2001 Honda Odyssey fuel system problems

Filed Jun 30, 2015 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 184,000 miles · WV

I purchased this van from a dealership. I was told it was in great condition, no problems, no recalls. The transmission completely failed in less than thirty days. I was driving on a highway when transmission failed, I was lucky enough to get pulled off to the side of the road. Honda needs to pay to replace all of these transmissions before someone is seriously injured or worse, killed. I'm now trying to look into different estimates to have the transmission completely rebuilt.

Filed Dec 27, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 109,474 miles · CT

Replacement transmission failure - vehicle has had original transmission replaced at 56,297 miles on odometer. Replacement transmission failed at 109,474 miles on odometer. Time elapsed between transmission failures - 6.2 years each. Miles on unit 53,170 miles. Honda USA will do nothing to assist owner in replacing transmission.

Filed Aug 7, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 210,000 miles · VA

The car slowed down and would not accelerate. The engine lights and other lights came on. The mechanic has informed me that I will need to have the transmission replaced. Again for the 3rd time. And this after having the transmission flushed in february of 2013. The transmission had to be replaced in 2007, 2011 and now 2013. I had to pay out of pocket for the 2011 and now they say for the 2013. There is something wrong with the vehicle that the transmissions are failing so soon. The first two times the vehicle completely stopped in traffic.

Filed Aug 1, 2012 · Fuel system, Transmission · 146,000 miles · NY

When my daughter discovered the transmission in the indicated vehicle could fail at any time she elected to stop driving the vehicle. This model was one of many by honda that was subject to undisclosed failure type but it can be assumed that failure could include lockup, loss of power to the wheels, etc.. Honda elected to extend the warranty but honda USA and the dealer (honda of middletown, ny) state there was no recall as this is not a safety issue. We beg to differ in that having your wheels lock up at normal driving speeds, especially in traffic including interstate highways constitutes a serious safety issue as does loss of power in congested traffic at highway speeds. A class action suit was won by consumers in a class action suit and notices were sent to owners of these vehicles. The dealer did not notify my daughter, son-in-law or myself when we purchased this vehicle in 2007. The dealership and honda are refusing to fix this issue as the vehicle is past the extended warranty and again both claim this is not a safety issue. Internet research suggests there was an attempt to "cover up" this issue to prevent harm to the honda reputation, multiple examples of the transmission failing and of course the denial that a transmission failure represents a safety issue, under any circumstance. We are in the process of attempting to get the car fixed as they have 3 young children, an income just above poverty level for the family size and no resources to pay for this expensive repair that must be made to make their vehicle roadworthy.

Filed Feb 4, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 88,000 miles · PA

The 2001 honda odyssey started having problems of stalling while driving on 01/15/10. When the problem occurred again on 01/20/10, we brought it to a honda dealer for examination. The dealer had it for nine days until 01/29/10 but was unable to make a diagnosis. On 01/29/10, we took the vehicle back. On 02/03/10 and 02/04/10, the stalling recurred so we brought it back to the same dealer. Now, having been unsuccessful to make a diagnosis, the dealer notified us that they would not make any more attempts to repair the vehicle.

Filed Mar 24, 2009 · Fuel system · 65,000 miles · AZ · 20 injuries

For the past 2 years we have been experiencing a raw gas smell in the cabin of our 2001 honda odyssey. We have taken it in consistently over this time. They smell it too but can't find it. We have paid to have repaired everything they have said it was and the problem continues. Google shows about 4800 posts for the same problem. Honda of america says they are done looking for the problem and says too bad. The smell lasts about 2-4 minutes and happens sometimes every day, sometimes twice a week and sometimes will skip a couple of weeks. When we have friends in the car, they are all afraid as we are that the car will catch on fire. It leaves us sick to our stomach and head.

Filed Mar 16, 2005 · Fuel system, Transmission · 10,000 miles · FL · 1 injury

Near death/accident experiences =4 transmission failures= 2 replacements since new purchase egr valve replaced= should have been replaced when the second transmission was installed. It was not even addressed. Jerky actions in vehicle aggravate injury. Stranded in ga. On xmas holiday. Loss of visitation, vacation and honeymoon. Transmissions replaced (not without a fight), it has been stated that warranty extended lifelong, (without proof of documentation). Rotors warping. Dealer (owner) states, they just sell vehicles, they don't make the vehicles.

Filed Oct 28, 2004 · Fuel system · IL

Consumer smelled a fuel odor coming from the vents. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could duplicate the problem.

Filed May 17, 2004 · Fuel system · NC

While driving consumer smelled gas coming from the vehicle. Consumer stopped the vehicle and noticed gas leaking from the fuel tank. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership.

Filed Mar 3, 2004 · Fuel system · MD

Gasoline odor entered the passenger cabin while driving. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the fuel tank seal, but the problem came back two days later.