Well . . . We have a 2004 honda odyssey and just hit the 103,000 mile mark and now the transmission problems have started. My husband was driving the car when the check engine light went on and then the car started to hesitate until it just wouldn't drive anymore. Luckily, he broke down in front of a mechanic shop. Code p0740 has come up meaning we need a new tranny. Called honda 12/10 and again 2/11. We had it towed to the local honda dealer in hopes of having the vehicle repaired and getting assistance from honda for the transmission that has very publicly failed. We were offered a highly overpriced rate, ten had it towed to aamco and had it repaired for $1,000 less that the original quote with honda. The vehicle has been repaired through aamco transmission, with the final bill being $4700.29 . We're the 2nd owners on this vehicle and make car payments monthly. Our loan is what's called an upside down loan, owing more in payments than the vehicle is worth. To boot, we've been without our vehicle since dec. 2010, and don't see any light at the end of the tunnel. We don't have the money to pay for the repairs that have already been, so the vehicle sits as we continue to make car payments. I'm at a loss . . . I just don't know what to do. We're very disappointed in a vehicle that we truly loved until now. Hopeless in a honda.
2004 Honda Odyssey transmission complaints
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On saturday february 5, 2011. While my wife was driving from columbia,sc to augusta,ga. Our minivan started acting up our tcs light came on in the vehicle, and my wife stop on the side of the road and a gentleman from dot help her get the van on the road it seemed like the vehicle slowed down to aprox. 20 miles per hour granted my wife is on I-20 westbound, and for no reason what so ever or signal the vehicle stalled. The gentleman was able to get my wife on the road again,but about 20 miles later the vehicle accelerated and my wife was not able to control it, fortunately the vehicle decelerated by itself, but the transmission went out on the vehicle. This vehicle is a 2004 with only 112k miles to me this is absurd. Now I see that honda has been having problems with this transmissions since 1999. I think honda should be liable for putting such a crummy product out in the market. Fortunately my wife wasn't hurt but it shook her a bit. Now we are stuck with a bill for $4100, for defective transmission that honda has knowledge of. Hope some action is taken against honda since they are putting people at risk on the road.
The vehicle while driving home in the evening at 25 MPH on the local streets, the check engine light and the tca light came on. The next morning while driving the vehicle to the local mechanic only the check engine light stayed on. Mechanic concluded after all the diagnostic as code p0730 and there is a lot of wear, shredded/chipped clutch/gearbox particles in the transmission fluid, which needs new tranmission costing about $6500. Researching this further online: found that numerous honda odyssey had the same issue where they had to replace the transmission. The vehicle is very well maintained and gets all the required and recommended service, and never had any major issue with this vehicle. We are over 18 years of honda owners and are very satisfied with them so far. Though now very disappointed and upset with honda as they claim to be a very reliable and sturdy automobiles.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle would not move forward and in reverse; it was as if the vehicle was shifted into neutral. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated that the transmission failed; it was repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission). The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact was driving approximately 20 MPH when he felt the transmission slip. Later while the contact was parked in the driveway he engaged the accelerator and the vehicle rolled backward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer advised him that there was an internal torque converter failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 59,000.
Honda odyssey 2004 stops all of sudden on the red light. The car starts but when shift to d it stops. The mileage of the car is 72000.00. I have maintain the car properly and never miss any appointment. I call honda because on the internet it was showing that there was a recall of 2004 but when honda customer service has asked my car VIN number they have told there is no recall on this car. The cost of the repair is almost 3500. Please help.....!
2004 honda odyssey has malfunction in transmission.
We have a 2004 odyssey and it's transmission has started slipping in & out of gear. When this happens the vehicle is very hard to control and we have been very cautious (and not driving it) to prevent accidents. Honda knows they have a massive transmission problem, of the same magnitude as the toyota acceleration concern, but they will not fix it.
Vehicle transmission overheated in the middle of interstate 70. State police responded to assist my wife and 4 children who were stranded in the middle lane. Vehicle struck sp vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact was driving approximately 25 MPH when she attempted to accelerate yet the vehicle stalled without warning. She was able to restart the vehicle and as she accelerated to 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled a second time. The vehicle was restarted and the contact was able to drive directly to an authorized dealer without accelerating past 25 MPH. The dealer performed a diagnostic and advised her that the transmission would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 108,000.
2004 honda odyssey transmission slippage. Went to multiple mechanics and was told the transmission, with less than 70k miles on it (and determined by two independent mechanics at 43k to be in great shape) was dead-on-arrival. I relied on that van for my wife and kids and, based on what I've seen with others, so have innumerable others. What would have happened to my family had they been stranded or had the transmission gone out on the interstate in traffic. Please do something.
The transmission was running well when all of a sudden it blew its top on I-90 west while traveling through new york. The 2nd gear began to shutter 3 weeks before but it was not consistent and other than that the car ran well.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact was driving at approximately 60 MPH when the vehicle independently began to decelerate and became hesitant. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted in regards to the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission). The manufacturer advised that the contact's VIN was not included in the recall and offered no further assistance. The VIN was not available. The current and failure mileages were approximately 137,000.
Our 2004 honda odyssey is having transmission trouble. It began with some shaking and shuddering at 1500 rpms, between 25 - 35 MPH. We took into a local garage and the mechanic told us that the transmission needs to be replaced.
I was driving my honda odyssey ex 2004 in the left most lane with my wife and 3 kids (ages 7, 10, 12) on a highway at 70 MPH. Suddenly the vehicle took a jerk (like a hiccup) and all the systems shutdown immediately. Even the steering was completely frozen since there was no power. I hardly managed to pull to the shoulder while high speed traffic was passing. It was a horrible feeling. My family was completely terrified. I had the car towed to dealership. They found a "short circuit" in the ignition wiring. Also, my "transmission" was not working. Short circuit was repaired ($250) but transmission quote is over $4000 which I cannot afford.
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.
I was driving and my van started kind of jerking and then it would not accelerate. My tcs (traction control system) light came on. I was merging on a major highway in peak rush hour traffic and my van stopped on a curve. My child and I were almost killed by a semi that just about rear-ended us but instead drove into another lane, about hitting another car. The van was running, but would not drive or go in reverse. The dealer told me it is the transmission and it would be $4,000 to repair. I saw on-line that many, many other people have had the exact same problem with the honda odyssey transmission. I am currently getting a second opinion. Both the dealer and american honda told me that there are no problems with the honda odyssey transmissions in the year my van was made, which I do not believe is true. Both refused to help me and did not tell me that there had been recalls regarding honda odyssey transmissions and that there have been many problems just like mine.
Transmission failure in 2004 honda odyssey. Mileage 75000,bought new from dealership,maintained by dealer. Was shocked when news of transmission failure was broken. Repair estimate 3900 this also include the computer which is peculiar with this 04. Still talking with honda america on how they can help .
Transmission failure at 118,539 miles, no warning. Original owner.
Our 2004 honda odyssey a/t(transmission light came on). We had the a/t checked at the dealer and they said the fluid was fine. The transmission is overheating during normal driving conditions. The vehicle has a recall 04v176000 affecting some 1,099,796 units. Our unit has a VIN just outside of the recalled VIN numbers. I believe this needs to be updated to include other 2004 honda odyssey vans. The transmission is going to need to be replaced according to the dealership.
Driving on interstate, getting off exit, transmission was down-shifting very abruptly to the point of skidding and loosing control of vehicle. There was no advance warning prior to this happening.
2004 honda odyssey transmission failure at 80,000 miles. Honda offered 700.00 rebate only if I had the repairs done at a honda dealer, which would cost $4200.00. I'm retired on a fixed income.
2004 honda odyssey transmission with dealer installed towing package failure.
Own 2004 honda odyssey, original owner, purchased new, 130,000 miles. Check engine and traction control systems lights illuminated last wednesday. I believe I am one of many odyssey owners with bad transmissions. Approximately $3500 to fix it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact stated the vehicle shifted gears without the key being in the ignition. The dealer advised the vehicles was outside of warranty and the contact would be liable for any repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 61,000 and the current mileage was 61,246. Updated 11/15/10 *cn updated 11/16/10
Tl- the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. He stated, while driving 50 MPH the vehicle shift began to shift into second, third and then into first gear on its own. The contact reported problem to the dealer but they stated that there was no valid warranty for his vehicle. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 125,000
Upon acceleration, when the vehicle reaches 1500 RPM a shudder is felt. I am experiencing this every day now while driving. After numerous road tests with servicemen, diagnosis has been made that there is a problem with the automatic transmission. The transmission fluid is discolored.
2004 honda odyssey, original owner, 82,331 mileage, heading towards transmission failure.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) the tcs light and the gear selection "d" light began to blink on my honda 2004 odyssey. The transmission started to slip. In a matter of a day the transmission failed as I was on the highway. The tachometer spiked and the transmission would not engage. Then the engine light came on. I could not get the car to accelerate. It was total transmission failure. I had to coast the vehicle off of the highway. The van has 85,000 miles. When I called american honda motor corp about recall the federal safety agency 04v176000 they said I was not covered. [xxx] was not included in the recall so I had to go to my local honda dealer to have them evaluate it and then they could possibly negotiate some type of assistance from honda motor corp. I called my local honda dealership he stated since we were not the original owner of the vehicle that honda motor corp would not help. He estimated that the cost to fix the transmission would be at least $3,200. I took the van to a transmission shop. It cost me $2300 to have the transmission rebuilt and an external cooler put on. Furthermore the engine and transmission mounts had to be replaced. They said the main problem is that there is a manufacture defect that is allowing the transmissions to overheat. Once they overheat they send off flakes that get caught in the filter screens in the transmission that causes more overheating and eventually failure of transmission.
During the week of march 1-5, 2010, my honda odyssey was showing signs of slippage when going from one gear to other, however the problem was transient. I was on vacation at deep creek lake, maryland in the weekend of march 5-7 and was driving back from there on march 7 afternoon. I was on cruise at 55 miles per hour on us 219n, when coming over a small hill, the car suddenly violently shook and was revving up (RPM very high) trying to maintain speed of 55 MPH and was unable to do so. I braked and got the car under control and without knowing much merged on I-70e headed towards home at baltimore, md. Driving for about 100 miles, I took exit at hagerstown, md to take gas. After taking gas, I wanted to head back to the highway but unable to continue that much further. The car would not move pressing on the gas pedal and finally had to call aaa towing to tow the car. Anyway, it is with hagerstown honda and the diagnosis is transmission failure and I need to shell out 3500k from my pocket. Transmission failure for a 2004 odyssey at 122k miles is absolutely unacceptable and american honda refusing to do anything to help me out. This car is apparently also not included in the recall list the honda had earlier this decade on some the odyssey models for the transmission problem. I think this needs to be investigated and recall expanded.
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