CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2014 and 2015 Honda Odyssey shows an early trend of transmission problems with clunking/jerking when shifting gears.
Most of these Odyssey transmissions are still under warranty, but so far Toyota generally hasn't been able to diagnose or fix the clunking problem — that's the reason for our low rating. Some owners have reported it was a stuck solenoid, & in a few cases Honda has replaced the entire transmission.
As more of these Odysseys start exceeding the 60,000-mile powertrain warranty limit, buyer beware.
I've noticed a high-pitched whining / noise while on the freeway. The vehicle had less than 1500 miles when I first noticed, but it's likely been like that since it was purchased new in 8/2015. The problem seems to occur when the vehicle is in top gear under very light acceleration (not enough to down shift) or sustaining speed and the problem goes away when I let off the gas entirely (so it's not wheel bearings, etc.). I seem to only notice when speeds are greater than ~60 or 65 mph. I don't necessarily mind, but I'd like to know that it's not causing any long term damage that will show itself after the warranty has expired... and a high-pitched noise means something's likely rubbing where it shouldn't and causing gradual wear!
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I've noticed a high-pitched whining / noise while on the freeway. The vehicle had less than 1500 miles when I first noticed, but it's likely been like that since it was purchased new in 8/2015. The problem seems to occur when the vehicle is in top gear under very light acceleration (not enough to down shift) or sustaining speed and the problem goes away when I let off the gas entirely (so it's not wheel bearings, etc.). I seem to only notice when speeds are greater than ~60 or 65 mph. I don't necessarily mind, but I'd like to know that it's not causing any long term damage that will show itself after the warranty has expired... and a high-pitched noise means something's likely rubbing where it shouldn't and causing gradual wear!
- Ross L., Sahuarita, AZ, US