I have an 04 honda odyssey with this same problem as this recall. You can remove the ignition key without shifting to park. It has happened a few times and the van starts rolling. Since the engine is off the brakes are very hard to press. In one incident I was out of the van when it started to roll. You do not have to force it to turn to lock, there is no resistance. Honda element recalls element electrical system:ignition recall ' id# 58731 recall date aug 05, 2010 part affected electrical system:ignition model affected element potential units affected 384220 get details recall date aug 05, 2010 model affected 2004 honda element description honda is recalling certain model year 2003 honda accord, civic two and four door, and model year 2003-2004 honda element vehicles. The interlock lever of the ignition switch may unexpectedly deform, which can allow the interlock function of a vehicle with an automatic transmission to be defeated. Consequence removal of the ignition key when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been shifted to the park position can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy dealers will remove the original interlock pin and lever within the ignition switch, and replace them with new, designed components. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about september 29, 2010. Owners may contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009. Potential units affected 384220 notes honda (american honda motor co.) r44.
2004 Honda Odyssey electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact was traveling 70 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the ignition wiring was replaced. The current and failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact noticed that the ignition switch failed; however, he was able to remove the key without shifting into park. The contact called the local dealer who stated that there were no related recalls. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact called the manufacturer who referred him to the federal safety agency. The current mileage was approximately 85,000. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.
I bought a honda odyssey ex about a year ago. The back doors began opening on their own as I was driving and wouldn't close. Then the transmission started leaking oil. I paid to get a diagnostics from the honda dealer ship which cost me 235.00. They said I needed to change the entire transmission. I bought it with 64km and now it has 70km. I've paid 5,500 so far and I still owe 10,000.
2004 honda odyssey: odometer accrues more miles than the vehicle actually travels, I.e., it shows about 10% more miles than it should. The dealer has never mentioned this nor offered a "fix."
2004 honda odyssey van. The ignition switch and turn signal switch fail to operate correctly. The turn signal switch assembly had to be replaced by the local dealership because the relay switch in the steering column would begin to activate while driving producing an electric odor. The turn signal relay switch was replaced at approx 110,000 miles. The ignition switch is now being replaced because the ignition key cannot be inserted to start the car routinely without being manipulated. When this car was relatively new and under warranty the fan switch had to be replaced. The car now has 150,000 miles. My concern is that the electrical components in the steering column are defective and that the turn signal relay switch had the potential to burn; and the ignition switch could fail during operation of the car. The ignition switch is a defective part, or the part is from an a prior recall of 1999 to 2003 ignition switch's recalled by honda that were used in later year models. Potentially, the 2004 models should have been included in any recalls of the ignition switches.
Factory installed safety alarm signals false . The alarm horn and lights causes calls to police as to a possible crime attempt police are threatening to issue a false alarm citation known as a booking violation the vehicle cannot be locked without being watched and is a safety hazard honda dealers ,garages say they have no way to diagnose this system and cannot disable this feature it occurs any time of day or nite will not occur for several days then will go off many times.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the driver's side sliding door opens while the vehicle is being driven. The most recent failure occurred while driving 15 MPH. The door can be opened both automatically or manually. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the sensor in the motor assembly was not receiving a signal that indicates the vehicle is being driven. This causes the door to become ajar. The dealer feels that the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs, but the manufacturer refuses to repair the vehicle for free. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 76,500.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the sliding door on the passenger side of the vehicle began to close while she was placing her child in the car seat. She became stuck and the door continued to close on her. The contact was literally pushing the door in an attempt to stop it from closing. She stated that if the vehicle is supposed to have a sensor for the door, it is not working. The current and failure mileages were 43,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. While driving, the vehicle shuts off due to intermittent electrical failure. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage is 60,000 and failure mileage was 58,000.
I have brought my honda odyssey to the dealer at least three times since purchased less than one year ago. Each time I asked them to look at the air conditioning system. I told them it made a "clunk" noise at start up. It was so loud, I thought it was the transmission. The first time, they told me they told me they could not reproduce the problem. The second time, they told me it was "normal" and gave me an internal copy of "A/C 'clunlk' noise on years 1999-2001" mechanical problem sheet. Hello!!! I bought a 2004 model odyssey!!. I called, complained, and got nowhere. I recieved another recall notice, and asked them again to look at the A/C "clunk" noise. I told them it was also happing when the heater was on, not just the A/C. Of course, they told me they could not find anything wrong. I have researched this problem. In the 1999-2001 odyssey model they had a "clunk" noise problem acknowledged by you. I do not see it for years 2003-04. However, I do have this problem and feel I have been sold a defective product. On one account, they did acknowledge the problem, but tried to convince me it was a "defect" from 1999-2001. I find this unexceptable.
Multiple failures. Brakes problem, transmission, rough idle & engine surging, steering column controls and others. *bf the automatic door would not open or close, the transmission did not shift properly and the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. The brake pedal shuttered, the brakes would catch without being applied. The consumer was told the steering column control switch had a short, however the next day the horn honked and there was an odd noise in the steering column and the interior lights flashed multiple times.
Honda odyssey 2004 automated sliding door failure. Upon unlocking car, automated door opened 2 inches and hung long enough for my child to put a hand in and the door closed back on the hand. Failure 1 - partially open and reclose. Failure 2 - was when the door did not auto-sense an object in the door jam before closing.
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