Transmission Solenoid Problems of Honda Odyssey

My 2001 Honda Odyssey was shaking and when I would shift it in gear and wouldn't shift and it would drive rough. I changed all the solenoid but the problem is still there. Now I'm just going to junk it I can't afford putting a new transmission it only has 112,000 miles. I only used my Honda to go to work and home in the city streets.

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Transmission slips on 2nd to 3rd gear or disengages altogether upon acceleration which is happening on a more frequent basis lately. Transmission fluid changes are made every 30k miles by dealer. Oil jet recall has been performed upon TSB notification, added oil cooler, cleaned and/or replaced filter and solenoids just to prolong the inevitable transmission failure.

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Purchased new 2016 Honda Odyssey van in MD in December 2016. 150 miles into our trip home to nc, just after washington DC, we hit stop and go traffic on I-95. The transmission started making clunking sound and shuddering when trying to go from 1st to 2nd (multiple times). You felt van was going to break and that you had no acceleration. Pulled off to side of road and turned off car � nothing was noticeable. Went to nearest dealer that was 5 miles away. Told this can be normal, as van computer needs to learn driving habits. Left dealership, traffic was again stop and go. Within 5 miles had same noise and shuddering, but this time got check engine light and flashing "d" on dash. Repeated again for 3rd time on return to same dealer. They examined car for 2 hours. Check engine code was: p0796 - a/t clutch pressure control solenoid valve c stuck off. However since code did not return after resetting, they could not fix it under warranty. We considered van unsafe to drive (regardless of 4 hour trip remaining). With no choice other than driving unsafe car, we traded it in and suffered significant depreciation for car we owned approximately 5 hours & 157 miles. Searches online and in the NHTSA database reveal this is not an isolated issue for this model, and Honda hides behind �not able to reproduce� after turning car off and resetting the check engine light.

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Our 1999 Honda Odyssey has had the p0740 torque clutch converter solenoid circuit (open) code displayed numerous times, we thought since it was a serious issue and the transmission had already been replaced within 20,000 miles that we should actually take it to the dealer in marysville, wa and have them do a transmission flush then a supervisor and said no you should have us run a diagnostic by one of our master techs. After reiterating this seriousness of our transmission issue the code coming on and delays in shifting mostly just barely noticeable, they assured us if we paid $129 for a diagnostic that a master tech could get to the issue, however they later told us after we got the car back and called on the issue that an apprentice (not a master tech) had done the entire inspection and came up with no problems except a different code having to do with up bad catalytic converter which had never been an issue before and told us we may need to get that replaced soon. The transmission code p0740 came up on our way home from the dealership. I told them of the code and the research I have done and asked what else to do and they told me there is nothing that can be done that is a transmission death code and we would need to replace the transmission, to which I asked even though it was just replaced 20,000 miles ago and he said maybe you got a bad transmission. Q: are they just all bad for this vehichle?.

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My 2000 Honda Odyssey was slamming into 2nd till it started slipping. I put in a used solenoid. . . . But it still slips in 2nd and another symptom is tcs light comes on after 5 min or so driving. [ I can make it go into 2nd if I rev it out to about 25-3000 rpm in first gear and back off the accelerator fast as it is going in to 2nd then it goes into gear. ] so I tried putting in a new dual linear solenoid - had slight improvement but still slips in 2nd gear or will not go into 2nd gear without backing off accelerator. I also checked the other solenoids which seem ok.

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While driving on the expressway, the tcs and check engine lights came on, the transmission down shift to lower gear abruptly. The car behind almost hit my car. It was a scary situation. After checking the codes, it showed p0730 and p0780 related to shift solenoid. And there are numerous complaints on the web with the same transmission problem due to fault material clogging the filter inside the transmission. This is a very unsafe issue since it could be no warning before it happens to the driver on high speed.

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5/6/14 took my vehicle into the local service station for diagnosis of clunking engine noise. Had to pay $1400 to replace both motor mounts that were completely worn out . Also has to replace the outer tie rods that were worn out creating a completely unsafe vehicle. Less than a week later, the d light went black. Suddenly it came back on along with the check engine light. Took vehicle back to the service station and they now diagnosed it with the p0740 code tcc lockup solenoid. Called several transmission shops that told me the only way to fix this is to get a new transmission at a cost of $3500 and up. This is very discerning that the transmission didn't last longer and this is a known problem with this model vehicle and Honda refuses to issue the recall on all 2004 transmissions. There are service bulletins out there referring to this specific issue. I called american Honda and they refused to assist stating the vehicle is way out of warranty to assist financially. I have had all the service done at the dealer until there was an issue last year with the heating/air conditioner that the dealer was unable to successfully fix after 6 visits and numerous coolant flushes. I have no faith in that local dealership to help. Now I'm stuck with a money pit and can't afford to replace it. Never again Honda. They have certainly lost my loyalty after all this. We dealt with the same issue with the 2003 Acura tls transmissions that were bad, 3 transmissions later and no help from Honda who knowingly covered up their faulty transmission problems and left consumers footing the bill.

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Car seemed to suddenly slow down when approaching stop signal. Tried to pull away when light was green, but remained stationary after pressing on gas/accelerator three to four times. Finally was able creep along until I was able to steer into a bank parking lot. Honda dealer diagnosed ;problem as faulty transmission due to overheated/burntout of solenoids.

2003 Honda Odyssey. Consumer states transmission overheated, began shifting erratically and the check engine light illuminated. The consumer stated he turned the vehicle off, to allow it to cool off. When he turned it back on, the engine light was still on, but he was able to drive the vehicle home. It was still shifting erratically, but it did not overheat again. He took the vehicle to an auto parts store to have the check engine light code checked. The code came up as a p0740; torque solenoid circuit. The consumer did some research on the code and discovered that his model and year had a recall on the transmission and several class action lawsuits had been filed due to the problem. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer and it was determined that the vehicle needed a new transmission. The dealer couldn't say if the problem was definitive to the recall. Honda informed the consumer the vehicle was inspected in 2005, where an oil jet cooler was installed on the transmission. The consumer then examined his vehicle, and discovered there was no oil jet cooler on the transmission. The van remained in overdrive and would not shift into 2nd or 3rd gear.

We inheirited a 2002 Honday Odyssey. The van began having very frightening transmission problems at about 80,000 miles. It will slip out of gear. This has happened while on the highway with my 5 kids in the van with me. It is very dangerous, and scary for your van to suddenly disengage at 65 miles per hour. We had a solenoid replaced but are now being told that we need a new transmission on a van with only 84,000 miles. Honda has not been very helpful at all. I am scared to drive the van.

2003 Odyssey with 93,000 miles had the transmission go out on it. I was barely able to get it home. After getting the engine light, the van would operate for a couple of minutes after each start and then it would decelerate until it would not move. The dealership examined the vehicle and determined the entire transmission and solenoid package needed to be replaced to the amount of $3,000 after initialy citing a repair estimate of $4,700. We had the repair completed by the Honda delearship.

Transmission slippage during shift from first to second gear when accelerating from a complete stop, as if the vehicle cannot gain traction. Rolling backward at an incline from a complete stop, when the accelerator is pressed. Engine speeds up, transmission does not immediately shift, and when it does finally engage the shift is extremely rough, with a noticeable loss of acceleration/power. Obdii code indicates a p0740 (tcc enable solenoid circuit electrical) problem, and the transmission now needs to be replaced at 119,344 miles. I've discovered that american Honda is aware of this particular defect, and have issued several extended warranties pertaining to transmission failures in 1999-2002 Honda Odysseys, yet they have never issued a recall to correct the ongoing problem.

2002 Odyssey - ck engine light came on at 100k miles. Took it to the dealer and they pulled a p0740 code. Dealer stated cost would be $5500, but would reduce it to $3000. This includes a new transmission and computer. They said that both need to be replaced to actually correct the problem. The problem would come back if transmission was only rebuilt. Next, I took the van to a 3rd party shop and confirmed code and problem. They want $3000 to rebuild it, replace the known bad parts and several other valves and solenoids, but no new computer. 3rd party shop said this is a known problem that Honda should have taken care of for all Odysseys. Van now hesitates when hot and looses power. Going back to dealer to take up their offer and see what financing they have.

2003 Honda Odyssey transmission failure at 88,000 miles. Car has been maintained with proper transmission fluid replacements. At 82,000 miles the transmission had a 4th clutch solenoid failure which was replaced at a Honda dealer in brunswick, GA. The transmission fluid had been replaced at 79,000 miles, but we had it replaced again at the time of the repair at 82,000. The check engine light came on with a code dtc p0740 at ~88,000. The Honda dealer in marietta, GA diagnosed this as complete transmission failure. I have discovered that this is a very common failure for Honda Odyssey's. There is an extended warranty offered by Honda for 2001 and older Odyssey's, but that does not extend to the 2003 model even though the transmissions are virtually identical. The repair has been quoted at $4,630 plus 7% sales tax which is an enormous amount. Honda continues to advertise how reliable their vehicles are which is completely false as it relates to transmissions in the Odyssey. 88,000 miles from a major drive train component is ridiculous. American Honda has offered a discount of 25% on the parts only (the dealer said this is about $900). The bulletin boards indicate 50% has been common and in many cases they have covered the entire amount, but not for me. Honda should be required to cover this failure in full.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Odyssey. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle felt as if it would hesitate. The engine did not rev and the vehicle was not accelerating properly. The contact took the vehicle to a repair shop and the mechanic stated that there was an issue with the solenoid switch, which caused the transmission to fail and possibly lock up completely. Through research, the contact discovered that this was a very common issue with this type of vehicle. The contact believes that a recall should be issued. The manufacturer has not been notified. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 58,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Odyssey. The contact received a recall notice in 2004 for NHTSA campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). An authorized dealer performed the recall repair. On a separate occasion, while driving less than 60 mph and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would not shift gears. The rpm indicator shifted from 2,000 to 4,000; however, the vehicle would not accelerate. After several attempts, the vehicle finally engaged. The condition worsened and the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer stated that there was a solenoid issue, which needed to be replaced at the estimated cost of $600. The repairs were made, but the warning indicator remained illuminated. The dealer replaced the transmission. The failure and current mileages were less than 86,000.

Transmission broke first time and replaced at end of 2005. Last week I and my two baby was entering in interstate. . . Car stopped and felt like was in neutral. . . Closer to cause a big accident. . . After incident,changed the solenoids, but did work. . . Need a transmission replace again!!!!!.

- the contact owns a 2002 Honda Odyssey with an odometer reading of 83888 miles. The engine light turned on December 9, 2006. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer about a week later. The dealer performed a diagnostic which revealed an error :"code 103 pool code stored p1750-clutch pressure failure. " the dealer recommend installing a clutch pressure control solenoid. The dealer service representative at valley high Honda of victorville CA, quoted $500. 00 to replace the part and if it did not work, the contact was told that the vehicle may need a new transmission at a cost of $4000. 00. The contact took the vehicle without repairing it. The contact called corporate Honda at 1-800-999-1009 and left a message. On December 12, 2006 the contact received a call from corporate Honda and was informed of a 2005 recall on 2002 and 2003 transmissions of these vehicles, campaign id 04v176000. The contact was also told that the vehicle had a 100000 mile warranty, and that the vehicle was covered under the recall. The contact took the vehicle back to valley high Honda of victorville CA, and was told that since the engine light was not on they could not work on the vehicle. The contact called corporate Honda office at 1-800-999-1009 and spoke to michael bodan case number n012007-01-1601830, who confirmed the vehicle is under warranty, and to continue to drive the vehicle until the light comes on again. Then take the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. The contact wants to file a complaint against Honda and the dealership because of their response, as well as, the unfair business practice by the dealer when the vehicle was taken in the first time. The dealer did not inform the contact that there was a recall or a warranty that covered the vehicle for this issue. The failure milege was 83798 miles.

: the consumer stated while driving various speeds, the automatic transmission did not shift and lost all gears. The consumer was able to pull over to the side of the road. The check engine and other lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and it was determined the transmission and power steering wires needed to be replaced. On July 6 ,2006 the shift solenoid was replaced. The consumer stated the vehicle has had 4 transmission's. Updated 09/19/06.

: the contact stated while driving 65mph on the highway the vehicle lost power without warning. The vehicle regained power while slowly pulling to the curb. While coming to a stop the vehicle lost power again and was towed to a dealership. After inspecting the vehicle the dealer replaced the automatic transmission. When the sudden loss of power occurred again the check engine and the transmission warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a different dealership. After replacing the computer and solenoid the dealer determined the transmission needed to be replaced again. The vehicle is currently at the dealership.

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We noticed our 2002 Honda Odyssey's transmission started to slip from second to third gear around 36,000 miles. Coincidentally the second gear recall was received one week later. We brought our Odyssey in for the transmission problem and recall. They performed the recall work but said the transmission slipping problem could not be duplicated. They said that if there were a problem with the transmission, the engine light would illuminate. After driving the vehicle for 3,000 more miles, the transmission slipping has occurred approximately 10 times. Sometimes it is not as noticeable with the engine getting up to 3,500 to 4,000 rpm, but a couple times it has reached over 5,000 rpm with a huge jerk when the vehicle finally shifted. We finally could not stand the "defect" and called the dealership for service. Their first response was the vehicle we out of warranty. After some discussion/negotiation they decided to fix the problem by replacing the egr valve and the shift solenoid. The vehicle seemed to operate appropriately from the dealership to home. The next day, my wife was driving my three daughters to a friend's house and the dash board lights came on (d, tcs, and malfunction indicator lights) with the transmission not allowing the vehicle to coast. The vehicle slowed down very quickly. She turned the car off and restarted with the malfunction indicator light on. She decided to turn around and drive home (1 mile). The transmission did not seem to be operating appropriately as the vehicle was not accelerating and in one violent jerk the vehicle made a loud screeching sound. My family is home safe, but we do not feel safe driving our $30,000 supposedly reliable Honda Odyssey. We have called the dealership and are waiting for their cal. Although, we are hopeful they will resolve this problem under warranty, we are more hopefully that a recall will be made for all 2002 Honda Odyssey transmissions as others have posted very similar experiences.

It's been four months since my last check engine light came on. On 05/10/04, my check engine light came on again. This is the forth time since 10/06/03. I took it back to the dealer and the service person, dale, told me it could be numerous things (e-val, transmission, computer or shift solenoids). Wow! did someone say transmission? but he told me that in order for them to be completely sure, I would have to leave my car for approximately 5 hours to run the "thorough" test and they would charge me approximately $70. So, when they replaced my catalytic converter four months ago (and didn't do the 5 hour test), were they completely sure it was the catalytic converter? upset about this new discovery, I told them I just spent over $800 four months ago on something that they "thought" was wrong and now they are going to charge me to look at the same problem again. Dale later came back to me and said that they would reset the light today and if it happened again to come back right away and they would be able to "narrow it down. ".

Transmission would buck and slip in 3rd & 4th gears. Would drive only if placed in 1st & 2nd gears. Required new cluches, solenoids, and converter. Went to independent transmission repair. Honda wanted $5,400 to replace with rebuilt.

I have a 1999 Honda Odyssey with 65,000 miles on it. Our check engine light came on and I was told by a transmission shop that the dif. Bearings were failing and causing the solenoids to malfunction. They say I need a total transmission rebuild. I have found that there are many many more out there with the same problem. I am pursuing Honda to cover the replacement because it is obviously a under engineered / defective design.

Second transmission failure. Two months ago, had unexpected down shift from 4th to 2nd on highway (luckily devoid of traffic). Honda repaired transmission by replacing solenoid switch, not replacing transmission. Again, while driving (this time accelerating) transmission slipped, unexpectedly allowing no power to drive wheels during acceleration. Luckily was on a deserted road, no other traffic. If I was pulling out into highway (as we have to do to leave our neighborhood) results could have been catastrophic, as unexpected inability to accelerate/move into traffic flow would most cause trucks barelling down hill to hit us. Lucky this happened 2 minutes and 1/4 mile earlier than that. Others may not be so lucky. Dt.

Dealer stated that shift solenoids should be replaced but that past cases this has not resolved the problem and recommended replacing transmission at our expense. This problem appears to be significant for the Odyssey and should merit a recall. We are pursuing legal advice.

The van's engine warning light and traction control light came on at about 2700 miles while I was driving the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle gear shift was in the "d" mode for drive, and the green light began blinking off and on at the same time the engine light and tcs light were illuminated. The Honda dealership replaced the pressure control solenoid and this ended the lights being display. Today, at 3100 miles, the engine warning light and tcs light came on again and the "d" gear shift light was blinking off and on. I took the vehicle to the Honda dealership this morning and was told 5 hrs later that my vehicle needs a new transmission. I am shocked and also disappointed. It is new and cost $30,000 to purchase. What a bum deal.

Problems with vehicle dome lights dimming briefly. The purge control solenoid cycled off and on repeatedly, the a/c blower motor speed decreased and various dash/dome lights dimmed for approximately 10 seconds then revert back to its high speed setting and original brightness. There was a grinding noise that had come from the transmission which was repaired.