10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
120,149 miles

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problem #76

Jun 182019

Odyssey

  • 266,997 miles
We traveled from New Mexico to California and when we arrived and got in town the transmission started slipping on city street

- Belen, NM, USA

problem #75

Oct 192018

Odyssey

  • 202,000 miles
Attempted to clean speed sensor on top of the transmission as removed as stated on the hanes manual for the car but when reinstalling a spacer not mention in the book as necessary for installation fell during removal and as result not installed resulted on the braking of the sensor while driving causing the transmission to totally fail. I am now without car due a simple book error.

- Miamisburg, OH, USA

problem #74

Mar 152012

Odyssey

  • 135,000 miles
This vehicle was purchased second hand in 2012 and immediately needed to have its automatic transmission replaced at a cost of $3,000. Even now there is occasional slipage of the new transmission, which indicates to me it may not be long for this world. It's painfully obvious Honda built and installed sup par transmissions for many years, despite mountains of complaints from consumers. They should be taken to task for poor design, engineering and customer support.

- Mount Airy, MD, USA

problem #73

Oct 162017

Odyssey

  • 279,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Odyssey. While driving 60 mph, the brake, ABS, maintenance, check engine, and battery warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle stalled and the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle experienced a severe oil leak, slipping transmission, and alternator failure. The contact was informed by an independent mechanic that the oil failure caused the drive belts to slip, which caused a failure in the alternator recharging the battery as intended. The contact stated that the battery needed to be replaced due to the oil leak. The contact attempted to contact (stockton Honda, 2002 E hammer ln, stockton, ca 95210, (844) 237-1845), but was unsuccessful. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 279,000.

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #72

Mar 142017

Odyssey 6-cyl

  • 60,000 miles
Like hundreds of other complaints regarding jerky and slipping transmission gears while accelerating. As in the other complaints the check engine light is showing transmission failure, the same issue is happening to [xxx] at 60K miles. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Lakewood, NJ, USA

problem #71

Aug 012014

Odyssey

  • 80,000 miles
My 2000 Honda Odyssey was slamming into 2nd till it started slipping. I put in a used solenoid....but it still slips in 2nd and another symptom is tcs light comes on after 5 min or so driving. [ I can make it go into 2nd if I rev it out to about 25-3000 RPM in first gear and back off the accelerator fast as it is going in to 2nd then it goes into gear.] so I tried putting in a new dual linear solenoid - had slight improvement but still slips in 2nd gear or will not go into 2nd gear without backing off accelerator. I also checked the other solenoids which seem ok.

- Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA

problem #70

Apr 252014

Odyssey 6-cyl

  • 131,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Odyssey. While driving at 30 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced or rebuilt. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000. Updated 11/09/15

- Orlando , FL, USA

problem #69

Aug 262015

Odyssey

  • 112,000 miles
We had this van, and three time transmission blew first time it blew at 50,000 mile, second time it blew at 70000 and third time it blew at 112000 mile, and we are not getting good response from Honda customer service. First time when it blew, I call them they said you passed the number of years so we are not going to fix it free, I end up paying from my pocket. I got new transmission form Honda, second time when it blew that time it is only 20,000 mile, when I went to dealer, they said they cover only 1 year 12,000 warranty, I end up paying from my pocket, now this third time it blew up, if I am not proper response then I need to think in future, I might go with different manufacture. Electrical panel is also not working. If Honda making this kind of car/van and this kind of customer service, then I need to think in future, I might go with different manufacture.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #68

Feb 022007

Odyssey 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 134,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle decreased in speed and eventually stopped without warning. The contact stated that smoke appeared under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. It was determined the transmission failed, for the second time.. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000. MA 10/22/2015 updated 12/10/15.8jb

- Brea, CA, USA

problem #67

May 042015

Odyssey

  • 193,000 miles
I brought this van at 90,000 milles, I really take care of this van. The was broken the transmission at 107,000 Honda fixed, again 127,000 and I have to pay to fix it, again at 163,000 and Honda fixed, but I have to pay around $400 for some extras they request, and now again at 193,000. Honda refused to fix it, then I spoke to the people in the main office in torrance and also my case was denied.I dont know any about the previous 90,000 milles because was under other owner. For sure happen before. I always fix everything on time, and really care about this van. You think it is fear to be fixing this Honda every almost 30,000 milles, not reliable, not good, piece of jonk van? this is what I recall, but most is accurate.

- South Gate, CA, USA

problem #66

Sep 122014

Odyssey 6-cyl

  • 204,098 miles
1. bad automatic transmission causing van to speed forward by itself.van constitute danger to us and other road users. 2. in the NHTSA record, there are no open recall for this vehicle whereas Honda (manufacturer) has recall for automatic transmission open for this vehicle. Why is the government record at variance with that of the manufacturer?

- Albany, GA, USA

problem #65

Jun 122014

Odyssey

  • 150,000 miles
Transmissions on the Odyssey have a habit of seizing up. I'm on my 3rd tranny for my 2000 oddysey. I replaced it at 112,000 miles and 150,000 miles at $3,000 a pop. It's a scandal and customers should be paid damages for the design flaws that are behind these failures.

- Long Branch, NJ, USA

problem #64

Apr 172014

Odyssey 6-cyl

  • miles
My gear started shifting while I was on the highway with my 3 small children in the car. It was one of the scariest things I've experienced. The car started slowing down and coasting then lights on the dash starting displaying followed by the car revving up but not moving. Now the gears won't shift at all.

- New Castle, DE, USA

problem #63

Aug 012013

Odyssey 6-cyl

  • 120,000 miles
This car has a defective transmission. The first one failed at 80K, and the new replacement from Honda failed a 119K, only 39K miles later! Honda refused to warranty it or help in any way.

- Essex Fells, NJ, USA

problem #62

Apr 202011

Odyssey 6-cyl

  • 97,767 miles
Transmission not shifting right, lock out, car not moving. Van cannot go in reverse. Before it happened notice that when turning left, indoor lighting flickers especially obvious at night time driving. At stop it hesitate and when stepping at accelerator, the van jerks and jumps to high speed causing me to brake right away, felt a whiplash every time. Check recall ended after seven years but owner did nor receive any letter from Honda office about the recall. Try to contact Honda but told me recall ended.

- Hicksville, NY, USA

problem #61

Sep 252013

Odyssey 6-cyl

  • 126,600 miles
This vehicle's transmission has failed for the second time. We replaced the transmission at a Honda dealer in July 2010 (with about 88K miles) & this transmission has failed once again, requiring it to be replaced.

- Teaneck, NJ, USA

problem #60

Feb 102014

Odyssey 6-cyl

  • 199,000 miles
Transmission converter caused the red light to come on after all the emission control systems had been fixed by a Honda mechanic. There has been slipping of shifting from 1st to 2nd. I am wondering if there is a recall on this model because the corporate officials do not provide info if there is any. Please seeking assistance.

- Ventura, CA, USA

problem #59

Sep 272013

Odyssey 6-cyl

  • 194,000 miles
Vehicle has had a serious problem with the transmission. Replacement dates: October 2002 - February 2003 - April 2005 - June 2008 - presently at Honda dealership requiring a 5th transmission - it has gone only 42,000 since the 2008 transmission was installed. Honda refuses to help or see that there is a bigger issue here. I am asking that they repair the transmission at their expense. During the 2008 transmission failure, the vehicle locked up completely while on the highway, it was our good fortune to have gotten to the side of the road. Please help me.

- Acworth, GA, USA

problem #58

Oct 272009

Odyssey 6-cyl

  • 97,365 miles
Transmission failure. Honda replaced transmission under class action extended warranty in 2009, but I had to pay $1,200. Now in October 2013, and just 46,000 miles later the transmission is failing again. Honda is refusing to help with it citing that the "vehicle is too old." My response to them was, if the repair in 2009 was done correctly then I shouldn't be having this problem today regardless of how old or how many miles the vehicle has. Honda is washing their hands of any responsibility and any repair now is 100% mine, which unfortunately costs as much as the vehicle might be worth. That is not right that Honda teased so many customers in to thinking they were getting a solid repair under warranty only to find out it lasts just long enough so they can avoid further responsibility. Not cool Honda! our children are afraid to drive the vehicle now as they and we are concerned that the transmission could lock up on them and cause an accident. I can't say I blame them. I expected more from Honda.

- Champaign , IL, USA

problem #57

Sep 062013

Odyssey

  • 174,448 miles
While driving I had to turn on the hazard lights because the van was installing then would drive again and then kept jerking then the van totally would not drive after 5 minutes. Need to find out if there are any recalls for the transmission because it is very expensive to try to get fix.

- Norfolk, VA, USA

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