2007 Honda Odyssey: complete transmission failure

Filed Apr 22, 2013 · Transmission · 58,247 miles · CA

Transmission slipping felt at 30k miles reported to honda. Final transmission failure at 58k miles. Have a huge paperweight now.

Filed Apr 10, 2013 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · TX

While traveling down the highway, our transmission stopped working. We had it towed to the local honda shop and the confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced and it would cost aprox. $5,800.00. 37 months ago honda replaced the transmission the 1st time because of a recall. When we spoke to honda, they told us they did not warranty recalls. So, now our primary source of transportation for our family is now worth $500.00. We think honda either replaced the recalled transmission with an inferior product to save money, or used the same recalled transmission to replace our factory transmission. If we had known there was no warranty on recalled repairs, we would have done things differently.

Filed Jul 11, 2010 · Transmission · 32,900 miles · PA

I have a 2007 honda odyssey with 34k and major transmission problems. I have taken this vehicle 5 times to get fix and the problem is still there. Im afraid to go on long trips with the family. I have a new born and a 4 yr old and don't want to be broken down in the middle of the road. I paid $25,000 for this unreliable vehicle. Honda told me they are aware of a transmission problem but no recall. I really hope this problem gets fixed. Honda odysseys have a history of transmission failure.

Filed Feb 17, 2010 · Transmission · 10,000 miles · VA

Transmission juddering and hesitates between 30mph-50mph. This has become a very dangerous situation when entering the highway or making maneuvers that requires a quick increase in speed. The hesitation and juddering creates a very large vibration through the entire minivan. Our odyssey has had two software updates and it appears the torque converter will need to be replaced next. This issue has been happening since it had 5,000 miles. We complained about this issue at the 10k service, however, the dealer said that the issue was probably fuel related. However, one service manager at a local honda dealership told us it is most likely a transmission issue and there was no known fix for it at the time. Since then honda has identified two software updates that are required to correct the problem and if this does not fix the problem the torque converter will need to be replaced next. What we have also been told is that if the torque converter has been bad for a long period of time it will start putting out metal shavings that will get into the gears of the transmission, which will eventually damage the transmission. However, honda will not cover a new transmission unless it can be proven that the transmission is damaged, this is very difficult to do unless the transmission is truly showing signs of failure or enough oil shavings can be found in the transmission oil. It seems that the consensus is that odysseys with this problem will most likely have a shorten life span of their transmission. We have less than 40,000 miles on our odyssey. My opinion is honda is trying patch a problem that requires major surgery with band aids, hoping they can get beyond their required responsibility under the powertrain warranty. I guess until someone gets hurt or killed, this will not be taken seriously. This is a shame we have owned a honda or acura for the last twenty years and their reputation has been excellent.

Filed Oct 27, 2009 · Transmission · 58,000 miles · NJ

Honda odyssey transmission failed (torque needs replacement). If this is not replaced in time then it may fail whole transmission. While driving (when changing gear - auto) it shakes the van like crazy. Imagine on the highway while driving all of a sudden it fails and throws the van to complete stop or in different lane. The car/truck behind me may run over me. When I ask the dealer to have it replaced as it is under warranty he gives us excuses to delay and have the 60000 miles markup to pass. We are some 200 miles left before the warranty expires. He says we can drive it is okay. But I do not believe the dealer. When I asked can you guarantee that nothing will happen while driving his reply was a big smile. I also asked to give us the warranty after they replace the transmission on the honda parts - he denies, saying I have to buy the extended warranty.

Filed Apr 25, 2008 · Brakes, Transmission · 1,500 miles · GA

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.

Filed Feb 21, 2008 · Brakes, Transmission · 3,321 miles · GA

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.