Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problems of the 2003 Honda Odyssey

Torque converter and transmission went out on vehicle. Everyday as driving main streets or highways while accelerating the car would feel like its gone into neutral for 5-15 min varying. And will pick back up on acceleration. Took vehicle in for inspection I was told the transmission is going out. When I took it in for repair was told the transmission went out due to torque converter over heating melting a part to the coolant system and also damaging the transmission. I tried to pull recalls completed on vehicle but nothing show for the at particular part but I u dersrand there was I need . What will be the protocall for possible reimbursement on repairs.

I purchased this vehicle new in may 2003. In 2004, an oil cooler was installed by the dealership as a result of Honda America recall (NHTSA campaign 04v176000). On 10/05/2012, engine and tcs lights came on. I took the vehicle to repair shop the next day. They informed me the codes on the computer were p0700 - automatic transmission fault and p0740 - torque converter clutch malfunction. The codes were cleared and they test drove vehicle and lights did not come back on nor were there any symptoms of any transmission failure. They suggested that I take the vehicle to a transmission specialist for diagnosis. The next day the same lights came back on and shortly thereafter the transmission failed completely.

I was driving carpool to the local school along a very crowded four lane highway when my transmission failed completely. It felt as if the car was in neutral. It was a bit scary, but we were able to coast across two lanes of traffic and into a parking lot. The transmission would not engage in drive, drive3, or reverse. After turning the car off for about 15 minutes, I was able to get the car to drive slowly in a very low gear. I drove it about a mile to my local mechanic. He checked the codes and got p0730 (incorrect gear ratio), and p0740 (torque converter malfunction). After doing some research and consulting with his transmission expert, he determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. I am the second owner of this Odyssey. Bought it from a friend in April of 2012. I have all of their dealership service records. According to those records, the original transmission was replaced at 7500 miles in June of 2004. As such, that means there are less than 97,000 miles on the transmission. The car has been driven gently in the city and on the highway. It has never towed anything. I talked to american Honda today and was told that they could not help because I am the second owner. However, when pressed, the agent did admit that they do help some second, third. . . Fourth owners, but it is case by case. In my case the answer was "no". I asked what would have to be different in my case for them to help me and she simply said it was case by case. Basically we went in circles for the next five minutes. The conversation was polite, but frustrating. I then asked if I could speck to a supervisor. The supervisor suggested I talk with the local dealership, have them diagnose the problem and see if they would make a recommendation for assistance to american Honda.

While I was driving my engine light came on and soon after my tcs light came on. I was on the highway and when I slowed down to get off on an exit and tried to go up in gear my van stalled and would not go past 25 to 30 mph. I took it to an auto place to check the engine light and these codes came up p0740 torque converter clutch circuit malfunction and p0730 incorrect gear ratio.

My wife and four children, while traveling at 60mph just before rush hour on the highway in our 2003 Honda Odyssey the transmission unexpectedly shifted from 5th gear to 2nd gear of its own accord causing the vehicle to lurch forward and the entire vehicle to shutter (as speed decreased from 60mph to 15-20mph almost instantaneously) as if hit from behind, causing a near miss collision with the vehicle following and terrifying my wife and children. This left them stranded on the side of a busy highway for over an hour while waiting for help. Upon code download at the dealership, I was informed that due to codes po730 and po780 replacement of the transmission, torque converter, and the pcm would be required at a cost over of $5500 for a rebuilt transmission and parts. (no actual inspection of the transmission occurred to my knowledge). This transmission has been maintained in accordance with manufacturers recommended service intervals. It was also subject to the transmission inspection recall of 2004. Transmission never had history of slipping or other issues prior to incident and had recently been serviced. There was no warning of the impending failure and might have been fatal to my entire family.

Without much or any warning my transmission failed (the dreaded p0730 code showed up on the scanner) on my 2003 Honda Odyssey ex-l van with only 100,325 miles. The van was never abused or used to tow. Transmission was rebuilt 1. 30. 12 by private shop continental transmission for $1800. (torque converter blown to pieces). Honda does have limited recalls on trannys but mine was not included (only if 2nd shaft is broken & scored and burnt/ bluish color) this will documented tranny problem with 2nd generation Odyssey is very upsetting and I blame it on a poor design by Honda engineers (under sized tranny paired with a power v6 240hp heavy 4500lbs van has been a recipe for premature failure). The worst part was on 1. 5. 12 I just had extensive preventative maintenance done at don davis Honda (timing belt, water pump, tensioner and power steering belts) and two weeks later the transmission fails!!! other issues with the van have been, ac compressor failed may 2010 88,648 miles. Rear wiper motor failed March 2011 89,240 miles, both sliding power door rollers had to replaced. Brake switch failed (locked up), Dec 2011 98,750 miles van would not move out of park. Not real happy or confident with Honda right now!.

Transmission failure at 94,000 miles caused by faulty torque converter.

2003 Honda Odyssey transmission failure - while driving on I-65n in indiana, at 70 mph, transmission locked up in the fast lane at 8:00 p. M. Vehicle skidded about 30 feet, stopped and myself and family quickly exited vehicle. I called 911 to get troopers to alert other drivers about immobile vehicle in fast lane of interstate. Ran back about 70 yards to flag traffic over to slow lane to avoid someone getting killed. My wife and daughter are standing out in the median waiting for help to arrive. Thanks to some kind indiana drivers for stopping and attempting to push van out of road but with tranny locked up, no movement whatsoever. Torque converter locked up. Transmission is completely ruined, need new unit. Estimated cost to repair $ 3,580.

Although having brought the car in to the dealer under a power train/automatic transmission recall in 2004 as a result of NHTSA campaign #04v17600, the automatic transmission began to fail some months ago and the malfunction indicator light came on with p0730 (gear ratio error) being decoded by my mechanic. Some months later, the transmission was even more problematic and the difficulty in it shifting from second to third gear was so bad that the car could not be driven (95,000 miles). The problem appears to be with the overheating of the torque converter. This problem is even more likely to happen on a v-6 Odyssey, which I have, because the Honda power train/auto. Transmission cannot handle the extra torque of the larger engine. Replacing all the solenoids did not solve the problem and the transmission is currently being rebuilt but not by Honda as replacing it with a factory-rebuilt Honda transmission will only lead to the same issues. There are thousands of complaints on the internet of transmission failure in Honda Odysseys from 1999 up to the present. A class action suit forced Honda to extend the power train warranty to 100,000 miles on 1999-2001 Odysseys . . . But those of us with newer Odysseys have been left out in the cold. My car is a one-owner vehicle, regularly serviced according to Honda specifications and never used for pulling heavy loads or any sort of irregular driving. In fact, the car has been 'babied' from the day I bought it.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated the transmission vibrated abnormally while driving 25 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test and found that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised that they would pay $500 toward the repair, leaving a balance of $1500. The contact declined the offer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 97,000. The consumer stated the torque converter was replaced for $500. Since the new converter was installed, and code od p0740 is displaying. The consumer stated the next step is to have the transmission replaced. Updated 10/21/11.

Transmission failed. When I stopped the transmission was severely smoking. Concerned of a fire, removed the family form the vehicle immediately, and then called for a tow truck. $3000 for a new transmission. Now having to replace the transmission again 20k miles later. Same issue with transmission overheated and has failed. American Honda motor is aware of the defective transmissions and will do nothing. This is clearly a design and safety issue Honda is failing to address. Spoke with transmission repair facilities and they confirmed it is a design failure and Honda is keeping from the public. 1-failed pcm module 2-failed torque converter ( low follow atf fluid causing drag and overheating).

Our 2003 Honda Odyssey which was previously inspected under the original recall is now having major transmission problems. Honda has advised that the torque converter is coming apart and therefore the transmission, pcm, and a motor mount now need to be replaced as a result. My family relies on this vehicle for transportation, and I feel that the Odyssey is not safe to drive as the transmission jerks and slips and actually got stuck in gear on the highway the last week. My issue is that Honda offered to pay $2300. 00 of the $5300. 00 they say is needed to repair the vehicle. That leaves me to pay $3000. 00 to fix an unsafe, faulty product that could fail any day due to manufacturer's defects. I have read articles online where the dealership actually paid 75% of the repairs to keep the customer happy since the transmission is defective. If Honda sold a faulty product they need to repair and/or replace the defective, unsafe components that may cause the vehicle to crash. In closing, if Honda "inspected" the vehicle under recall and it subsequently fails, the Honda needs to shoulder the responsibility to make their products safe and pay for a majority of the repairs or all the repairs.

Torque converter issue - car vibrates when driving at low speeds - and only stops with release of gas pedal. Has been an issue for at least six months. Honda replaced transmission mount at my expense.

Automatic transmission failed in June 2010 at 8 years and 140,000 miles. Transmission became difficult to impossible to shift into or out of 2 and/or 3rd gear. Transmission started to buck, vibrate and grind. Driving became increasingly difficult if not impossible. Went on for a couple of days before took it to the dealer. Dealer reported that transmission had failed due to torque converter. Recommended replacement of transmission with factory-rebuilt transmission and engine control module. Since previous year model had been included in a "quiet" extended warranty period, customer argued that Honda shoudl cover the transmission repair costs. Honda eventually agreed to cover 40% of repair and replacement costs.

2003 Honda Odyssey torque converter came apart.

Transmission slips intermittently causing lack of acceleration while pulling into traffic. Torque converter error code. Individual repair shop and a Honda dealer said tranny + pcm needs to be replaced. Honda has redesigned transmission thus requiring new tranny + new pcm (control module) because old tranny design is not compatible with original pcm. Appears to be related to 2003 Honda accord recall/extended warranty for tranny problems. Repair shop recommended NHTSA web site due to frequency of problem in 99-01 Honda Odyssey and 03 accords.

It shudders when driving between 30-35 mph speed. I showed to mechanic and he told me that torque converter lock-up clutch is causing this issue and it is very common problem with Odyssey. I perform all regular maintenance but still this happened.

The check engine light came on, took it to the local service station, they reported the code po740-torque converter clutch. Took car to a transmission repair shop, who said they found metal in the bottom of the transmission so it needs to be replace. Waiting for word from Honda about replacement.

The transmission on my 2003 Honda Odyssey failed at 67,800 miles with no warning and no prior issues. This transmission has a history of premature failure and this one realized its prophecy.

There had been a few clunking noises on 3-4 occasions my wife was driving the Odyssey when the transmission locked up Honda refused any assistance since the shop had taken the transmission apart even though the parts were clearly defective. I had the transmission repaired at the local shop at a cost of $3045. 71.