Noises During Shifting Problems of Honda Odyssey - part 1

A few years ago, the Honda Odyssey 2014 was making shifting noises at certain speeds. Honda said it was a software problem and upgraded the software and services the transmission fluid for free. However, within the last year or two (about 85,000-125,000) it sounded like an engine break when coasting down from speed (like the engine was shifting down and slowing the car). Today (April 17, 2020) it began to buck on the highway and then shifted with more bucking when starting back up from a stop. Seems like transmission is functioning improperly.

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Tl the contact owns a 2003 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked and lost power with the traction control warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the shoulder of the road waited for about 30 minute, where the vehicle resumed back to normal. The contact drove the vehicle to the residence and inspected the vehicle. The contact stated that an abnormal noise appeared while shifting gears. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was taken to germain Honda of beavercreek located at (2300 heller dr, beavercreek, OH 45434, (855) 798-3158) to be repaired under an unknown air bag recall. The contact referenced the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 04v176000 (power train) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

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Tl the contact owns a 2019 Honda Odyssey. While driving approximately 10 mph, the gear shifted into park, there was a shrieking noise, and the vehicle stopped without warning. The contact called an unknown Honda dealer in deland, florida and was informed that the general manager would call back. The contact was not called back. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall; however, the failure was not a known issue. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 1,900.

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I've had my 2018 Honda Odyssey touring for 2 months; it has 2600 miles. My vehicle shifted into park while driving 70mph on the interstate! the car made a popcorn/gravel slamming against the car sound while felt as though the bottom half of the van was trying to separate from the top!! talk about frightening! it briefly flashed ""collision mitigation"-something,, but it was just on the screen for a half-second. I pulied over to the side of the highway, put my foot on the brake and pressed the drive button. It happened again maybe 10 minutes later on a busy road traveling at 45mph. I arrived at my first destination, researched how to turn off the collision mitigation system, and continued to my second destination. It happened twice on the highway on the way to that destination, flashing the same warning so quickly that I couldn't read it, same noise, vibration. I called the dealership from which I bought it. They towed the vehicle to the dealership. They could not reproduce the problem. "best educated guessed" that the battery was the problem, though I never received a low battery warning from my vehicle, and they performed a battery reset procedure. The dealership expects me to drive my family home in this vehicle without changing or even inspecting the transmission or parking pawl, which was the cause of the load popcorn/gravel noise. I have contacted Honda and a case has been opened.

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Very loud clunk noise and vehicle jerks when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear going approximately 20 miles. Could not duplicate the issue after engine restart. Not acceptable behavior with vehicle over $40k and under 1k miles of use.

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While my wife and daughter were returning from a short shopping trip, the transmission started to make a "clunk" noise when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. Immediately upon her return home, I drove the van around the block, stopping at each intersection. The "clunk" repeated every time the transmission shifted from 1st to 2nd. I called the dealer and described to the service department what was happening, and he said that we needed to bring it in, although that was obvious to us. The question was whether or not it was safe to drive. He said that he thought that it was since it didn't make any noise in the higher gears. The next morning, I drove it to the dealer, and of course, nothing happened. They had two technicians drive it, and they could not replicate the condition. They also hooked it up to the diagnostic machine, and they said that it showed nothing. Well, all I can say is that it was not "nothing", but they said they couldn't do anything further and to just bring it in if it happened again. I explained that we were about to go on a 3,000 mile trip, and it would be difficult to bring it in while on the road. Even though the van is only 1 year old, and has only 6,700 miles on it, I think my wife is ready to trade it in.

Tl * the contact owns a 2014 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving and shifting gears the vehicle made a loud noise and began to jerk. The brakes also made a screeching sound when she made a turn. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage were 186.

The automatic transmission has a loud whining noise during acceleration and there is a banging noise and lurching while shifting into different gears; although it does not do it all of the time, but the noise is constant. I have brought these problems to the Honda dealer's attention at 60,000 miles and they claimed that there is nothing they can do until the transmission breaks down and that I am the 2nd owner and so there is no warranty. I called Honda America and they said there is nothing they can do to help me. I transport children and am fearful that the transmission will seize up and an accident will occur. I have researched this problem and discovered that there is a serious flaw in Honda transmissions and that they have not addressed it to owners' satisfaction. Honda designed and built these transmissions and need to be held accountable; they charge up to $5000 for rebuilt transmissions that are also flawed. Consumers need to be protected from negligence. Why is Honda being allowed to get away with this? it seems that they are making money on transmission repairs; and, in time, they will loose customer confidence and loyalty!.

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Rpms race while van is in idle an takes off with a jump in transmission. Clanking noise metal on metal in rear brakes, downshifts at lower speeds when trying to accelerate above 35 mph, slowing to make a turn and transmission jumps feels like being rear ended, parking brake doesn't engage at times, on flat when putting into park transmission clunks and vehicle has a definite movement like something falling out or on vehicle, looses power at 65 mph no matter how much the gas pedal is floored then suddenly jumps into high speed thrusting van forward, transmission jumps severely when parked on a graded slope and make metal clanking sound. Dealer says there are no issues and this is all normal. This is a direct safety issue for me and I am worried that something might happen causing an accident. At one point some adjustments to sensors were performed but did not correct issue. Brake issue discovered and attempt was made to correct twice. Told this is normal. Also a loud electronic computer sounding like an ancient reboot of an old computer is greatly noticeable when the problems act up. Told this is normal an no problems by the dealer. I feel I am being ignored and treated like a stupid person each time I call. Service manager actually stated that his hands are tied and took to next level of district service manager who stated this is normal. I beg to differ. The district service manager did not speak with me at all. What game is Honda playing. Safety issues and performance of vehicle are being ignored. Rearview camera is acting up as well as electric door locks and sliding doors are slow to respond while closing. Worried about safety while driving.

When the vehicle is at 5 to 20 mph during acceleration, transmission makes clunk noise and jerks. When this happens there is no response from transmission for few seconds and suddenly shift gears with jerk and pushes the vehicle (feels someone is hitting from back). This issue is random during traffic lights, heavy traffic and freeway merge. Having kids on the vehicle and driving is bigger safety concern and this behavior will likely hit other vehicles as acceleration is exceptionally sluggish and will not respond. When the vehicle is above 45 mph and drives without any issues. Vehicle been to dealer service center twice but they said we are unable to reproduce it and it's really frustrating. This issue has been raised to Honda by many owners but so far no update from them. Here are some ref. . Read more...

When vehicle shifts from 2nd to 3rd, there is a delay(grind). A and b pillars are week and produce a whistling noise starting at 35 mph. The rear bench (the bigger part of the split bench) will not latch down to the floor. Pax run flat tires are deflating with no age or puncture related problems. All of these are safety hazards. Rear lift gate struts failed and will not lift up rear door and can cause the door to crash down.

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Had our 05 Odyssey ex-l in for standard servicing and was told rear and passenger side motor mounts required replacing (at a cost of $1200+)! van experiences noticeable noise and vibration as is shifts in and out of the eco phase of engine operation. I have never owned a vehicle that required motor mount replacement and after research, a service bulletin was apparently issued back in 2006 on this issue. This appears to be a widespread issue on the 2005 time frame Odysseys. This is clearly an engineering issue and should be addressed thru Honda via recall!.

Transmission was not shifting correctly ---loud noises and the engine was revving and van was going nowhere---could only move if speed was kept under 20mph kept in first gear----------brought vehicle to my mechanic for diagnosis( he told me the tranny was bad and needed to be replaced ) only having mileage in the 54000-55000 range and knowing the vehicle was driven around town and the occasional vacation trip since we bought it new. I called Honda and was given a case number and they told me they would not honor my mechanics diagnosis and I needed to bring it to a Honda dealer. They agreed and told me the transmission needed to be replaced also and charged me $120. 00 for my "diagnosis". They also informed me they could replace the transmission and computer for $7800. 00. They told me both the computer and transmission needed to be replaced at the same time in order to have a "warranty" applied to the new transmission. I asked which item was bad the transmission or computer that told the tranny to shift at the correct rpm. They would not answer the question just that the home office has set this precedent ---both need to be replaced at the same time. Seems as though they don't have an idea what is going on or just covering themselves. My mechanic replaced the transmission and computer with genuine Honda parts for a little under $5000. 00 and I have the "warranty" they offered as well. I am still waiting for Honda America to review and help me out with paying for repairs that I feel were very premature for the age and mileage of their outstanding and best selling minivan prior to the replacement the dealer offered me $750. 00 for my fully loaded minivan ------great people these Honda dealers. . . . . . . . . . . . . You decide-----me I can't wait to sell this piece of cra_.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Odyssey. The contact was driving 35 mph when the check engine and traction control system warning lights illuminated causing the vehicle to decelerate to a lower speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and stated that the transmission would need to be replaced. There was no warranty or recalls for the failure and the contact would be held liable for the $5000 repairs costs. The manufacturer was contacted and a claim was filed but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 106,000. Updated 5/2/11 the consumer stated he experienced sluggish acceleration and a noise when the gear was shifted from park to reverse. Updated 05/16/11.

2003 Honda Odyssey. Consumer states transmission problems the consumer stated there was a whining noise coming from the vehicle. The dealer concluded the noise was coming from the transmission. The mechanic informed the consumer it was a normal operating sound. The dealer informed the consumer that unless the engine light was flashing, or the drive 4 light was on, or shifting problems they would not replace the transmission.

2006 Honda Odyssey minivan. While cruising (not accelerating, not climbing) at about 70 mph on I-5 south in southern California, the driver saw the tachometer suddenly shoot up above the red line (>5000 rpm). The engine continued to rev with accompanying very loud engine noise. The engine would not downshift even as the driver eased off the gas pedal. The driver pulled to the side of the freeway and shut the engine off. The undercarriage and back of the car was soaked with transmission fluid. The car was surrounded by the smell of burning oil. The car was towed 129 miles to a service station. Diagnosis: "blown transmission", apparently a recurrent problem with Honda Odysseys.

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Transmission has rough downshifts while decelerating. First rough downshift occurs around 40-45 mph. The second rough downshift occurs around 25 mph. During the second rough downshift, it feels as though the transmission is shifting twice. You can also hear a distinct clack noise and feel it through the floorboard of the vehicle. Transmission software updated twice but problem still exists. We also experience abrupt deceleration when removing your foot from the accelerator around 30 mph. The van slows down abruptly as though the engine has stalled. We feel the transmission behavior is a safety issue because you do not know what level of engine/transmission braking will occur when you take your foot off of the accelerator. This makes you feel uncomfortable driving the vehicle.

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(2001 Odyssey-one owner)-tcs and check engine light came on while driving at 35 mph at 72,000 miles/7 yrs & 5 months on the road. Van stalled/hard shifting and was driven to nearby auto repair shop. Diagnosis was transmission failure. Towed to the Honda dealership. Honda replaced the transmission under warranty, however suggested replacing the timing belt and water pump as well. Power steering cable also found to be corroded. $850 total. Tcs and check engine light came on again on 9-2011 with 102,000 miles with some hesitation and a grinding noise heard. Diagnoses was transmission again (po-740 code ). Called Honda dealership who said it was about $4000 for a "Honda" replacement transmission, or the dealer could do it themselves for about $2600.

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My wife and I are the only owners of a 2002 Honda Odyssey that we bought in January 2002. The van has always been maintained, including changing oil & transmission fluid when needed. While driving sometime last year, I noticed that I would get a harsh jerk & a hard shift as the transmission would shift from 1st to 2nd gear. Not long after, the check engine light came on & would not go off. I immediately took it to the dealership & they confirmed that the transmission had failed. By this time, I had to change the front end rubbers because of the continuous harsh jerking and clunking noise from that transmission shift. Now I am faced with the cost of getting a new transmission which is going to run about $3,000 - $4,000. I have checked into the problem and found numerous complaints from other Odyssey owners re this model year transmission failures. Honda needs to recall the 2002 Odyssey as they have done for the model years before 2002 or reimburse owners all or a good portion for the cost of replacing it.

The transmission first failed while my wife was driving on the freeway with my 4 children as passengers. The car started shifting irradically and becoming very unpredictable and put her in a very dangerous situation in traffic. Honda replaced the failed transmission under warranty but did nothing to prevent what was to come. Now on 2/25/12 at 108622 miles, the second transmission failed again while she was driving it started shifting to a neutral state between gears and jumping from one gear to another and emitting a loud whining noise. Again, a very unpredictable behavior on the road with my children in the car. This time there is hassle coming from Honda to honor a replacement. I also fear that the replacement won't be performed with a corrected unit as per my previous experience. This is an unacceptable safety issue knowing that this vehicle could fail at any time on the road.

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that it is extremely difficult to physically shift the gears in the vehicle. She also hears a loud banging noise whenever she shifts gears. While driving approximately 40 mph, the rpm's dramatically increased and the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and a technician stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that they would only cover fifty percent of the repair costs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 80,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle was lunging forward and hesitated when she shifted gears while driving approximately 45 to 55 mph. She noticed a low pitch noise and the steering wheel vibrated along with the delay in shifting gears. The failure has occurred repeatedly since the vehicle was purchased in October 2007. She took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that her harmonics was the explanation for the noise but did not inspect the vehicle. She had not spoken with the manufacturer to-date. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was approximately 15,000. The failure mileage was approximately 200.

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The contact owns a 2002 Honda Odyssey esl. While driving 70 mph, the contact heard an explosive noise coming from the vehicle. He turned off and restarted the vehicle. He attempted to shift into drive, but the vehicle failed to move. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but has not been inspected. At 50,000 miles, the vehicle was serviced for NHTSA recall # 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 68,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Odyssey. In January of 2007, the transmission light illuminated and the contact immediately called the dealer. She took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that there was a problem with the transmission. The transmission was replaced. On February 2, 2008, the transmission was replaced again because it began to buck. On February 22, 2008, the contact noticed fluid all over the garage. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they stated that there was a faulty seal. The seal was replaced. On March 3, 2008, the contact went back to the dealer because she believed the transmission was down shifting. The dealer agreed that the transmission was slipping and replaced the transmission. Beginning on March 7, 2008, the transmission made a new noise. The dealer has not been notified. The current mileage was 84,400 and failure mileage was 72,000. Updated 04-03-08 the transmission was covered under warranty.

: the contact stated while driving 40 mph, a noise was heard and the transmission light on the dashboard illuminated. The transmission would not shift into second gear. The vehicle was maneuvered off the road and slowly driven to the dealer. There was a NHTSA recall, #04v176000, regarding the automatic transmission. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

: the contact stated while driving 25 mph on normal road conditions, a cluck noise was noticed from the automatic transmission when it was shifting from second to third gear. The engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, who determined the automatic transmission had to be replaced, and the extended warranty of 100,000 miles was cancelled. The manufacturer was contacted who informed the cancellation warranty extension was cancelled because the vehicle was involved in an accident. The contact purchased the vehicle at a used vehicle dealership who sold it as a salvaged vehicle, which was totally repaired and certified by the California department of motor vehicles as safe to be operated.

2002 Honda Odyssey brakes make noise when backing up and stopping. Transmission shifts hard. Mechanic also determined there was a problem with the weld near transmission mount. The consumer was told that the noise created by the rear disc brakes was by design. When the brakes wore out the consumer replaced all four pads and had the rotor turned. After that the noise was no longer present. The consumer noticed that the transmission was shifting hard and occasionally the rpm's would jump between shifts. Around this time the consumer received a recall referencing the automatic transmission. The vehicle was taken tot he dealer and the problem was repaired. After repair the problem worsened with increasingly hard shifts and more frequent slips where the engine revved up the vehicle didn't move. The vehicle was taken tot he dealer who indicated that the transmission needed to be replaced.

2002 Honda Odyssey van 1. Transmission recall issued oct 2004, vehicle brought into dealer (Honda house, st. Cloud mn) 60,000 miles. Dealer certified that transmission was ok, no work done. 2. At 65,000 miles transmission made banging noise when put into reverse and when cold. Transmission also shifted fast. 3. At 93,000 miles, transmission slipped from drive to neutral when driving down road, check engine light appeared. 4. Vehicle was brought in for checking and transmission fluid change. 5. Dealer indicated transmission was failing. 6. Dealer said previous model years 2000 and 2001 had similar transmission problems.

2001 Honda Odyssey. Consumer states transmission malfunctions and dissatisfaction with Honda dealer. Consumer requests reimbursement for repairs. The consumer stated the transmission didn't switch gears smoothly and it made noises. Five months later, there was a weird vibration above 35 mph. The noises were still persistent, the d4 light was flashing, the check engine and tsc lights were flashing. The dealer performed some work on the front suspension. October 18, 2006 the transmission slipped from 3rd to 2nd gear while driving. The dealer advised the consumer a new transmission was needed which would cost $4,200. The dealer recommended a transmission flash since the consumer refused to pay for a transmission replacement. After the flush, the vehicle seemed to perform much better. However, occasional gear slipping and noise from the transmission could be heard from time-to-time. Novemebr 27, 2007 the vehicle became sluggish, the transmission slipped while driving, the check engine and tsc lights were flashing, there were noises coming from the transmission. While driving on the highway, the transmission downshifted and the consumer almost had an accident and the check engine and tsc lights illuminated again.

The consumer heard noises coming from the vehicle's transmission. The vehicle pulled to the right, the electronic equipment light would go on and off for no reason, the air bag light had come on, transmission failed, the gears would not shift easily, the rpm arrow would erratically swing from different levels while the transmission was struggling to shift gears, the tcs light was intermittent along with the engine light and the heater exhilarated a loud sound when in use.

Multiple failures. Brakes problem, transmission, rough idle & engine surging, steering column controls and others. The automatic door would not open or close, the transmission did not shift properly and the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. The brake pedal shuttered, the brakes would catch without being applied. The consumer was told the steering column control switch had a short, however the next day the horn honked and there was an odd noise in the steering column and the interior lights flashed multiple times.

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My transmission started to make a whinn=ing noise when shifting into 3rd gear. I brought it to my dealer at 28,793 miles - they replaced the transmission at no charge rebuilt transmission serial # byba-9041204. At 35,856 miles the transmission starting to whine again, this time in 5th gear - a dealer mechanic rode with me and verifyed the noise and they replaced the transmission again with serial# byba-9041204. A few months later my neighbor had her 2002 Honda Odyssey lock up as she was driving at 50 mph on a country road. The front tires stopped turning and she came to rest in the oncoming traffic lane. She started the engine and the car would not move. She had about 64,000 miles at the time - the dealer finally got Honda to replace the transmission and front tires at no cost! her Honda VIN# is 2hkrl18602h570664 so you can check the transmission serial# and find out what happened to the transmission. In talking to my dealer, he told me the same transmission is in the pilot, Odyssey, and v-6 accord and the similiar accura models with v-6 engines. This make the problem widespread!!! I am about to take a 3,000 mile trip and called Honda's at 1-800-999-1009 to tell them about my neighbors car - I was told that they have not had a lock up on any car with mileage under 60,000 miles - but there is always a first time!!! I have instructed my daughter to contact our attorney should we have a crash on the trip!!! the government must investigate this hond/accura transmission problem before someone gets killed. My neighbor was lucky she was on a lightly traveled 2-lane country road with her two sons.

When shifting up from a lower gear (from 1st to 2nd) most notably at low speeds, around 20 to 25 mph, the engine feels like it is revving higher than normal before shifting into the next gear. When it does shift, it shifts hard and makes a clanking noise. It feels as though the transmission is sticking, preventing it from changing gears in a normal fashion. I have not noticed it occurring at any specific time, it seems to happen at random intervals when driving at lower speeds. I have taken the van in for inspection and the technician could not recreate this problem. Took van on July 08, contacted Honda, the problem still has yet to be resolved. This is one of six problems I had to take the van in for. After having the van for two weeks, only two non-mechanical problems were partially resolved and one non-mechanical problem was resolved completely.

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Odyssey. While parked, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the transmission. The vehicle would also shift irregularly when driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised that the transmission would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure continued after the repair. The contact stated that the transmission was replaced four times to no avail. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

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Have a 2000 imported canadian Odyssey ex. Engine check light came on 54000 miles, took to the dealer, got fixed. From the next day the acceleratoin dropped and started hearing noise/vibration when the trans shifts from 1 to 2. Called american Honda, they said they can not do, since its a canadian vehicle. Called canadian Honda, they said the warranty is good only if its within canada. Honda which is such a big company, should not play such cheap tactics with their customers. I am still trying to get some answer from Honda.