Automatic Transmission problems of the 2001 Honda Odyssey - part 2

I purchased a 2001 Honda Odyssey and shortly after buying it the transmission started having difficulty upshifting!I tried returning it but the Honda dealer that originally serviced the car said that it needed a transmission and that it was out of warranty! the car is dangerous! I drive to the store in it and at each stop sign when I accelerate! the car suddenly screeches forward and engages after revving up to 4000rpm this causes the traction control system to brake the wheels making it dangerous and unpredictable! the Honda dealer keeps telling me that it is out of warranty however this is one of the vehicles that were included in the class action of 2006 with attn jared stamell! Honda has made a very dangerous car and they should be made to take these models off the road! I have not been able to have Honda repair this 2001 Odyssey auto transmission and it has caused me a financial hardship being stuck with a potentially dangerous vehicle that they do not wish to take responsibility for the repairs that they admit it needs! this Honda company has a very non responsive customer service and people have even posted that these vehicles have killed people!every single time that I drive the Honda Odyssey the transmission acts up and doesn't shift right!.

I am the original owner of 2001 Honda Odyssey. My car has 86,353 miles on it. The check engine light is on and the code is p0740. The dealer is telling me that the transmission need to be replaced, which would cost me about $3,900. I purchased the car in Sep 2000 from the same dealer and all maintenance services were performed according to the dealer/Honda schedule. I took good care of this car. This is very upsetting. When I researched the problem, I came to know that Honda was aware of this problem. I never got a letter from either dealer or Honda regarding this. This is irresponsibility. Can you please advise what I should do? I see that there are numerous similar complaints.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Odyssey. While traveling at 40 mph, the contact attempted to accelerate yet the vehicle would not respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the transmission was replaced. In addition, prior to the failure the contact noticed that the vehicle had began to drive in a sluggish manner. The failure mileage was 175,000 and the current mileage was 200,000.

I was driving my 2001 Honda Odyssey on trip to charlotte, nc from detroit, mi. Drove about 350 miles from detroit and all of sudden vehicle started loosing speed in i77 sb. Since the vehicle was broke down, police came down and help me to call towing company. Towed the van @43 miles to Honda dealer in parkersburg, wv. Dealer told me that the transmission is blew up and it is under warranty. They advised that it will take approx 5 days to fix it. I ranted a car across from dealer and continued on my trip. 3 days later, I got call from dealer that the tr will not be covered under warranty because time has expired. Tr problem is not a wear and tear issue so it must be covered under all circumstances. I am feeling that I got cheated by Honda by using faulty parts in car which has cost me @3200 dollars.

My 2001 Honda Odyssey has 77,000 miles and suddenly the check engine, tcs and the blinking d4 lights came on. After stopping in lights, the car wouldn't move and it took long time to get traction. Luckily nobody was hurt!! took it to the dealer and they say the transmission needs to be replaced and it would cost $3900. In my opinion, transmission should not fail this early and I want Honda to take complete responsibility for the quality of the product they offer.

We are having our transmission replaced for the third time in our 2001 Honda Odyssey. Honda paid for the first two but not this one. Clearly something is not right when you only get about 30k miles per transmission.

Our 2001 Honda Odyssey just required a new transmission at 113,000 miles, and after just 60 miles of driving it's not working again. Reading a discussion forum I discovered that the Odysseys have horrible transmission problems, sometime leading to safety issues. Ours had a little trouble shifting gears and smells terrible.

I have a 2001 Honda Odyssey that had a transmission replaced in Nov 2006 by local Honda dealer here in northern italy. The transmission only lasted 2 years, 2 months and 32k miles. The 2001 Odysseys were given an extended warranty which covered the first one, but I'm being told I'm outside the warranty, so the next transmission isn't covered. As of today, the Odyssey engine is fine but the transmission won't engage in any gear. It's hard-broke. My chief complaint is Honda not replacing the new transmission that only lasted 2 years.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Odyssey. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle spontaneously switched into neutral. The vehicle rolled backwards down a hill. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced at the cost of $3,500. Two years prior to the failure, the dealer had to replace the transmission due to an unknown cause. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 120,000 and current mileage was 156,000.

I have a 2001 Honda Odyssey and I've been approached by other owners of the same car who warned me that around 125 thousand miles the transmission would start to act up on the vehicle and at 125 it did. I am taking the vehicle in for repairs and the dealer told me it is a common problem on the Odyssey this repair comes up to $3200 hundred dollars. I don't think the consumer should fitting the bill for a problem that the designer knows about in the car, so pleas check the number of complaints for this problem and see if something can be done thank you.

My check engine light came on. Went to the dealership, they discovered 2 error codes - p1676(ignition switch) and p0740(transmission), they suggested replacing ignition, which I ok'd and they did for $286. 58. They hoped the second error code would go away, but it didn't. Now I am looking at a few thousand dollars expense to replace transmission. The car on the day of the visit 9/26/2008 had 80,702 miles on it. I am looking online and it seems there are a lot of such transmission problems other people had with Honda Odyssey and there was a successful class action lawsuit in California against Honda for 1999-2001 accord transmissions that showed the same malfunction code. I am thinking Honda should pay for Odyssey too, since the problem seems to be more widespread in their vehicles.

The "check engine" light came on (a $1,500 repair) for the catalytic converter replacement and the transmission had to be replaced (at 93k). Apparently these are both increasingly common problems in this model. It's hard to believe that my van carries the Honda name. Then I started googling and found many sites reporting the same horror stories here I realized that many of these vehicles were manufactured with faulty parts and may be a lemons as well? the prospect to paying $100 every time the check engine light turns on is not a pleasant one. Vehicles built today should not require transmissions & emission converter at a mere 93,000 miles. I have been very disappointed with the reliability of my Honda Odyssey. The brand is considered highly reputable and has a price premium (and supposedly a resale value) to match - but my experience with the Odyssey has been one of repeated mechanical break downs and poor performance as many owner have written and blogged. I feel helpless and know Honda is powerful corporation who will do nothing . . . We need your help to protect consumers of these practices. Thank you for your time.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Odyssey. While driving approximately 35 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. The failure occurred three times at different speeds and was also towed to the dealer each time. The technicians replaced the transmission the first time and second time; however, the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

Transmission started leaking at 67500 dealer recommends replaceing transmission.

At approx. 70,000 miles transmission went out. Was still under warranty at the time and was replaced. Now at approx. 105,000 transmission has gone out again. Honda refuses to acknowledge the problem or to help rectify a potential defect in transmission because the warranty has expired.

We own a 2001 Honda Odyssey Mini-van which we purchased new in April 2001. We have been having problems with the gears shifting and took the vehicle to the dealer on a number of occasions only to be told there is no issue. Finally, when the check engine light went on, the dealer conceded that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle has 77,000 miles and was still under the extended transmission warranty. However, the dealer than told us that the engine mounts need to be replaced as well. In reading the strings on the NHTSA odi website, it looks like this is a problem that exists across the 2001 models. I would recommend that Honda and NHTSA began a recall of these vehicles and/or extend the warranty on the engine mounts and the transmission to 100k or 10 years.

In sept 2002 we purchased a used 2001 Honda Odyssey with 12,500 miles from a dealer in grand rapids michigan. In may 2008, with about 78,000 miles on it (and a vehicle inspection before our trip)on an extended trip our check engine light and 'tcs' light came on. We drove it back home. After that we would notice after extended driving time there would be shifting issues. We then took it to the dealer, who told us we needed a new transmission, approx $3000. After doing some research online, we found out rather quickly that the transmission problems had been a well documented issue with the 2001 Odyssey and that not until after a class action lawsuit, Honda agreed to extend the warranty on the transmission. We had never been contacted about the transmission issue. We then found out because our vehicle, which had originally been titled in canada, before we purchased it, was not covered under this recall. We contacted Honda America & was told there was nothing they could do for us. The dealer where we purchased the vehicle will not return our calls. This is a total safety issue - Honda is not standing behind its product. We feel that Honda should have to replace this transmission - they built it originally - it should not matter where the vehicle was originally titled. Can you help us?.

I have a 2001 Honda Odyssey ex, I am currently having the same transmission problems everyone else is having. My check engine light is on and I have a erratic shifting between gears during driving. When the vehicle is cold and I shift into reverse gear it causes a real hard banging jerk in the transmission. I spoke to the Honda service dept and they acted like it was an engine mount (which I immediately changed at a cost of $100. 00 for the part). I also went ahead and changed the transmission mounts as well (another $40. 00 for parts). This was not the problem and I now discover they knew it by reading online complaints about this model of vehicle. I was notified of the warranty extension but my vehicle had already passed the warranty mileage extension. I think there should not be a mileage placed on the warranty. . . . . It is obvious, this vehicle has a design flaw when it comes to the automatic transmission. Honda of America should replace my transmission free of charge. I bought this vehicle used from a Honda dealer and it was supposed to be certified. I don't know how many transmissions it has had. The vehicle has been well maintained with the transmission fluid being changed as directed every 30,000 miles with Honda atf fluid since I have owned it.

My 2001 Odyssey is now on its fifth transmission; the transmission has completely failed four times. Dealer keeps replacing my faulty transmissions with rebuilt faulty transmissions. I'm afraid to have my children in the car any more; I've been stranded on the side of the highway too many times because Honda & dealer can't seem to install a reliable transmission. Dealer has said it is following the warranty by installing a rebuilt transmission and says "new" transmissions are not available.

It has been a year, but I still see transmission issues that don't rise to recall status. We bought our 2001 Honda used albeit not from the dealer. We bought our vehicle in the us although the vehicle was made in canada. However, the vehicle was originally sold in canada. Our vehicle was within the extended warranty requirements but was deemed void since the vehicle was imported. Honda would not cover the cost of the replacement, which was close to $3,000. We bought a new car recently, which was not a Honda.

2001 Honda Odyssey with transmission problems customer states that first he was told that it would be replaced then he received a call stating that it would not be covered under the recall warranty because it was manufactured in canada* the consumer provided a copy of bill of sale and motorvehicle consumer complaint form.

Driving on I-10 between el paso and san antonio, 200 miles away from any major town, we had a trouble with our 2001 Honda Odyssey transmission . It took about 5 minutes to go from 0 to 10miles/hr. After the car reached 30 miles/hr,it worked ok. We had to leave the car in san antonio, Honda dealer in san antonio replaced the transmission under warranty. But we have to rent a car and fly back to pick up the van. Since then, we had 2 more transmission replacement by Honda dealers in less than half a year. After the third replacement, the car still has transmission problem agreed by Honda dealer's technician, but they refused to do any computer diagnosis and refused to replace it .

Purchased this vehicle with less than 115k miles in Mar 2007. Felt the transmission was shifting hard especially in the mornings. Changed transmission fluid twice in 6 months and noticed the fluid color to be brownish every time after less than 5k miles. Hard shifting has not gone away since. There is no fault codes yet but once that happens I am going to bring in it for a diagnostic.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Odyssey. While driving uphill and stopping the vehicle, the vehicle rolled backwards when the contact released the brake pedal to accelerate. He took the vehicle to the dealer for other services and was informed that his transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer made the replacement for free. When the failure recurred, all of the instrument panel lights illuminated. With less than 19,000 miles on the new transmission, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the transmission was replaced again for free. The contact feels that it is only a matter of time before the failure recurs. The failure mileage was 77,234 and current mileage was 98,910. Updated 08/20/08 the consumer has had 3 transmission within six years. The timing belt was replaced and the vehicle was leaking coolant, the dealer replaced the water pump. The check engine light illuminated. The dealer replaced the catalytic converter. Updated 08/21/08.

: the contact stated the warning lights illuminated and all interior lights flashed on and off just before all power failed in the vehicle while traveling 30 mph. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle restarted after 5 minutes and was driven to the service dealer. The contact was informed the automatic transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Odyssey. When approaching a stop at 5 mph, the vehicle failed to shift into first gear. The contact had to manually place the vehicle into first gear. The vehicle jerked forward violently once it did shift into first gear. Honda extended the warranty and on June 24, 2006, Honda replaced the transmission. The contact paid $1,092 for the repair, plus labor fees. On October 24, 2007, the transmission would not upshift into first gear and would shift directly into second or third gear. The vehicle jerked violently when this occurred. The contact was informed that he would have to pay $1,786 for the second repair. The current mileage is 210,312 and failure mileage was 159,342. Updated 03/05/08.

: the contact stated while traveling 70 mph the check engine light illuminated. After a diagnostic test the dealership determined the transmission needed to be replaced. This was not a safety problem, but only a matter of disagreement with the dealer and manufacturer concerning payment of replacement transmission. Updated 06/07/2006.

Recall ( transmission Honda Odyssey 2001 ).

Gear shift is able to shift gear (shift from park) with no key in the ignition and no foot on the brake. Child pulled on gear shift and car rolled into street and neighbor's lawn. Fortunately, no injuries. Car being taken in for repair.

With the vehicle stopped (as at a stop sign or traffic light), and then accelerated to move, the engine revs but the vehicle hesitates. Suddenly, the transmission engages and the vehicle lurches forward. The intensity is anywhere from a moderate bump to enough to cause the tires to ã‚?ã‚?squealã‚?ã‚? and loose traction. The same sensation occurs when the transmission shifts to the next gear. In reviewing these conditions on the internet, the repair is a replacement of the transmission. My check engine light is on and the obd code is a p0740. Honda has extended the warranty and voluntarily replacing this transmission for vehicles originally destined and sold with in the us. My Honda was purchased in the us and is registered in the us [north carolina] but was originally destined and sold in canada. They will not replace mine transmission since it is what they term a grayã‚?ã‚? vehicle [a term Honda USA uses to represent vehicles that are now in the us, but were delivered to a canadian dealer]. Honda has said the only way they will replace my transmission is if there is a recall from the national highway traffic safety administration, something they do not expect to occur since they are voluntarily doing it for us vehicles. My vehicle was purchased in the us and is registered in the us and should be treated the same as other us vehicles. According to internet searches this can evolve to failure modes of sudden down shifts without notice and at any speed. Currently the frequency of this condition occurring is now 60% -70% of the time. The significant number of vehicles that have had these symptoms and had the transmission replaced voluntarily indicate a systemic problem with a potential fatal failure mode. Since a recall is the only mechanism to remove the discriminatory practices, a recall should be issued that requires all 2001 Honda Odyssey registered in the us showing these symptoms to have their transmission replaced. No discrimination should be permitted.

Transmission defect, failure of dealer to cover under warranty.

I have a 2001 Honda Odyssey ex minivan. When at a stop, facing uphill in drive, the vehicle will roll backwards as soon as you take your foot off the brake. It rolls as if it were a vehicle with a manual transmission, or as if you were in neutral. Parked facing downhill, than starting in reverse (backing up the hill) the same problem presents itself, but it is even worse. This has led to several near accidents as we have adjusted to this unusual situation, as all automatic transmission automobiles we have owned in the past doi not behave in this manner. They "hold" on hills, at least momentarily, when the brake is released and the automobile is in drive. I wonder how many accidents this defect has caused while the drivers discioverd this flaw and adjusted their driving habits (it's a lot like driving a manual transmission). I contacted my local Honda dealer, and they said this is "normal" with these vans and accord automobiles.

We purchased a new 2001 Honda Odyssey ex-navi from shockley Honda in frederick, MD. We had transmission related issues and as a result of a voluntary recall by american Honda motor company, our transmission was replaced with a rebuilt unit in April 2005. The vehicle had approximately 78,000 miles at the time of replacement. We now have 202,000 miles and the vehicle is exhibiting the same shifting problems as before. I called the original dealer and they told me that Honda is not offering any "goodwill" with respect to replacing the transmissions. My concern is that Honda replaced my transmission in 2005 with a rebuilt, unmodified (not redesigned) transmission. I have read on internet forums that numerous buyers of this vehicle have had 2,3 even 4 replacements. What is being done by NHTSA to address this problem? what is NHTSA doing to hold Honda accountable for just replacing failed units with rebuilt, defective transmissions instead of replacing failed transmissions with new, redesigned units?.

At approximately 38,000 miles my transmission on my 2001 Honda Odyssey failed. This repair was covered by an extension of the basic warranty of 36,000 miles as Honda is aware that the transmission that they originally installed was defective. The replacement transmission has now failed at 67,000 miles and was also replaced by Honda. My concern is that the transmission has not been replaced with anything but the same faulty transmission. I requested Honda to extend the new transmission's warranty period to 100,000 miles from the time of replacement but was refused my request. I believe that they are aware that the problem has not been remedied and are installing defective parts in mine and other vehicles. I would request that the NHTSA look into others (as there are many) replaced transmissions and find out if my experience is unique or part of a trend. I can be contacted to supply evidence that the vehicle was maintained properly and this failure was not related to failure to follow guidelines of the manufacturer.

The consumer was able to take the vehicle out of park without her foot on the brake or the key in the ignition. Please provide more information.