2000 Honda Odyssey: complete transmission failure

Filed Jan 12, 2018 · Transmission · 135,000 miles · MD

This vehicle was purchased second hand in 2012 and immediately needed to have its automatic transmission replaced at a cost of $3,000. Even now there is occasional slipage of the new transmission, which indicates to me it may not be long for this world. It's painfully obvious honda built and installed sup par transmissions for many years, despite mountains of complaints from consumers. They should be taken to task for poor design, engineering and customer support.

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 Sep 3, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 112,000 miles · VA

We had this van, and three time transmission blew first time it blew at 50,000 mile, second time it blew at 70000 and third time it blew at 112000 mile, and we are not getting good response from honda customer service. First time when it blew, I call them they said you passed the number of years so we are not going to fix it free, I end up paying from my pocket. I got new transmission form honda, second time when it blew that time it is only 20,000 mile, when I went to dealer, they said they cover only 1 year 12,000 warranty, I end up paying from my pocket, now this third time it blew up, if I am not proper response then I need to think in future, I might go with different manufacture. Electrical panel is also not working. If honda making this kind of car/van and this kind of customer service, then I need to think in future, I might go with different manufacture.

Filed Aug 3, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 134,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle decreased in speed and eventually stopped without warning. The contact stated that smoke appeared under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. It was determined the transmission failed, for the second time. . The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000. Ma 10/22/2015 updated 12/10/15.8jb

Filed Feb 25, 2014 · Transmission · 126,600 miles · NJ

This vehicle's transmission has failed for the second time. We replaced the transmission at a honda dealer in july 2010 (with about 88k miles) & this transmission has failed once again, requiring it to be replaced.

Filed Oct 21, 2013 · Transmission · 194,000 miles · GA

Vehicle has had a serious problem with the transmission. Replacement dates: october 2002 - february 2003 - april 2005 - june 2008 - presently at honda dealership requiring a 5th transmission - it has gone only 42,000 since the 2008 transmission was installed. Honda refuses to help or see that there is a bigger issue here. I am asking that they repair the transmission at their expense. During the 2008 transmission failure, the vehicle locked up completely while on the highway, it was our good fortune to have gotten to the side of the road. Please help me.

Filed Oct 20, 2013 · Transmission · 97,365 miles · IL

Transmission failure. Honda replaced transmission under class action extended warranty in 2009, but I had to pay $1,200. Now in october 2013, and just 46,000 miles later the transmission is failing again. Honda is refusing to help with it citing that the "vehicle is too old." my response to them was, if the repair in 2009 was done correctly then I shouldn't be having this problem today regardless of how old or how many miles the vehicle has. Honda is washing their hands of any responsibility and any repair now is 100% mine, which unfortunately costs as much as the vehicle might be worth. That is not right that honda teased so many customers in to thinking they were getting a solid repair under warranty only to find out it lasts just long enough so they can avoid further responsibility. Not cool honda! Our children are afraid to drive the vehicle now as they and we are concerned that the transmission could lock up on them and cause an accident. I can't say I blame them. I expected more from honda.

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 Apr 13, 2013 · Transmission · 108,976 miles · TX

Transmission went out at 73000 miles. Honda replaced with a remanufactured unit only due to the class action law suit filed against them. The replacement trans was returned twice to the dealer to complain about a high pitch wine in 3rd gear. They said it was ok and did nothing. Now this reman trans has only 35000 miles and it shows a po740 code and has an engagement problem from park to drive or neutral to drive. Honda says tough luck, your on your own. Honda customer service case # [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 22, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 68,000 miles · PA

My honda odyssey (year 2000) stopped at a traffic light, then when green light was on, it roared big time at very high RPM, and moved very little. Lots of cars behind me. After about a minute, my car suddenly moved, and moved as normal as usual. Since then, especially when it is cold, my cars moves very teeny-tiny bit after a stop, and then suddenly pull forward. The situation is even worse if my car stops at bottom of a hill, then climbing up the hill after that is a big challenge. I was told it is probably transmission problem, there was a recall. But honda dealers said honda does not share any cost if I replace the transmission system (about $4000) which is recommended by the dealer, because it is out of warranty period, even though the mileage is now just a bit more than 70k.

Filed Jan 26, 2013 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · MN

We have had three transmission failures with this odyssey. Two were replaced under warranty, the last failure occurred at 50k miles, so it was not covered by the 36k warranty. It is ridiculous that a vehicle could go through three transmissions in this amount of time.

Filed Nov 26, 2012 · Transmission · 229,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the traction control light illuminated on the instrument panel and the transmission failed. The contact mentioned that the vehicle did not experience any problems with the transmission prior to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle had not been inspected. The failure and current mileage was 229,000.