The honda odyssey transmission failed, my mother with alzheimers was in the car with us, the car is very unsafe, we are the original owners and are putting in a fourth transmission in our 2001 honda odyssey which we gave to our daughter who is a single mom of four children, we had faith in honda and now wish we had sold the odyssey after we replaced the transmission the first time.
2001 Honda Odyssey transmission complaints
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The van at times seemed to be sluggish when changing gears. Also the engine check light came on and so I had it tested by auto zone and they indicated it was transmission failure. This occurred at about 85,000 miles. I had the readout checked again by a certified honda mechanic and he said yes the transmission is failing. Early on I had been told about honda odyssey's and their transmission failures and so I changed the transmission fluid every 30,000 miles. I kept driving the van and at about 98,000 miles the engine light was coming on more often. This was in 2010 at the time the government program "cash for clunkers". So I thought I would cut my losses and get at least $4500 for the van which I did on a trade in for a civic. To my surprise the dealership put the van on the lot and sold it for about $6,500 maybe more. So now some poor buyer is going to have to put a replacement transmission which will cost 4,000 to 6,000. Just out of curiosity I looked at reports from 2001 through 2006 on mycarstats.com and have discovered that honda still hasn't corrected their transmission problems.
Honda odyssey with 4 failed transmissions in less than 95,000 miles. Honda paid for the first 2 replacements but required us to pay 50% of the cost of the 4th transmission despite the car's history. I have read that under the terms of the class-action settlement, honda should have covered this up to 109,000 miles. Their customer service personnel are highly trained to avoid paying anything. They routinely won't return calls, are rude and obnoxious in the hopes that customers won't bother them. This is by design and honda should be held accountable for this. They are not acting in accordance with the terms of the settlement.
We purchased the 2001 honda odyssey with 70,382 miles on the odometer in may 2007 from a dealer. All of the service has been performed at honda dealers except for a couple of oil changes done at jiffy lube. *tr it is difficult for us to accept that the transmission in the honda odyssey would fail after 4 years and 30,000 miles. The car is driven by two retired people that are in their early 70s. The odyssey has never been used for towing, driven hard or at excessive high speed. It is mainly used to go to the grocery store, going out to eat or visit friends. We have never blown a transmission or engine in any of the other cars that we have owned during the past 50 years.
The transmission in our 2001 odyssey went out for the second time after just 45,000 miles. It was originally "repaired" by honda under terms of their settlement of a class action lawsuit. But according to the transmission shop we took it to, the "repair" did not fix the underlying design flaw. It is well known that honda odyssey and other honda transmissions have a design flaw. Ours went out on a busy highway as we were traveling a busy highway at about 10 pm. Luckily the car briefly recovered and we were able to continue driving but it could have been a very hazardous situation.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift into park or reverse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the transmission banner kit, filter, fluid, black pressure switch and the torque converter was reconditioned to no avail. The failure mileage was 112,000 and the current mileage was 136,000.
My 2001 odyssey transmission first showed signs of failure in sept 2009 (105k mi) while I was traveling through north dakota. I took the van to a honda dealer in minot nd after the check engine light came on. They reset the warning light and said they did not think it was serious but it should be checked when I got home. After returning home I had the transmission fluid changed and was told the problem could be due to a loose gas cap. The check engine light came on several times after that but I did not sense any slippage until sept 2010. I knew it was going but continued driving it until one cold evening when I could barely get the van moving, I had the sense that the trans would not shift to a low gear and was attempting to start out in 3rd gear (115k mi) . Honda quoted $7500 to replace the transmission. A local transmission shop rebuilt the transmission for $3200. I was told that corroded terminals on the vehicle computer may have been partially to blame for the transmission failure in that the transmission was not getting the proper signals as to when to shift.
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
2001 honda odyssey transmission failure.
2001 honda odyssey with 79k miles and the transmission went. I am the original owner and performed every scheduled maintenance honda recommended. Now I have a van with a blue book value of 7,600 and it needs a new transmission for $5,000. Honda will not help with the repair and I am out a vehicle. They do not stand by their vehicles at all.
2001 honda odyssey needing 2nd transmission replacement at 118,000 miles after check engine and tcs lights came on while driving. Dealership examined car and pulled the code p0740 meaning transmission failure. First transmission replacement at 63,000 miles under extended warranty from honda due to known transmission failure. Information regarding extended warranty on first transmission replacement came from a friend with the same problem, not from honda. Honda did not notify us of this problem. Now, 3 1/2 years and 55,000 miles later transmission is failing again. American honda has refused to provide any financial assistance with their representative stating, "to be frank, honda has had so many claims on this extended warranty and this has affected so many people that honda has no assistance left for this problem."
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.
2001 honda odyssey lx w/towing package transmission failure at 115000mi. Honda dealer quoted $7500 to replace, independent transmission repair shop quoted $3000 to rebuild. Other than the trans, the only other problem with this van is the digital clock light that went out after 6 years. I was hoping to keep it for another 10 years. What are the chances a rebuilt honda transmission will last 50k miles?
I bought a 2001 honda odyssey and within 5 months of owning it I broke down on the highway. I was driving and all of a sudden the rps went up and down and the van stopped within 60 seconds. I am the second owner and since buying the car this has never happened. I had the car towed to my house and then to a dealer. I was told that it needed a new transmission which would cost between 2100 and 2500.00.
We have a 2001 honda odyssey ex. At 67,000 miles, while still under warranty, I noticed that it seemed to be slow at shifting gears after slowing down. I took it to the dealer and he said that this was normal. Now at 101,000, the engine light came on and the slow shifting suddenly got dramatically worse, with the engine revving up before jerking the car as the transmission finally shifts gears. Now when we took it to the dealer, out of warranty, we were told that the transmission would need to be replaced because of a "transmission torque converter clutch sys. Malfunction" and the replacement would cost $5000. I'm upset because honda knows that this is a problem with the 2001 model and should dealt with it honestly when we brought the car in under warranty rather than telling me that it was normal and waiting until after 100,000 miles to inform me that the transmission needs replace. We are trying to decide if it is worth the money to replace the transmission.
Both check engine light and tcs are on. When I pressed accelerator, engine is raising but transmission is slipping - gears are slipping. I took my vehicle to dealer. They asked me $3800 for new transmission + $1200 for labour + tax. I have only 108k miles. Still under 109k miles warranty. Since it is beyond the 93 months warranty, american honda or dealer are not willing to do any help even though the miles are still under the warranty.
2001 honda odyssey mini van. I am the 2nd owner of the minivan. The tcs light came on and the d started blinking. I lost power and it was like in a high gear and would not take off. I about got hit by another vehicle and it would have hurt me and my children. I called honda. They said there was a warranty extension but no recall. I do not know why they would extend the warranty if there was no problem. This is how people get hurt and have accidents. It is terrible that america would allow these vehicles to be on the roads. I paid good money for a "dependable" vehicle, that is not dependable and the problems are widely known. I just wish I would have found some info out about these vehicles before I bout it. The vehicle barely has 100k.
2001 odyssey developed transmission problems a few weeks ago at 155,000 mi. Repairs are now offered by dealer after analysis of $4,500 for a totally new transmission. Extended warranty offer received from honda in 2006 was beyond our then current mileage. We have found from internet postings this recall apparently did not solve the honda odyssey transmission failure issue. After calls to honda they were unable to offer any support for us. We are original owners.
I bought a used 2001 honda odyssey in 2010, suddenly at 132,000 miles it will not shift from 1st to second, bypasses 2nd goes into 3rd with the rpms racing, then settles to 1500 rpms, with steady speed repeatedly races up the rpms then settles back, computer readout was possible 2nd clutch pressure switch failure which was replaced, did no good, now looking at 3000 plus tranny replacement. Car was serviced regularly by 1st owner at honda dealer,and she was never informed about a possible tranny problem. I am the second owner, called dealer, was told too bad and goodbye, I have owned 4 new hondas and am shopping for a new car for my son, I have always bought honda, but now no way, they have had too many odyssey tranny problems and know it is there poor design. All my other hondas I never had a tranny replaced, I have a corolla 95 with 25000 miles and runs like a top. Another I sold to a friend some years back and he has had no problems.now my odyssey was cruising down the highway 8 weeks ago and at 50 miles an hour felt like someone slams into the rear end, it locked up and ran off the side of the road, my wife suffered neck pain that is getting worse, should have had her taken to hospital that instant but she thought it was just a sprain, a few weeks l later it is determined a possible herniation, she is a paraplegic from the waist down due to an old injury, and now is getting numbness in her hands, and possible surgery, all because honda decided to sweep the problems with this dangerous vehicle under the rug, if honda of america thinks this is over, they have another thing coming.
On 6/30/08 I replaced the transmission in my 2001 honda odyssey, and today 5/17/11 I'm having the same problem again. The dealership advised me that since my first replacement was covered by my extended warranty, I have no kind of manufacturer warranty on the defective transmission. They advised me that if I would have paid for the first one and not claimed it under my warranty I would still be covered by the manufacturer. They gave me a faulty transmission and now want nothing to do with the situation. They knew about the issues with the odyssey transmission and failed to tell me that they were putting another crappy transmission in my vehicle. This should be unlawful.
I purchased the odyssey new and am still the owner. The transmission started to fail under normal use in the range of 60,000 miles and failed completely at 85,000. This was very common and problem that resulted in a lawsuit and free replacement by honda of defective transmissions. However, I am told that my vehicle is too old, regardless of the mileage for honda to offer any help with the cost of the repairs. My complaint is that it is well established that the transmission in these early odysseys was mechanically defective and it should be replaced by honda, at least a substantial portion of the cost of repairs should be shared by honda.
Transmission on 2001 honda ody started leaking one day last week. I took the vehicle to a repair shop today and they told me honda has had issues with the transmission in this year of odyssey. In my case the transmission is leaking so bad between the two halves of the transmission returning it inoperable and unsafe to drive. I only have 70,000 miles on the vehicle.
Honda odyssey 2001. Check engine and tc lights came on while on driving back from work. No specific incident LED to issues. Took in to have check engine light diagnosed. Dealer service dept says transmission is bad and needs to be replaced. Found several websites documenting this same problem. Honda refused to provide any financial assistance on repair. Told me it will cost $5000. I ended up going to local transmission shop and rebuilt for $2000. Honda is doing pritality for some customer. If you have you vehicle serviced in honda dealer then they consider giving some discount. What came out of this is, other shop like firestone, mineky, merlin people are not professional. If that is true, then those shops should be closed. When we buy car, honda does not tell us to do service only to their shop.
Honda odyssey 2001. Check engine and tc lights came on while on highway driving back from vacation. No specific incident LED to issues. Took in to have check engine light diagnosed. Dealer service dept says transmission is bad and needs to be replaced. Found several websites documenting this same problem. Honda refused to provide any financial assistance on repair.
I bought my used 2001 honda odyssey two years ago. I am still making payments on this van. I have now noticed when I try to pick up speed around 40 MPH it starts slipping. Honda is doing nothing about this. Honda's are known for there long lasting transmissions, I have five kids and now I am stuck ! I have researched this on the internet and it is a known problem. Who is here to help us victims???
Transmission failed at 107,000 miles and was not covered under recall since the recall was limited to less than 100,000. Transmission replaced for $3400 in fall, 2007 with a honda-rebuilt transmission. March 2011, second transmission failed after 73, 000 with repairs costing $3150. Unable to enter VIN: [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2001 honda odyssey transmission failure at about 100,000 miles of routine driving on a vehicle that was held to a better than average maintenance schedule. Honda issued a recall, but did not inform me of its existence, despite the fact that I regularly visited a certified honda dealer for service, and now the vehicle is out of the recalls time/mileage parameters.
Honda odyssey lx - 2001 model year I had a check engine and a tcs indicator light that came on. Took it to an honda authorized mechanic and he said it needs a new transmission. I called honda america customer service and was told that they cannot help. Eventhough there is recall with this issue and honda has offered to pay for repair (limited by 7 yrs 9 months or 109k miles). Internet search with edmunds and other consume sites indicates this problem is a widespread manufacturing defect and honda is refusing to help pay for repair even if its limited.
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.
I have transmission problem with a honda odyssey was rebuilt now broke again.
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