2001 Honda Odyssey: check engine light

Filed Apr 14, 2015 · Transmission · 187,987 miles · GA

Without warning no dash lights nor check engine lights my transmission failed in heavy traffic..a slight up rev and then complete failure of transmission....just avoided being rearended as the car slowed quickly on a rise and just made it to the shoulder in traffic..fluid levels were normal but fluid had a odor ...my mechanic towed the car and drained and filled the trans (not convertor) to verify condition..trans will move in reverse at high RPM. This transmission was replaced 6/6/05 at 37400 miles under warranty and has been serviced and topped off as needed until now..in heavy traffic serious injury or death could have occured if not for observant driver behind me..I understand from transmission shops and rebuilders that honda transmission are built to fail with very poor design (no filtering of fluids,,and very weak clutch assemblies) to repair this vehicle it will cost $3800.00-to $5000.00 for new transmission and $3000.00 for a reliable rebuilt (jasper) this car was purchased to replace my 2004 freestar with transmission failures three times within 75.000 miles.

Filed Dec 19, 2014 · Transmission · 184,148 miles · NH

2001 honda odyssey, purchased with 83,610 miles from subaru of exeter. June 23, 2008, 104,527 miles. It was my understanding that warranty covered up to 109,000 miles. The transmission was replaced under recall warranty at dover auto world, honda service, due to check engine and tcs lights being on. Transmission came with a 3yr/36,000 warranty. December 1, 2014, 184,148 miles (80k on 2nd transmission), difficult to shift into reverse and drive sometimes engine slips before finally engaging into gear, over the next week, check engine light, tcs and d4 light flashing light on. Transmission fault code p0780, diagnosed, drove van two more days when transmission failed. Towed to local in town mechanic, given estimate for a re-manufactured transmission + labor $4,500. Spoke with honda motors of america, on dec 18th 2014 provided with all requested information, the response provided by honda is that the van had exceeded warranty and I would need to take the liability and pay for it. Honda customer service where surprised that it was replaced in 2008 under warranty. Honda claimed the mileage limit was 100,000. Bottom line is no help, spoke with local honda dealership...they could not help. Since honda of america had denied me. I agree that I should cover a portion of the cost (labor) but honda should cover for materials since its their product and they should stand behind it.

Filed Jul 10, 2014 · Transmission · 152,500 miles · IL

On 4th of july 2014 - (invoice of $4000 on independence day) - was driving from family wedding events and suddenly feeling drive shift and slipping gears issue. I had to slow down to avoid accidents from this honda's faulty transmission it is major safety issue can lock up front wheels on highway and can create major accident... Now need to do replacement/rebuilt of power train (transmission) to fix following issue " flared 1-2 and 2-3 shifts, long park to reverse or park to drive engagement times, or in extreme cases no takeoff in forward or reverse after start up." also engine light and tcs lights stay on... Because of honda's faulty power train I got to come up with $4000-$4500 to make my family and other people on road safe...

Filed Jun 8, 2014 · Transmission · 95,545 miles · VA

I realized that it wouldn't accelerate after being at a stop light. When it finally did it would jerk between gears. The check engine came on for the 2nd time (the 1st last week for a short that was fixed). Then my tcs came on and wouldn't turn off. The transmission is erratic and previously had issues between 2nd and 3rd. Now I'm told I need a new transmission. It has less than 96,000 miles. I'm a single mom w/ 2 kids I can't afford that. I got this van from a relative after my pathfinder (w nearly 300,000 miles on it) had an engine gasket issue I couldn't afford to have fixed because the engine had to be broken down. I'm seeing that this is a common issue for 12 yrs worth of models? Why is there no warning? When I looked at other cars there were statements with them about issues. Honda needs to fix this. This is horrible quality management. A mini van is a kid mobile - how would honda like the press if kids are hurt because this goes out when kids are in it? I get my van serviced by a mechanic every 2 mos - I take care of my cars. My last one was 17 yrs old. I won't buy honda again if this is representative of their quality management and product quality. I've never had to replace a transmission under 225,000 miles before on any make or model.

Filed May 29, 2014 · Transmission · 185,000 miles · OR

On the evening of sunday, may 25, 2014, I was driving on a freeway with my young son going approximately 55mph. As I began to ascend a slight hill onto a bridge, the tcs and check engine lights both illuminated. As I pressed on the gas pedal to accelerate up the hill, the rpms shot up but the car would not propel forward. I managed to make it over the bridge going the speed limit. After I began the descent down, the car would not accelerate whatsoever. I then coasted down to a stop in a fast food restaurant parking lot. My car was later towed and seen at a repair shop. I was informed that my entire transmission would need to be replaced. Prior to the incident on the bridge, there were no signs or warnings leading up to the failure of the transmission. What's more is approximately 8 years ago, the same issue happened with the vehicle (on a freeway, although not at an incline). The transmission needed to be replaced that time as well.

Filed May 18, 2014 · Transmission · 128,000 miles · CA

Check engine light on at startup. Honda dealership diagnosed problem as 2nd gear transmission slippage. Recommended a replacement transmission at appox $4000 or rebuilt or used at about $2500. Still thinking over my decision.

Filed May 3, 2014 · Transmission · 74,735 miles · CA

Engine light is on. When took to marin honda was told I need a new transmission at 74,000 miles.

Filed Mar 31, 2014 · Acceleration, Suspension · 82,540 miles · TX

The tcs. & check engine lights turned on, gear would jam in, after a stop the car would not accelerate at all, would frequent jumps when the gear changed, cannot accelerate, after regular maintainence with oil changes n transmission fluid change, the issue unresolved. Diagnosed by 3. Auto experts as transmission issue that is associated with 1999- 2001 odyssey models. Only 82540 miles. I am 2 nd owner. I am retired and need redressal of this issue as I can't afford serious repair costs.

Filed Nov 9, 2013 · Transmission · 79,000 miles · MA

The d light start blinking engine light is on ,transmission start to act funny,a year later start to slip, another year it's dead.

Filed Oct 1, 2013 · Transmission · 27,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact was driving 50 MPH when the transmission failed to operate with the illumination of the check engine warning indicator. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the transmission was replaced but the failure later recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000.

Filed Sep 20, 2013 · Transmission · 92,000 miles · VA

I have a honda odyssey - 92000 miles - when the transmission issues started. Check engine and tcs lights came on and d4 light blinking. Called honda and was told that the car was outside the warranty period, but within the 100,000 miles. Honda had recalled this model and extended the warranty to 7 years, which means they did put faulty transmissions in these models. But now they are not honoring their warranty. Why limit the warranty by time. There are many families that do not use the car to do 100,000 miles in 7 years. Transmissions issues are based on use so why limit the warranty to time of 7-years. It should be limited by mileage. Very disappointed by honda.

Filed Aug 23, 2013 · Transmission · 62,500 miles · IL

No crash. Engine light came on. Local mechanic diagnosed transmission, said there had been a recall or warranty extension. Local honda dealer refused to do anything (as the car was past the warranty extension) except lower cost of replacement by about 20% (from $5400 to $4500). Had current transmission repaired by another firm, cost $2900. We had never received notice of warranty extension. Car had been brought to dealer for timing belt replacement during period of warranty extension (july 2009); dealer "neglected" to inform me of problem, notwithstanding entry of VIN into their database. The terms of the class action suit require notification. Mailing a notice is a good start, but if a car affected comes in, the dealer has a responsibility to notify the owner. We never received notice by the mail. This was not done, and I think it's criminal. I spoke with a representative of honda america, who could not have been less interested in my situation, and offered me nothing. I'm sending an account of this to lisa madigan, attorney general of il. I will not buy another honda.