1999 Honda Odyssey Automatic Transmission Problems
- 132
- 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 · 34 records
- engine light · 33 records
- transmission failure · 15 records
- transmission failed · 15 records
- light came · 15 records
- transmission replaced · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 26 |
| 30–60k mi | 25 |
| 100–150k mi | 24 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Unknown Or Other
Engine check light kept coming on intermittently, vehicle taken to dealer, and they informed consumer that transmission needed to be replaced. Feel free to provide any further infromation.*ak
ODI 8012692
Automatic Transmission · Latch
I have found many incidents related to transmission/door latch failures with 1999 honda odyssey... Too many to be a coincidence!*ak
ODI 763286
Automatic Transmission · Unknown Or Other
Engine check light came on 5 times over 4 months. The last time transmission had to be replaced.*ak
ODI 759547
Automatic Transmission · Unknown Or Other
Engine check light turns on repeatedly. Honda service says failure code indicates new transmission needed, although we do not detect transmission problems just yet. Internet search has turned up a lot of others mentioning similar transmission problem with 1999 honda odyssey, and i dont want to wait until there is an accident before reporting my transmission problem. Based on the number of others owners with same…
ODI 755808
Automatic Transmission
When engine is cold, transmission jerks and lurches. Vehicle cannot increase speed beyond 20 mph. Dealer (not the same as where it was purchased) this is morehead honda in newburgh ny said it needed transmission servicing and new parts, charged us $250. Now they tell us it needs new transmission and they will cover all but $800. We have spent enough already on repairing this poorly built vehicle. This is a problem…
ODI 756939
Automatic Transmission
PREMATURE TRANSMISSION FAILURE
ODI 9005778
Automatic Transmission · Solenoid · Torque Converter · Unknown Or Other
Engine check light came on at about 72,000 miles. Took the car in to leigth honda and they told me to replace the solenoid. I paid $400 and it was replaced . About 1,000 miles later the engine check light came back on. This time took it to auto park honda in cary, nc. It had a torque converter failure code and transmission was replaced with a new transmission. I have had the repaired van back for two weeks and the…
ODI 754672
Automatic Transmission
Though we bought the odyssey used, it only had 10k miles on it by an elderly couple. No towing, no steep hills, no abusive driving. Transmission started shifting at wrong times, then we heard loud 'clunk' when putting it in reverse. Brought it to dealer and was told we needed to replace the transmission with a used one for $3075 (90 day warranty) or new one for $4700 (50k/50 mth warranty). We transferred car to…
ODI 754664
Automatic Transmission
Manufacturer denies any problems however we have a honda service bulliten that states otherwise sb #00-065 please read it. They are replacing them with remanufactured transmissions but there is no reason to believe that they are free from this same defect. That is why honda has put a totally new transmission design into the 2002.*ak
ODI 756148
Automatic Transmission
Many honda odyssey 1999/ 2000 have transmission failure within first 50000 miles. I am one of them.*ak
ODI 753064
Automatic Transmission · Catalytic Convertor
At 54,700 miles (july 2001) the car made a clunking noise when put into gear. Tcs light and check engine light came on. Service couldnot reproduce clunking problem. Since the transmission was out of warrenty i kept driving making sure to have regular maintenance. It continued to "rev" when starting to move or excellerating quickly. Tcs light and check engine light came on again at 100,000 (dec 2002). I questioned…
ODI 10039333
Automatic Transmission
While driving vehicle will jerk out of gear, not accelerate properly, which was a result of a bad transmission. Had part replaced with a new one. 1 year later, problem reoccurred. Contacted dealer. This was a common problem.*ak
ODI 8012820
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. *AK
ODI 753799
Automatic Transmission · Emission Control
I purchased a 1999 honda odyssey in aug 1999. First account was in mar 2000. By nov 2000, vehicle was seen 3 times for the check engine light. Five years later, this vehicle has been serviced 12 times (working on number 13 now) for the check engine light. Egr kit has been replaced 5 times, remaining visits accounted for my cleaning egr ports, replacing the egr valve, and replacing the gas cap. I've had other…
ODI 10087037
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission
Please contact me so i may mail or fax the long history of defects on this vehicle. Currently i wish to address the unsafe brakes on this vehicle. Thank you
ODI 713101
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Exterior Lighting · Latch · Switch
1999 honda odyssey has a problem with the sliding doors. Consumer request reimbursement for safety recalls. *nj the consumer stated the vehicle has been to the dealer 4 times for problems with the sliding door not opening. The ignition switch was replaced due to the vehicle not starting. The transmission would slip and jump when shifting. The front and side engine mounts were replaced. The turn signals did not…
ODI 10268109
Automatic Transmission
There were numerous problems with 1999 honda odyssey which included transmission slippage but wasn't covered under the warranty extension. *ph the problem was experienced before 100k miles. The technician found transmission fluid burned while the slipping was intermittent, but worsened and was more frequent than before. The transmission needed to be replaced. *sc *jb
ODI 10071866
Automatic Transmission · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure
This vehicle has a multitude of problems. 1) vehicle is having problems with the brakes. 2) this vehicle has an automatic transmission and when the driver's foot was lifted off the brake pedal the vehicle began to roll backwards when on an incline. 3) the side molding strips kept falling off. 4) there is air and wind coming through the sliding doors on each side of the vehicle when in motion. *nm *la
ODI 10057398
Automatic Transmission · Door
Problems with transmission slippage on a 1999 honda odyssey. *mr the problem was found during a major performance of service where the dealer found that the transmission fluid was burned. There was intermittent slippage, which eventually became worse, even after the part was replaced. *scc also the automatic doors did not work at times. *jb
ODI 10047898
Automatic Transmission
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. Consumer had to push the vehicle backwards out the road to clear the curb and sidewalk. Afterwards, when reverse was selected, it made a loud sound like a bearing was spinning rapidly on a…
ODI 10039730
Automatic Transmission
The transmission has to be replaced. The vehicle is at the dealer for repairs. *ak
ODI 10022223
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK *JB
ODI 10009450
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle will not shift smoothly from 1st to 2nd gear while driving. The dealership had to replace the automatic transmission, 23000 miles later, problem recurred and transmission needs to be replaced again. Ts
ODI 10006099
Automatic Transmission
Consumer states of having problems with a earlier transmissiion. Dealer was contacted. Ts
ODI 8021720
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
ODI 8018103