10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 72,390 miles
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Consumer stated the automatic transmission was replaced.
- Mansfield, MA, USA
Consumer stated the automatic transmission was replaced.
- Mansfield, MA, USA
Transmission slips into neutral when in the drive position while driving the vehicle. Dealership is evaluating the problem but won't confirm yet (4 days now). I have become aware thru other Odyssey owners that this is not an isolated problem with many transmissions going quickly or eventually (1999-2001 engine models). This should be recalled and replaced at no charge for the life of the vehicle by the auto maker. Apparently, the replacements are "used/repaired" transmissions that also fail.
- Warminster, PA, USA
Transmission failed while driving. Dealer "fixed" transmission per manufacturer's recommendation and specifications and it failed a second time one week after first repair. I did not have an accident, but I could have had I been accelerating to merge onto a highway or another situation when not getting into gear would be a danger.
- Lafayette Hill, PA, USA
This is the 3rd time this vehicle has had transmission problems. We bought this vehicle in 1999, vehicle had 35 miles. First buyer returned vehicle because of unknown transmission problems. At 31,000 miles, had problems shifting into second gear. Making a clunk and humming noise, then looses power and when put in reverse, theres a clunk. Transmission was changed without question. This is the 3rd time, 9/25/01, vehicle makes a humming noise when travelling even at 25 mph gets worse on freeway, doesn't shift into 4th gear, looses power. Engine hums like it's hard at work. Hears clunk in reverse gear. Took vehicle into another dealer in rch. Cucamonga. Informed them of the history. Asst. Service mgr. Said a clutch silinoid would be replaced and 3 transmission flushes were recommended. After flushes were done, problem still existed. Dealer agreed to replace transmission but that it was on back order and doesn't have an estimated time of arrival. Transmission has yet to be replaced. Very unsatisfied and fear of serious accident!!!
- Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA
Steering column and indicator lights show that vehicle is in "R" but is actually in neutral when the gas pedal is used. Has occurred on three occasions w/ 2 different drivers. This is especially hazardous when parked downhill.
- Hagerstown, MD, USA
Dealer replaced transmission without question.
- Oak Hill, VA, USA
Transmission is failing, unable to shift into lower gears, dangerous to drive.
- Ladera Ranch, CA, USA
Transmission failed causing vehicle to suddenly go forward and rear end another vehicle. Nlm
- Anaheim, CA, USA
On June 16, 2000 my 2000 Honda odyessy was rear ended or hit by another vehicle in the rear bumper. The cause of the accident was the transmission failure with only 6,000 miles on the odyessy. I was southbound on euclid ave. At interstate 5. I was stopped at a red light in a uphill position. I was the first vehicle at the light. When the light turn green, I proceeded to go and my Odyssey transmission slipped and then caught and then the engine stalled out. This caused the Odyssey to lurch forward and then stop suddenly. When the Odyssey stopped I still had my foot on the gas to go so that no brake lights came on to warn the drivers to my rear that my vehicle was about to stop. My Odyssey was hit in the rear bumper by the vehicle to my rear. The accident was reported to the anaheim police who came to the scene and made report # dr no 00-23199. The vehicle to my rear was without insurance. I reported this accident to Honda of America and the called me back to inform me that they would not assume responsibility for the damages to my vehicle. I have not had an appraisal of my damages yet it could be several thousand dollars. I am holding off because on the appraisal because the vehicle behind mine had no insurance and american Honda claims no responsibility. On a separate incident on June 24, 2000 my left rear tire blue out at 70 mph with only 7,500 miles on it. I came to a safe stop and had the tire replaced for $100. Another problem is that the brakes grind with a metal to metal sound when coming to a complete stop. Another problem is that my power steering sometimes hesitates and jerks. Another problem is when running the rear airconditioning on high the rear blower speed fluctuates like as if it has a bad connection. Another problem that I have noticed since the colder weather around November, 2000 when I use the defroster on the front windows it smells like an electrical fire, or like wires are burning. (dot number: M30D tiresize: P215/65R16)
- Anaheim, CA, USA
Cannot shift into lower gears. Static electricty extreme after driving. Sliding door will not always open.
- Louisville, KY, USA
Transmission noise, most pronounced at 1500 RPM and 50 - 55 mph, sounds like droning, rattling, chattering and dieseling.
- Plattsburgh, NY, USA
While exiting parking garage up a steep 25 degree incline the vehicle began to roll backwards as if it were in neutral, consumer was told that all Honda transmission rolls backwards on inclines (design). Nlm
- Houston, TX, USA
When the van is shift on reverse and going back about three feet there is a loud bang in the front of the van, it is like going over something but after looking each time it happents there is nothing in the pavement. I already took it once to the dealer but they couldnt find nothing. It has happent again two more times and I will take it back to dealer.
- New York, NY, USA
When backing up hill, will intermittently hear a single, loud clunk from transmission. It gets worse with time. Currently, happens more often than it originally did. Dealer has ordered new transmission.
- Birmingham, AL, USA
When the van is shift on reverse and going back about three feet there is a loud bang in the front of the van, it is like going over something but after looking each time it happents there is nothing in the pavement. I already took it once to the dealer but they couldnt find nothing. It has happent again two more times and I will take it back to dealer.
- New York, NY, USA
When backing up hill, will intermittently hear a single, loud clunk from transmission. It gets worse with time. Currently, happens more often than it originally did. Dealer has ordered new transmission.
- Birmingham, AL, USA
When in reverse, there was an occasional clunking noise. Transmission was replaced to corrrect problelm.
- Orange City, FL, USA
A problem with a transmission failur, . reason unknown. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that they are aware of the problem, and replacement would be done under warranty. Feel free to provide any further details.
- Crestwood, KY, USA
- Allen, TX, USA