Problems with 2000 Honda Odyssey POWER TRAIN

We traveled from new mexico to california and when we arrived and got in town the transmission started slipping on city street

Attempted to clean speed sensor on top of the transmission as removed as stated on the hanes manual for the car but when reinstalling a spacer not mention in the book as necessary for installation fell during removal and as result not installed resulted on the braking of the sensor while driving causing the transmission to totally fail. i am now without car due a simple book error.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda odyssey. while driving 60 mph, the brake, abs, maintenance, check engine, and battery warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle stalled and the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle experienced a severe oil leak, slipping transmission, and alternator failure. the contact was informed by an independent mechanic that the oil failure caused the drive belts to slip, which caused a failure in the alternator recharging the battery as intended. the contact stated that the battery needed to be replaced due to the oil leak. the contact attempted to contact (stockton honda, 2002 e hammer ln, stockton, ca 95210, (844) 237-1845), but was unsuccessful. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 279,000.

Like hundreds of other complaints regarding jerky and slipping transmission gears while accelerating. as in the other complaints the check engine light is showing transmission failure, the same issue is happening to [xxx] at 60k miles. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

We had this van, and three time transmission blew first time it blew at 50,000 mile, second time it blew at 70000 and third time it blew at 112000 mile, and we are not getting good response from honda customer service. first time when it blew, i call them they said you passed the number of years so we are not going to fix it free, i end up paying from my pocket. i got new transmission form honda, second time when it blew that time it is only 20,000 mile, when i went to dealer, they said they cover only 1 year 12,000 warranty, i end up paying from my pocket, now this third time it blew up, if i am not proper response then i need to think in future, i might go with different manufacture. electrical panel is also not working. if honda making this kind of car/van and this kind of customer service, then i need to think in future, i might go with different manufacture.

I brought this van at 90,000 milles, i really take care of this van. the was broken the transmission at 107,000 honda fixed, again 127,000 and i have to pay to fix it, again at 163,000 and honda fixed, but i have to pay around 400.00 for some extras they request, and now again at 193,000. honda refused to fix it, then i spoke to the people in the main office in torrance and also my case was denied.i dont know any about the previous 90,000 milles because was under other owner. for sure happen before. i always fix everything on time, and really care about this van. you think it is fear to be fixing this honda every almost 30,000 milles, not reliable, not good, piece of jonk van? this is what i recall, but most is accurate.

1. bad automatic transmission causing van to speed forward by itself.van constitute danger to us and other road users. 2. in the nhtsa record, there are no open recall for this vehicle whereas honda (manufacturer) has recall for automatic transmission open for this vehicle. why is the government record at variance with that of the manufacturer? *tr

My 2000 honda odyssey was slamming into 2nd till it started slipping. i put in a used solenoid....but it still slips in 2nd and another symptom is tcs light comes on after 5 min or so driving. [ i can make it go into 2nd if i rev it out to about 25-3000 rpm in first gear and back off the accelerator fast as it is going in to 2nd then it goes into gear.] so i tried putting in a new dual linear solenoid - had slight improvement but still slips in 2nd gear or will not go into 2nd gear without backing off accelerator. i also checked the other solenoids which seem ok.

Transmissions on the odyssey have a habit of seizing up. i'm on my 3rd tranny for my 2000 oddysey. i replaced it at 112,000 miles and 150,000 miles at $3,000 a pop. it's a scandal and customers should be paid damages for the design flaws that are behind these failures. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda odyssey. while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the check engine warning light illuminated. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced or rebuilt. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 131,000. updated 11/09/15*lj *cn

My gear started shifting while i was on the highway with my 3 small children in the car. it was one of the scariest things i've experienced. the car started slowing down and coasting then lights on the dash starting displaying followed by the car revving up but not moving. now the gears won't shift at all. *tr

Transmission converter caused the red light to come on after all the emission control systems had been fixed by a honda mechanic. there has been slipping of shifting from 1st to 2nd. i am wondering if there is a recall on this model because the corporate officials do not provide info if there is any. please seeking assistance. *tr

Vehicle has had a serious problem with the transmission. replacement dates: october 2002 - february 2003 - april 2005 - june 2008 - presently at honda dealership requiring a 5th transmission - it has gone only 42,000 since the 2008 transmission was installed. honda refuses to help or see that there is a bigger issue here. i am asking that they repair the transmission at their expense. during the 2008 transmission failure, the vehicle locked up completely while on the highway, it was our good fortune to have gotten to the side of the road. please help me. *tr

This vehicle's transmission has failed for the second time. we replaced the transmission at a honda dealer in july 2010 (with about 88k miles) & this transmission has failed once again, requiring it to be replaced. *tr

While driving i had to turn on the hazard lights because the van was installing then would drive again and then kept jerking then the van totally would not drive after 5 minutes. need to find out if there are any recalls for the transmission because it is very expensive to try to get fix. *tr

Vehicle was on cruise control and the transmission went to high rpms, tcs and engine light came on. we just bought it and paid extra for a honda - failed transmission at 120k ? *tr

This car has a defective transmission. the first one failed at 80k, and the new replacement from honda failed a 119k, only 39k miles later! honda refused to warranty it or help in any way. *tt

- my honda odyssey 2000 got the 1st transmission breakdown at 106k miles in 7/2009. honda agreed to pay half of the repair cost and i paid half (~$2000) to replace a new remanufactured transmission fr honda. - the 2nd transmission last me another 34k mil

Driving south on rt84, just entering ct, the engine begins to over-rev to 8000rpms. the cruise control was on, and the car was traveling at approximately 65mph. the transmission failed, disengaging out of drive. coasting, the engine was operating, normal rpms for idle speed. trying to reengage the transmission at a lower gear, failed. pulled off rt84 in vernon rockville, ct, and made it to a parking lot. engine over-revving to get transmission to engage. parked, the car was allowed to sit, shut off for 45 minutes. restarted car, attempted to drive, and the transmission failed to engage in any forward gear. was able to engage the transmission in reverse, but not in a forward gear. had car towed to honda dealer in manchester, ct. dealer subsequently confirmed the vehicle required a transmission replacement. up to this point, no sign of transmission trouble; no slippage, no hesitation. transmission was approximately 70,000 miles old, having been replaced at honda dealer under recall back in 2004, at approximately 32,000 miles. *tr

Minivan started jerky and lost power climbing gentle slope on geary blvd in san francisco. after i frantically moved to the side to prevent being hit by a truck, the "check engine" light came on. when i had a mechanic check the vehicle, i was told the transmission had failed and needs to be replaced. *tr

All the motor mounts and transmission mounts need to be replaced. i've never heard of this being an issue in any other vehicle, but after doing a quick google search i discovered it is common in odysseys. we should be able to drive our vehicles without being concerned for the stability of our engine and tranny. this just shouldn't happen. *tr

I was driving at 60 miles per hour on the freeway when the transmission spontaneously failed. i was unable to accelerate after that point, but was fortunately able to coast off the freeway. had this happened 2 minutes earlier, i would have been stuck in a acute turn in the freeway without a good shoulder to pull of on, leaving me stopped in the middle of the freeway. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the transmission slipped while driving at low speeds and usually on cold starts. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was determined that the pressure switch for the gears failed. the dealer first attempted to change the transmission, but that did not work. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 104,000 and the current mileage was 114,000. updated 8/26/13 *cn

Engine light came on. honda ran diagnostics and said transmission had to be replaced at a cost of $6,400. we did some web research and found that the transmissions in 2000 odysseys have a long history of early malfunction. the technician at the dealer also acknowledged that these transmissions have been a problem and suggested we contact american honda customer service for financial assistance. we contacted american honda, but they said it is not their problem since the vehicle is outside the age portion of the warranty for this problem (8 years) despite being well inside the mileage portion of the extended warranty. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the traction control light illuminated on the instrument panel and the transmission failed. the contact mentioned that the vehicle did not experience any problems with the transmission prior to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the vehicle had not been inspected. the failure and current mileage was 229,000.

My honda odyssey (year 2000) stopped at a traffic light, then when green light was on, it roared big time at very high rpm, and moved very little. lots of cars behind me. after about a minute, my car suddenly moved, and moved as normal as usual. since then, especially when it is cold, my cars moves very teeny-tiny bit after a stop, and then suddenly pull forward. the situation is even worse if my car stops at bottom of a hill, then climbing up the hill after that is a big challenge. i was told it is probably transmission problem, there was a recall. but honda dealers said honda does not share any cost if i replace the transmission system (about $4000) which is recommended by the dealer, because it is out of warranty period, even though the mileage is now just a bit more than 70k. *tr

Moving from stop at low speed the transmission frequently hesitates before shifting, followed by a loud thump when it does shift. at higher speeds, once in motion, there is rough shifting from 3rd to 4th gear also. judged by me to be unsafe if driven by other family members, but ok with caution if driven carefully by me since i have been principal driver for 13 years. vehicle was inspected 11/13/12 by honda dealership where it has been serviced regularly since new (it is a one-owner vehicle) confirming internal slippage of the transmission with replacement recommended. dealership voluntarily contacted honda district manager in california for a decision on whether honda would participate in replacement cost. request denied. *tr

Left sliding door latch does not work, transmission doesn't work after 61 miles of purchase ! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while traveling 45 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. the vehicle was towed to the contact's home where a private mechanic inspected and confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 137,324.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the driver side sliding door latch failed which prevent it from closing. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the latch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and the current mileage was 100,000.....updated 10/11/12 *bf updated 10/15/2012 *js the consumer stated the door latch was repaired (on 09/03/2012) with no assistance from the manufacturer nor dealer. the transmission failed for the third time in 117,000 miles. updated 10/16/2012 *js.

I have bought my used odyssey in january 2012 from a dealer and the transmission failed at 107,000 miles. i know there was a recall in 2004 that had the warranty up to 100,000 miles and an approved class lawsuit in 2006 that extended the warranty up to 109,000 miles. therefore, my van is still under the warranty since its at 107,000. i strongly request that this issue is resolved as soon as possible and that honda fixes and pays for the repair; or at least give me a call and discuss the matter. it is not possible for me to pay for the transmission entirely because i am a student and i simply cannot afford it. thank you. *tr

I am having transmission problems, when shifting from 1st gear to second it slips and suddenly goes into gear, also when in 4th gear it tends to slip, rev up then jumps back into gear. i think its very dangerous and may cause an accident. i read the fourms on problems with the trans on the odyssey and noticed there is too many complants on the same problem. i hope you can look into this issue and help resolve this issue for me and all the other honda odyssey owners. thank you...... *tr

Start vehicle and engine light comes on, tcs (traction control system) light goes on and car vibrates. this appears to be a well documented problem with honda transmissions. in fact, there's a dedicated website at www.odysseytransmission.com for people who've experienced similar problems or issues. i called honda america this morning and told there was nothing they could do even though am the original owner and this is the second transmission they've put in. they gave me a case# n012012-06-1100441 at this point am going to the dealer to have it checked out this afternoon weary of having to replace transmission for $3k. *tr

Transmission failure after only 60,000 miles. the transmission slips into neutral when upshifting between gears and then suddenly engages with a dangerous surge forward. i am the original owner of the vehicle and there were no previous problems with the transmission. the condition persisted for two days and required a complete transmission overhaul with a new torque converter. research shows that transmission failure is all too common in honda odyssey vans. *js

2000 honda odyssey - had trans. replaced in 2005 with 98,000 miles on car. now need to have transmission replaced (7 years later, 98,000 miles again). i am frustrated that i need to replace a 7 year old transmission. i have been meticulous about maintenance on this car. all service by honda dealer. i have owned other brands of cars and never had to replace a transmission. spoke to honda america rep and my car repairman. neither were able to help me to get any assistance with the cost of replacing the transmission. how disappointing. i know it is beyond the warranty from the purchase of the car. however, the 7 year replacement transmission that was done in 2005 may be defective as recognized in the 2006 class action lawsuit again honda. however, that doesn't matter according to honda america. i am being faced with a $4000 repair or purchasing a new car (was not planned for another year or two). probably will not be a honda if we go the route of purchasing a new car. *tr

The yellow check engine light is on. the vehicle jerked occasionally. *tr

This vehicle was purchased second hand in 2012 and immediately needed to have its automatic transmission replaced at a cost of $3,000. even now there is occasional slipage of the new transmission, which indicates to me it may not be long for this world. it's painfully obvious honda built and installed sup par transmissions for many years, despite mountains of complaints from consumers. they should be taken to task for poor design, engineering and customer support.

When driving the vehicle for the first time, the transmission stalled when trying to shift up from first gear, then lurched forward violently. on doing some online research it appears that honda equipped the odyssey with substandard automatic transmissions, with a very high rate of failure. it's a safety problem as there's either not enough acceleration power when needed...or too much when it does finally engage. i'm very disappointed in honda, as their reputation over the years has been good for other models, but the odyssey has been saddled with a very poorly manufactured, weak and prone to early failure, transmission. repair and replacement costs are astronomical, $3,000 or more. i've been a loyal honda customer in the past, but this has left a bitter taste in my mouth. honda has failed its customers! *tr

I am a licensed used vehicle salesperson. i bought this vehicle at a dealer auction feb. 2012. upon purchase that day, the transmission did not fail with its 11 mph shift until it got warm. we thought it was only a filter as other vehicles have had. when we got it home, we called honda and they said this particular transmission has no way to change fluid or filter. i called honda about a recall, they said no recalls. it would only cost me $3797 dealer cost to replace it. since then i have found that honda still has this problem every vehicle year up to 2012. i think if they can produce and use such a transmission, they should be forced to recall them all. toyota recalled all their engines 2 years ago, regardless of year or mileage and they survived the recall. i am still driving this vehicle, because i don't know what to do with it. can't afford to add this much money to this vehicle and still be able to resell it to the public. *tr

The transmission failed "again" rebuilt in 2008 the dealer whom maintained this car wants 5400 dollars for a rebuilt unit. this should not fail at this rate. *tr

Transmission went out. *js

This is my 2nd transmission replacement on the car. unlike the first one when the check engine light came on, this time we were driving on the sunol grade in fremont calif. when the transmission gave out. this could have been a very dangerous situation, but luckily i was able to move into the slow lane. i understand that this vehicle has a history of transmission problems as evident by reading reviews on the car. there has also been class action lawsuits against honda that i would like to see if i can join in. honda knew of this problem very early on because i still have the letter that they sent to me in the first year of ownership offering an extended warranty to every odyssey owner regarding transmission failure. i didn't think much of the letter back in 2000 until my first tranny went out in 2006. *tr

While driving on i-4 at 55 miles/hr, my honda odyssey's transmission gave up. it stalled without a warning. this is my 2nd transmission from honda which was installed last 12/2009. now after less than 2 yrs and 23,9000 miles later, the re-manufactured transmission malfunctioned. the worst thing, i was with my family when it happened and we were almost had a tragic accident. just imagine a van traveling @ 55/hr and suddenly stopped on a busy 1-4 in orlando florida. looking at the honda odyssey's forum, this is not an isolated incident. how can we prevent this from happening again? honda had been sitting for nothing and waiting for a sentinel event to happen. this event should have been prevented if our government would enforce a much stricter rule. *tr

@ 74560 miles check engine light came on was told it was the catalytic converter. took it dealership but could not fix problem two weeks and due to being away from home on vacation could not wait around. took to dealer immediately after getting home but w

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the transmission began slipping and smoke was seen coming from under the hood. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. the contact was not told specifically what caused the transmission to fail. the failure and the current mileage was 160,000.

In may 2005 the transmission on this 2000 odyssey failed and was replaced by our local dealer at no charge under the directions of service bulletin 02-062. the mileage at the time was almost 72,000 miles. we had heard that there had been transmission problems and we thought that the 2005 replacement would have solved the problem. now, after another 68,000 miles, the replacement transmission has failed. this replacement odyssey transmission failed after sunset at about 7:00 pm on an unlit two lane country road with little room or opportunity to park safely. my husband, who is almost 70 years old was driving and with no gears barely managed to pull over to the side of the road. it was still dangerously close to the road, but fortunately another driver stopped and helped my husband push the odyssey a few extra feet to a slightly safer area. we were about 100 yards from a curve where approaching cars could not see us until they were almost upon us. the only protection we had was our emergency flashers. we were approximately five miles from our home in a very rural area with no close services. we had to wait on the side of the road for almost two hours for a tow truck to arrive. it was a very dangerous and frightening experience. since we have always been meticulous in dealer recommended and provided maintenance, i have no doubt that inadequate and/or shoddy honda replacements parts are responsible for this failure. that failure put both my husband and myself in a disturbing and perilous situation. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to accelerate while driving at all speeds. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure progressed until the vehicle would no longer accelerate. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the contact also stated that the transmission was previously replaced on two prior occasions. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 164,776.

The check engine light was on. there was no other issues. later checked with the honda dealer service department, i was told the transmission would need to be replaced with $4500. checked the honda owner link and found out there was a recall on honda's transmission. it extended its warranty on it to 100000 miles/7 years. my car is almost 13 years. i always took my car to honda dealer to service. i was never been told it had a recall. read on internet about honda odyssey transmission, there were so many many odyssey owners experienced the issue i have now. it was honda's design fault. called honda of america and filed complain. it was rude and cold.it is true my car was almost 13 years. told to some mechanics on this issue, they all told me about this issue common among honda cars. i was lucky the car was not die when we were 500 miles away from home. *tr

Transmission problems and failure at 130000. *kb

Auto transmission on 2000 honda odyssey failed at 137k miles. no help from honda or dealership. *tr