Vehicle has experienced continuous vibration problems with the transmission. Consumer believes that torque converter vibrations which are a known issue, significantly increases the potential for a bearing failure, and could result in spontaneous 4-2 downshifts. Consumer requests that honda replace the transmission. Consumer relations department informed consumer that a replacement will not be made until the transmission fails. *jg.
2000 Honda Odyssey transmission complaints
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This will be the 4th new transmission honda has installed in 2 years. When you talk to the dealer he tells us that he is replacing 2-3 transmissions a week. Ph *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**767678
Transmission is making a noise, torque converter vibrating causing noise. Consumer is concerned that transmission may fail. Ak
I am familiar with a large number of complaints about this particular vehicle and would like the federal safety agency to demand a recall of these vehicles. The dealers know about this problem, but are misleading consumers by denying any knowledge of such issues.this is a blatant misrepresentation of the truth, and the manufacturer along with the dealers are deceiving owners about the trans. Problems. No safety defect listed.
Transmission failed at 33000 miles causing the vehicle to lurch forward. Nlm
Transmission started to clunk right after I purchased the vehicle (12/01) and the engine check light came on repeatedly starting in march 02.
When parked on an incline vehicle will roll in either direction. Vehicle will not hold in park. Please provide any further information.
I live in mexico but maybe if enough people complain, honda will take notice. My car is imported and manufactured in canada just as everyone else's. No safety defect listed.
Speedometer was accurate only less than 40 MPH. When speedometer indicates 65 MPH, it is really 60 MPH and 70 MPH is 65 MPH. The test is perform by using a GPS to read the ground speed. The GPS work accurately with two other different vehicles.
Vehicle was experiencing transmission problems and honda replaced the transmission with a rebuilt used transmission, consumer believes this problem is in addition to the many other problems they have had with this car.
Replaced solenoids in trans at 62000k then a week later replaced trans/torque convertor (500 out of pocket) with factory rebuild transmission 10,000 miles later at 72000 had to replace transmission again. I am concerned that it won't last and next time I will have to bear total costs. These transmission don't last. I am not the only one that has replaced transmission more than once with low mileage. Feel that honda needs to replace with upgraded trans and further warranty up to 150k or life of ownership???
2000 honda odyssey minivan's transmission failed while driving. The van was purchased in november of 1999 and has 51,200 miles on it. The van has had all the recommended maintenance. A new vehicle with all the required maintenance and proper care should not have the transmission failing already. Have talked with honda mechanic who says that 2000 v6 honda odyssey van's have a known transmission problem but honda motor company is not accepting responsibility or doing anything about it. Mechanic also stated that dallas area honda dealerships are seeing more 2000 honda odysseys vans with failed transmissions. Fay oia have also researched on your the federal safety agency and have found many other owners who have had failed transmissions on this make and model. We want honda to acknowledge the problem and fix the transmission and replace all 2000 v6 honda odyssey transmissions.
Consumer stated the automatic transmission was replaced.
Middle of back door metal is fatigue. Door metal is denting. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated consumer was pushing on metal when closing door.
The dealer replaced a solenoid the first time. Three weeks later the same problems exists and is very unsafe to drive. Th vehicle occasionally shifts out of drive into neutral.
Transmission slips into neutral when in the drive position while driving the vehicle. Dealership is evaluating the problem but won't confirm yet (4 days now). I have become aware thru other odyssey owners that this is not an isolated problem with many transmissions going quickly or eventually (1999-2001 engine models). This should be recalled and replaced at no charge for the life of the vehicle by the auto maker. Apparently, the replacements are "used/repaired" transmissions that also fail.
Transmission failed while driving. Dealer "fixed" transmission per manufacturer's recommendation and specifications and it failed a second time one week after first repair. I did not have an accident, but I could have had I been accelerating to merge onto a highway or another situation when not getting into gear would be a danger.
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!!!
Steering column and indicator lights show that vehicle is in "r" but is actually in neutral when the gas pedal is used. Has occurred on three occasions w/ 2 different drivers. This is especially hazardous when parked downhill.
Dealer replaced transmission without question.
Transmission is failing, unable to shift into lower gears, dangerous to drive.
Transmission failed and was replaced.
Tire blewout while driving (michelin symmetry p215-65r16). Nlm
On june 16, 2000 my 2000 honda odyessy was rear ended or hit by another vehicle in the rear bumper. The cause of the accident was the transmission failure with only 6,000 miles on the odyessy. I was southbound on euclid ave. At interstate 5. I was stopped at a red light in a uphill position. I was the first vehicle at the light. When the light turn green, I proceeded to go and my odyssey transmission slipped and then caught and then the engine stalled out. This caused the odyssey to lurch forward and then stop suddenly. When the odyssey stopped I still had my foot on the gas to go so that no brake lights came on to warn the drivers to my rear that my vehicle was about to stop. My odyssey was hit in the rear bumper by the vehicle to my rear. The accident was reported to the anaheim police who came to the scene and made report # dr no 00-23199. The vehicle to my rear was without insurance. I reported this accident to honda of america and the called me back to inform me that they would not assume responsibility for the damages to my vehicle. I have not had an appraisal of my damages yet it could be several thousand dollars. I am holding off because on the appraisal because the vehicle behind mine had no insurance and american honda claims no responsibility. On a separate incident on june 24, 2000 my left rear tire blue out at 70 MPH with only 7,500 miles on it. I came to a safe stop and had the tire replaced for $100.00 . Another problem is that the brakes grind with a metal to metal sound when coming to a complete stop. Another problem is that my power steering sometimes hesitates and jerks. Another problem is when running the rear airconditioning on high the rear blower speed fluctuates like as if it has a bad connection. Another problem that I have noticed since the colder weather around november, 2000 when I use the defroster on the front windows it smells like an electrical fire, or like wires are burning. *ak (dot number: m30d tiresize: p215/65r16)
Cannot shift into lower gears. Static electricty extreme after driving. Sliding door will not always open.
Transmission noise, most pronounced at 1500 RPM and 50 - 55 MPH, sounds like droning, rattling, chattering and dieseling.
Transmission/torque converter exhibits a mettalic droning noise at approximately 50mph. Noise is only apparent when torque converter locks up.
When the van is shift on reverse and going back about three feet there is a loud bang in the front of the van, it is like going over something but after looking each time it happents there is nothing in the pavement. I already took it once to the dealer but they couldnt find nothing. It has happent again two more times and I will take it back to dealer.
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.
While exiting parking garage up a steep 25 degree incline the vehicle began to roll backwards as if it were in neutral, consumer was told that all honda transmission rolls backwards on inclines (design). Nlm
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