general problems of the 2004 Honda Odyssey - part 2

I was driving on route 17 in bergen county, my tcs light came on. I noticed that my tachometer was elevated without any increase in speed. I had no forward motion and had to coast to the shoulder, numerous trucks and cars were passing by very close and the van was shaken as they went by. I tried turning off and starting the van to see if I could shift any gears when reset, there was no response. I needed to call 911 for an officer to get a tow truck for me. I was very happy to have his lights and presence as the road was dark and heavily trafficked. I was towed and informed it was the transmission, this situation was dangerous and after researching realized that the Odyssey has a history of this problem!! this needs to be addressed so others will not be put in danger.

The contact owns a 2004 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that she was able to remove the key from the ignition without the vehicle being secured in park. The vehicle was still in drive when the key was removed. The contact was not aware of the failure until she attempted to retrieve something from the trunk and noticed that she was pushing the vehicle forward without much force. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 103,000.

Vehicle went from 40 mph to less than 20 mph and would not go faster . Any attempt to accelerate only revved engine. Vehicle was towed and transmission was replaced. . . Was inoperable,and only option was replacement not rebuilding. Vehicle maintained according to manufacturers specifications.

While heading down the interstate at 70 miles an hour the transmission just went away. After researching the issue I found out that Honda has had several issues with the transmissions doing just that and say they have fixed it. However, in my opinion it has not been fixed. As I was sitting along the highway waiting for a tow truck as semi after semi went past shaking my van, I think they should take another look at the issue. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Check engine light came up right after a recent refuel and we pulled the vehicle on the side and checked the manual. We tightened the fuel cap but the light did not go away. We took it to the dealer to get it checked up. Upon diagnosis the deal told us that the transmission has gone bad and needs a total transmission replacement. Got a second opinion from two other auto repair shops and they confirmed what dealer said that the transmission has gone bad and needs replacement.

Originating in portland, or to l. A. , California, our vacation was abruptly interrupted 30 miles north of bakersfield with some smoke coming out of our engine. We decided to pull over for safety and upon disembarking noticed from fluid dripping from the driver side area of the engine. We were towed to a Honda dealership in bakersfield and after spending the night came back the next morning to the dealer and was told that my transmission on my 2004 Honda Odyssey was out of commission and that it needed to be replaced. I have been a loyal customer of Honda since the 80's, as my other family members, and never had we experienced this type of catastrophic event(having to pay $4000. 00 to replace the transmission) during our family vacation. I am the original owner of this van and (from 2004), I never have I received any recall or communication from the Honda corporation about the transmission. I always changed my fluids and had it maintained. If I would've known about the transmission issue, I probably would've avoided using it for such as long journey. I contacted the Honda corporation office in California but they disregarded it as just a misfortune. I asked for reimbursement or some type of reimbursement but they denied my plead.

I was driving on the interstate using cruise control set at 70 mph and the engine started revving. I turned the cruise control off and saw smoke coming from under the front of the vehicle. I looked in the rear view mirror and saw smoke behind me. I pulled over to the shoulder safely. We had traveled 70 miles on the highway when this happened in 70 degree weather. I had it towed and was told the transmission needs to be replaced ($4,000), and that they saw metal chips from the gears chipping. I had no prior warning signs, no slipping of gears, no dash lights lit. There were 3 other passengers, including 2 small children.

On Friday 8/10/2012, when I was driving at 35mph, the check engine light and tcs light both came up, then at the stop light when the red turned green, the car won't accelerate much as I pushed the gas pedal, it goes very slow but the engine was running 4-5k rpm. It wen back to normal driving for a couple of days but the cel light is still on so I decide to go the dealer (kings Honda in cincinnati, OH) on moday 8/14/2012 but it did the same thing again on the road, I had to stop the engine becuase it won't move and restart a few time in order to drive there (total about 4 miles). After the dealer checked it, they told me that I need a new transmission. I have never expected the Honda transmission will go bad at this stage.

I was driving on the interstate using cruise control set at 70 mph the posted speed limit when there was a subtle clunk like I hit a small bump and then the engine sounded like it was out of gear, it was revving and slowing down. I made sure it was in gear, it was and I turned the cruise control off and attempted to accelerate and the rpm surged but the speed continued to slow. There was smoke coming from under the front of the vehicle and when I looked in the rear view mirror there was a long trail of smoke behind me. I was able to get over to the shoulder safely. This is missouri highway 70, heavily traveled by semis. We had traveled 70 miles on the highway when this happened in 95 degree weather. I had it towed to the Honda dealership and it was indeed the transmission and it had to be replaced at approximately $4,000. I had no prior warning signs, no slipping of gears, no dash lights lit, just a slight clunk and no ability to accelerate.

After reading an article on October 6, 2012 by reuters "government investigates Honda pilot,odyssey rollaway risk", I realized that is exactly what is happening to my 2004 Honda Odyssey. Many times after coming to a complete stop and after placing the gear shift arm into 'park', the vehicle does not register that the vehicle is in 'park', however I am able to remove the key from the ignition.

Transmission wants to shift but doesn't and it does it while driving down the highway at higher speeds to. I think it is bs that they know there is a problem with their transmissions and they tell me mine doesn't qualify because the VIN doesn't match. I feel like they should fix it hasn't gone out yet but it will one day then I'm supposed to cover it.

Had noticed recently that when switching gears the van "jumped" and at highway speeds seemed to vibrate/shake. Then the engine light came on. After much investigation, the diagnosis was the transmission needed to be replaced. When the transmission was being worked on it was also discovered that all of the mounts had to be replaced as well. The maintenance schedule had been followed completely so this was a complete shock -- at least until I started doing some research, saw the recall notice of over 1-million Honda Odyssey transmissions (however my VIN # didn't come up!) and saw just how many transmission complaints there were from other owners also not part of the recall. Because the dealership was way too expensive, I chose my recommended local aamco shop to do the repairs. Called Honda and was told there would be no "goodwill" claim because (a) the dealership did not do the repair and (b) the transmission is only warrantied by Honda for 36/36,000 (no wonder!!). However, the dealership had told me that Honda rarely provides "goodwill" claims and if they do, I'd be lucky to receive $400, so considering the dealership was over $2000 more for just the transmission work, I couldn't risk having the dealership do the repair to later find out that Honda would reject a "goodwill" claim.

Side and front motor mounts discovered to have failed at 59852 miles on 2/19/09 and had to be replaced. Now, 6/18/12, rear (transmission) mount discovered to have failed at 88000 miles and has to be replaced. Normal family driving for vacations and around town only. No extreme conditions or roads.

At around 80,000 complained to Honda dealer that my van was roughly downshifting from 3rd to 2nd gears. They just recommended a transmission flush and never mentioned previous recall and tranny problems. I bought this vehicle as a certified pre-owned with 39,000 miles. Was unaware of the recall and problems with prior model years. My extended warranty expired at 100,000 miles and my transmission died at 112,560. I backed out of the garage and when I shifted from reverse to drive my van kept rolling backward. I thought it was a fluke until it died while driving it with my two small children in the van in the middle of our town. It managed to shift to 2nd gear and drive to a local mechanic at around 45 mph (I was able to drive since I was in town and the speed limit where it failed was 40mph. I had to have it towed to Honda as the transmission was not drivable once it was shut off at mechanic. This is very dangerous. It is wrong for Honda to not have to replace these faulty transmissions. I paid Honda over $3,000 for this replacement.

Transmission needs to be replaced on this vehicle. Bought the van used in 2006 with 25,000 miles. The van is not used for towing. Driven mostly around town and on long trips. Now with just 115000 miles the mechanic is saying the transmission is shot. Today the van revved awkwardly high during gear shifts and then the gear selector became non-effective once the vehicle stopped. Apparently this is typical for this vehicle of this age which unacceptable in my mind for a Honda. The estimate is for $4,500 to repair.

Van started shuttering at low speeds, 30-40 mph and bucking violently at 40 mph, seems the transmission is shifting between gears. I checked for a recall, but unfortunately, mine was not covered.

Backing out of my driveway in reverse then shifting into drive the Odyssey would continue in reverse. Shifted into drive and the car wouldn't move. Shifted into 2nd gear and the car stated to move, shifted again into drive. Stopped at a traffic light and when I put my foot on the gas the rpm's went flying and the car wouldn't move forward.

Drove the car in the morning and parked it. . . Got back in the car and drove it and noticed the shifter was loose. I change the atf every 30,000 miles as recommended by Honda and used Honda atf. Drained and replaced; not flushed. Took the car to an atra certified shop to diagnose the problem with the shifter. The shop said that either the spring on the detent ball or the pin holding the rooster comb onto the manual shaft is broken. Recommended that I stop driving the car because of safety concern. Recommended replacement with rebuilt transmission.

Transmission quit working, no power, mechanic states that it is totaly shot & needs replacement, or rebuild.

The transmission start working wrong, when the ac compressor stops shouts down, I don't know what could be the problem, now the engine light is on as well the tcs light. The van accelerate by it self and stops really hard, and sometimes stays in 2nd gear or 3th gear. Please I need help!!!!.

The transmission is completely shot on this 2004 Honda Odyssey. No warning signs at all. $3000+ worth of repairs. There was a recall on 2004 Odyssey transmissions for 1. 1 million of them, but my VIN doesn't happen to fall in that category. . .

My transmission went out. I have had my transmission looked at 3 times since may of 2011. I knew it was going but Honda would not find anything wrong until my warranty was up. I feel that a transmission should last more then 80,000 miles.

The contact owns a 2004 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while parked on a slight incline, the vehicle rolled backward and crashed into a tree and three other vehicles. The dealer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not designed in a manner in which the key could be removed from the ignition without the vehicle being successfully shifted into park. The dealer also advised that a component on the vehicle must have failed in order for the failure to have occurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and advised that the failure was caused by the vehicle being left in gear. The current and the failure mileages were 102,000. The VIN was unavailable.

My wife was driving home late at night when all of a sudden the check engine light and tcs light come on in her 2004 Honda Odyssey. The van begins to slow down until it will go no faster than 5 mph. Pulling to the side of the road, she turned off the van then restarted it. She was able to get the last few miles back to our house luckily, and we brought the vehicle to a shop just up the street since it could not make it much further. It turns out the transmission needs to be replaced. The shop called Honda, knowing there had been a recall on the 2004 Odyssey transmissions, but Honda claimed that it did the work for the recall and had no further responsibility. I am extremely dissatisfied with this. To know there is a problem with a transmission, "fix" it with a recall, and still have problems with it on a vehicle with under 100,000 miles is unacceptable. I've owned Hondas in the past and never had a problem like this. Matter of fact, I've never had a problem like this with any car I've owned, no matter the manufacturer. My wife and I purchased a Honda minivan because it is supposed to be safe. But to have the vehicle stop working with no warning due to a transmission that Honda is aware is faulty is as far from safe as you can get. I'm just thankful she wasn't on the highway when it went out.

The contact owns a 2004 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that after stopping at an intersection and then attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would respond. After restarting the vehicle and waiting a while, the vehicle resumed normal function. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they advised the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised her that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 83,000.

Two engine mounts failed at 82,600 miles. I understand it is a common occurrence on this vehicle.

20year old drove younger sister and teammate to soccer practice. On the rap of the expressway @ a speed of about 35-40 miles van hesitates to accelerate and jerks. Cars slow down to let her merge so not to hit wall barrier. Thought it was probably bad gas, only to find out 3 days later on a weekend trip to soccer tournament it was transmission. Same thing happened @ the toll both, only to have tsc light and engine light to come on. Stopped @ local Honda service station only to find out needed a new transmission with only 11000 miles. Service manager said it was a known transmission problem. Can't believe Honda and NHTSA, would allow an accident waiting to happen that could cause potential death! the Odyssey is a family car. . . Many young lives are at stake.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Honda odysssey. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled back although it in park and turned off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the altenator and ignition might need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been inspected. In addition, the contact mentioned that the key could be removed out of the ignition while the vehicle was in drive or reverse. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 118,000. Pmb.

The vehicle while driving home in the evening at 25 mph on the local streets, the check engine light and the tca light came on. The next morning while driving the vehicle to the local mechanic only the check engine light stayed on. Mechanic concluded after all the diagnostic as code p0730 and there is a lot of wear, shredded/chipped clutch/gearbox particles in the transmission fluid, which needs new tranmission costing about $6500. Researching this further online: found that numerous Honda Odyssey had the same issue where they had to replace the transmission. The vehicle is very well maintained and gets all the required and recommended service, and never had any major issue with this vehicle. We are over 18 years of Honda owners and are very satisfied with them so far. Though now very disappointed and upset with Honda as they claim to be a very reliable and sturdy automobiles.

I bought a Honda Odyssey ex about a year ago. The back doors began opening on their own as I was driving and wouldn't close. Then the transmission started leaking oil. I paid to get a diagnostics from the Honda dealer ship which cost me 235. 00. They said I needed to change the entire transmission. I bought it with 64km and now it has 70km. I've paid 5,500 so far and I still owe 10,000.

Original owner of this vehicle and I've had to replace the transmission twice, the a/c system 3 times and starter. Numerous electrical problems with the doors and windows and recently had to replace the ignition switch that seized one afternoon. All service intervals have been followed as with my other vehicles that have had tires and fluid changes with no other fixes. The paint continues to flake off even after Honda of concord, nc repainted half of the vehicle. 2 years ago. Vehicle has left my wife stranded on dozens of occasions along with the vehicle's 9th battery since 2004. Selling this vehicle is not an option but replacing it is. It will not be replaced with another Honda product ever and I caution anyone who is ever in the market for one of these vans to avoid them at all cost. The dealerships have been nothing but a nightmare to work with and would not cover any of the repairs I listed above. They are junk.

While making a turn from a stop light, I noticed the green "d" drive light flashing. I contacted dealer who stated the transmission was about to fail and needed to be replaced. The mechanic stated that the transmission was noted to be "shifting heavy" into second gear and making a "clunk" sound when shifting. Despite being outside of the transmission recall, Honda agreed to pay for 1/2 of the repair cost after multiple complaints to corporate. The new transmission came with a 3 yr/36,000 warranty. About 12,000 miles later, the "d" light again began flashing. I took it back to the dealer who replaced the second transmission with a third. I find it interesting that the mechanic noted the problem in second gear, the same gear affected by the recall that I was not a part of. I believe the problem probably affected many more cars than were included in the recall and I was forced to pay thousands of dollars to repair a known problem. I do not have a hitch and have never towed anything with this vehicle.

2004 Honda Odyssey developed problems with the transmission. The vehicle was taken tot he dealer for transmission recall work. The dealer was unable to perform the repairs because the tools were not available. Prior to a routine maintenance the vehicle's transmission was working find. After the maintenance the vehicle began performing erratically. The dealer claimed that he did not damage the transmission. The dealer offered the consumer a new transmission but they wanted her to pay for it to be delivered. The consumer refused stating the all recall repair are supposed to be free of charge, per the recall notice.