Noises During Shifting problems of the 2000 Honda Odyssey

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Odyssey. While parked, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the transmission. The vehicle would also shift irregularly when driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised that the transmission would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure continued after the repair. The contact stated that the transmission was replaced four times to no avail. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Have a 2000 imported canadian Odyssey ex. Engine check light came on 54000 miles, took to the dealer, got fixed. From the next day the acceleratoin dropped and started hearing noise/vibration when the trans shifts from 1 to 2. Called american Honda, they said they can not do, since its a canadian vehicle. Called canadian Honda, they said the warranty is good only if its within canada. Honda which is such a big company, should not play such cheap tactics with their customers. I am still trying to get some answer from Honda.

This is a brand new minivan, purchased with only 9 miles in odometer. After a week of driving it, it began to feel like it need it more rev in order to pick-up speed, specially when driving in freeway conditions (traffic). The van did not downshift as expected for about 10 minutes, in order to gain speed, I had to press the accelerator until the engine reached 3k rpm, and even then the transmission noise continued. It is not a continuos occurance, it is doing it every four to five days. I took the van to the dealer where I bought the van and service inspected the vehicle through a computer, which detected nothing wrong with the van, although the service manager had noticed the problem. In the first instance I was given the van back without anything done to it, except for a transmission fluid flush. Five days latter, on April 17, 2000 the noise and train problem showed up again, this time more serious. I took the van to another dealer, and they performed a computer test that again showed nothing wrong with the vehicle, however the new service adviser did notice the problem when he took it for a test drive. Honda was contacted and the company adviced a complete replacement of the transmission. Being such a popular model the needed transmission is not available and according to Honda it will take up to 30 days to get a replacement , hopefully new. Another area of concern is the brake pedal, one can hear the booster when pressing the pedal and at times the brakes do not engage inmediatelly. So far service has not been able to look into the problem since the transmission matter is of more importance. I really appreciate this opportunity to inform your agency of the problems I have encounter. Sincerely, rene rodriguez.

This is the 3rd time this vehicle has had transmission problems. We bought this vehicle in 1999, vehicle had 35 miles. First buyer returned vehicle because of unknown transmission problems. At 31,000 miles, had problems shifting into second gear. Making a clunk and humming noise, then looses power and when put in reverse, theres a clunk. Transmission was changed without question. This is the 3rd time, 9/25/01, vehicle makes a humming noise when travelling even at 25 mph gets worse on freeway, doesn't shift into 4th gear, looses power. Engine hums like it's hard at work. Hears clunk in reverse gear. Took vehicle into another dealer in rch. Cucamonga. Informed them of the history. Asst. Service mgr. Said a clutch silinoid would be replaced and 3 transmission flushes were recommended. After flushes were done, problem still existed. Dealer agreed to replace transmission but that it was on back order and doesn't have an estimated time of arrival. Transmission has yet to be replaced. Very unsatisfied and fear of serious accident!!!.