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2006 Honda Odyssey transmission problems

87 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 91,155. 4 crashes reported.

owner complaints
87
of this car's complaints
12%
typical mileage
91,155
crashes
4
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission
    18
  • Automatic transmission: torque converter
    2
  • Manual transmission
    1
  • Driveline: driveshaft
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Honda Odyssey transmission problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Honda Odyssey transmission

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Whining noise 29Shudder 17Transmission failure 16Jerking 10Harsh shifting 5Won't shift 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2006 Honda Odyssey owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 4, 2023 · Transmission · TX

The contact owned a 2006 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and shuddered. Additionally, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact restarted and parked the vehicle at the residence. An independent mechanic went to the residence and diagnosed the vehicle with a failed transmission. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 13, 2022 · Suspension, Transmission · CT

When Echo light on the ban vibrate the mechanic said it's the rear motor mount

Filed Sep 1, 2021 · Transmission · MA

Ongoing issues regarding engine mounts

Filed Jan 28, 2021 · Transmission · 22,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle would not shift gears. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the local dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.

Filed Dec 18, 2020 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 187,000 miles · SC

While driving down the road and once the engine reaches operating temperature the vehicle fails to accelerate and shift gears. I mash the gas pedal and the RPM gauge goes up but the vehicle doesn't move. I let the engine and transmission cool down and sometimes it will operate properly again until everything warms up. It doesn't matter if im sitting at a light or in actual motion going down the road, the vehicle ceases to continue moving. I have been going 60 MPH and all of a sudden my car loses all movement but the car is still reving up and I can change gears but it stops me dead in my tracks. I called the transmission shop and they tell me its a very common issue but nothing has been able to be pinpointed

Filed Dec 16, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 255,840 miles · VA · fire

My engine exploded on saturday dec 12 about 10 oclock when we turned the ignition to start the 2006 honda odyssey.

Filed May 5, 2020 · Transmission · 241,878 miles · MN

When I am slowing down or coming to a complete stop, it feels like my transmission is downshifting like a manual. This happens only when im slowing down / coming to a complete stop.

Filed Oct 15, 2019 · Transmission · 140 miles · FL

Vehicle has a approximately 140,000 mi. While driving on freeway at 65 MPH.transmission torque converter lockup malfunctioned and went into neutral. Had to coast across 4 lanes of traffic to exit. When speed permitted shift down to wnd and qstacks gear and was able to limp into a parkin* lot. Had to have car towed to a transmission facility. Pulled the transmission dip stick and smelled the fluid which emitted a very pungent smell. The fluid was not black. The fluid had been changed 15- 20,000 mi earlier. When talking to mechanic he told me almost exactly how many m8les he thought the car had because he had seen so many honda's with exactly this same problem. I believe that honda did not design this transmission properly to last with proper maintenance and fluid changes.

Filed Jul 18, 2019 · Body, Engine · 125,000 miles · NY

I am having a problem with the power steering freezing up on slow turns and the transmission torque converter clutch is stuck making the car transmission heat up and quit until it cools down, I was stuck on the side of the road 4x for this. Once with my 97 yr old brother in law and 79 yr old sister.they want $4000 to fix this. The driver side sliding door cable broke also.I had the run flat pax tires on it when it was purchased, I was not told that I would have to drive at least 100 to 200 miles to get them changed out as they need a special machine to fix them. I had to buy new rims and tires for $1500. I have 125,000 miles on the car. I will never buy or recommend a honda to anyone.

Filed May 20, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 129,000 miles · OR

I was driving fine, all of a sudden, the engine just completely shut down and there was no power. Turn on again, it worked. Drive for 2 miles, it totally shup down again. No power, nothing.

Questions about the 2006 Honda Odyssey transmission

Does the 2006 Honda Odyssey have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 87 complaints about the transmission of the 2006 Honda Odyssey, 12% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2006 Honda Odyssey transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 91,155 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Honda Odyssey transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Honda Odyssey have bad transmission?

The Honda Odyssey model years with the most transmission complaints are 2002 (608 complaints), 2003 (533 complaints) and 2001 (332 complaints).

Other 2006 Honda Odyssey problems

Engine 145Steering 127Body 101Brakes 75Electrical 44Fuel system 29Tires 28Locks 27Airbags 20Acceleration 14Suspension 13Seats 12Visibility 11Driver assistance 10Seat belts 10Wheels 7Lights 5

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