2004 Honda Odyssey: engine failure

Filed Feb 3, 2016 · Transmission · GA

I stopped at a stop sign, then turned right and pressed the gas to accelerate. The van then shuddered violently and the wheels completely seized up. I could not drive or control the vehicle. The van skidded to a stop in the middle of the road. It was completely locked up and would not go into any gear, including neutral or reverse. I had my family exit the van but had to leave the van in the road. Luckily, the police showed up quickly to make sure that the van wasn't hit. The vehicle had to be winched onto a flat bed tow truck as the tires were completely locked up.

Filed Apr 11, 2013 · Electrical, Transmission · 105,000 miles · NC

Original owner of this vehicle and I've had to replace the transmission twice, the A/C system 3 times and starter. Numerous electrical problems with the doors and windows and recently had to replace the ignition switch that seized one afternoon. All service intervals have been followed as with my other vehicles that have had tires and fluid changes with no other fixes. The paint continues to flake off even after honda of concord, nc repainted half of the vehicle. 2 years ago. Vehicle has left my wife stranded on dozens of occasions along with the vehicle's 9th battery since 2004. Selling this vehicle is not an option but replacing it is. It will not be replaced with another honda product ever and I caution anyone who is ever in the market for one of these vans to avoid them at all cost. The dealerships have been nothing but a nightmare to work with and would not cover any of the repairs I listed above. They are junk.

Filed Jul 23, 2012 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the transmission seized. The vehicle could be driven but could not be shifted into any gears. The contact also stated that the transmission would slip through first and second gear. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The contact stated that the failure was ongoing for a year. The contact believed that the transmission failure was related to the federal safety agency campaign id number:04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission), but the contact was told by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 57,000.

Filed Jul 6, 2012 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the gears began to slip and shift violently. The transmission then seized without warning. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and towed to a transmission shop. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission) however the VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Nov 13, 2011 · Transmission · 67,630 miles · MA

There is an epidemic of honda transmission failures. We bought a 2004 honda odyssey. Almost immediately after buying the car, with just 34k miles on it - it developed a periodic shudder in the lower gears. We did not recognize this as a potentially big issue until many miles later we could no longer manually downshift the transmission. When we took it in the hondanorth - at 67k miles young - for , the list began with the need for new engine mounts, new heat shields for the catalytic converter and ended with a new torque converter. So much for that honda quality. Since then, with a second review, hondaamerica has continued to refuse assistance for the torque converter that will cost $2325, this despite a government recall of 2004 odyssey the federal safety agency, has some 570 transmission complaints from owners of 2003 4 honda accords. There are just over 700 transmission complaints from owners of 2002 4 odysseys. According to the executive director of the center for auto safety, [xxx], of the 267 transmission complaints the center received in the second half of 2010 alone, 169 were from honda or acura owners. A number of the complaints filed with the federal safety agency recount mechanical failure that created very serious danger for the families involved. A year ago, we all witnessed the long failure of toyota to come clean about the accelerator issues. Now there is an epidemic of honda transmission failures. When will honda and our government officials pay attention? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 29, 2007 · Fuel system · 38,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact has to hold the nozzle to add fuel to the tank. The fuel warning indicator light has been illuminated for two weeks. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle for the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v420000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump); however, they did not indicate the results. On october 18, 2007, the dealer stated that there was engine failure and air conditioner wires were hanging, which could possibly be related to the coolant system. The contact was responsible for the cost to diagnose the failure. The estimated previous failure was on september 12, 2007. The most recent failure was on october 29, 2007. The failure mileage was 38,000 and current mileage was 39,500.