2001 Honda Odyssey: complete transmission failure

Filed Aug 22, 2019 · Transmission · 112,000 miles · IL

My 2001 honda odyssey was shaking and when I would shift it in gear and wouldn't shift and it would drive rough. I changed all the solenoid but the problem is still there. Now I'm just going to junk it I can't afford putting a new transmission it only has 112,000 miles. I only used my honda to go to work and home in the city streets.

Filed Aug 15, 2017 · Transmission · AZ

I have 115,000 miles on this van and the transmission went out and I seen that this happened to a lot of these vans I am very disappointed .

Filed Dec 11, 2016 · Transmission · 123,363 miles · VA

For the third time since we owned the vehicle the transmission has been slipping and the vehicle again isn't drivable. This is an ongoing problem with this y/m/m with many complaints. The federal safety agency and honda need to do a recall. I was driving when the transmission failed and was lucky to not have had any cars around me. This needs to be addressed with a recall and replacement by honda. We're the original owners and honda is aware of the problem as is the federal safety agency but no major action has been taken to recall. This is a safety issue.

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 Apr 14, 2015 · Transmission · 187,987 miles · GA

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.

Filed Dec 19, 2014 · Transmission · 184,148 miles · NH

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.

Filed Nov 7, 2014 · Electrical, Seat belts · 160,000 miles · CA

Ongoing problems with sliding door, seat belt and electrical issues. At 160k replaced transmission for $5000. Not happy at all.

Filed Jun 25, 2014 · Transmission · 142,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jun 17, 2014 · Transmission · 170,000 miles · MN

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.

Filed Jun 8, 2014 · Transmission · 95,545 miles · VA

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.

Filed May 3, 2014 · Transmission · 74,735 miles · CA

Engine light is on. When took to marin honda was told I need a new transmission at 74,000 miles.

Filed Mar 29, 2014 · Transmission · 124,225 miles · NJ

Transmission failed while driving.