2004 Honda Odyssey: sudden loss of power

Filed Jun 6, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 129,105 miles · OH

Corrosion within the fuel pump wiring connector and the fuel pump retaining nut was cracked / broken. Customer complaint was stalling while driving, no start condition. Troubleshooting procedure indicated the fuel pump wiring connector was faulty the inspection revealed that the connector was corroded apparently from moisture. This issue is certainly a safety concern considering the faulty connection can cause loss of engine power -> loss of power steering, and the faulty fuel pump nut can cause gasoline fumes to escape containment which may lead to an explosion / fire. If the connector was jiggled the fuel pump would intermittently operate and or fail. The local honda dealer refused to recognize the safety recall campaign # 04v42000 or the honda service bulletin #04-049, and refused to mitigate the problem without offering the option to repair the issue outside of the recall which would cost the customer $454.32 for the fuel pump repair kit in addition to service fees of at least $374.00. The vehicle was initially towed-in and presented for service on june of 2018. The honda dealer is providing wiring harness, retaining nut and gasket at a cost to the customer.

Filed Sep 30, 2014 · Transmission · VA

2004 honda odyssey. Consumer states vehicle had a transmission failure during a recent trip. Consumer states vehicle lost power(speed) while traveling. *tgw the consumer also stated the RPM's increased rapidly and smoke starting emitting from the vehicle. The transmission and oil cooler were replaced.

Filed Sep 24, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 84,950 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. While driving uphill at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle made a beeping noise and the entire instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle felt as if it were losing power. While driving downhill, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. The parking brake had to be engaged in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle stalled once it stopped. After forty minutes, the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,950.

Filed Aug 3, 2014 · Engine · 141,000 miles · VA

Driving 2004 odyssey (140k miles) down I-95 in richmond (from nova) and started losing power (dropping speed with increasing rpms). Bad smell and smoke out the back LED me to believe it was my catalytic converter. Check engine light never came on. Found a shop that replaced the cc. While replacing they noticed lots of oil under my vehicle. Turns out it was transmission fluid. The shop topped off the transmission fluid (4 qts), let it run for a while, didn't see a leak, and I drove off the lot. I noticed the check engine light was still on so I returned to the auto shop. They were having trouble erasing the error code so the light would go off so they recommended I have it fixed when I returned home. I was on my way to a north carolina beach with no other problems encountered (albeit a check engine light still lit). Local driving at the beach at low speeds (below 40 MPH) caused no issues. The following week on my way from the nc beach to nova, the tcs light was now lit (in addition to the check engine light). Within a few miles I encountered a similar situation while heading north on I-95 (as I did the week before while heading south on I-95) though not as severe (slight drop in speed with increasing rpms, bad smell with smoke out the back of the vehicle). I found out the next day about the honda odyssey transmission problem. Sounds like I was lucky to get 140k out of it, though not happy to hear about the lack of responsibility taken by honda. My wife and I have been loyal honda customers since 1984 with 4 vehicles purchased. No more.

Filed Nov 6, 2013 · Steering, Transmission · 131,500 miles · MI

As my husband accelerated, the steering lost power. He could give the engine gas but could not manage the car. Somehow he was able to turn the car around and get the car back to our mechanic. He checked it out and determined that indeed the transmission had failed.

Filed Aug 8, 2013 · Fuel system, Transmission · 125,000 miles · OR

The transmission failed upon entering the freeway. Vehicle suddenly lost power and forced to pull over. Almost rear ended by other cars also entering the freeway. Honda odysseys are known to have transmission problems and this body style 1999 to 2004 are defective. From my readings a large quantity of the transmissions failed at 80,000 so at least we made it to 125,000 miles. I regularly changed the transmission fluid. Spent $3200 at aamco getting it fixed.

Filed Apr 1, 2013 · Transmission · 100,600 miles · AR

I was driving on I-630 in little rock, in moderate traffic when the car suddenly lost power and would not accelerate. I was forced to coast through traffic to the side of the road without incident. As soon as I lost power, the lights on the dash flashed. If the traffic had been heavier, the outcome might not have been as favorable. The transmission failed without warning in the middle of the freeway.

Filed Jul 2, 2012 · Transmission · 85,105 miles · NY

While driving for 2 hrs, the transmission started to rattle and begin to lose power almost driving me in to a fatal accident while driving on a freeway. After opening the hood there was transmission fluids all over the transmission. Honda refused to acknowledge the on going problem with transmission failure.

Filed Dec 20, 2011 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · VA

While driving 35mph on a city bridge, the engine lost power, then revved. The symptoms repeated the next day. My wife was unable to control the van when the problems occurred. We took the van to our honda dealership and were informed the transmission had failed. Our 2004 odyssey has had all required factory maintenance performed by the dealership we purchased it from. At 95,000 miles we had the recommended 105,000 mile service to include a transmission flush and inspection. There were no problems prior to the service and the service showed our van was in excellent condition. Honda warranty had expired, I was told by honda of america that transmission service life was approximately 100,000 miles. Nothing in the owners manual indicates that. After paying $1000 for the service we are now faced with a $6300 bill for a new transmission. Given the price of the van and routine service, this is unacceptable, as is the safety concerns for a transmission catastrophically failing just after a service and inspection produced nothing but a van in excellent condition.

Filed Dec 19, 2011 · Transmission · 116,500 miles · PA

Transmission failed on car. Lost power to wheels. Had to pull car off to shoulder of road and get it towed to mechanic.

Filed Sep 23, 2011 · Transmission · 104,500 miles · NY

When traveling down the passing lane of a 4 lane highway in heavy traffic at 60 MPH the vehicle suddenly lost power and began to slow as if the brakes were on. Fortunately I was able to pull over to the side of the road without anyone running in to me. Upon getting to the side of the road I noticed that the engine light was on. I put the gear shift lever into park and walked around the van to see if any fluids were leaking. None were. I got back into the van to see if it would move. It finally did after moving the shifter from p to d a few times but it did not have the power and did not shift correctly. The code that turned up on my mechanics scanner showed that the transmission had slipped and would need replacing. I called honda and they said there was nothing that they could do for me eventhough there has been numerous issues with these transmissions. The only recall they acknowledge was the fuel pump for my van. The outcome of the event could have been much more serious and I feel honda is just turning a blind eye to this. If this caused a serious accident I question what they would say after a lawyer gave them a call. They should have at least attempted to negotiate a deal for a new transmission. This will be the last time honda does this to me. I have owned many gm vehicles with more mileage and never had experienced a transmission failure. After spending over $3500 on a rebuilt transmission I don't believe another honda will be in my driveway!

Filed Apr 8, 2009 · Transmission · 79,000 miles · CA

Normal functionality driving on trip during mild weather on 29 march 2009 from sacramento area to los angeles. After driving over 5 hours, the car suddenly lost power and the vehicle was smoking due to the rapid ejection of transmission fluid from the transmission (breather valve?) which resulted in sudden and catastrophic transmission failure in 2004 honda odyssey. The transmission required replacement at 79000 miles and was serviced at a honda dealership during scheduled transmission service.