8.8

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,625 miles

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problem #4

Jun 302023

Odyssey

  • miles
Engine failure, requiring all new ignition coils and spark plugs (62,000 miles). Car ran well for 3 weeks, and resumed having acceleration issues, engine/transmission judder and check engine light returned. Brought back to mechanic and replaced a failed ignition coil. Was directed by the mechanic to bring to a dealer if the issue continues as it's likely due to a cylinder issue which is causing ignition coils to fail. Brought to dealer with engine and transmission issues. Diagnosed as bad transmission fluid requiring flush and fill 3 times: $850. Told that there are no engine issues as a result of diagnostic. Drove car home (4 miles), and engine issue became worse with flashing check engine light returning light, jerky drive and no acceleration. Brought back to mechanic and diagnosed with piston ring failure requiring extensive engine work, including but not limited to piston ring replacement, cylinder/piston rehab. I have contacted Honda corporate requesting action as it's just outside of powertrain warranty. Claim has been pending for 2+ weeks. Vehicle is parked at dealer pending resultion. Unsafe to drive for mechanical reasons, and car is subject to stall. Only able to drive slow speeds, for short duration.

- Warwick, RI, USA

problem #3

May 082023

Odyssey

  • miles
Engine coils repaired several times, most recently van lost power while going uphill with my entire family in the vehicle. My husband applied brakes and emergency brake and we all exited the van. We were on vacation and took to local dealership where could were replaced again! 3 weeks later. Most recently we are having issues with keyless entry module and van loses power and won-??t start. Absolutely ridiculous. Van is only 5 years old. Will never buy another Honda

- Pembroke, NC, USA

problem #2

Sep 102021

Odyssey

  • miles
Shifting is rough at about 20 miles per hour when you accelerate

- Macclenny, FL, USA

problem #1

Jan 222019

Odyssey

  • 10,500 miles
The vehicle was in motion on a street and normally decelerating from 30 mph towards a stop light. Without warning the car suddenly decelerated and stalled the engine. It was as if the transmission shifted into park. This happened three other times and eventually, the car would not shift into reverse despite indicating that it was in reverse. Only on the 5th trip the car had a warning error light appear. The car had to be towed to the dealership and they found a catastrophic transmission failure. The car was about 1 year old and had less than 11K miles on.

- Atlanta, GA, USA