2006 Honda Odyssey: complete transmission failure

Filed Dec 20, 2021 · Brakes · 75,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle inadvertently reversed while shifting gears. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with transmission failure. The mechanic replaced the transmission however, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) failed and the brakes locked up. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic. The mechanic referred the contact to the dealer. The dealer informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Filed Jun 10, 2019 · 82,500 miles · TX

My husband and I was driving on the freeway out of town for a wedding when all of a sudden we started to smell a really bad smell and the van started to make a noise and sputtering. We quickly exited the next closest exit and the van started to stall. We were not able to accelerate any more. We were already 82 miles from home and not near any businesses. We called roadside service which towed us to the nearest mechanic who told us we needed a new transmission. Our trip was over! We had to pay $350 to tow us back home. My van only has 82,000 miles! I can't believe the transmission failed! This is a safety issue because their were no prior warning before the transmission failure!!!

Filed Jan 18, 2018 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · CO

The car stalled in the middle of the road. It stalled when traveling at 55 MPH creating a danger on the road. Per mechanic, the transmission failed. The mileage on the vehicle is less than 150,000 miles.

Filed Dec 7, 2016 · Transmission · 100,065 miles · CA

Transmission failure at 100,065 miles. Original owner with all service checks done at dealer. Research indicates this is a far too common problem in honda odysseys. Cost to repair over $4,000. Feel the deal should replace for free or significantly reduced rate.

Filed Jun 2, 2014 · Engine · 141,000 miles · NC

We purchased honda odyssey new in 2006. I noticed steering issues almost immediately and reported it during routine service. Even after recall, issue continues. Noticed a fluid leak & mentioned it during service- was told there was a broken seal that was causing van to leak transmission fluid & "fixed" for $1500. After this fluid continued to leak, made an appointment to take van back. While driving on highway 2 days before scheduled appointment, lights on dash came on and van lost power steering while on the highway going 55 MPH. Able to get off the highway without power steering. Towed to the honda dealer and told the broken seal was actually not the problem for the transmission fluid leak - I need a new transmission. Lost steering due to a belt that had broken due to constant leaking fluid on it. So disappointed with honda. Husband had made me brand loyal now I'm anti-honda. Sounds like my issues are very common in this model.

Filed Sep 10, 2013 · Engine, Steering · 133,956 miles · NJ · fire · 1 injury

Driving at 50 MPH on a friday night. My van suddenly gave a loud explosive sound and the cabin filled up with smoke and I could not breathe or see properly. I wondered what was going on and quickly pulled up on the side of the road. It took me some time to get out of the van since I am disabled. My husband had to literally speaking, carry me out and sat me on the side of the road. Passers by had already called 911 when they noticed what was going on. The police, ambulance and fire dept came. The fire dept determined that my van was smoking heavily and they took care of the fire in my engine when they opened the hood. The van was towed to the dealership and they informed me that my transmission was defective. The only problem was that this will then be the third transmission in a van that is less than 8 years old. I had a similar problem in july 2011 at 80,000 miles and the transmission was replaced then with promises from honda that I was good for another 5 years. So when this problem occurred exactly 2 years to the time that the second transmission was replaced, I reported the problem to honda and they want me to pay for a third transmission. This is despite the fact that I always serviced my van with the dealership. It has never been serviced with the local repair shop. I am still making car payments on my van and they want me to pay for a new transmission? I will appreciate an investigation on why honda is allowed to sell lemons to consumers even though they are aware of transmission problems on the odyssey vans. Smoke and fire due to recurring transmission problems on the same van is a safety issue. I pray that no one will be killed or injured due to recurring transmission problems with honda odyssey vans. Thanks in advance for your assistance in protecting and ensuring consumer safety as we drive our cars.

Filed Jul 30, 2013 · Transmission · 184,000 miles · CA

Honda transmission failed at 67k miles. Transmission is still with the 3yrs/ 36k warranty in term of the year but over the mileage by 31k miles. Honda transmissions are very unreliable and the company does not acknowledge this transmission problem.

Filed Jul 5, 2013 · Transmission · 101,600 miles · CA

The 2006 honda odyssey has 100,600 miles, we were driving approx 75 MPH on the freeway, and the RPM's increased greatly but the vehicle suddenly lost speed in heavy traffic. Soon, white smoke appeared from the front as we coasted to the nearest exit approx 1 mile away. It turns out the transmission failed without warning. All regularly scheduled maintenance on the vehicle was performed. Transmission failure with just 100k miles. We were fortunate to avoid an accident in heavy traffic.

Filed Jan 29, 2013 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · MA

The transmission is gone because of an inherent design problem in the transmission. Because the transmission fluid pump stops working correctly inside the transmission, the pressure is too low and the transmission grinds itself up. The car will slip out of gear and stop moving. There is nothing I could have done about it in preventative maintenance. I have to replace the transmission at a cost of approximately $4000 or more. This should not happen under normal conditions after 7 years even if the car has 150,000 miles on it.

Filed Mar 27, 2012 · Transmission · 91,155 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle would shake excessively and would not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The dealer informed the contact that there was an internal transmission failure and advised her to replace the transmission. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 91,155.

Filed Mar 27, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 178,000 miles · PA

Transmission failed 3 weeks after a botched timing belt work by honda dealer. Required replacing 3 valves and reconditioning of engine head.

Filed Dec 31, 2011 · Transmission · 84,000 miles · PA

Transmission failed after 84,000 miles. Transmission shudders between gears at various speeds when accelerating. Reverse also does not engage and appears to exhibit slippage.