1999 Honda Odyssey Power Train Problems
- 30
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- check engine · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. While driving at any speed, the vehicle shut off without warning with the exception of a green key icon flashing on the instrument panel. The vehicle was placed in neutral and coasted over to the side of the road. The vehicle was able to restart. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure was…
ODI 11255123
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Recently, while traveling on interstate 94, the check engine light came on in my vehicle along with a light that reads "tcs". Shortly after these two lights came on, my vehicle began having problems accelerating. When i drive my vehicle, i have problems with the van taking off and maintaining stability once in motion. During travel on highways, freeways, interstates, or city streets, my vehicle violently shifts from…
ODI 10960169
Power Train
Was driving vehicle on highway when the transmission failed. Was nearly killed, as i was unable to move car into a safe area
ODI 10896853
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I was driving the van and all of sudden without any warning lights stopped and could not move forward in my street
ODI 10872855
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 10723580
Engine · Power Train
I was driving on a crowded expressway when my car seized up completely due to a transmission failure which put me in an extremely dangerous situation. I was in the middle lane with three large semi trailer trucks in front of me, in back of me, and to the right of me on a 3 lane highway. The truck behind me had enough room to barely slow down but it almost crashed into me. I turned on my emergency flasher lights and…
ODI 10706725
Column Shift · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled away down a hill. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the gear shifter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 232,000.
ODI 10659998
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Going uphill on a curve at about 35 mph at 9:45pm with a slight drizzle. The tcs and engine lights came on and gears disengaged. Gear was at d4. No power to drive the minivan uphill and van started to roll backwards and downwards. When accelerator was pressed, the rpm went up to 6000-7000 rpm but the gears remain disengaged. Suspect transmission defect. Set emergency lights on and roll over to the curb. Parked and…
ODI 10618670
Power Train
Transmission failed. Vehicle failed to move forward, the symptoms are exactly how honda expressed in the warranty extension. The transmission was replaced once at a honda dealer at out of pocket cost when the vehicle had 124k miles. I called the honda product & concern department, and filed a case # [xxx]. There are several forums and sites with consumers having transmission failure on odyssey 1999-2003 over and…
ODI 10572988
Power Train
Our 1999 honda odyssey has relatively low mileage (~125000 miles) and it has been diagnosed as having transmission problem again. When it only had about 30000 miles, it had a transmission problem and its replacement was covered under manufacture warranty at that time. We searched the internet and found that the transmission problem is a very common for honda vehicles. We contacted america honda and they told us it…
ODI 10546801
Power Train
Transmission completely froze (locked-up). This is the second transmission in this vehicle, the first was replaced under a class action suit against honda. Fortunately, driver was near side of road and recognized a problem prior to the complete lock-up, otherwise the van would have skidded to a stop in the middle of the highway. Honda informs they will not provide any assistance with any replacement transmission and…
ODI 10535763
Power Train
Transmission slipping and torque converter bad? Had the trans replaced once before? This problem got dangerously worse when the ignition recalled switch cased excessive stalling at high rates of speed. Please help. *tr
ODI 10503687
Power Train
Driving thru the mountain from kanab ut to flagstaff az on hwy 89 (scenic route) the transmission began to whine and tach out at 7000-8000 rpms in d4. Vehicle would not respond, as if slipping. Then down shifted to d3 and the same thing happened. Out in the middle of nowhere, they limped into flagstaff at d2 and 40 mph. Notified that the transmission was gone and needed to be replaced. Honda refuses to assist with…
ODI 10466817
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. The contact was driving 35 mph when the check engine warning light illuminated. While attempting to accelerate from a traffic stop, the vehicle became resistant and stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but could not shift into drive. The vehicle was able to be driven from the scene after several attempts. The dealer was notified and informed the contact that…
ODI 10459638
Power Train
Transmission diagnosed as early stage of failure. No help from honda to cover cost of replacement or repair. *tt
ODI 10459102
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I took wife and my son to dmv in willimantic.on our way back, around route 32 my transmission started slipping..i shut off the odyssey for a mim, turn it on drove fine for 3 mim and slip again finally i call tow truck..took it to my house.. Call aamco to pick it up and fix it..$3,600 transmission rebuild and reinstall $384.00 radiator and they only offered 12 month/12,000 mile warranty. *tr
ODI 10443776
Power Train
I just bought a honda odyssey year 1999. The transmission just broke at only 91,000 miles. After reading so many complaints about transmission issues, i felt i should express my frustration in this matter. One thing i will tell you, i will never buy a honda car again. It is unbelievable how many complaints there are about this issue. I wrote a letter to honda just to be denied any kind of help. Honda should stand…
ODI 10435119
Power Train
Bought the vehicle at an auction 4 days ago and started experiencing transmission problems today. The transmission is slipping and stalls when shifting to upper gears especially for the first 3 gears. I understand it's a used vehicle and could have problems. But when it is an obvious design/manufacturer's flaw, going by the thousands of complaints from odyssey users (brand new and second/third owners), should honda…
ODI 10421768
Power Train
Check engine light was indicating that there was an egr valve issue. Turned into much bigger underlying problem with the transmission. Cleaned out the valve on 3 occasions and light kept coming on. Transmission started slipping until it was no longer safe to drive...wouldn't drive in "drive". Had to put it in 3rd, then 2nd and still it was very unsteady. Brought it in and was told it needs a new transmission. Honda…
ODI 10388618
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would decelerated and stall without warning. In addition, the contact mentioned that the vehicle would jerk violently and shift gears automatically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the ignition and the transmission were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 10453390
Power Train
Vehicle stop shifting gears first, unresponsive to accelerator. Slipping constantly as it started motion. Second gear not working at all. Check engine lights and emergency light went on. Can only operate on l1 gear. At the time was moving to costa rica. Did not have time to fix in us. Vehicle currently in costa rica. Made flush and repairs but it does not work properly. Parked most of the time. *tr
ODI 10532244
Engine · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Power Train
Motor mounts broken. First time was when i got my transmission done at about 100,000 miles of which i never got reimbursed for per class action settlement. Second time was a few years back. Now i'm told that my motor mounts are broken at st. Lucie battery in jensen beach, florida. These motor mounds that honda is putting in their vans don't hold the engine well without breaking. *tr
ODI 10511745
Power Train
We are experiencing a problem with our transmission that is setting our engine code off. I believe the code is a po740. This problem said to be very common in these vans
ODI 10070628
Power Train
My odyssey first had a transmission issue back in august, 2003, only 4 years and 42,000 miles and the dealer completed the repair without any cost since it is still within the manufactory warranty. The second time the transmission failed again in 2008 at 96,000 miles. I wrote a letter to american honda motor and they agreed to cover it with no cost. However, this issue resurfaced again. The very same symptoms have…
ODI 10545006
Power Train
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.
ODI 10069373