After receiving a recall letter consumer made an appointment with dealer seven weeks prior to taking the vehicle in. Vehicle was taken to dealer and left overnight. After consumer arrived at dealer to pick the vehicle he was told that the part would not be in until december 2004.
2003 Honda Odyssey transmission complaints
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While driving between 45 - 60 MPH, the automatic transmission down shifted, even when the gas pedal was depressed. The dealership test drove the van for 8 miles, and checked the transmission fluid, but no repairs were done. *ak on occasion the consumer experienced sudden hesitation when the vehicle reached 45 MPH. *sc
While driving transmission gets into second gear while driving at 40-45 MPH. Then, transmission does not pick up speed. Received a recall. However, the situation had not been resolved.
Recall 04v176000 concerning automatic transmission failure. No parts would be until febuary 2005. Hillside honda, 718‑657‑7810. Dealership had not resolved the problem.
Consumer received recall 04v176000 concerning automatic transmission failure. Consumer was concerned that the dealer was unable to schedule recall repairs until the month of december.
The consumer received a recall for the automatic transmission, second gear. The consumer called the dealer to schedule an appointment and was told it would be january before they could get to this vehicle. *ak recall# 04v176000. *sc
Recall 04v176000 concerning automatic transmission. After the recall repairs were performed transmission commenced to experience problems with gears shifting to hard or take too long to change gear while driving. Dealer will be notified.
Vehicle was making a high pitched whistle sound in low gears. Brought to dealer and "new" transmission was put in. Still a problem, so 2nd "new" transmission was put in. 2 months later vehicle is shifting roughly in lower gears and rolls backwards when on slight to moderate incline when in "drive". Was told by dealer that all of this is "normal". Another customer, who also has the same vehicle said hers does not roll backwards when in "drive".
Inappropriate gear shifts and increases in revs regardless of throttle position. Discovered transmission recall and had inspection and lubrication mods made. Van still displays revs surges and inappropriate up and down shifting.
Automatic transmission developed a high pitched whine at approximately 34,000 miles, which increases with engine rpms. Since new, transmission also hesitates/slips between 3rd and 4th gears when cold, and car seems to lose power temporarily until 4th gear engages.
Problems with vehicle's transmission and air conditioner.*mr other problems included the passenger seat moving when the vehicle stops or starts. Transmission surged on occasions. The air conditioner failed as a result of a hole in the condenser which could've been caused by debris. This repair wasn't covered under warranty. When the seats were checked, the mechanic stated it was normal due to other odyssey vehicle's on the lot with moving seats. After the fact, the consumer felt as though all problems or concerns were not repaired. *ph
Hello- I do not know where to go to find out information regarding my new vehicle. I am having a problem with the transmission "slipping" or "lurching" when it decelerates. This happens when it is shifting at the speed of 45 MPH. The dealer told me it was "normal operation" that the vehicle knows when I need to slow down more rapidly then downshifts for me --- the driver. I do not believe an automobile can know when I need to slow more rapidly. It is uncomfortable to "lurch" forward due to an excessive downshift when I am braking. While I was at the dealer discussing my problem, the woman next to me- who also has a 2003 odessy - was having the same issue. She was also told this is a "normal operation" of the car. The dealer stated that this should only happen while going down a hill/incline. However, this has happened to me on a straight stretch of road. I am afraid this is a defective transmission and will "slip" or "lurch" and cause serious harm or death. The honda dealer has told me there is nothing they can/will do about this issue. How can I find out if indeed my transmission is having problems?? I do not know where to go for help or to find if any testing has already been done on this problem. If you have any suggestions - other than contacting honda - any independant agencies that might have information on this issue, I would appreciate any help. I am looking for some unbiased advice from a reputable agency that will tell me if I have a problem with this transmission. Thank you in advance for your help with this problem.
Consumer state her parents are older and bought a 2003 automobile and is how having trouble with the transmission. She states that the buyer states that the transmission is not shifting smoothly. She says that they have taken it back to the dealership 3 or 4 times and cannot seen to get it repaired. Ts
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