2000 Honda Odyssey: transmission slipping

29 of the 675 complaints about the 2000 Honda Odyssey describe transmission slipping.

owner complaints: 29
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 108,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 39 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Transmission slipping by model year

2025
1
2022
1
2020
2
2019
9
2018
7
2016
6
2015
2
2014
5
2012
1
2011
1
2010
2
2008
3
2007
8
2006
4
2005
6
2004
28
2003
100
2002
177
2001
60
2000
29
1999
25

What owners say

Filed Jun 20, 2019 · Transmission · 266,997 miles · NM

We traveled from new mexico to california and when we arrived and got in town the transmission started slipping on city street

Filed Oct 17, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 279,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda odyssey. While driving 60 MPH, the brake, ABS, maintenance, check engine, and battery warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle stalled and the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle experienced a severe oil leak, slipping transmission, and alternator failure. The contact was informed by an independent mechanic that the oil failure caused the drive belts to slip, which caused a failure in the alternator recharging the battery as intended. The contact stated that the battery needed to be replaced due to the oil leak. The contact attempted to contact (stockton honda, 2002 e hammer ln, stockton, ca 95210, (844) 237-1845), but was unsuccessful. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 279,000.

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 Nov 8, 2015 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · WI

My 2000 honda odyssey was slamming into 2nd till it started slipping. I put in a used solenoid....but it still slips in 2nd and another symptom is tcs light comes on after 5 min or so driving. [ I can make it go into 2nd if I rev it out to about 25-3000 RPM in first gear and back off the accelerator fast as it is going in to 2nd then it goes into gear.] so I tried putting in a new dual linear solenoid - had slight improvement but still slips in 2nd gear or will not go into 2nd gear without backing off accelerator. I also checked the other solenoids which seem ok.

Filed Feb 18, 2014 · Transmission · 199,000 miles · CA

Transmission converter caused the red light to come on after all the emission control systems had been fixed by a honda mechanic. There has been slipping of shifting from 1st to 2nd. I am wondering if there is a recall on this model because the corporate officials do not provide info if there is any. Please seeking assistance.

Filed Jul 31, 2013 · Transmission · 104,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the transmission slipped while driving at low speeds and usually on cold starts. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was determined that the pressure switch for the gears failed. The dealer first attempted to change the transmission, but that did not work. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 104,000 and the current mileage was 114,000. Updated 8/26/13

Filed Jul 29, 2013 · Transmission · 101,000 miles · NY

Driving south on rt84, just entering ct, the engine begins to over-rev to 8000rpms. The cruise control was on, and the car was traveling at approximately 65mph. The transmission failed, disengaging out of drive. Coasting, the engine was operating, normal rpms for idle speed. Trying to reengage the transmission at a lower gear, failed. Pulled off rt84 in vernon rockville, ct, and made it to a parking lot. Engine over-revving to get transmission to engage. Parked, the car was allowed to sit, shut off for 45 minutes. Restarted car, attempted to drive, and the transmission failed to engage in any forward gear. Was able to engage the transmission in reverse, but not in a forward gear. Had car towed to honda dealer in manchester, ct. Dealer subsequently confirmed the vehicle required a transmission replacement. Up to this point, no sign of transmission trouble; no slippage, no hesitation. Transmission was approximately 70,000 miles old, having been replaced at honda dealer under recall back in 2004, at approximately 32,000 miles.

Filed May 28, 2013 · Transmission · 120,548 miles · OH

Noticed car slipping when in 2nd and 3rd gear. Took van into dealer in june of 2008 for diagnoses. Internal failure was diagnosed and in aug tranny went out at 120,549miles. Had honda dealer repair issue. We were offered a discount thru customer relations. Now in 2013 with about 194,000 miles transmission is about to go. Completely unacceptable. Two transmissions go bad in 13 years. Honda needs to be held accountable for their lousy product. This was an expensive investment.

Filed Feb 2, 2013 · Transmission · 140,000 miles · IL

First incident 5/5 08-transmission was shifting hard and then engine light and tcs light went on. Brought it to honda dealer the ran the code and stated internal trans failure. Since we are the original owners and had all trans service at honda they agreed to split half the cost. I asked what if this should happen again the service rep stated "don't worry about it" it will last at long time. Well here I am again with 45,000 miles later same problem. Brought it to honda and they said "sorry you on your own" 4-5 thousand to replace. That is more than the van is worth. I think it's terrible that honda is aware of transmission problems but refuse to recall or fix them correctly. When the transmission starting slipping on 12/8/12 I was in the middle of traffic and it slipped into neutral without warning. I almost was hit. I couldn't move, the van had no power, just reverted up the 3000 RPM's I was scared. I didn't know what to do. I guess when people start getting killed in car accidents from the defective transmissions from honda maybe something will hopefully be done about it.

Filed Jul 9, 2012 · Transmission · 172,512 miles · HI

I am having transmission problems, when shifting from 1st gear to second it slips and suddenly goes into gear, also when in 4th gear it tends to slip, rev up then jumps back into gear. I think its very dangerous and may cause an accident. I read the fourms on problems with the trans on the odyssey and noticed there is too many complants on the same problem. I hope you can look into this issue and help resolve this issue for me and all the other honda odyssey owners. Thank you......

Filed Jun 20, 2012 · Transmission · 60,200 miles · TX

Transmission failure after only 60,000 miles. The transmission slips into neutral when upshifting between gears and then suddenly engages with a dangerous surge forward. I am the original owner of the vehicle and there were no previous problems with the transmission. The condition persisted for two days and required a complete transmission overhaul with a new torque converter. Research shows that transmission failure is all too common in honda odyssey vans.

Filed Oct 26, 2011 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the transmission began slipping and smoke was seen coming from under the hood. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact was not told specifically what caused the transmission to fail. The failure and the current mileage was 160,000.