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Honda Odyssey

Report: Automatic Transmission Issues

Honda Odyssey Problem

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Model Years Affected: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Drive Train Affected: Automatic Transmission

Average Mileage: 123,014 mi (48,000 mi - 180,000 mi)

Erratic operation of the transmission, which may or may not be accompanied by illumination of dashboard warning lights, would indicate internal transmission faults. Replacement of the transmission is generally required to correct this issue.

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Visitor, 2002 Honda Odyssey, 101,000 mi

Drive indicator began flashing. Replaced 4th gear pressure switch.

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Visitor, 2001 Honda Odyssey, 180,000 mi

D light indicator blinks only way to clear is to turn off ignition and restart., transmission erattic when above condition exist.

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terrydny, 2000 Honda Odyssey, 148,000 mi

Rookie
Automatic transmission "clunks" when shifting into 2nd gear. We have to "baby" it very carefully when starting. Problem has been there for two years and seems to be getting worse. Have not had it repaired.

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Visitor, 2003 Honda Odyssey, 48,000 mi

shifts second shutters then rpms go up and down 300-400rpms think its reprograming honda did to solve lock-up of second gear of lower milage van higer milage got new transmission in the snow almost brake tires lose

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Visitor, 2003 Honda Odyssey, 110,000 mi

Can't remember exact mileage. Total transmission failure. All maintenance done per schedule.

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Visitor, 2000 Honda Odyssey, 111,000 mi

Transmission failed spectacularly. No warning in advance. Never used van for towing or any sort of aggressive driving. Even though I've been disappointed with the 2000 Odyssey due to many mechanical issues, Honda really impressed me by replacing the transmission at zero cost to me. They know when they screw up a design and seem to try to make things right. (This was the 1st model year for the new Odyssey)

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SB Automotive, 1999 Honda Odyssey, Automatic Transmission, 87,500 mi

Technician
Check engine MIL on and had a DTC of TCC problem. Car with jerk or slight slip in gears when driving. Had to get a transmission overhaul/rebuilt transmission.

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car geek., 2002 Honda Odyssey, 140,000 mi

Rookie
Transmission problem light illuminated. Dealer told me I needed to replace Transmission quoted $3000. Went to another dealer service man suggested it needs a pressure switch on the 4th gear, same problem allegedly with Acura's. Had the pressure switch installed, cost me $220.62 Car still running well, has 187,800 miles and is now going in for new motor mounts. Love this car however, have had difficulty finding dealer who seems to know solutions to problems.

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Visitor, 2002 Honda Odyssey, 105,200 mi

The transmission shifts harshly, and does so even after getting the problem fixed at Community Honda, By the way, American Honda Motors will not take care of the problem, even though they are fully aware of a lot of transmission complaints.

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Visitor, 2000 Honda Odyssey, 115,000 mi

Engine light came on, transmission doesn't switch gears easily. We were told we need a new transmission, but after looking into all the people that have problems, we will just get a new car.

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Visitor, 2003 Honda Odyssey, 141,000 mi

Same problem, transmission slips/shudders a bit during shifts.

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Visitor, 2001 Honda Odyssey, 140,000 mi

My transmission slipped badly, took it to Aamco Transmission in town, they pulled the trans, said it was in bad shape but rather than replace with a used rebuilt, they said they could rebuild mine cheaper and better. My case was in very good shape, we caught it slipping early and addressed it immediately. $1800 for the whole job, car is running smoothly 2 years later with 170K on it now. Love this car.

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Visitor, 2002 Honda Odyssey, 96,000 mi

Erratic shifting. Said transmission needs to be replaced

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Visitor, 2003 Honda Odyssey, 121,000 mi

TCS light and Check Engine light both came on. Car died within 30-40 miles after that point. My personal mechanic, as well as a local Honda dealership, each told us that the transmission had to be replaced. As this was too costly to warrant a repair, we had to get rid of the car.

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old honda woman, 2001 Honda Odyssey, 176,000 mi

Rookie
i noticrd a maintenace warning light come on and i was told front motor mountt is broke but too early to replace but i noticed my shifer only goes to drive y could it have my tranny blocked some way

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hanseric, 2002 Honda Odyssey, 85,000 mi

Rookie
Transmission slips when shifting from 2nd to third. Actually it does more of a "thunk". So it's not shifting smoothly.

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jenlj, 2001 Honda Odyssey, 160,000 mi

Rookie
My transmission has had to be replaced 2x's. the first time it was covered under warranty, the 2nd cost a little over $4,000.

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Visitor, 2002 Honda Odyssey, 178,000 mi

Transmission was replaced.

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Tundra Driver, 2003 Honda Odyssey, 97,150 mi

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Transmission would not upshift into second or third gear, pushing on the accelerator only increased RPM but not vehicle speed. Check engine light came on. Took the van to Honda dealer, they pulled the codes and found P0730 A/T Shift Solenoid code. They told me the transmission needed to be replaced along with the computer. I have not fixed the problem yet but plan to have the transmission rebuilt at a local repair shop instead of having Honda replace the transmission and computer. I came to this website hoping to find a reliable recommendation for a good transmission repair facility.

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jdjensen17, 2000 Honda Odyssey, 68,000 mi

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Warning light came on. Diagnosed at dealer. Tranny replaced under warranty.

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