission. I was expecting to be served by this vehicle in the same way or better since newer and with less miles.

Definitely this is my last Honda since this company do not stay behind is products and the quality and longevity of the new cars are far less that used to be.

By the way, Toyota offers 100,000-mile Limited Powertrain Warranty, I guess I will have to change favorite car company after all these wonderful years with Honda, starting with my first bike 1991, Honda XL600, followed by a 1996 Civic and a 2000 Odyssey.

My car started having trouble while accelerating and I have noticed that the engine is starting to have a grinding noise. I took it to a reputable shop that told me the transmission is starting to fail and I will need to replace it in the next two months. I am the only owner of this car and have taken excellent care of it. Apparently Honda has had continued issues with their transmissions over the years. Both this shop and another that I spoke to told me they see many Honda's come through with the same problem.

I spoke to the Honda dealership and they told me the price to repair transmission would run between $5,000 and $5,500. The shop I am taking it to is installing a Jasper transmission with a 3 year 100,000 mile warranty (parts and labor) vs. Honda's 3 year 36,000 mile warranty.

Just bought my wife a 2006 Odyssey. Thought we would never have problems with it for at least 50 years! First day I took it home the "D" light started blinking on the dash. Got a code from a standard reader about the transmission. Now it studders when shifting almost 75% of the time; also when decellerating. Life is great though. Just spent $13k on a new van with transmission problems. Thanks Honda. I wish I could take back all of the great things I've said about you in the past.

Solution: Give up on motor vehicles and ride bicycles everywhere.

I purchased my Honda Odyssey used in 08 with 88k miles on it. Shortly after it started doing the shuddering bit when shifting from 3rd to 4th 35 and 50 and sometimes 60 mph. It usually happens when you are in a 40-45 mph zone and it wants to shift into 4th gear but not going fast enough to warrant the shift. I called the honda dealer and he wanted me to bring it by to check but I never got around to it. My solution has been to push the button on the shifter so it does not shift to 4th. I also noticed a kind of grinding noise when I first take off from the house and it shifts to 2nd.

Waddayathink?

I am disappointed as we have owned 5 Honda vehicles and I would never expect a problem with the transmission. It makes me now question the quality of Honda workmanship which they are known for (so I thought) for having few major issues with engines and transmissions repair or replacement ~ I am grateful that Honda Corp will cover most of the cost however, they really should cover it in full as we should not be dealing with any transmission problems on a Honda... I really can not believe ! It really makes me question buying another Honda ~ our van has 67600k ~ my sister is having the same problem on her 2006 as well...

I do not have a great problem but it is so annoying that at 45k miles the trans is acting up-I have problems with other car before this but it usually in the 150k miles and I paid a lot less for the car. I plan to run it to the dealer and it,s 45 miles away and I am to busy to make a time for this trip and I know that they will say that they could not find anything... "when it happen again just bring it back!!"..I may have to take a day or days off to battle this anoyant problems. The reason I buy Honda is not to have any of this problem..but I guess their quality is getting worse.