2005 Honda Odyssey: transmission slipping

Filed Jul 7, 2015 · Transmission · IL

Travel at high speed iaw speed limits and traffic flow, noticed surging (like slipping) from transmission, noticed drive indicator blinking, engine revs surging with transmission surges. I hope to make nearest safe area to pull over (rest plaza less than 7 miles away) got 4 miles. Had reduced speed to relieve stress on transmission and engine. Speed continued to reduce suddenly to below 45 MPH before I was able to find safe location to pull over. Transmision locked into drive position could not shift to any gear. No grinding sounds were ever heard. I was by myself but this could have happened to anyone. Could lead to death from being hit from rear by another car or truck as transmission's rapid rate of deceleration cause by its failure. Looked up blinking transmission indicator and did not find any warning or notification as to possible cause. Found out that honda odessesy's transmission has history of catistrophic failure if not serviced every 35k (varies according to complaint). Again no wqarning of this possible event mentioned in owner's manuel. Since I bought the car used I had no knowledge of this problem or its service record. I did have it serviced shortly after buying it but again had no warning. Ironically, I'm an automotive reliability/safety manager by profession.

Filed Jan 8, 2012 · Transmission · 102,500 miles · CA

Just bought a 2005 honda odyssey. Right off the lot got on the freeway and the check engine light came on and started shuttering and slipping . Very unhappy , slapped down $4000 as a down payment and financed the rest. Now I own a van that has major problems and no cash to fix it. Haven't even had it for a day and it already has transmission problems. Need honda to fix it at their expense. Their impeccable reputation is getting destroyed with this transmission problem that all odyssey owners are having with models 2005- 2009 . They charge a premium for their vehicles and should be forced to repair their defective transmissions regardless of mileage on vehicles. Our government needs to step in and help its citizens with this problem.

Filed Dec 13, 2011 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · NJ

The transmission is slipping.

Filed Dec 2, 2011 · Transmission · 85,056 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and refused to restart. A local mechanic replaced the transmission. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 93,000. Updated 01/06/12 *bf the consumer stated the transmission was slipping. Updated 01/06/12

Filed Dec 20, 2009 · Transmission · 52,000 miles · TX

Between 35-40 miles per hour transmission is slipping. Van is 4.5 years old with 53,000 miles. Dealer says torque converter needs to be replaced at an out of pocket expense of $3400. This is on a 2005 honda odyssey ex-l with navigation.

Filed Apr 30, 2009 · Transmission · 68,000 miles · NJ

2005 honda odyssey minivan with approximately 68000 miles. Transmission is slipping when van is going slightly uphill while engine speed is between 1500 and 2000 RPM. Problem will go away if manually downshift or press hard on the gas paddle to force the transmission to downshift. Dealership insisted that the transmission needs to be replaced to eliminate the problem but honda is not willing to absorb the replacement cost.