2000 Honda Odyssey: jerking or lurching

Filed Mar 21, 2017 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · NJ

Like hundreds of other complaints regarding jerky and slipping transmission gears while accelerating. As in the other complaints the check engine light is showing transmission failure, the same issue is happening to [xxx] at 60k miles. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 10, 2014 · Engine, Lights · 97,767 miles · NY · 1 injury

Transmission not shifting right, lock out, car not moving. Van cannot go in reverse. Before it happened notice that when turning left, indoor lighting flickers especially obvious at night time driving. At stop it hesitate and when stepping at accelerator, the van jerks and jumps to high speed causing me to brake right away, felt a whiplash every time. Check recall ended after seven years but owner did nor receive any letter from honda office about the recall. Try to contact honda but told me recall ended.

Filed Sep 20, 2013 · Transmission · 174,448 miles · VA

While driving I had to turn on the hazard lights because the van was installing then would drive again and then kept jerking then the van totally would not drive after 5 minutes. Need to find out if there are any recalls for the transmission because it is very expensive to try to get fix.

Filed Jun 13, 2013 · Transmission · 124,500 miles · CA

Minivan started jerky and lost power climbing gentle slope on geary blvd in san francisco. After I frantically moved to the side to prevent being hit by a truck, the "check engine" light came on. When I had a mechanic check the vehicle, I was told the transmission had failed and needs to be replaced.

Filed Jun 5, 2012 · Transmission · 103,000 miles · NY

The yellow check engine light is on. The vehicle jerked occasionally.

Filed Mar 2, 2012 · Transmission · 135,349 miles · MD

When driving the vehicle for the first time, the transmission stalled when trying to shift up from first gear, then lurched forward violently. On doing some online research it appears that honda equipped the odyssey with substandard automatic transmissions, with a very high rate of failure. It's a safety problem as there's either not enough acceleration power when needed...or too much when it does finally engage. I'm very disappointed in honda, as their reputation over the years has been good for other models, but the odyssey has been saddled with a very poorly manufactured, weak and prone to early failure, transmission. Repair and replacement costs are astronomical, $3,000 or more. I've been a loyal honda customer in the past, but this has left a bitter taste in my mouth. Honda has failed its customers!

Filed Sep 13, 2011 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda odyssey. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle began to jerk violently when changing gears. The check engine light was also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the torque converter and the solenoid switch failed and would need replacing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who confirmed that there were no recalls for the failure and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the failure mileage was 121,000.

Filed Feb 23, 2011 · Transmission · 145,000 miles · MI

In a school filed trip with 5 kids in the van, after the driver came off an I-75 exit, for every stop at traffic lights, the driver experienced a strong jerking from the transmission whenever accelerating from a stop to 40 miles/hr. Everyone got scared and does not know how the transmission can suddenly behave like that.

Filed Feb 11, 2011 · Engine, Transmission · 116,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The dealer advised the contact that by refueling the vehicle, it could have triggered the light to illuminate. Later, the vehicle began to show signs of abnormal violent jerking. The vehicle was later taken in for diagnostic testing where she was informed that the transmission, catalytic converter, stabilizer and links, front motor mount, right side motor mount, and alignment all needed repairs. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The current mileage was 116,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Nov 22, 2010 · Transmission · 93,000 miles · KS

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 honda odyssey. While the contact drove approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle jerked back and forth. The vehicle would not jerk as much when driven on the highway. The contact was informed by the local mechanic that the failure was within the transmission. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

Filed Mar 21, 2010 · Transmission · 78 miles · 00

I own a 2000 honda odyssey. I am sure you are familiar with their known transmission issues. Honda is well aware of this problem, and without a recall, decided to simply extend the warranty from 5yrs to 7yrs, knowing that most people would run into problems after the 7yr mark, my engine light came on at the 6yr mark. I have always taken the vehicle to the honda dealership for service. As the engine light was on, I was told to just ignore it, as it must have come on after filling up gas, and not to worry, as it will go off automatically. Finally I told them to check the codes, and now they tell me it needs a new transmission, but to continue driving it, as just because the light is on, the transmission is not "dead" and to continue driving until I notice any problems. Well, after a 4hr road trip, the engine light and tcs light came on, and I didn't realize the extent of the problem, until I stopped and had to make a lt hand turn. As I stepped on the gas to enter the intersection, the van hesitated, and then jerked forward. Had the delay been any longer, my family and myself would have been in a serious accident. I replaced the transmission at honda, and now 18months later, it needs to be replaced again. Honda is well aware of this transmission issue, and should be responsible for repairing this problem once and for all. Why keep replacing a transmission knowing it will only last another under 2yrs. My only option is to sell this van, but it's not fare to the next unfortunate person. This is a serious safety hazard.

Filed Sep 11, 2008 · Transmission · 140,000 miles · FL

While I was driving on I-i0 with my children my 2000 honda odyssey started jerking and jumping whenever I had to excel. Finally it came to an jerking stop I had to move my car out of the way of traffic and did not snow what to do I am scared to death of being hit when finally my 17 year old son jumps up and puts my car into park and back into drive and slowly jerked it of the highway.