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.
2001 Honda Odyssey transmission complaints
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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.
Our cars have always been taken care of. We bring them in for all required maintenance and do not drive aggressively. We are the only owner of the van and we bought it brand new. Then in 2010, accelerating from a stoplight, the van would not shift up and drove at about 30 MPH. We brought the van into the honda dealership who said we needed a transmission repair or replacement. They offered to do that for a hefty price and would not offer any financial help because we had bought the van on an air force base in germany. They stated that they could not tell if the van was raced or not, which it never was. An independent shop rebuilt the transmission and put in a new torque converter. They also included all the upgrades to the tranny. The van now has 153,000miles on it and we are hoping that it keeps driving well because that transmission repair is so expensive.
Ongoing problems with sliding door, seat belt and electrical issues. At 160k replaced transmission for $5000. Not happy at all.
I was on my way to work and came to a complete stop at a red stop light. The light had turned green and I proceeded to go and pushed the gas, the vehicle would not move. I turned the van off and on by the ignition a few times thinking it was something other than a transmission gear issue. I sat there for a few minutes after turning the vehicle off and turned it back on, it caught gear so I proceeded towards work. Luckily I was only a half block from my job. As I was pulling in the transmission had slipped again and I barely coasted into a parking space. I had the van towed to a transmission specialist and they flushed the transmission, reset the system and told me that I was going to need to have it rebuilt. The transmission shop told me that this particular vehicle has these issues and it has been a recurring issue with this make and model.
2001 honda odyssey. Consumer writes in regards to transmission problems. *smd the appeared to be a minimal amount of sporadic transmission slippage between the 1st and 2nd gear. The dealer stated the slipping was normal, because it meant the transmission needed to be serviced. The dealer stated the fluid replacement, would take care of the slipping problem. The vehicle exhibited the same problem 20,000 miles later, except to a greater degree. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where they stated, the transmission was a concern, and the warranty was extended to cover a possible failure. The dealer stated it should have been addressed when the vehicle was in for service previously. However, it wasn't and the warranty had since expired.
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...
Transmission needed replacement at 81,681 miles, $5026.00, all work done by honda dealership 4/13/11. Now at 142,000 honda transmission failed again. Was driving on freeway at 65mph when engine lost power. Coasted to side of freeway.
Initial transmission failure at 100,000 miles. Honda made good on warranty and replaced with a rebuilt transmission. The second transmission has now failed at 170,000 miles - after only 70,000 miles of use.
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.
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.
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.
Engine light is on. When took to marin honda was told I need a new transmission at 74,000 miles.
Transmission failed while driving.
The automatic transmission began slipping at around 25 MPH with d3 flashing and tcs light indicator on. The van began loosing power while driving and revolution high in the power train. This is the rebuild transmission I replaced in november 19, 2010. So it has been more than 3 years and the warranty from honda manufacture has expired.
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.
I bought my preowned 2001 honda odyssey within the first 20 days I could feel the tranny slipping sometimes. So I call the dealer and he said sold as is. I brought it to a mechanic shop around the block from my work. They hooked it up to a scanner and they told me the problem was "a lock up solenoid for the torque converter." basically said too bad your out of luck. I am done with honda. I should have done my usual and researched before buying and I never would have purchased an odyssey. I figured it was a honda so what could the worst be? All others I have owned ran great with very few problems. I just brought this van not know honda had bad trans. Problem I need help with this case some body help me.
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.
Fourth transmission failure on a van I've owned since new. First one failed at approx. 55k miles, the second one at 96k miles, the third one at 122k miles and finally the fourth one at approx 155k mi. Ahm picked up the cost for the first two (they had an extended warranty up to 105k miles and I had also purchased the 7 year / 100k miles extended warranty). The third transmission cost me $1000 for labor, but ahm paid for the transmission. The warranty on this third transmission installed in the car was 3 years or 36k miles. It failed again under 36k miles, but a few months over the 3 year mark (expired in june '13, and it failed at beginning of oct '13). It left my family stranded 90 miles north of san diego late at night. While clearly the letter of the law is with ahm as the warranty period indeed expired, I think I had windshield wipers that lasted longer that the honda transmission on this van. As a side note, this was a good car and we had minimal issues with it other than the disposable transmissions. Ahm should figure out that pushing out a badly designed transmission (based on what I've read) is not a way for getting repeat customers. I had an accord (which was ok) and I still have my s2000 (which I love), but I will never buy a honda ever again.
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.
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.
After 137,000 miles the transmission in my odyssey went bad. I put a rebuilt 2001 transmission in it, and guess what? You got it! That one went bad after 300 mi. I got zero help from honda america and as I'm sure you know, as I do now, this is a very common defect in the '99-01 trans. Not that I'm expecting anything from this, but just another brick in the wall. I will never buy anything honda again. Buy american.
Driving in I-78 west and speed suddenly decreased while RPM increased. Steered over to shoulder and stopped. Shifted car into park. Then I shifted into drive and van would not move. Rpm increased again. Van towed off highway and then eventually home. Transmission shot per mechanic. Transmission previously replaced under warranty at 56,125 miles. Currently at 143,000 miles. Honda will not provide any additional assistance. Totally unhappy with honda and will not purchase another one.
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle jerked abnormally. The contact mentioned that the tcs and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 72,000.
Check engine light came on, and I find out I need a new transmission. I've done the regular maintenance while I have owned this vehicle, so this is very disappointing to say the least. I was told hondas last a long time - not true.
Driving 70 MPH on interstate 77 vehicle suddenly had a RPM surge over 5rpms and propulsion was lost we were in fast lane and had to coast over to side of interstate . No warning of trans failure. Car would not go forward only reverse worked. The situation was very dangerous as semi's and other cars were behind us and beside us. The car just lost any forward movement. The transmission that failed was a recall replacement done by honda dealer (stoke's honda charleston ,south carolina) on 4-29-2008 !!!!! At the time of failure car had 150,000. At the time of recall transmission replacement car had 103,000 miles on it we got 47,000 miles out the transmission that honda replaced in 2008. No warning lights no signs of transmission failure. It just died. Dealer told us 5000.00 to repair . Honda rep said sorry
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving uphill at 75 MPH, the transmission failed to operate with the illumination of the check engine warning indicator. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and then towed to a safe location. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
Transmission slips from standstill; and occasionally at low speeds. Had transm. Lubed and "filter changed" but filter may not have been changed. Is internal? Maint lite goes on and off, mainly on. Tcs light goes on and off, mainly off.
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