2000 Honda Odyssey: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Apr 26, 2014 · Transmission · DE

My gear started shifting while I was on the highway with my 3 small children in the car. It was one of the scariest things I've experienced. The car started slowing down and coasting then lights on the dash starting displaying followed by the car revving up but not moving. Now the gears won't shift at all.

Filed Sep 13, 2011 · Transmission · 190,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift into reverse and would stall sporadically when driving at various speeds. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer to diagnose the transmission where the dealer advised that the manufacturer would not cover the repairs of the transmission due to the high mileage of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic to have the transmission rebuilt. There were repairs made to the transmission but to no avail, as the failure persisted. The contact believed that the transmission was defective. The failure mileage was 190,000.

Filed Oct 19, 2009 · Transmission · 67,100 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 honda odyssey. The transmission would not shift into the second gear. The transmission was repaired in april of 2005 for an identical failure. The manufacturer was notified and a representative stated that the transmission could be rebuilt at an expense of $2500.00. The failure mileage was 67,100.

Filed Sep 10, 2009 · Transmission · 67,650 miles · HI

We bought a used honda odyssey 2000 van with only 60,000 miles. The previous owner took meticulous care of the van and had it maintained regularly which is why we were surprised at 67,000 miles the transmission gave out. I was driving on a major highway when the gears started slipping. I was in a 50 mile per hour zone when the gears wouldn't shift and I was stuck in third gear. This was extremely dangerous and could have LED to a serious crash. Luckily, I was able to get the van to the side of the road to a very narrow shoulder. When I researched this, I found that numerous people have had transmission issues with honda vans. We inquired about getting it fixed under warranty but were told that we were outside of the 93 month parameter. The problem is that the previous owner had no issues with the transmission and therefore did not need to change the transmission under warranty (service bulletin 02-062). We will now have to pay $3500 for a transmission that should be recalled and should be replaced no matter the time frame. If it is a faulty transmission, they should be held accountable for this product. This situation could have been a lot worse had I lived in a big city and experienced these problems on a freeway. Something needs to be done!!!

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!!!