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
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 38 |
| 60–100k mi | 37 |
| 150–400k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
When the van is shift on reverse and going back about three feet there is a loud bang in the front of the van, it is like going over something but after looking each time it happents there is nothing in the pavement. I already took it once to the dealer but they couldnt find nothing. It has happent again two more times and i will take it back to dealer.
ODI 730515
Automatic Transmission
When it is in 4th gear - 50 mph, engine drops to 1500 rpm and noise begins. It sounds like muffled valve clattering. Honda dealership claims that it's designed that way, and i confirmed that other van has same noise. There is part(s) in transmission that is failing on most van. The noise will get louder - possibility of catastrophic failure on the road, a major safety issue!!!!( dot number: tire size: p215/65r16 )
ODI 723564
Automatic Transmission
When it is in 4th gear - 50 mph, engine drops to 1500 rpm and noise begins. It sounds like muffled valve clattering. Honda dealership claims that it's designed that way, and i confirmed that other van has same noise. There is part(s) in transmission that is failing on most van. The noise will get louder - possibility of catastrophic failure on the road, a major safety issue!!!! *ak( dot number: tire size: p215/65r16…
ODI 723563
Automatic Transmission · Torque Converter
Transmission replaced at approximately 1000 miles due to defective torque converter according to servicing honda dealership. Van pulls hard to the right. Problem first noted day after delivery. Has been in dealership service department several times for this problem. Dealer replaced firestone tires with michelins, replaced wheels and performed 4 wheel alignment. Pulling to right problem not solved. Returned to…
ODI 723068
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission · Vacuum
This is a brand new minivan, purchased with only 9 miles in odometer. After a week of driving it, it began to feel like it need it more rev in order to pick-up speed, specially when driving in freeway conditions (traffic). The van did not downshift as expected for about 10 minutes, in order to gain speed, i had to press the accelerator until the engine reached 3k rpm, and even then the transmission noise continued.…
ODI 721692
Automatic Transmission
When putting car in reverse it made a popping noise like it was running over something. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said it was the transmission, consumer has been waiting since march 14th for transmission. *ak
ODI 859941
Automatic Transmission
The transmission contained a bearing flaw which caused the transmission to spontaneously down shift from 4th to 2nd gear, this problem also caused a severe vibration in the transmission. *ts *jb
ODI 10011455
Automatic Transmission
Transmission slippage at 100,000 miles even though regular services done on the car. *tr
ODI 10297996
Automatic Transmission
Transmission is making a noise, torque converter vibrating causing noise. Consumer is concerned that transmission may fail. Ak *jb
ODI 8019185
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle has experienced continuous vibration problems with the transmission. Consumer believes that torque converter vibrations which are a known issue, significantly increases the potential for a bearing failure, and could result in spontaneous 4-2 downshifts. Consumer requests that honda replace the transmission. Consumer relations department informed consumer that a replacement will not be made until the…
ODI 567900
Automatic Transmission
Honda odyssey purchased in 2000 has had transmission replaced twice. Currently in litigation with honda inc with nj lemon law. Several meetings with honda reps (to include arbitration) have resulted in no satisfaction. I cannot depend on this vehicle for any of my transportation needs due to continuing problems and safety concerns.*ak
ODI 10032707
Automatic Transmission
Consumer states child turned key in ignition without depressing v brakes and vehicle started rolling backward, hitting a telephone poll.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 10034480
Automatic Transmission
While accelerating the automatic transmission failed which caused the vehicle to vibrate. The transmission has been replaced 3 times. *nlm
ODI 10017224
Automatic Transmission
In reverse gear and going back two feet, consumer will hear a loud clunk noise as though it's going into another gear. Dealer will replace transmission. *ak
ODI 860331
Automatic Transmission · Disc
Front brake calipers are loose. The caliper assemblies shift and clunk when braking is applied and also can be moved by hand. The transmission is noisy when traveling at highway speeds producing a knocking type of sound. Dt
ODI 769255
Automatic Transmission
This is the 3rd time this vehicle has had transmission problems. We bought this vehicle in 1999, vehicle had 35 miles. First buyer returned vehicle because of unknown transmission problems. At 31,000 miles, had problems shifting into second gear. Making a clunk and humming noise, then looses power and when put in reverse, theres a clunk. Transmission was changed without question. This is the 3rd time, 9/25/01,…
ODI 752694
Automatic Transmission
Cannot shift into lower gears. Static electricty extreme after driving. Sliding door will not always open.*ak
ODI 736712
Automatic Transmission
Transmission noise, most pronounced at 1500 rpm and 50 - 55 mph, sounds like droning, rattling, chattering and dieseling.*ak
ODI 732623
Automatic Transmission
While exiting parking garage up a steep 25 degree incline the vehicle began to roll backwards as if it were in neutral, consumer was told that all honda transmission rolls backwards on inclines (design). Nlm
ODI 554370