2001 Honda Odyssey: engine stalls while driving

Filed May 10, 2016 · Engine, Steering · 195,000 miles · FL

I was driving in motion in a neighborhood and the engine cut off and could barely pull over cause the steering locked up. Before that, I was leaving a gas station and again the engine shut off while in motion.

Filed May 4, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 166,700 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. When the accelerator pedal was depressed at various speeds, the gauges on the instrument panel fluctuated up and then down to zero. The vehicle stalled without warning intermittently. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on three occasions; however the diagnosis was unknown. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. In addition, when the brake pedal was depressed, an abnormal sound emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 166,700.

Filed Apr 19, 2013 · Electrical, Transmission · 140,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and suddenly stalled. Additionally, the instrument panel lighting failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the technician advised the contact that the transmission and the electrical system computer would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Jun 10, 2012 · Acceleration, Engine · 160,456 miles · AL

While driving down a main street at approximately 45 MPH, the engine revved up and the car felt like it had stalled, but with the engine running... I was able to continue for a short distance at increasingly slower speeds. Once at the traffic light, I cut the car off and back on, it helped me to move forward up to about 30 MPH for about 2 minutes, turned on and off at every chance until I was able to make it back into my neighborhood, than I tried to cut off and see if reverse would work and it did nothing, I cut off one last time and back on and was able to finally pull the car into the driveway.

Filed Feb 3, 2012 · Transmission · 145,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact was driving 60 MPH when the transmission failed and caused the vehicle to stall. Smoke was released from the engine and the contact called the fire department in case of a fire. The contact also called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The vehicle was neither diagnosed fro the failure nor repaired. The failure mileage was 145,000.

Filed Dec 28, 2011 · Airbags, Transmission · 75,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl- the contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate when pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be repaired. The torque converter was replaced instead of replacing the transmission as it was recommended by the mechanic, but honda motor co had the final word. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The contact also stated that the vehicle intermittently stalled while driving at various speeds. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was once involved in a crash in which the air bags did not deploy. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 11v260000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module). The failure mileage was 75,000. Kmj ...update 01/20/12 *bf updated 02/07/12 the consumer stated on august 8, 2008 he was involved in an accident, and the air bags failed to deploy. The consumer stated he never received a recall regarding a problem with the air bags. Updated 03/26/12

Filed Oct 7, 2011 · Steering, Transmission · 53,827 miles · WV

2006: notified by honda corp that our vehicle may have a defective transmission took to sim fryson honda, winchester avenue, ashland, ky for evaluation - determined to be part of recall.and transmission was replaced due to torque converter solenoid malfunction, however, . Vehicle shifted hard and a made a "whirring noise". We advised the dealer of this on at least 3 occasions but were told that it was replaced with an honda part as instructed by honda. This dealership was sold and the subsequent owner filed for bankruptcy and would not listen to our complaints. During the fall, 2010 we noticed the car was beginning to shift even more harder and seemed to stall before going into gear but ironically when the weather was warmer it would behave okay. However, in january 2011 it would not initially go into gear and we thought it was the gear shifting lever that was perhaps out of sync and took it to moses honda, rt. 60, huntington, wv since the other dealer was out of business. Moses tested the vehicle and found nothing wrong, however, it continued to off and on behave the same way. We again had moses to test it in march/april 2011 and was told then that the transmission was failing. We contacted the ashland kentucky dealership (now reopened) and was told the warranty had expired in january and to contact honda for additional info. We have attempted to speak with honda several times and will not discuss nor return calls to us. This is a known problem, having researched the issue, and honda refuses to acknowledge their responsibility in r&d of defective and poorly designed parts. I am requesting full consideration of this problem for all honda owners that have experienced this problem and for honda to address the issue.

Filed Sep 14, 2011 · Engine, Transmission · 72,046 miles · OH

(2001 odyssey-one owner)-tcs and check engine light came on while driving at 35 MPH at 72,000 miles/7 yrs & 5 months on the road. Van stalled/hard shifting and was driven to nearby auto repair shop. Diagnosis was transmission failure. Towed to the honda dealership. Honda replaced the transmission under warranty, however suggested replacing the timing belt and water pump as well. Power steering cable also found to be corroded. $850 total. Tcs and check engine light came on again on 9-2011 with 102,000 miles with some hesitation and a grinding noise heard. Diagnoses was transmission again (po-740 code ). Called honda dealership who said it was about $4000 for a "honda" replacement transmission, or the dealer could do it themselves for about $2600.

Filed Aug 15, 2011 · Transmission · 117,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 35 MPH the vehicle suddenly stalled. The failure occurred three times at different speeds and was also towed to the dealer each time. The technicians replaced the transmission the first time and second time; however, the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000. Updated 9/16/11 *cn updated 10/11/11

Filed Jul 7, 2011 · Transmission · 118,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall intermittently and the check engine warning light would illuminate. The dealer diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The transmission was replaced for the same failure on another occasion, but the failure recurred. The failure and current mileage was 118,000.

Filed Feb 22, 2011 · Transmission · 107,000 miles · WA

My first transmission failed just at 40k miles. The service engine light came one. Was in the hov lane. Managed to get off the nearby exit ramp and called the honda dealer. I was able to drive it back home. The dealer said it was under warranty and replaced it. Once again at 107k miles the service engine light came on. I had just got the service done and a transmission fluid replaced. It happened within 2 weeks of this service. Stalled in the center lane in front of the kids school during peak drop off time. Had to call aaa to get it towed to the dealer. It would not move in any gear except reverse. The dealer said it was a transmission failure. Also had a oxygen sensor recalled on this one. Thank god it was me who was dropping off and was about to leave for office. I get scared even to think if my wife and kids were alone in this one. American honda was the worst. They would not listen. They say we cant do anything. They keep repeating it like a broken record. Reading of a script. I have purchased a honda twice. The first time and the last time. Stay away from it.

Filed Jun 7, 2010 · Transmission · 155,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. While driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact pushed to the vehicle to the side of the road and had it towed to an authorized dealership who stated that the failure was within the transmission. The vehicle was then taken to a local repair shop where the transmission was replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000. The current mileage was approximately 156,000. Updated 07/26/10. *lj the consumer stated this is the second time he has experienced transmission failure. The first time, the torque converter was replaced. The consumer was informed his vehicle was not included in the recall. Updated 08/31/10