2000 Honda Odyssey: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Nov 30, 2012 · Transmission · 106,187 miles · NM

Moving from stop at low speed the transmission frequently hesitates before shifting, followed by a loud thump when it does shift. At higher speeds, once in motion, there is rough shifting from 3rd to 4th gear also. Judged by me to be unsafe if driven by other family members, but ok with caution if driven carefully by me since I have been principal driver for 13 years. Vehicle was inspected 11/13/12 by honda dealership where it has been serviced regularly since new (it is a one-owner vehicle) confirming internal slippage of the transmission with replacement recommended. Dealership voluntarily contacted honda district manager in california for a decision on whether honda would participate in replacement cost. Request denied.

Filed Mar 3, 2011 · Suspension · 90,000 miles · MA

Clunking in the front driver's area. Then sounded like a loose part in the same area. Turns out the driver's front coil cracked and broke off. Top portion, maybe about 1 coil's worth.

Filed Oct 6, 2008 · Transmission · 97,234 miles · NY

Check engine light came on. According to dealer it is a transmission problem with the honda odyssey. Odysseys from the years 1999-2001 have had problems with the transmission and have been recalled. Symptoms: d4 light dims. Delayed engagement of gears. Harsh shifting. Have the car in shop now.

Filed Nov 3, 2007 · Transmission · 99,800 miles · PA

I have purchased a 2000 honda odyssey from willis honda on 10/26/2007 when I went home to register my car on the honda website. The owners page said there was an extended warranty for the transmission. That ws still open. I have noticed delayed shifting. And yesterday when driving on the highway there was a loud bang coming from the back of the car? The car I have bought was the dealers service car. The transmission should have been repaired while it was under warranty now the warranty just about expired 7 years or 100,000 miles and it is just about 100,000 miles. Please fix. Thank you.

Filed Feb 9, 2003 · Transmission · 74,400 miles · SC

2000 honda ody trans has failed for 3rd time. Original went bad at 75k. Complained about it 1st at 34k. Dealer said found no probs. Now at 75k we are on 3rd rebuilt trans to be put in next week. 1st 2 rebuilt ones didn't last 10 miles before same loud clunk in reverse started again. Honda needs to be forced to replace this problem with new trans, not rebuilt one, and 3/36 warranty. I didn't pay top dollar for a car to have a 3 rebuilt trans by 75k. It is apparent that rebuilts aren't any better than original trans. The 100k extension of warranty is useless. Honda calls it 'goodwill'. Sounds more like willingful neglect & fraud. Looking for someone who has filed class action lawsuit already.

Filed Nov 4, 2002 · Brakes, Transmission · NJ

Front brake calipers are loose. The caliper assemblies shift and clunk when braking is applied and also can be moved by hand. The transmission is noisy when traveling at highway speeds producing a knocking type of sound. Dt

Filed Aug 20, 2002 · Transmission · CA

Transmission started to clunk right after I purchased the vehicle (12/01) and the engine check light came on repeatedly starting in march 02.

Filed Sep 28, 2001 · Transmission · CA

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!!!

Filed Sep 6, 2000 · Transmission · AL

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.

Filed Aug 27, 2000 · Transmission · FL

When in reverse, there was an occasional clunking noise. Transmission was replaced to corrrect problelm.

Filed Apr 14, 2000 · Transmission · VA

In reverse gear and going back two feet, consumer will hear a loud clunk noise as though it's going into another gear. Dealer will replace transmission.