Power Train Problems of Honda Odyssey

Honda Odyssey owners have reported 2,882 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 (858 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.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Honda Odyssey

The Power Train problem

2018 Honda Odyssey gear shifting switch letters are rubbing off. This caused the drive to click wrong button as they do not have letters to identify the functionality of the each button. This can cause accidents. I see many online forums customers are discussing the same issue   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

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...

The Transmission Failure problem

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...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

Transmission keeps slipping. Not typical for a car so new. Everytime we accelerate, it slips.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

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...




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