Problems with 2002 Honda Odyssey POWER TRAIN

2002 odyssey with 39,000 miles: transmission slips and disengages between 1st-2nd and 2nd-3rd gear shifts. took van to dealer to have transmission recall update performed. dealer was able to duplicate trans shift problem(s) exactly. they contacted american honda to see what they wanted to do with the trans. dealer performed the oil-jet re-call work and changed the trans fluid, that's it. (evidentially, am honda said no to warranty replacement). i received a call from the dealer that the van was ready for pick-up. on the way home from the dealer the trans slipped between 2nd-3rd gear. i called the dealer to tell them that the problem was still present. they told me i would have to bring the van back and duplicate the problem for them!!! what, they got the trans to fail when it was in their hands and then let me go with a known trans problem. it's apparent through their actions that honda is doing what's best for honda, not the customer and their safety. after all, this was a safety recall. i started to sense there was some sort of issue going on with the transmissions. so i hit the web to do some research and found out all about the trans failures honda vehicles were having (civics, accords, odysseys, pilots). honda extended the trans warranty to 7yrs 100k mi on the '99-'01 odyssey's resulting from a class action suit. this did not include the '02-'03 odys. honda should have included the '02-'03 odys, but that would have been the "right thing to do". i understand the trans problem was "fixed" for the new-body style '04 odyssey. so basically the '02-'03 ody owners are pretty much on their own to battle with am honda $$ to get a remanufactured transmission to replace the original transmission which is known to have "heat build-up" problems and fail. even the recall notice states there is a heat related problem. i can't believe the trans failed at 40k mi and i paid for it!. money does matter, but it's the point that honda is not standing faithfully behind their product. *tr

2002 honda odyssey transmission slipping and chattering. consumer states that he found a recall and when he went to the dealership they told him his vin number was not included. he had to pay to have the transmission replaced. *kb

Took van in for 60,000 mile service at 61,125 miles. the tcs service lit had just come on. diagnosed with tcc failure needing a new transmission. vehicle was built in 08/07. extended warranty only covered through 07/07. in the process of contacting honda to try to get the repair covered. the transmission slips occasionally from 3rd to 4th. getting worse as time goes on. *tr

Sporadically when shifting into 3rd gear,the transmission seems to completely disengage, the engine rpm increases rapidly, and the car loses power. after letting off of the gas, the transmission will shift. *tr

I own a 2002 honda odyssey and its transmission has to be replace by a new one due to a failure on the third clutch. they said it is normal but a made some research and a lot of people ( honda owners forum) experience the same problems like mine. wikipedia and identifix on their articles describe this problems as defects not corrected on this vehicles. on 1999 they made a huge recall regarding transmission issues and they still have it. the quotation for the repair is around $3,500. i'm not the only one. thanks *tr

My 2002 honda odyssey, is not shifting properly between 2nd and 3rd gear, it simply "revs" and will not shift up. if you slow down and start over, it is fine. honda has not been helpful, they tell me the vehicle is out of warranty, even though i purchased the vehicle used along with the extended warranty. upon research i find there are many out there who have been through the same experience, honda perhaps needs a class action lawsuit before they pay attention to their poor engineering. *tr

Transmission failure. after second gear it will slip. already had a recall performed on it with an oil jet cooler. *tr

My 2002 honda odyssey had a second transmission failure a few days ago. i was not able to reliably get the car to engage into gear. the transmission first failed in june of 2004 and was part of a recall campaign by honda. *jb

2002 honda odyssey transmission slips and shudders shifting from 3rd to 4th gear. initial transmission recall service for 2nd gear oil jet performed on june 10, 2004 at 34672 miles. vehicle taken to honda dealer for transmission check after calling honda north america and opening complaint case. service department manager stated that transmission and pcm (control module) needed to be replaced after checking vehicle. service manager stated repairs would cost $3200 total with american honda agreeing to pay $1600. transmission is an ongoing and known (by honda as noted by the service manager) problem in the 2002 odyssey. *jb

My 2002 honda odyssey started showing signs of transmission problem around 83,000 miles. it would go through its cycle ie; 1st, 2nd, then it will start slipping. slow the van down below 20 mph to get it engage back into 2nd then hope that it would engage into 3rd. american honda would only cover parts but we would have to cover labor. this is a insane offer. with so many odyssey's out there with the exact same problems as the '99-'01 transmission recall they had for those years. very appalling. disgusted with honda customer relation teams. case manager is even worst. they just don`t care. honda needs to do a major recall on the vehicles. *tr

Our 2002 honda odyssey's transmission started downshifting on it's own when the mileage was at 70,500. this deceleration usually occurs when going into second gear, but has also happened at higher speeds. it occurs several or more times everytime we drive the car (which is everyday). we have three children who travel in this van daily, and after reading all the reports on the internet, we are extremely concerned for their safety. in one recent incident a semi truck was traveling at a high rate of speed behind us. as i attempted to switch lanes to avoid being rear ended, our honda decelerated, and when i pushed harder on the accelerator, it did not respond. luckily a car in the next lane slowed down to let us over, and we were able to avoid a serious accident. we have taken our honda into the dealer five times in the last year for this problem. they stated they were "unable to reproduce the problem" when they drove the van. the vehicle has completely broken down on two occasions , and they replaced the battery and alternator (8-07), alternator belt -due to broken bracket (6-08). right before it broke down on these occasions, the check engine light and other dash lights were flashing, and the speedometer needle was bouncing all over the place. it was brought back to the dealer on 8-21-08 due to another breakdown as described above. they claim it needs a new battery , alternator belt, and two new alternator brackets. honda is obviously buying themselves time by fixing the "minor issues" in hopes that we will be another customer who crawls to the 100,000 mile mark when our warranty expires and we're informed our transmission mysteriously needs to be replaced. unfortunately, if we keep this vehicle we'll be paying for it since it is no longer covered under the warranty. action needs to be taken to hold honda accountable for this defect before people are seriously injured or killed.`*tr

Previous recall nhtsa campaign id number : 04v176000 " fix" performed 2004 as part of recall was to install an oiling jet . problem with the was an at failure at " high mileage". i did not have " alternative transmission " put in my vehicle at the time of the 2004 - they determined " fix " was adequate now that i am high mileage i have had a failure of my transmission with a near lock up . honda america has offered a nominal reduction in cost but cost to me will be $1900 + $250 to make diagnosis. i believe honda did not repair my vehicle correctly in 2004 and now i am paying the consequence of their failure to provide a correct repair . i am requesting more adequate financial coverage for replacement of failed defective at which is known to fail in this scenario - my current scenario - of high miles as the alternative procedure they did perform in 2004 - to add lubrication line - failed to meet the level of a reasonable correction of defective part. the regional honda service representative says he has no way to find the images taken during the 2004 inspection evaluation used to determine that the at did not require replacement at that time due to criteria of wear . lack of this documentation as required by the honda tsb protocol required as part of the nhtsa mandated recall is a failure to meet the standard set as part of the agreed and mandated safety recall nhtsa campaign id number : 04v1760000. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. while driving 35 mph the vehicle speed decreased when he depressed the accelerator pedal. the dealer stated they would pay for a new transmission but not the labor. the current mileage was 80,400 and failure mileage was 80,390.

2002 honda odyssey with transmission failure customer states that honda knows about this problem and he wants to reimbursed for repair**nar**cc the consumer stated a tenet spring in the automatic transmission snapped. the consumer stated there was a recall for this vehicle but his vehicle identification number was not included in the recall or extended warranty. the dealer stated driver's rear door doesn't open from the inside. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the transmission slipped periodically and the engine raced, but the vehicle failed to move. he had to remove his foot from the accelerator pedal and allow the engine to slow down. this would temporarily correct the failure. initially, it began as an intermittent failure, but later occurred everytime the vehicle was driven. the dealer stated that a recall repair was previously performed at approximately 21,000 miles. honda advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnosis. the dealer found an internal defect in the transmission that needed to be replaced. the purchase date, failure speed, and recall number were unknown. the current mileage was 69,333 and failure mileage was 69,000.

Vehicle transmission overheated and locked into 2nd gear while on highway going 75 miles an hour. technician that looked at the transmission said that the fluid was burned due to getting too hot, which caused it to go into fail mode. there was previously a recall on the transmission (04v176000) which has these same symptoms. when the recall came out we had the transmission recall worked performed by the dealer. it appears that there is still a problem with this transmission. we've had the transmission replaced and the dealer refused to take any responsibility. they state that transmission fluid burnt up due to use not servicing it every 30,000 miles. the owners manual says to only check the fluid every 30,000 and to service it at 75,000 miles. we've had the fluid check at every other oil change. so the last time the transmission fluid was checked was 10,000 miles before this incident. *jb

1. the shifter for the automatic transmission on my honda odyssey lost all tension - sliding from park through all driving modes. it would not have stayed put in drive, reverse or other if the car went over a bump. 2. we avoided accident and injury by not driving it until the transmission was rebuilt. 3. honda refused to include it under warranty or recall. manchester transmissions rebuilt the transmission and identified these problems: a) broken detent (ro) spring (manchester transmissions and manchester honda claim they have never seen this spring break before) and that it appears to be due to a defective part. b) worn clutches. c) worn torque converter clutch and cooler. d) replaced solenoids and rear transmission mount. *jb

Problems with transmission for the past year. finally had to replace it. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. while driving 20 mph, the transmission slipped before shifting. the vehicle would not accelerate over 35 mph. the contact stated that the failure began when she picked up the vehicle from the dealer after it was serviced for recall number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). the current mileage was 33,426 and failure mileage was 33,200.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. the contact stated that he is experiencing failure with the powertrain automatic transmission. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle lost power and smoke began to rise from the front of the vehicle. he then noticed fluid leaking from the undercarriage. the vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where they stated that the injector kit was bent and burned and he may need a new transmission. after the vehicle was repaired at 62,123 miles, the transmission light illuminated on the dashboard. honda of america stated that they would provide him with a new transmission. however, he would be responsible for the cost, even though they are aware that this is a manufacturer defect. the dealer also stated that he would have 2.5 hours to take the offer or the deal is off, especially if he were to take the matter to court. the contact has a report from the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed. recall number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission) was referenced. the current mileage is 79,214 and failure mileage was 78,242.

The transmission was slipped in 2007. it was brought to acura dealer for checkup and was informed nothing can be reproduced. since then the issue has been on and off. the transmission was slipped again between 2nd and 3rd geared and cel(check engine light) was on nov 17 2011. the vehicle seems stuck in the neutral for few seconds on the highway and it was lucky there are not accident. the vehicle was brought to honda/acura dealer again for diagnoses and no issue was able to be reproduced.. call up american honda service hotline, i was told it was beyond 3years/36000 warranty and nothing can be done. *tr

This is an update to odi# 10192316. i called honda hq and filed a complaint about my transmission problem on 6/4/07. honda hq called the service manager at south shore honda and as i was told wanted to know about my service records concerning my 2002 odyssey. after that discussion and with the low mileage on my vehicle, honda decided to install a new transmission on my odyssey at no cost to me. i was told by barry at honda hq the the new transmission is a rebuilt one that has been reenginered.i dropped my vehicle off at south shore honda on 6/6/07 and it was ready on 6/8/07. i cannot stress enough how painless and how smooth this whole process has been. sam the service manager and joe the service rep.at south shore honda were fantastic. i just hope that this transmission lasts longer than the last one. other than that honda did a great job in handling this situation and has made one of its customers very happy.

My vehicle began to rev like it was in neutral when i was driving at low speed or when i proceeded from a stopped position. i took my vehicle to south shore honda. on sat 5/26/07 was told that it was the egr valve and that it was still covered under a special warranty. i was told that i had other issues. 1. front engine mount $362.75, 2.side engine mount $219.65 3. dealer recommended fuel injector and valve cleaning 193.90 total $843.26 with tax. three days later same problem with the engine rev like it was in neutral. took vehicle back to honda on 6/2/07. this time i was told that it was the transmission and that it would cost $4900.00 to fix. vehicle has 42,839 miles. spoke to service manager about all the events and said he would call honda hq and get back to me. i will give an update as soon as i hear from the service manger. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey esl. while driving 70 mph, the contact heard an explosive noise coming from the vehicle. he turned off and restarted the vehicle. he attempted to shift into drive, but the vehicle failed to move. the vehicle was towed to the dealer but has not been inspected. at 50,000 miles, the vehicle was serviced for nhtsa recall # 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). the powertrain was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 68,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. while driving 30 mph, the transmission failed to shift gears. the dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was serviced for nhtsa recall # 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission) at 20,000 miles. an oil injector was placed in the vehicle. the current mileage is 68,000 and failure mileage was 65,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. the transmission fluid changed at 85,000 miles. at 87,000 the vehicle was taken for regualr maintenance, and the contact was advised that the transmission fluid should be changed again. there had been no failure to date, but the contact was concerned about the need to change the fluid after only 2,000 miles. the engine size is not available. the current mileage is 87000.

We own a 2002 honda odyssey. need i say more? the transmission has problems shifting between the 2nd and 3rd gears, shaking the van. this happens while accelerating and decelerating. this is a concern as my wife is the main driver of the vehicle, transporting herself and our children around to their many activities. *tr

2002 honda odyssey. consumer writes in regards to transmission failure and seeks reimbursement for repairs. *smd on august 16, 2004, the dealer inspected the transmission, as per the recall notice, but did not repair/replace anything. on aprl 23, 2007, the shifting problems were due to an internal problem; the transmission was flushed in an attempt to fix the problem. however, the shifting and slipping of the transmission continued. over the course of two years, the fluid was replaced, and the dealer claimed they could not duplicate the slipping problem. the transmission was finally replaced on november 10, 2009, at a cost of $3632.82.

2002 honda odyssey with transmission problems customer states the transmission was rebuilt in 4/07 and how he is having problems again and was told by a mechanic that it was a result of a design flaw**cc the consumer stated that he wants honda to take ownership of the defect and they should in fact have an extended warranty to cover the transmission. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. while driving between 25 and 45 mph, the engine revs but the vehicle does not move when the accelerator pedal is depressed. the dealer was notified and stated that a new transmission was needed. the current mileage was 96,300 and failure mileage was 88,000. updated 01-14-08. *kb updated the consumer paid for the labor only. updated 12/12/07. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. while the contact was driving 55mph the vehicle suddenly began to jerk forward and backwards followed by all the instrument panel warning signs appearing. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the entire transmission needed to be replaced. there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 121000. updated 07/19/10. *lj updated 08/30/10*jb

Tl* - the contact owns a 2002 honda odessy. the contact received recall 04v176000 in 2004 for the automatic transmission. the dealer examined the transmission and stated that the transmission only required an oil jet kit. the contact has had problems shifting the vehicle from 2nd to 3rd. once this started happening more frequently the contact took the vehicle to a honda dealer and was told that the transmission has failed and needs to be replaced and that they would pay for half. the current mileage was 70,000 miles.

With only 1500 characters, there is not enough room to complete the details. i bought the honda odyssey used, with 76,000 miles on it. i have owned it for 2 years/3 months. since that time, i have had intermittent 2nd to 3rd gear slippage that happened once every 2 months. i was told by a honda dealer to watch it over the next few months, not the one i usually go to. i then brought it in recently and explained the slipping was occurring once a week, the every couple of days. the vehicle now has 132,000 miles. he told me it was the transmission, especially when 1 day before scheduled maintenance, the check engine light came on. the code was p0730 (incorrect gear ratio). i was told it needed a new transmission. since the 2nd to 3rd gear slips and rev's the engine, without engaging for up to 30 seconds now, and based on over 10 websites with many customer complaints, this seems to be the issue. i cannot add all the content from these websites, but honda has a secret warranty (as do many manufacturers) on this issue. i have been offered warranty pricing of $2700/2 = $1300 for the transmission, and told i would have to pay the labor of $750, totaling $2154, by the regional rep. unacceptable. i have documented proof, even with this mileage that others have received this secret warranty transmission for free, including labor. i can submit the links and details of these cases at honda's/bbb's request. resolution sought: i want american honda to back their defective product. i want them to replace the transmission for free (parts and labor), and provide a 100k warranty with it. 36,000 is poor, since most other companies offer 100k warranty. if i buy a rebuilt transmission from other transmission or goodyear, etc. stores, they give a lifetime warranty or 100k. *tr

Slipping from 2nd to 3rd around 40 - 55 mph and engine would rev, also whiplashing strength slamming gears about 3 times a day. taken to carmax for extended warranty service and wasn't honored due to not being able to duplicate the problem and could not find related recalls for this problem. they said the vehicle was working properly. maintenance record shows transmission fluid has been changed before purchasing. also taken to aamco for second opinion and they found burnt fluid suggesting a problem currently still troubleshooting do to extended warranty wanting hard evidence. there are no transmission codes showing up on the computer or warning light illuminated. fluids have been changed by aamco and slamming got worse. i have printed out over 55 pages in complaints and hoping this would be evidence enough to have my transmission rebuilt before my extended warranty is up 13,000 miles from now. *jb

My 2002 odessey, when putting it into drive,trans seems to like it takes two steps before it finally gets into the gear, meanig it bumps.

Tl*- the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey with a current odometer reading of 92000 miles. the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing shifting problems in third gear. when the vehicle was in cruising speeds and reduced speed the vehicle would jump from 5th gear to second gear, which caused the rpms to be too high. the contact stated that when accelerating from a stop the vehicle would shift very sluggishly when shifting from second to third gear. the rpm's would increase so the driver would have to release the accelerator for the gears to shift. this problem occurred often, and took the vehicle to the dealer, and were told that they needed the transmission replaced. *ak

For the past few months, when accelerating my 2002 honda odyssey from start, e.g., entering a highway on an incline, occasionally the gear fails to engage, i.e., pressing the accelerator increases the rpm to 5k without moving the vehicle. there have been occasions where i've had to pull over to the side. the symptoms were similar to the information on the transmission recall notice i received from honda a couple of years back. i took my vehicle to honda of westport, where the service manager (george) told me point blank that the recall campaign was over. after some persuading, they agreed to look at the problem, and said they couldn't replicate it. last week, the check engine light came on. on calling the westport honda service dealer, the service manager (george) told me the same thing (i.e., the recall campaign is over). frustrated, i took my car to the local mechanic who checked that diagnostics came back with code p703 (incorrect gear ratio), indicating that it was a transmission problem. i called back george at honda of westport with my findings and he repeated the same "recall campaign is over" and i would have to bear all expenses to repair this vehicle. given that the problem started back in march, just past the vehicle's warranty, i believe it is unfair of honda to rebuff me and refuse to entertain the automatic transmission issue which is already well documented. *tr

Transmission failed. *jb

The first transmission failure was at 40242 miles. the vehicle suddenly stopped working, and we were forced to pull over on the side of the highway. the vehicle was covered under extended warranty, but it took several weeks of negotiations between honda and the warranty company to do an 80-20 split. the second transmission failure was similar, with failure while driving at 82,000 miles. honda will agree to pay parts only, but will not buy them locally, and wants to ship them overseas at our expense. we live in germany with the air force, shipping will be over $1000 and labor will be over $1000 at the local honda dealer. the recall work was done on the 2nd transmission in may 04. shame on honda for allowing this problem to continue. *jb

2002 honda odyssey purchased used in 2004. from day one noticed random transmission slip. dealer purchased from and honda dealer both checked vehicle. could not get slippage to occur while car was at shop. while starting off from an intersection vehicle would not shift out of 1st gear, rpms raised and lost power,near mis-side impact. took it to honda dealer and was told the transmission was trashed. *nm

2002 honda odyssey with transmission problems. consumer states that the vehicle will act like it is in a neutral gear when on the highway. dealer stated that the problems she encountered was not mentioned in the recall. *kb

Tl*- the contact stated that while driving his 2002 honda odyssey (67000 failure mileage) at 45 mph, the vehicle's rpms shot up and then back down to normal operating range, and the transmission slips or seizes jerking the vehicle forward. the transmission has slipped and or seized six times. the vehicle had twice been taken to a dealer, who discovered that the vehicle needed a new transmission. there is a recall (04v176000) on this vehicle, the recall has been performed on the vehicle (3/16/2007), but the problem persists. the current mileage was 73,000 miles.

2002 honda odyssey is 5 yrs old with 50k miles. for several months, upon a slight incline when accelerating, the rpm would increase a lot but the speed remains about 10-20 mph until the transmission shifts. during 1 event on jan. 18,2007, the problem was so severe that it lasted for awhile and fearing for our safety, we pulled over the car to the curb and stopped the car for several minutes before proceeding again. the fear was not only of stalling but if the transmission finally shifts, the minivan would lurch forward and rear end the vehicle in front. i have brought it in to a honda dealer on jan. 19 and still await an answer on whether honda would cover the cost of replacing the transmission. the honda service personnel said that it may not be covered at all which is very strange given the number of complaints regarding the 2002 year model and the class action lawsuit that honda lost regarding the '99-'01 models. *nm

Tl*- the contact stated that while driving the 2002 honda odysseyat 35 mph in a residential area the transmission failed, without warning. then the contact pulled to the side of the road and stopped the vehicle. the contact restarted the vehicle and drove it at 20 mph to the dealer. at this time the vehicle was still at the dealership.*ak

Honda odyssey 2002 transmission let motor rev up until i took my foot off gas, malfunction indicator warning light came on. dealer said transmission needs to be replaced and warranty covers only 99 - 01. did research and notice a lot of 2002 odyssey have same problems. consumer guide automotive website says automatic transmission problems prompted company to extend warranty to 7 years/100,000 miles (2000-03). service dealer wants me to pay them. called manufacturer and was assigned case number n032007-01-1100849. van should be ready tomorrow 12 jan 07 for pick up. we are being charged over 4,000 which i believed i shouldn't pay or get reimburse. will check with legal department. *jb

I have a 2002 honda odyssey with a transmission problem that is making me fear for the safety of myself and my children. the van is lurching and/or halting when accelerating at various times throughout the day. i am in stop and go traffic on a daily basis and have had to pull over on the side of the road in 6 or 7 instances when the rpms are revving but car is not accelerating. i have nearly hit the car in front of me when the van has lurched unexpectedly at the speed of 25-30 miles per hour. my van is at the honda dealership today, january 5, 2007. *nm

My transmission failed with 55k on the vehicle...yes it was a honda so i thought, but as i research the problem i am finding that thousands of consumers are being screwed by honda with this defect. what can we do to make honda do a recall. *nm

Tl *- the contact stated that his vehicle is constantly hesitating. he has been experiencing the hesitation about 3 times a week for the past 9 months. the contact stated at slight acceleration the car hesitates terribly, as often as, once a day and, as many as, 5 times a day. while he was driving into a driveway the vehicle hesitated and then it accelerated causing the vehicle to almost go through the garage door. after that incident the vehicle check engine light came on. the contact took vehicle to a local mechanic and the mechanic told him that there was a safety recall for his vehicle. he states that he called the dealership that sold him the vehicle and they stated to him that the day he brought it in for a maintenance check they also installed a new oil jet kit on 8-24-04. the contact stated that he is furious because he was never contacted about the recall and that the dealership never told him that they installed the new oil jet kit. the contact stated that since 2004 he has experience problems with his car hesitating and, that the transmission is faulty. the contact can provide any repair invoices if needed.

Took van to a dealer to get appraised, and got a very low appraisal due to the transmission shifting hard. unaware it was the beginning of a faulty transmission, and being used to driving another vehicle, i thought it was just the way the transmission shifted. took the vehicle to a local mechanic, who performed a transmission flush, but the problem didn't go away. in fact, that very day it started slipping when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear, and from 3rd to 4th gear, particularly when the vehicle was cold. in fear of my safety due to slipping and unexpected lurching in stop-and-go traffic, i took it to the service department at a local honda dealership, who stated it was a faulty clutch in the transmission, and that the transmission will need to be replaced. vehicle had 74,000 miles on it, and was out of warranty. manufacturer covered the transmission, and i paid for the labor to install the transmission and the mandatory 4-wheel alignment after installation. was told by the service representative that the new transmission was better than the original, and carries a 3-year 36,000 mile warranty.

Purchased odyssey '02 on 9/11/01. in that first year, noticed sluggish shifting from 1st into 2nd. returned to deal twice, both times said there is no problem they can find. in summer '04, returned to dealer for transmission recall "band-aid". again, no problem found with transmission. 11/06 returned to dealer for more dramatic shifting issues, now said we will need new transmission. 12/09/06 transmission failed, sporadic shifting up & down, slipping, not moving beyond 2nd gear much of the time. drove backroads to dealer for repairs...waiting for diagnosis & damage report. *nm