Vehicle shudders at low speeds when downshifting. Upshifting at low speeds (25 MPH) it also shudders as it "hunts" for a gear. At highway speeds transmission shudders shifting into overdrive and when the variable cylinder management (vcm) system switches on or off. There is an intermittent steering wheel shake at 70 MPH which seems to be related.
2007 Honda Odyssey transmission complaints
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My 2007 odyssey has been slipping on inclines when I take my foot off the brake or go from r to d. Initially the slipping was a couple of inches and was denied as defect by dealership. Now the car slips a foot or more. Last year I was stopped in sf and when I hit the accelerator, I rolled back into the car behind me despite my flooring the gas. I have recently almost rolled into the door of a parked car with a child standing by the parked car while backing up on an incline. Dealership states it is known defect and will not fix. I am afraid of rolling into another car, child etc. Honda corporate says it is part of the car and will not fix, but will not provide me with documentation of this "known defect". I have also had to replace my tires yearly and replace my front brakes after 18 months. My condenser on my A/C also froze up this week in 110 heat with my 4 small kids in the car and my son had an asthma attack.
I bought my odyssey (certified pre-owned) with only 11,000 miles and 11 months of use of the local authorized dealership. After 3 months I started to feel a delay when shifting from any gear to drive. But it only does it when the vehicle is warm. The only local honda service station acknowledges the fault, but they keep telling me that it is a normal symptom of an honda vehicle. Until today I keep fighting with them because, I have taken the vehicles to other certified honda technicians, and they all agree that there is a problem in the transmission with the lubricating process.
About 3 months after I purchased the brand new, 2007, honda odyssey I noticed a reluctant feeling when I drove it. Even when I drove it around town for everyday errands or if needed to take long trips I still felt like my car was fighting me. Each time I brought my car in I would ask them to look the car over for a problem that would convey why I was having this bucking feeling. My first documented complaint was in april of 2008. They stated they could not find anything. My second complaint was october of 2008 stating the vehicle hesitates. Everytime I took it in to dch kay honda in old bridge where we purchased the car they found nothing. It was not until my brother drove in my car in the winter of 2009, when he said there is something wrong with my transmission that I should take it to a transmission dealer and get it checked. I knew that if an independent transmission dealer looked at it or took it apart my warranty would be void so I found one who took it for a road test and stated that the transmission is slipping down to 4th and some how jumping into 5th automatically. After this I took it to dch kay honda in eatontown and stated what was found out in feb. Of 2009. They said again they could not find anything. I still have a reluctant feeling when I am driving the car but feel as though my time is being wasted by running back and forth to these dealers. I not only loose time, money but my car while either waiting for it or being without at home.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle made a loud noise. The transmission was replaced twice within six months. When attempting to stop the vehicle, it skips from first to third gear, causing the vehicle to lunge forward. The contact noticed that when applying pressure to the brake pedal, the pedal extends all the way down to the floor and causes the vehicle to vibrate excessively. As a result, the stopping distance is increased. She took the vehicle back to the dealer and they replaced the brake rotor, which did not remedy the failure. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure mileage was 1,500.
Very hard transmission downshift upon slowing the van. After downshift the van has a sharp jerk and seems to have to catch the transmission before going into a lower gear. Transmission has been replaced twice since purchased new an may 28, 2007. Now dealer and honda factory service rep is saying this is a "normal characteristic" of this van, even after replacing the transmission twice for the same issue. The first new transmission was at 3321 miles and second was at 12,281 miles. Brakes: sloppy and weak brakes since purchase. Rotors turned and pad replaced at 166 miles, three days after buying new. Still soft and vibrating upon stopping. Dealer says this is also normal. Between the transmission and brake problems, we do not feel that this is a safe van for our children to ride in. American honda has been more than uncooperative. There is a very dangerous defect with this van and we are afraid to drive it.
When I go from reverse to drive there is a delay before the clutch engages. The vehicle will roll during this time while the engine revs before the clutch engages.
When stopping on an incline with the foot on the brake and the vehicle in drive, if the foot was taken off the brake, the vehicle rolled backwards. The vehicle has an automatic transmission.
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