Honda Odyssey owners have reported 2,958 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 37 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (931 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (659 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The automatic engine shut off at stop doesn't always restart engine when moving again. This has happened several times where the engine doesn't restart after the engine shut off is engaged. This is the same issue as reported in NHTSA action number: ea25004 Read details...
When shifting in to reverse, transmission would make a loud bang and then start slipping. At the same time it developed a steady whine while in drive. Reverse gear totally failed while attempting to turn around on a busy road. Read details...
Without warning while driving transmission failed and dropped into a lower gear. This caused a sudden reduction in speed and difficulty in safely removing the vehicle from the highway. Read details...
Transmission keeps slipping. Not typical for a car so new. Everytime we accelerate, it slips. Read details...
Vehicle has a approximately 140,000 mi. While driving on freeway at 65 mph. Transmission torque converter lockup malfunctioned and went into neutral. Had to coast across 4 lanes of traffic to exit. When speed permitted shift down to wnd and qstacks gear and was able to limp into a parkin* lot. Read details...