Comments on: Honda Odyssey transmission problem

By: Stone

Stone — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 07:00:49 +0000

I have my 2001 honda odyssey transmition problem also, I only have 85K miles on my van and now its goes bad on me, I took to Honda Dealer and then they charge me $110.00 for dialnostic overall they said its the transimission I need to replace, they estimate me over $4700.00 for it, I call a number said to be Honda of America for help but they said they can’t do anything to help at the moment. I love Honda, though, its not making me any happier due to the vehicle went out before hits 100000 miles. I am not happy with this at all. Most of car have warranty up to 100000 miles and Hondas car dont have it, and not lasting that long? I am not happy with this at all.

By: arnie sera

arnie sera — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 21:35:00 +0000

I have a 2003 Honda Odyssey with transmission problem. I contacted Honda and they covered only 40% of the total cost (5600.00USD). I paid the remaining 60%. My van has 95K plus mileage. The dealer put a remanufactured transmission plus a new ECU (computer). The amount I paid was still expensive.

By: Swapnil

Swapnil — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:27:09 +0000

I have 2003 Honday Odyssey. I had problem a month back with transmission (Oct’2010). It thought the transmision was not smooth.
So I showed to a NJ dealer (Open Road Honda). They adviced me to fix something in transmission + they asked me to do transmission belt package, which I did.
It did cost me around 2500$. A month later (Nov’2010) my automatic transmission failed. The car stopped in mid of the road when I was driving with me and family with check engine light on. I had to tow in the vehicle to the same dealer on Black Friday (11/26/2010). Now today dealer called me and told I have to spent around 5000$ to fix the car.
The error code which he mentioned to me are >>
P0730-automatic transmission need to be replaced
P0845-There is problem with 3rd gear pressure issue
I checked online and my car is in the list of RECALL for ‘Automatic Transmission’
I have 120K on my car. I called Honda company they told me the vehicle is not on warranty. They can not help. Dealer did not fix the issue earlier when I had shown the car to him earlier before engine light could come ON. Don’t know what to do next. Any help in this matter will be highly appreciated. swapnildalvi@yahoo.com

By: Joyful

Joyful — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 05:35:22 +0000

That ‘s a lot of miles you got on the van. Got your money’s worth!

By: Craw

Craw — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:56:47 +0000

Bought the car from original owner. He replaced at 68k and again at 98k. I managed to get to 215k replaced, on my dime, and got again to 244k (under 36k warranty reman), so I am off again to replace tranny. What a design flaw and apparently repeat flaw.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 01:41:28 +0000

FYI…there are some good ones out there I have a 1999 Odyssey with 170,000+ miles on it. Overall has been a great car with no major repairs other than routine maintenance and normal wear/tear (tires, brakes, etc.). We have traveled many miles in this vehicle with no breakdowns, including a 6,000-mile trip west last fall. Transmission has just recently started acting up, and I was hoping to drive it until it died completely, but now looks as though I will have to replace car or tranny as it won’t pass inspection in a few months with the check engine light on (triggered by transmission torque converter failire). Rats!! I really love this car, and while I was hoping it would last to at least 200,000 miles, it’s close. Also have to say that my dealer, Saratoga Honda in NY, is EXCELLENT. Very helpful with all services and repairs – has even fixed the car several times for free (yes…free! – a chipmunk got in and chewed some wires, and they fixed this several times to the tune of about $450). If I could afford it right now I’d buy a new one in a heartbeat. But college tuition comes first right now, so I guess I’ll be buying a transmission soon…
Also…the class action suit settlement website is there – I just read it. Website is: http://www.hondatransmissionsettlement.com. Good Luck!

By: S R frisby

S R frisby — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:10:14 +0000

2000 Honda Odyssey which I have owned for 7 years is by far the worse car I have ever owned. Buy Toyota…I could write a book about the great service I’ve received form them and another about the NON-SERVICE from Honda. Hondas are expensive to repair, need repair often and any mechanic will tell you what a pain they are to work on.

By: Marvin V

Marvin V — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:57:08 +0000

i have 01 honda odyssey and i have the same problem…hopefully this site HELP all of us../www.hondatransmissionsettlement.com/php/login.php

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:33:53 +0000

bought a 2000 Odyessy with about 40K on it, Transmission went at 89K, found out that I made the extended warranty by 2 weeks, felt very luck… 2 years later at 122K Transmission has gone again, I am looking to get any advice to help offset the cost of $2500 new Transmission. Will Honda help me? we have had lots of other issues with this Odyessy, doors stick and broke several times, electrical issues etc. This ws our first Honda, I feel very unlucky cause I know alot of families that have had better luck, but this Transmission issue really has me upset.

By: Brendon

Brendon — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:46:34 +0000

I have not heard from anyone regarding the class-action lawsuit. Website didn’t help me either. Honda ended up paying for the labor ($1329) to install the tranny. I also received various 10% discounts from the dealer on parts for the 105k service they performed. All in all, while I was not happy with having to fork out $6138.09 in all, I can’t complain about the service. They made an ‘effort’ to help me. Am I still seeking info on the CAL? You bet! They have not yet responded to my requests for the warranty to be extended to 100k. I think they should stand behind the Honda name and take ownership of the tranny problem, since they installed the same tranny which is going to go out in 100k miles again…which would start this whole process all over.
I have heard from someone that it is possible to go online and purchase a used tranny from Japan. Japanese cars are only allowed to be on the road for 6 years, and then many are torn apart and sold as parts. You can purchase a tranny with 65k on it and have it shipped here and installed by your mechanic. You’re only going to get a 1-year warranty from him though.