2001 Honda Odyssey Power Train Problems
- 135
- 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 135 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- Automatic Transmission · 3 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 50 |
| 60–100k mi | 36 |
| 150–400k mi | 33 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Driving 70 mph on interstate 77 vehicle suddenly had a rpm surge over 5rpms and propulsion was lost we were in fast lane and had to coast over to side of interstate . No warning of trans failure. Car would not go forward only reverse worked. The situation was very dangerous as semi's and other cars were behind us and beside us. The car just lost any forward movement. The transmission that failed was a recall…
ODI 10519611
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving uphill at 75 mph, the transmission failed to operate with the illumination of the check engine warning indicator. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and then towed to a safe location. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
ODI 10513878
Power Train
I bought this car with 82082 mileage on it, and now the mileage is 82867, check engine light is on, went to the mechanic, they pulled out p0740 issue, which according to them is a transmission issue, according to the reviews found online it is a known issue with honda odyssey 1999-2004 model. If this is a known issue honda should either recall all those model or fix the problem, otherwise customer like me would get…
ODI 10510269
Power Train
In 2009, at 90,000 miles, the transmission failed in the 2001 honda odyssey we bought new. The dealer negotiated with honda a goodwill replacement of a rebuilt transmission where we had to pay $1471.68. We were never told of the extended warranty that should have covered entirely the first failed transmission. Since owning this vehicle, we have spent thousands of dollars on scheduled and preventative maintenance on…
ODI 10509212
Electrical System · Power Train · Seat Belts
Ongoing problems with sliding door, seat belt and electrical issues. At 160k replaced transmission for $5000. Not happy at all. *tr
ODI 10653236
Power Train
I was driving on highway in cruise at 70 mph. I felt a sudden loss of power and turned the cruise off. Within 2 seconds, i felt the gas pedal does not have power either. I could smell fumes inside the car. I pulled over to safety. Luckily for that speed, i was able to safely pull over without getting reared. 1st transmission replaced on my van at 89k miles. Now transmission failed again at 156k miles. So that means…
ODI 10504651
Power Train
SHIFTING IRREGULAR AND AT IMPROPER RPMS. *TR
ODI 10505124
Power Train
The transmission stopped working so the van stopped moving. Any pressure on the gas paddle was like revving in neutral. After stopping the van for about a min and restarting, was able to engage the drive but it would fail after moving about 50 yards. Some research on the internet shows this seems to be a common problem with these models. The transmission on this vehicle was replaced a few years back. *tr
ODI 10502386
Power Train
Transmission started slipping and would not go in to gear. Went in and out of slipping gears. Shifted down to drive [redacted] 1 to see if that would improve the slipping, but it did not. When shifting into gear, loud noise heard as well. The transmission was replaced by the local honda dealership in 2008 at 108,000 due to an extension of the warranty which resulted from a 2006 class action lawsuit. I called the…
ODI 10503119
Power Train
Transmission slips when shifting gears. Honda says they won't fix the problem because they were aware of the problem and offered an extended 109,000 mile or 7 year warranty and my car is beyond this warranty coverage. The transmission problem will cost between about $3,000 for a rebuilt transmission or over $5,000 for a new one. The car is only worth about $5,000 if the transmission didn't have a problem now much…
ODI 10499553
Power Train
I bought a 2001 honda odyssey in aug 2001 and in june 2009 the check engine light came on at 98000 miles. Took it to willis honda (the dealer i bought the car from ) and they said the transmission had to be replaced (within extended warranty (93 months & 109000 miles) on miles and 2 months outside the extended warranty on months. Honda agreed to foot half the cost ($1200) as a one time goodwill. Now it is 145000…
ODI 10499415
Power Train
Driving to school about 25 mph, the tsc light and check engine light came on and p4 transmission light started to flash. The transmission would not shift into a higher gear. I tried to limp it back home and the transmission would not go forward. I had to drive in reverse one block to get it home. I plugged in my engine scan tool and it was reading a p0730 code. I called my mechanic and discussed it with him. His…
ODI 10495101
Power Train
The transmission has started to slip real bad when it shifts from first to second gear. *tr
ODI 10504298
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Transmission slams into gear and the d4 flashes and the tcs light and engine light are on constantly- was told we needed a new transmission. Did research on it and called honda and they said that there are no recalls on this but it had an extended warranty that ended before i purchased it- as i am 2nd owner of vehicle. All other maintenance has been done on time or early i had it a year before the transmission…
ODI 10497838
Power Train
Automatic transmission slipped and engine revved to a high rpm as i was pulling away from a traffic light. Used hazard lights to warn drivers behind me. *tr
ODI 10490413
Power Train
Transmission slipping between 2nd and 3rd gear with abrupt change at 3rd gear. This is a sign of premature transmission wear that we have been fortunate not to have yet experienced that many owners of this type of vehicle have had. We are the original owners of the vehicle and it has been carefully maintained with all of the required maintenance items. We are surprised that this problem has not been the subject of a…
ODI 10492317
Power Train
We were driving from indiana to florida. About 100 miles from our destination the check engine and tcs warning lights came on. The transmission shifted erratically at low speeds and the engine revved highly between gears at low speeds. We took the vehicle to the honda dealer and were told we needed a new transmission at a cost of more than $5,000. *tr
ODI 10491542
Power Train · Steering
Our van has 79,000 miles. Engine light came on 3 weeks ago to replace a pressure switch on the transmission. 2 days after replacement, engine light came on again, dealer tells us that whole transmission needs replacement. Total cost $6000. Called american honda who acknowledged they'd issued a warranty extension up to 100,000 miles but limited to 7 years after complaints led to realization that transmission had…
ODI 10489367
Power Train
Started getting check engine light. Went to dealer and the diagnostic came with a transmission problem. Honda has a recall on the transmission issue as it seems like a known problem but they refuse to accept the fact that my vehicle would be part of the recall and have refused any financial assistance. The cost is approximately $5328. *tr
ODI 10489097
Power Train
Check engine light came on, and i find out i need a new transmission. I've done the regular maintenance while i have owned this vehicle, so this is very disappointing to say the least. I was told hondas last a long time - not true. *tr
ODI 10520028
Power Train
Vehicle slipped out of gear while pulling out of a parking place, endangering pedestrians and personal property. The vehicle is well maintained and in working order with a minimum about of wear on the transmission and power train. *tr
ODI 10482781
Power Train
After 137,000 miles the transmission in my odyssey went bad. I put a rebuilt 2001 transmission in it, and guess what? You got it! That one went bad after 300 mi. I got zero help from honda america and as i'm sure you know, as i do now, this is a very common defect in the '99-01 trans. Not that i'm expecting anything from this, but just another brick in the wall. I will never buy anything honda again. Buy american.…
ODI 10541940
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the transmission failed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection where they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the mileage on the vehicle was outside of the range for them to be able to assist. The failure mileage was 197,623.
ODI 10475451
Power Train
Two transmission failures in 147k miles. First transmission failed at 83,000 and was replaced by honda at no charge. The transmission they installed has now failed as well, after only 64,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10473211
Power Train
Second transmission needs replacment. First one replaced in 2006 at approx. 44,000 miles by dealer. Confirmed that this transmission needs to be replaced as well. Car only worth $5,000 to $6,000; new transmission costs $5,000 (as per dealer). Called honda, they will not contribute. (they did pay for 2006 replacement). *tr
ODI 10471528