Transmission was not shifting correctly ---loud noises and the engine was revving and van was going nowhere---could only move if speed was kept under 20mph kept in first gear----------brought vehicle to my mechanic for diagnosis( he told me the tranny was bad and needed to be replaced ) only having mileage in the 54000-55000 range and knowing the vehicle was driven around town and the occasional vacation trip since we bought it new. I called Honda and was given a case number and they told me they would not honor my mechanics diagnosis and I needed to bring it to a Honda dealer. They agreed and told me the transmission needed to be replaced also and charged me $120 for my "diagnosis". they also informed me they could replace the transmission and computer for $7800. They told me both the computer and transmission needed to be replaced at the same time in order to have a "warranty" applied to the new transmission. I asked which item was bad the transmission or computer that told the tranny to shift at the correct RPM. They would not answer the question just that the home office has set this precedent ---both need to be replaced at the same time. Seems as though they don't have an idea what is going on or just covering themselves. My mechanic replaced the transmission and computer with genuine Honda parts for a little under $5000 and I have the "warranty" they offered as well. I am still waiting for Honda America to review and help me out with paying for repairs that I feel were very premature for the age and mileage of their outstanding and best selling minivan prior to the replacement the dealer offered me $750 for my fully loaded minivan ------great people these Honda dealers............. you decide-----me I can't wait to sell this piece of cra_.

- Blauvelt, NY, USA

The transmission was slipped in 2007. It was brought to Acura dealer for checkup and was informed nothing can be reproduced. Since then the issue has been on and off. The transmission was slipped again between 2nd and 3rd geared and cel(check engine light) was on Nov 17 2011. The vehicle seems stuck in the neutral for few seconds on the highway and it was lucky there are not accident. The vehicle was brought to Honda/Acura dealer again for diagnoses and no issue was able to be reproduced.. call up american Honda service hotline, I was told it was beyond 3years/36000 warranty and nothing can be done.

- Bridgewater, NJ, USA

On November 1, 2005, david hobbs Honda dealership inspected the transmission of my Odyssey at 37,000 miles. Under the recall, the vehicle qualified for "oil jet kit." [our other Honda, an Accord, got a new transmission.] like my Accord, the recall should have led to a new transmission because six years later at 111,000 miles, the Odyssey started to severely slip gears and have trouble moving into the next gear. It could not get into 3rd or 4th, often requiring me to move to the side of traffic so cars could pass at normal mph. The engine light and tcs light stayed on. I took the Odyssey to a Honda specialist mechanic shop, carisma motors, where the Odyssey has had regular and recommended service since 2002. Carisma motors determined the transmission needed to be replaced at the cost of $4,200 for a Honda transmission. Carisma informed me that transmission failures were very common. I called american Honda to say it should have replaced the transmission back in 2005 and should offer some recourse for the faulty transmission, especially since it is so prevalent with Odyssey. After being put on hold (so the agent could presumably check with a higher up), I was told no recourse would be given because of the age of the vehicle and the mileage. Honda knew or should have know in 2005 that the transmission needed to be replaced. The oil jet was a band aid to get Honda past the warranty the recall demanded. Honda should not have been allowed to avoid transmission replacements with the oil jet "resolution". Honda should offer its customers a remedy for its faulty oil jet remedy.

- Mequon, WI, USA

While driving in heavy traffic with my 3 children in the car the gears suddenly were not engaging and the vehicle not responding properly and we slowed down considerably and without warning to drivers around us. During the drive home this happened several times. I was thankful to get home safely.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

While driving our van in December 2008 it suddenly started giving uneven response to the speed changes and I could feel the problem was transmission related. When we took it to the Honda dealer they confirmed it was a bad transmission. Since I had bought an extended warranty the warranty company sent the dealer another used Honda Odyssey transmission as replacement. It however failed, too, in may this year (2011) and the warranty company replaced it with another used transmission. This third one has now started giving the same trouble since last couple days and I will have to take the van to the dealer again. I believe there's a class action suit going on against Honda on the East coast about the transmission issue and I would like to be a party on that one! thanks!

- Clifton, VA, USA

My 2002 Honda Odyssey's transmission failed. The code P0730 gear ratio incorrect was the problem that was given by the Honda dealership. The mileage on my vehicle is 127,263. There was no clear warning, the car hesitated on the way to the dealer and when I got there the dealer said I needed a new transmission at the cost of $3800 and they also said I needed three engine mounts at a cost of $920. On the internet I have seen hundreds of complaints about this code P0730 for the 2002 Honda Odyssey but there has never been a recall. We need a recall on this item code P0730 transmission failure and gear ratio incorrect.

- Ellenwood, GA, USA

Transmission failure. I was diriving down a city road 25 mph and it would not speed up to the 35 miles, it just revved and the rpms went high. Went to side of reoad, turned off vehicle. Restarted and it worked but then 1/2 block later same issue. Took it to Honda to diagnose, and the transmission had failed.

- Three Lakes, WI, USA

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate between first and third gears. There was also an extreme increase in engine rpms and the vehicle would not respond to reverse attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 108,000 and the current mileage was 116.000.

- Columbus, OH, USA

My transmission began slipping in 2nd gear. Now the tcs light comes on, sometimes the D light blinks. I took it to the Honda dealership and they said in "good faith" they would cover half of another transmission. Appox $3,000 - $4,500 out of my pocket. Why should the consumer have to pay a penny if the transmissions in the Odyssey have known cases of failed transmissions. All of the consumer posts I have been reading are the same. Why has there not been a lawsuit filed against Honda" who is on the side of the consumer? why can't americans have the same help as our local government"

- Houston, TX, USA

Transmission went out after taking to Honda for service. They flushed out transmission and added new fluid. Quoted $4800 for new one or $4200 for a rebuilt one.

- Kailua, HI, USA

While traveling an interstate highway at 65 mph the vehicle suddenly had an RPM jump from 2000 to 6000 then down shifted to first gear with a violent "slam" causing a rapid deceleration. The tour bus that was behind me was forced to make an evasive maneuver to avoid hitting me and I shifted into neutral and was able to coast to the side of the road. This was a near tragedy that was unexpected. My research has revealed thousands of similar complaints on this model vehicle that the Honda corporation is not accepting responsibility for. The approx. $4000 repair is much less expensive than a serious injury or potential loss of life, however, I believe that Honda should be held accountable for this serious safety concern as it's obviously a defective design that could cause sudden stoppage (as in my case) possibly resulting in an accident.

- Chemung, NY, USA

Transmission failure between 2nd and 3rd gears. Slipping while acceleration.

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

Transmission slippage/failure

- Niceville, FL, USA

Honda Odyssey 2002 transmission and fuel pump problem.

- Fremont, CA, USA

Transmssion would not go into gear while trying to climb an incline on a road that had no shoulder and dangerous curves.

- Newton, NJ, USA

I have a 2002 Honda Odyssey with 72000 miles on it. The check engine light came on and the computer error readout came to P0740. I changed the transmission fluid and after a week the light came on. 72000 miles is not much to have transmission issues. I called american Honda and gave them the diagnostic code and they tell me that I have to take to Honda dealership and get it checked by their computer. I spent $120 for it and they also gave me the same reading P0740. "the code shows internal failure of the torque converter inside the transmission", I contacted american Honda and they tell me that its out of warranty and therefore they would not do anything. The local Honda service station tells me that it would cost $4000 to replace the transmission. It is ridiculous that after buying a car and at 72000 miles the transmission fails? Honda is turning a blind eye towards it. After researching this issue, I find that there are many owners with the same kind of issues with their Honda. We need to get this out to Honda and get them fix the issue with their cars.

- North Brunswick, NJ, USA

The transmission slipped when driving causing the engine to rev up, but not resulting in movement of vehicle. Then the transmission engaged. Happened several times when driving back from the airport. Engine and tcs lights came on. Replaced the 4rd gear clutch plate at Honda dealer, but problem has not gone away. Since then have replaced engine mount bushings, but problem still persists. Researched on internet that many Odyssey owners have experienced similar problems with their transnissions. I called american Honda Motors with a description of the problems experienced, but they refused to take care of it. Neither has the dealer, community Honda of orland park been helpful in this regard. Have spent a lot money and time at dealer, but problem has not gone away. This is a safety issue caused by a faulty design by Honda, in my opinion.

- Orland Park, IL, USA

While traveling in a 40/45 mph street, the Odyssey's transmission suddenly locked up and my speed suddenly dropped to 20 mph from 45 mph. The cars behind me almost crashed my rear end due to the sudden transmission failure. The transmission shouldn't fail at 73,341 miles. Honda had a safety recall in '04 (NHTSA# 04V176000) where I had the jet kit installed in '04. I found out that there were at least 400 people in the internet Honda group forum who had a similar transmission problem on the Odyssey and most of them replaced their transmission after 90,000 miles. Many of them had a near fatal accident due to the 2nd gear lockup at high speeds. The jet kit failed to fix the transmission issue. In almost all cases, Honda usa refuses to fix the transmission for free. A Honda dealer was charging $5600 for the repair, but I was able to get a discount of $1800. There should be a class action suit against Honda since more than 1 million customers were affected by this transmission safety problem on the Odyssey and Honda Pilot. Honda should replace the transmission for free! I can't imagine that my transmission failed at 73,241 since I have very low miles. I primarily use the Odyssey to drive around the town and I don't use the vehicle for towing.

- Wheaton, IL, USA

On my 2002 Honda Odyssey my transmission has gone out 3 times and I have replaced it all the times. So I just wanted to know what I can do about this?

- Bremen , GA, USA

Honda 2002 Odyssey: Transmission fail to shift from 2nd to 3rd. Running at neural when occurred. Need to stop the car, begin from the first. It happened frequently and is a safety concern because if happened when there is an incoming car at the intersection, accidents or injuries could occur. Brought to garage and was told must replace the transmission. Need immediate intervention. Please contact Honda America about this issue. Thanks

- Atlan, GA, USA