Transmission problems on 2001 odyssey's aren't limited to us models. We purchased a canadian model, and are on the 3rd transmission, and none of our local dealerships will assist us because it's a canadian model. Dealer was informed that the vehicle was canadian model, and that we didn't know what the warranty coverage was. Dealer informed us that 2nd transmission was covered under warranty, and then sued us because they couldn't collect from american or canadian honda. We have been a loyal honda product consumer, but the treatment we've received for such has been a severe disappointment. We won't be purchasing honda in the future.
2001 Honda Odyssey transmission complaints
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Consumer states that the engine light, and traction light illuminated and vehicle began to slip and pull. Vehicle is on its third transmission.
Transmission failed while traveling up a heavily traveled two-lane mountain road (state highway 330 to running springs, ca). Vehicle blocked traffic until it could be pushed into the ditch on the shoulder resulting in damage to paint. Vehicle has 19,905 miles; slipping problem had been reported to dealer on two occasions; in both instances dealer denied knowledge of any problem.
Problems with vehicle dome lights dimming briefly. *mr the purge control solenoid cycled off and on repeatedly, the A/C blower motor speed decreased and various dash/dome lights dimmed for approximately 10 seconds then revert back to its high speed setting and original brightness. There was a grinding noise that had come from the transmission which was repaired. *scc
While driving 35 MPH the transmission shifted to a different low gear. The consumer stopped the vehicle but when it was restarted it went backwards.
The vehicle experienced the following: out of alignment, loud bang/ticking, shaking, engine hesitation, inoperative A/C, a contaminated filter with metal shavings, A/C drain tube was rubbing and draining on the steering rack boot, coolant reservoir was empty and the right front seal on the body was damaged due to it being improperly placed, A/C knob was broken, the A/C airflow automatically changed, when the A/C blower motor speed decreased, various dash lights would dim, the hood latch was defective, static shock problem, there was a coolant smell, due to the reservoir fluid level, the sliding door was inoperative, the transmission was defective, the crankshaft pulley and the steering wheel vibrated, the right door seal had come apart, the splash shield clip was missing, the idle speed fluctuated from 750 to 2000 RPM with the vehicle in park/neutral, and immediately after, the mil light had come on. The repairs are as followed: wheels aligned, A/C condenser and compressor evaporation dryer, intake manifold, reinstalled rear evaporator/heater unit, installed a drain tube in the retainer bracket, hood latch was replaced, PCM replaced to solve the transmission problem, removed the broken bolt from the block, the crankshaft pulley vibration is still unresolved, and the slash shield clip has been replaced. *mr scc
Replaced transmission in a 2001 honda odyssey 2 weeks ago. Last night astrobe like light flashed under the dashboard as the tcs and orange transmission failure lights lit up. The green illuminated square with the d started flashing. The vehicle no langer accelerates and is being towed to the dealership with another transmission problem. It was purchased new, was in our possession 1 year and 1 month and has less than 29,000 miles on it. It was brought in for all scheduled maintenance in a timely manner.
Consumer states power sliding door is inoperative. The sliding door had gotten stuck, and trapped the kids in the vehicle. Ph the seat belts had unbolted from the interior. The sliding doors have been repaired on four occasions and remain inoperative. When the power is off, the doors cannot be opened manually and the transmission failed. Scc
Consumer stated the transmission will not shift from park to drive. Please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem.
Second transmission failure. Two months ago, had unexpected down shift from 4th to 2nd on highway (luckily devoid of traffic). Honda repaired transmission by replacing solenoid switch, not replacing transmission. Again, while driving (this time accelerating) transmission slipped, unexpectedly allowing no power to drive wheels during acceleration. Luckily was on a deserted road, no other traffic. If I was pulling out into highway (as we have to do to leave our neighborhood) results could have been catastrophic, as unexpected inability to accelerate/move into traffic flow would most cause trucks barelling down hill to hit us. Lucky this happened 2 minutes and 1/4 mile earlier than that. Others may not be so lucky. Dt
While driving vehicle will intermittently hestiate to accelerate and die out. The dealership indicated that this is a common problem as a result of a defect in the automatic transmission. Please provide more details. Ts
The van needed to be jumped started twice a week. Also the automatic transmission needed to be replaced after erratic performance. Please describe details. Mr
Consumer notice when restarting vehicle, vehicle would not restart and would need a jump, dealer has been contacted and noticed transmission needs to be replace. Nlm
The transmission does not hold the position of the vehicle. For example, if I shift into drive, the car can drift backward, requiring I use the brakes and the gas at the same time to avoid hitting something behind me. The transmission also does not slow the car on hills. If I am in d1, the car will fly down a hill as if it is not in any gear. The honda dealer insists this is normal. I do not know if it is acceptable for your safety standards but it is difficult for me to drive on mountain roads without wearing the breaks out, and is a safety hazard for me.
Dealer stated that shift solenoids should be replaced but that past cases this has not resolved the problem and recommended replacing transmission at our expense. This problem appears to be significant for the odyssey and should merit a recall. We are pursuing legal advice.
Driving on rainy road, appx 50 MPH, transmission abruptly downshifted to 2nd gear. Was able to maintain control, no vehicles behind, so no accident. Transmission then repeatedly tried to upshift, slipped down to 2nd, repeatedly. Proceeded to safe stopping area in 2nd gear (manually selected). Could potentially be very dangerous if driver does not respond carefully, if traffic is following, if road is slick, or if in the midst of negotiating a curve. A potentially dangerous and vehicle disabling failure. Nlm
This is the second time our transmission has gone out. First it went out at 19,000 miles, was replaced with a rebuilt transmission and has now gone out again at 32,000 miles. How can we proceed with honda to issue a recall?
With vehicle stopped (as at a stop sign or at a red light), when accelerator is depressed, engine revs up but vehichle hesistates. Then ,transmission engages suddenly and vehichle lurches forward. The intensity was anywhere from a moderate bump, to enough to cause the tires to "squeal" and loose traction. This happened several times before we got the vehichle to the dealer for service; we just began to describe the problem when they said it would need a new transmission, as if they had seen the problem many times before. When questioned they denied there was a problem with odyssey transmissions, although they did say that their odyssey shuttlevan (same yr/model) had the transmission replaced the prior week. While conducting a search on the internet, we found dozens of instances of odyssey transmission failures, all with replacement of the entire transmission as the remedy. While in our case this was done under warranty at no charge, we are concerned that this is a systemic problem that can easily lead to a traffic accident.
Front axle broke unexpectedly.
At approximately 6,000 the vehicle's transmission began to emit a loud grinding noise while in fourth gear traveling at 50 miles per hour and above. When taken to the dealereship's service department, I was told they could find no noise. The noise persisted and became louder. When taken to the dealership the second time and pointed out the noise during a test drive with service personnel, the dealership replaced the transmission.
Transmission gear whine @ 50mph. When comming to a stop or start from stop fuel splash(loud) in the tank. Baffles in the tank may be broken.
Vehicle stalls in heavy traffic. Vehicle taken to dealer, and informed consumer that the transmission needed to be replaced. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
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