10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 3,105 miles
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Very hard transmission downshift upon slowing the van. After downshift the van has a sharp jerk and seems to have to catch the transmission before going into a lower gear. Transmission has been replaced twice since purchased new an May 28, 2007. Now dealer and Honda factory service rep is saying this is a "normal characteristic" of this van, even after replacing the transmission twice for the same issue. The first new transmission was at 3321 miles and second was at 12,281 miles. Brakes: Sloppy and weak brakes since purchase. Rotors turned and pad replaced at 166 miles, three days after buying new. Still soft and vibrating upon stopping. Dealer says this is also normal. Between the transmission and brake problems, we do not feel that this is a safe van for our children to ride in. American Honda has been more than uncooperative. There is a very dangerous defect with this van and we are afraid to drive it.
- Warner Robins, GA, USA
Soft brake pedal and brake chattering when braking at high speeds.
- Montebello , CA, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the brakes engage by themselves while driving 5 mph. She can feel the ABS as she drives and hears a popping sound when she depresses the brake pedal. The vehicle will slow down, but it fails to come to a complete stop. The failure only occurs after driving for a long period of time. The contact also feels a vibration, which she believes is due to the rotors. The current and failure mileages were 2,100. The consumer stated smoke was coming from the tires at the time she tried to stop the vehicle. Updated 08/29/07
- Holland Patent, NY, USA
- Fremont, CA, USA