1. Honda Odyssey
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  3. 2000
  4. Automatic Transmission

2000 Honda Odyssey Automatic Transmission Problems

144
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.

Among these 144 stored complaint records:

  • 4 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • transmission failure · 21 records
  • check engine · 20 records
  • engine light · 18 records
  • transmission failed · 10 records
  • transmission replaced · 10 records
  • light came · 10 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi38
60–100k mi37
150–400k mi13
30–60k mi10
1–30k mi5

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 10, 2007 · 105,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Numerous transmission failures requiring multiple replacements. The last one was less than 20000 miles, and it was discovered the latest failure would have been prevented had honda notified transmission repair facilities to also replace a control module.*ak

    ODI 10185840

  • November 1, 2006 · 113,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds the transmission slipped out of gear between first and second. The dealership determined the second gear failed and the transmission was rebuilt.

    ODI 10172399

  • August 18, 2006 · 91,700 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds with pressure applied to the accelerator pedal, the automatic transmission was delayed in shifting gears and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the automatic transmission needed to be replaced. After the replacement, the sluggish transmission problem persisted. The vehicle was returned to the dealer for further…

    ODI 10165977

  • February 1, 2006 · 116,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Exhaust System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The dealer advised the contact that by refueling the vehicle, it could have triggered the light to illuminate. Later, the vehicle began to show signs of abnormal violent jerking. The vehicle was later taken in for diagnostic testing where she was informed that the transmission, catalytic…

    ODI 10381557

  • January 23, 2006 · 90,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Tl*- the contact stated that his 2000 honda odyssey had transmission problems. While driving at a slow speeds in traffic, the vehicle started vibrating. Sometimes whentrying to change gears from forward to reverse the vehicle will not move, and he had to, change gears by first putting vehicle in neutral. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership, and was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The…

    ODI 10180616

  • January 14, 2006 · 55,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Purchased vehicle used from private party with 45,000 miles on it. Vehicle was well maintained by previous owner and i continued with all required maintenance per honda service manual. A slight bearing growl was audible for several thousand miles before failure at 55,000 miles. Transmission began shifting hard from 1-2, and slowly on other shifts. Took vehicle to reputable transmission shop and had it rebuilt at a…

    ODI 10148097

  • January 1, 2006 · 74,614 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Body · Electrical System

    Tl*the contact owns a 2000 honda odyssey. The contact stated that both of the sliding doors were experiencing numerous failures. The doors are supposed to automatically slide open whenever she presses the buttons or pulls on the handle. When she does this, the doors fail to open properly. Occasionally, the doors do not open at all and will close halfway, forcing her to have to exit the driver's seat and close the…

    ODI 10254886

  • September 9, 2005 · 98,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Dt: just came to a stop and pushed the gas pedal to go and it was in reverse. The vehicle had 98,000 miles on it. Vehicle did not hit anything. This happened on september 9, 2005. On september 8, 2005 put the vehicle in drive and on the freeway noticed it was in third gear. Have not contacted the dealer yet. *ak

    ODI 10135999

  • September 1, 2005

    Automatic Transmission

    The transmission on my 2000 honda odyssey has been replaced 2 times and needs another replacement now. *nm

    ODI 10136330

  • July 6, 2005 · 61,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    2000 honda odyssey recall issued/warranty extended to 7/100000 original transmission has been replaced 4 times, thus vehicle has its fifth transmission now. Transmission still not operating properly. *nm

    ODI 10133401

  • December 23, 2004 · 71,499 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    2000 honda odyssey. Consumer writes to express continuing problem and lack of customer service from honda motor corporation regarding multiple transmission failures *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle needs a 5th transmission. *jb

    ODI 10331750

  • November 24, 2004 · 100,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    While driving at any speed transmission made a clanking noise. Dealership repaired problem, but the problem recurred. *ak

    ODI 10103150

  • June 30, 2004 · 52,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Door · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Transmission defect/extended warranty problem/pulsation of brakes when braking, slider doors sticking/loud buzzing sound (intermittent) *jb

    ODI 10081326

  • June 30, 2004 · 63,500 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    I have honda odyssey 2000. Transmission brake down. I took it to the honda authorized dealer and they said i need new transmission is the same problem as on honda odyssey 2002 and later model with transmission which they recalled to fix. I am wonder why they exclude 2000 model with the same problem. *nm

    ODI 10079162

  • June 25, 2004

    Automatic Transmission

    When driving the vehicle at any speed, the check engine illuminated on the dashboard then the vehicle would jerk. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the owner that the transmission had failed. Please provide any further details. *jb

    ODI 10082025

  • June 15, 2004 · 113,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    While driving 45 mph transmission failed. As a result, consumer coasted to the side of the road. This failure interrupted the vehicle's movement with engine still running. Dealer stated they will replace the part with a rebuilt transmission. *ak

    ODI 10079359

  • April 1, 2004 · 68,739 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling

    2000 honda odyssey with transmission failure. Consumer states that this is the second transmission that has been replaced in her van. The warranty for a remanufactured transmission is 36,000 miles or 3 years. *kb the engine mounts were bad and the threads to the oil pan screw were stripped. *jb

    ODI 10228421

  • January 18, 2004 · 153,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    I have a 2000 honda odyssey. My first van was covered under the lemon law because of the transmission and other safety factors. My replacement van had the transmission replaced at 70,000 in 2004 because it went out. Now my van has 150,000 miles and the transmission went out again. This will be the third transmission in my van. The dealer refuses to replace the transmission considering it only has 80,000 on the…

    ODI 10248284

  • December 15, 2003 · 65,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    In december 2003, the transmission and catalytic converter went out on my 2000 honda odyssey mini van. The car is only three years old and had only 65,000 miles on it--too soon to need a new transmission. After some research, i discovered that honda has serious problems with their transmissions and the honda dealer i took it to admitted as much. To fix this known defect in their vehicles, honda has extended the…

    ODI 10054317

  • October 21, 2003 · 48,950 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Shift lever moves out of park without keys in ignition. *la

    Crash reported

    ODI 10045356

  • October 20, 2003 · 53,401 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Transmission failure: slipping and jerking during low speed after 30 minutes of driving. Sudden acceleration and down shifting around 3rd gear. Confirmed by dealership as faulty transmission assembly. Not being covered by manufacturer's extended 7 year warranty since car was originally marketed for canada despite the fact that it was originally purchased at beaverton honda in oregon. *la

    ODI 10043339

  • August 2, 2003 · 97,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    The van transmission sounded like it was delayed in engaging, then it suddenly lunges forward. Had it checked out, tech said nothing was wrong with transmission. Van has gotten progressively worse until now it slips constantly. Since it had under 100,000 when it started doing this it should be covered by honda but they won't take responsibility even though they admit honda minivans consistently are being brought in…

    ODI 10060029

  • June 12, 2003 · 29,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    When driving from va to mi, going through mountains of pa, the transmission would down shift from 4th to 3rd. As i proceeded down long steep mountain grades, but only after i touch the brakes just a bit. This occurred about 3 times. Thought something was wrong with transmission. Then i figured it was an ingenious design in keeping the car within a reasonable speed. Once i reached level ground and put my foot gently…

    ODI 10031040

  • May 27, 2003 · 53,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    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…

    ODI 10020647

  • May 23, 2003 · 74,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    The transmission leaked fluid excessively. The dealer diagnosed the transmission needed to be replaced. *nlm *ts *jb

    ODI 10019909