Transmission Not Go Into Gear problems of the 2001 Honda Odyssey

Transmission started slipping and would not go in to gear. Went in and out of slipping gears. Shifted down to drive 2 and drive 1 to see if that would improve the slipping, but it did not. When shifting into gear, loud noise heard as well. The transmission was replaced by the local Honda dealership in 2008 at 108,000 due to an extension of the warranty which resulted from a 2006 class action lawsuit. I called the Honda dealership who replaced the transmission the first time and they informed me that the warranty on the 2nd transmission had expired because it was over the 3 year/36,000 mile warranty. As a result of this issue, I had to buy another vehicle so that I could get back and forth to work. I had to rely on others to get me to work and back home for several days while looking for another vehicle. My Honda Odyssey is still sitting at my work parking lot because I am afraid if I try to drive it, it will strand me in traffic and cause an accident etc.

Transmission failure while driving. Sudden stop causing car to turn off in the middle of traffic. After restarting the car, transmission will not go into gear. Pushing the car to the side of the road on a busy street had to tow car back to home address. Transmission was recalled by Honda. Told me that it is safe to drive, unfortunately it wasn't leaving me stranded on busy road. Many incidents like this all with the same transmission failure.

My first transmission failed just at 40k miles. The service engine light came one. Was in the hov lane. Managed to get off the nearby exit ramp and called the Honda dealer. I was able to drive it back home. The dealer said it was under warranty and replaced it. Once again at 107k miles the service engine light came on. I had just got the service done and a transmission fluid replaced. It happened within 2 weeks of this service. Stalled in the center lane in front of the kids school during peak drop off time. Had to call aaa to get it towed to the dealer. It would not move in any gear except reverse. The dealer said it was a transmission failure. Also had a oxygen sensor recalled on this one. Thank god it was me who was dropping off and was about to leave for office. I get scared even to think if my wife and kids were alone in this one. American Honda was the worst. They would not listen. They say we cant do anything. They keep repeating it like a broken record. Reading of a script. I have purchased a Honda twice. The first time and the last time. Stay away from it.

The transmission does not hold the position of the vehicle. For example, if I shift into drive, the car can drift backward, requiring I use the brakes and the gas at the same time to avoid hitting something behind me. The transmission also does not slow the car on hills. If I am in d1, the car will fly down a hill as if it is not in any gear. The Honda dealer insists this is normal. I do not know if it is acceptable for your safety standards but it is difficult for me to drive on mountain roads without wearing the breaks out, and is a safety hazard for me.