2001 Honda Odyssey Automatic Transmission Problems
- 190
- 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 190 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 29 records
- transmission failed · 22 records
- engine light · 21 records
- transmission failure · 20 records
- transmission replaced · 14 records
- miles transmission · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 57 |
| 60–100k mi | 52 |
| 150–400k mi | 20 |
| 30–60k mi | 18 |
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
2001 honda odyssey downshifts unexpectedly. As i was traveling down the highway, the honda downshifted sharply and then i felt like i was driving in neutral. I tried to get off the highway carefully without being able to accelerate. I had several cars almost hit me because i could not accelerate and dropped speed quickly . I drove to a mechanic and he said my transmission was blown. I called honda and they did have…
ODI 10339098
Automatic Transmission
2001 honda odyssey ex: transmission dropped "slammed" into lower gear when decelerating below 40 mph. Occurred about once per month and transmission began to shift more harshly as time progressed. Mileage at time of first incident was just over 117,000. Honda dealer reproduced the problem and recommended replacement of the transmission. *tr
ODI 10363956
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILURE OF 2001 HONDA ODYSSEY. *TR
ODI 10347345
Automatic Transmission
The transmission on our 2001 honda odyssey failed at 87,861 miles in may of 2010. The transmission had been properly maintained and there were no warnings or problems prior to the failure. The transmission was replaced by us. Honda would not cover any of the cost because it was past the time limit on the extended warranty, despite being well under the mileage limit. *tr
ODI 10354421
Automatic Transmission
The transmission failed today (may 24, 2010) on my 2001 honda odyssey for the second time at 97,000 miles. I was on the highway when it failed. It was a challenge but i was able to pull off the road into a gas station. Very dangerous experience. I contacted american honda and they refused to replace the transmission (despite a 2nd failure). First failure occurred at 43,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10332062
Automatic Transmission
My 2001 honda odyssey failed to up shift while i am entering a highway, almost causing a crash with the big rig behind me. My mechanic told me the transmission failed at 95k miles and had to be rebuild. I also find many similar reports on the internet about honda odyssey's transmission failure. Seems like there is a quality issue regarding honda odyssey's transmission. *tr
ODI 10332477
Automatic Transmission
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) honda odyssey 2001 vin [xxx] days ago i was driving on the 3rd line of a busy highway when i felt my rpms going very high and my car was slowing down, i didn't know what was happening !!; even that the van was accelerated it was not moving. I had to put my emergency lights and find my way out to the side line. I will tell you…
ODI 10331329
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. While traveling at relatively low speed of 5 mph, the vehicle would not accelerate and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to both an independent mechanic and the dealer. Neither was able to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 114,000 and the current mileage was 119,000.
ODI 10339500
Automatic Transmission
2001 honda odyssey transmission design flaw. Fact: the 2001 honda odyssey transmission was part of a class action lawsuit wherein honda extended warranties on all 2001 honda odyssey transmissions to 109,000 miles. The transmission is more flawed than honda admitted. My van is on its 4th transmission within 180,000 miles, averaging just 60,000 miles per transmission. Honda paid to replace it twice but refused the…
ODI 10345963
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2001 honda odyssey that i purchased used in 2008. I was at a stop sign, on an incline when my odyssey started rolling backwards. Thankfully there was no one behind me and i used the emergency brake to stop the rolling. I was able to coast backwards down the hill until i found a driveway to turn around in. On the way home the car jerked and jumped when i tried to accelerate. *tr
ODI 10323676
Automatic Transmission
2001 honda odyssey purchased in 2003 from 1st owner -- did not receive any notice of class action suit regarding faulty transmission - now have 150k miles and transmission failing -- stops in traffic - dealership and usa honda non-cooperative with regard to good will assistance or otherwise --. *tr
ODI 10324278
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. While the contact was driving the vehicle he noticed that the transmission light had appeared on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 180000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10319336
Automatic Transmission
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). This is 2001 honda odyssey minivans having 75,000 miles. The transmission is slipping gears all of sudden causing unexpected acceleration & de-acceleration making it unsafe to drive at this time. Today i took this to the honda of freehold sales: [redacted] - service: [redacted]) [xxx] & the dealer confirmed me that it is…
ODI 10317260
Automatic Transmission
Brought my 2001 honda odyssey ex to my local midas shop to have a scan performed because of an error message. I was told that the code came back showing that there is a transmission defect in the car. I have since found out that there have been wide spread transmission defects on my car's model year. So much so that honda felt pressured to lengthen the warranty of the transmission coverage. It turns out that my car…
ODI 10320959
Automatic Transmission · Frontal
Odyssey 2001 suffered transmission failure in 2005 under 7-years warranty and less than 100,000 miles and honda dealer failed to replace transmission. Owner of vehicle was not notified for recall and ability to file complaints with nhtsa during recall process. On february 14, 2010 vehicle stopped on middle of highway and owner was forced to push vehicle on shoulder despite of disability condition to avoid collision.…
ODI 10339307
Automatic Transmission
PREMATURE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR
ODI 10310715
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2001 honda odyssey. In may/june 2009i noticed that there was some fluid leaking near the undercarriage -this was noticed right after a dealer servicing where they changed a lot of fluids in the vehicle. I called the dealer, he took a look and determined it was a transmission oil leak. He estimated that it would cost me up to $4000 to fix this problem and advised me to keep the fluid topped off and that…
ODI 10302347
Automatic Transmission
Over the past two years we have noticed that the automatic transmission in our 2001 honda odyssey would shift abruptly. It was suggested that we have the old transmission fluid flushed out and replaced with new fluid and we had that work done by the honda dealer from which we bought the car when it was new. About three months ago we were driving the car and the transmission ?locked? In high gear at about 60 mph on a…
ODI 10317946
Automatic Transmission
Transmission replaced on 12/28/2006 under warranty for slipping at 57,748 original miles. Now at 92,000 miles this replaced transmission is slipping again and on three occasion it seemed to be disengaged while driving on the freeway, i mean i push the gas but the car does not accelerate, the speed is reduced momentarily and then picked up and at other times i pulled over, turned the car off and got it to go. The car…
ODI 10302421
Automatic Transmission · Exhaust System
2001 honda odyssey transmission failure at about 100,000 miles of routine driving on a vehicle that was held to a better than average maintenance schedule. Honda issued a recall, but did not inform me of its existence, despite the fact that i regularly visited a certified honda dealer for service, and now the vehicle is out of the recalls time/mileage parameters. *tr
ODI 10386508
Automatic Transmission · Equipment
While driving north on the new jersey turnpike with my wife and our 5 children at a steady speed of 60 mph, there was a snap/jerking motion felt and slight rubber smell and the van immediately lost acceleration. There was steady traffic i had to negotiate through to get our van safely off the interstate. This is the second transmission needing to be replaced in our 2001 honda odyssey and i have contacted honda north…
ODI 10298449
Automatic Transmission
Automatic tranny, difficulty shifting and ongoing issue with downshifting very suddenly while slowing down. Honda extended the warranty to 109,000 miles, issue began at 111,000 miles. How many complaints are needed before action is taken for s company making a faulty unsafe product. Currently researching a fix. Replacement. *tr
ODI 10319955
Automatic Transmission
I have transmission problem with a honda odyssey was rebuilt now broke again. *ln
ODI 10383291
Automatic Transmission
Bought a 2001 honda odyssey feb '01. Transmission replaced @99,729 miles, w/rebuilt transmission, because of strange noises when gears changed. On 11/24/09, approx 7:30pm, traveling on i-695 near baltimore md, we experienced total transmission failure. Ten minutes earlier traction control system (tcs) & check engine lights came on simultaneously. The rpms began to increase dramatically; transmission stopped working,…
ODI 10293790
Automatic Transmission
I have 2001 honda odyssey that i have maintained very well. I have had no issues with it over the years. Last week, i was returning home from a local walmart when the traction control (tcs) light turned on and refused to go off for about 2 minutes. When it finally did, the check engine light turned on. I took it to my honda dealership this week. They called to tell me that my transmission was gone. I learned from…
ODI 10292097