I bought a used 2003 honda odyssey from power honda of valencia in december 2007. In april 2008 the car would not shift out of second gear or go faster than 35 MPH. The rpms would rev very high 5k+. I took it into the dealer and they said it needs a new transmission. American honda offered me a 25% discount on a rebuilt transmission, but I just bought the car 4 months ago and I feel that others are having the same problem leading me to believe that they are bad honda transmission.
2003 Honda Odyssey transmission complaints
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We own a 2003 honda odyssey, and we have had problems since we bought it. It started with the "subframe" shifted during delivery and has gone downhill since then. We have had trouble with the steering locking on us several times. The automatic doors have stayed open leaving me unable to drive with 3 small children. Our recent problem has been the transmission. We had the routine maintanence done on it at 100,000 miles. Since then the transmission has shifted hard and even slipped while shifting. I will be accelerating between 15 and 25 MPH when the RPM's will raise and the speed will lower. I have to push the brakes and accelerate again for it to finally shift. Our other major problem has been the paint. We have had most of the car repainted top to bottom and front to back. We have put more money into the car than it is s worth.
2003 honda odyssey transmission seized briefly going up a hill at 79k mi, tcs and engine light on. Mechanic reports that "gear ratio is incorrect" and there is a crash hazard from possibility of total transmission failure due to defect in manufacturing. Honda dealer says records show the vehicle was recalled for inspection of the transmission in 2004 and some kit was installed, but honda does not replace the known defective transmission because supposedly this one was "fixed" in 2004 rather than replaced. Transmission still requires replacement to make this car safe to drive.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. While driving 30 MPH, the shifter light began flashing and the vehicle began to rev. The dealer stated that the transmission failed. The contact was informed that the vehicle had previously been repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission). The contact could not find any proof of the recall repair having been performed. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 69,800.
Tl*the contact owns 2003 honda odyssey. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle shifted into neutral without warning. The dealer stated that the transmission caused the failure and recommended replacing it. There is a recall for the power train: automatic transmission (the federal safety agency campaign id #04v176000). The dealer stated that the recall repair had been performed. The contact felt that the remedy did not solve the failure. As of april 7, 2008, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 76,000 and current mileage was 94,000. Updated 4/23/08
Transmission failure 2003 honda odyssey.
My 2003 honda odyssey was part of a transmission failure recall. The first attempt to repair the problem was on 4/21/2004. The consequences of not repairing the transmission was serious injury to my family and those driving in the vehicle. The initial repair failed and my transmission needed to be replaced. Honda provided the part, but insisted I pay $1068.00 for labor costs to replace the defective transmission they installed in a car I purchased brand new. The transmission has since been replaced but at a cost to me of $1068.00.
2003 honda odyssey with transmission failure. Consumer states that transmission was found not switching gears when the vehicle was warmed up. He also found that the fluid was dirty. Transmission replacement would solve the problem. *kb the consumer also had the front and side engine mounts replaced. The battery was replaced as well.
2003 honda odyssey transmission failed at 70 MPH. Van had passed a honda safety inspection just 6 days earlier. Vehicle had been equipped with the recall transmission oil jet, years earlier, but transmission still failed with only 46,000 miles on vehicle. Honda extended warranty and paid for replacement transmission which developed problems after only driving 50 miles.
I was driving on route 100 at approximately 60 MPH when the engine seemed to lose power. All the warning lights illuminated on my dashboard. I was able to coast to the side of the road. Fortunately, the engine restarted immediately.
I was driving on I-95 s when the vehicle suddently started losing power & speed, just come to a complete stop.when I popped up the hood,transmission fluid smell was all over the car,also I could see trans.fluid all over the trans. Top surface.vehicule could not move at any gear so had to be towed.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the engine and the tcs lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle then completely stalled and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and they stated that the transmission failed. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v176000 (powertrain:automatic transmission). The repair was made using an oil jet kit. The contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 89,000. Updated 02-04-08. *kb the consumer stated went to dealers on april 27, 2007 for regular transmission maintenance and tune up. The consumer stated while taking the vehicle to the dealer she was informed the transmission was dead. The consumer stated transmission locked up due to heat build up which is identical to honda's 2004 recall. Updated 02/04/08
Transmission failure on a 2003 honda odyssey which was recalled and the problem not rectified. Honda will not fix the problem.
The transmission on my 2003 honda odyssey failed at 67,800 miles with no warning and no prior issues. This transmission has a history of premature failure and this one realized its prophecy.
Check engine light and tcs light on lots of issues over 3 years - engine hesitating, engine revving on idle, and finally engine revving while driving finally at 67,000 miles I am told I need a new transmission. Only told that I have an internal transmission failure that cannot be identified specifically recommend new transmission.
There had been a few clunking noises on 3-4 occasions my wife was driving the odyssey when the transmission locked up honda refused any assistance since the shop had taken the transmission apart even though the parts were clearly defective. I had the transmission repaired at the local shop at a cost of $3045.71.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. At 13,000 miles, the vehicle would downshift on its own. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle downshifted as if it would stall. The contact had to slightly depress the accelerator pedal in order to keep the vehicle from stopping. The vehicle was taken to the repair shop and the mechanic stated that he was unable to find any stored codes or any failures with the vehicle. He took the vehicle back to the dealer regarding a recall for the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission) that he discovered online. The dealer removed the cover from the transmission and inspected the second gear. They noticed no signs of heat build up during the photographic inspection, therefore they installed the oil jet kit. This did not correct the failure. He returned to the dealer at 65,000 miles for the same failure, however, they were still unable to find any transmission failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at 74,000 miles for hesitation and shifting parts. The dealer installed a parking switch, but the failure still persists. The current mileage was 97,300 and failure mileage was 13,000.
Original transmission was replaced under a recall program at 30,823 miles. Now at 105,000 miles the transmission has failed and needs replaced. The dealer said honda would provide a replacement transmission at no cost, but I will have to pay the dealer labor to replace. I had purchased a 6 yr/100,000 mile warranty on the van when I purchased it new. The replacement transmission has approx. 75,000 miles on it, and it shouldn't have failed so soon. I have the van serviced regularly and don't drive in extreme conditions. If honda is willing to provide a transmission, they should be willing to pay for the labor.
2003 honda odyssey with 104,000 miles is failing to shift when under a load, engine revs but vehicle does not accelerate when pulling out into traffic. Problem is becoming more frequent and is very dangerous, this morning I was almost struck from behind by another vehicle because of this problem. Honda and the federal safety agency are aware of this dangerous problem, full recall should be ordered so some one is not seriously injured or killed.
2003 honda odyssey was recalled for transmission in 2004. Dealer said transmission fine and installed some kit. About 6 months ago transmission started slipping from 2nd to 3rd gear. Took it in for service and was told to replace transmission fluid to see if that would fix it. It did not fix and when I took it back I was told the transmission was failing and that the only way to fix was to replace it. The dealer said that I still could get about another 60k miles easy out of existing transmission and just wait. The check engine light is now on along with the tcs light. It is generating a code p0740. This should of been taken care of back on the recall. Honda obviously has a transmission problem failure and should replace at no cost to me.
2003 honda odyssey purchased new and checked by the dealer during recall. We were told that our vehicle was fine and that the surging/hunting between gears occasionally was normal for these transmissions. The transmission was serviced at mfg recommended intervals. The surging between has gotten worse and resulted in the vehicle stalling on the interstate on the failure date.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the RPM's increased. However, the transmission failed to shift into gear. The failure occurred at all speeds. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. The current mileage is 107,000 and failure mileage was 104,000.
2003 honda odyssey with automatic transmission failure customer states that the transmission failed at 55,000 and questions is related to the recall and is looking for suggestions**cc the consumer wants to reimbursed for the repairs of the vehicle.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. She stated that the automatic transmission failed and would not shift into gear. The check engine and green d-light illuminated. There is a recall for the automatic transmission (recall #04v176000). The dealer stated that they would pay for the replacement of the transmission; however, she would be responsible for the shipping and labor cost. She felt that this was unacceptable, and has reported this to the american honda association. The failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 73,000. The power train information was unknown.
When the transmission shifts from 2nd to 3rd gear on low RPM the vehicle starts to shake before shifting into 3rd gear. If increasing speed while this is happening or releasing the gas pedal and pressing it again it stops doing it. *ak so I have to remember always to press hard on gas pedal to shift in to 3rd gear. Otherwise it will keep shaking and will not shift and when that happens its dangerous because any thing can happen or break if you can not shift gears. We contacted honda and they are not willing to fix it because its not associated with the 2nd gear recall. But this is a manufacturing defect which should become a recall.
2003 honda odyssey: got the notice in the mail in 2004 about the 2nd gear transmission cooler update / inspection needed for our odyssey. We had the dealer install the revised cooler and at about 45k miles (shortly after) we noticed a high pitched whine coming from the car at all speeds that increases in pitch / intensity as the vehicle speed increases. If the transmission is put in neutral while the car is driving the noise goes away - as soon as the transmission is re-engaged the noise comes back so the 'gear whine' type noise is definitely coming from the transmission and we didn't notice this until the recall service was performed. Now we have 100k miles and the transmission 'shudders' on the highway when being kicked down from 5th gear to a lower gear like 4th or 3rd so I expect it to fail soon.
Tl* - the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. She found recall# 04v176000, power train manual transmission on the federal safety agency website. The contact purchased the vehicle in 2002 from an individual. The gears were not shifting properly. After driving the vehicle 900 miles the contact was unable to shift from reverse ,and then was unable to shift from second to third gear. The contact was advised that the previous owner purchased the vehicle from canada. The manufacturer called canada, and they faxed her the recall, and authorized the dealer to honor the recall. However, the mechanic advised the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was currently at the repair shop. The dealer was a authorized to repair the transmission at no cost to the contact. During a follow up by the manufacturer the dealer stated that they were unable to get authorization. The contact advised the dealer of the failures prior to warranty expiring ,and during diagnosis, they found the vehicle operating normally even though the gear box wouldn't engage properly. The contact did feel safe whiledriving the vehicle due to the risk involved. The current mileage was 58000 and the failure mileage was 57110.
Tl* - the contact received a recall notice (p-30 transmission gear chipping or breakage) in the mail december 2004 for his 2003 honda odyssey (75000 failure miles). The contact complied with the recall and the dealer installed the oil jet kit. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH. The brakes were also not operable at the time . The contact returned to the dealer and was notified that the gears failed which caused the transmission to lock, and wheels to lock. The transmission had to be replaced. *jb updated 03/02/07.
Transmission began slipping during gear shifts. I took it to a mechanic who changed the transmission fluid ($90), but the problem continued. I took it to the dealer who felt that replacing the engine mounts would fix the problem ($530), but that didn't work. The dealer can not explain what is wrong with the transmission, but recommends that the transmission be replaced ($3500). The transmission was "power flushed" 6 months ago by another dealer, but when changed was dirty and metal pieces were found on drain plug.
Tl* - while driving a 2003 honda odyssey at a speed of 50-55 MPH on the highway, the vehicle briefly shifted into reverse prior to going into the next gear. The contact brought the vehicle to a dealership that same night of the incident on 01/04/06, and they stated that the transmission had failed and needed to replace. The contact is concern because in april of 2006 he brought the vehicle into his local dealership for the federal safety agency campaign id number : 04v176000( power train: automatic transmission), and he feels that the dealership didn't inspect the vehicle properly to identify if any of the transmission gears were experiencing discoloration due to overheating.
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