2004 Honda Odyssey Power Train Problems
- 141
- 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 141 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- Automatic Transmission · 3 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 68 |
| 60–100k mi | 28 |
| 150–400k mi | 27 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard an abnormal grinding sound underneath the vehicle. Without warning, the vehicle decelerated independently although the accelerator pedal was being depressed. The vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced.…
ODI 11196755
Power Train
Shift car onto gear d and it does not move. After a good 6 to 8 seconds in gear it will move forward.also while driving about 35 to 40 miles per hour transmission shift erratically.
ODI 11187198
Power Train
Shifting car into gear (d4) from park it does not move, although after a few minutes in gear it will move forward
Crash reported
ODI 11172819
Power Train
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BROKEN DOWN
ODI 11171344
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate when necessary and there was a delay when changing gears. Also, the check engine indicator and instrument panel gauges flashed. Martin main line honda (123 e lancaster ave, ardmore, pa 19003, [redacted]) was notified of the failure, but could not produce a diagnostic trouble code. The failure recurred. The vehicle was…
ODI 11182383
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. While driving 70 mph, the transmission failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to stevenson-hendrick honda wilmington (821 s college rd, wilmington, nc 24803). The dealer stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 04v176000 (power train). The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The…
ODI 11104534
Power Train
Nhtsa recall 04v176000 does not include our vin, but it should, because this is the problem that has occurred with our vehicle 3 times now. The transmission has overheated and failed. And according to 04v176000, transmission overheating is a serious hazard that can cause loss of control of the vehicle!!! The first time it happened, i was driving on a 2-lane highway. The second time it happened, my wife was driving…
ODI 11091028
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. While the vehicle was stationary, it would not accelerate forward when the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the vehicle downshifted independently on more than one occasion and the engine indicator illuminated without warning. A dealer was not made aware of the failures. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
ODI 11092856
Power Train
At 123,000 miles transmission failed with uncontrolled gear changes on road and loud thump in changing gear from park to drive when starting in morning. Check engine light would not go off. Dealer said a new transmission was required. After installation and travelling to 131,000 miles thumping reoccurred in change from park to drive. Waiting on dealer response.
ODI 11046916
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. While driving various speeds or while parked, the engine would suddenly rev to over 5,000 rpms. The vehicle accelerated without warning. When this occurred, the brake pedal was depressed to the floor and the vehicle failed to stop immediately. The contact stated that the vehicle was currently unable to shift from park. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle…
ODI 10967628
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to accelerate past 35 mph while driving on the highway. The dealer diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
ODI 10943893
Power Train
Tl* the contact's wife owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated. While the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle accelerated at a low speed and then accelerated at normal speed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was then taken to robert auto…
ODI 11063116
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 25 mph, the gear shifter failed to shift into another gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 201,000.
ODI 10933645
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact stated that drive 1, drive 2, drive 3, and the reverse gears failed to work without warning. The contact was able to use drive, neutral, and park, but the failure continued. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v176000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified and provided no solution. The…
ODI 10888748
Power Train
Failed/broken motor mounts. This appears to be a systemic low mileage failure issue on similar honda odysseys of this vintage. This is a safety issue.
ODI 10840124
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The alternator wires burned up and the transmission slipped, which caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10905828
Power Train
Transmission slipping while driving on city street - transmission needs to be replaced
ODI 10849813
Power Train
I stopped at a stop sign, then turned right and pressed the gas to accelerate. The van then shuddered violently and the wheels completely seized up. I could not drive or control the vehicle. The van skidded to a stop in the middle of the road. It was completely locked up and would not go into any gear, including neutral or reverse. I had my family exit the van but had to leave the van in the road. Luckily, the…
ODI 10824119
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 75 mph, the engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle began to decelerate. The contact was able to pull to the roadside to switch off the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted but the failure recurred. The contact mentioned that the vehicle could not accelerate over 15 mph. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it…
ODI 10778561
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10749256
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. While driving at approximately 35 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v176000 (power train). The failure mileage was…
ODI 10748364
Power Train
I purchased this vehicle from a honda dealership used 4 years ago with 104k miles on it for $10k. I'd had it inspected by the dealership and it received a clean bill of health. I've driven this car for an additional 40k miles and had the transmission fail with my 3 toddler boys in the car on the way back from a soccer game (quite frightening). I'm now being told that it will cost $5k to repair! And now that i'm…
ODI 10713183
Power Train
TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 94K MILES.
ODI 10779910
Power Train
Engine light and tcs light came on, gears stopped shifting at high rpms. Soon, transmission would not engage at all. Car failed to move on a busy freeway overpass exit. After several minutes with the engine off, i turned it back on and hobbled in first gear off the overpass. Mechanic said it was typical of 2004 odysseys to have transmissions fail. Cost of repair far exceeds blue book value of car. *tr
ODI 10691003
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Structure · Suspension
I had all major services at honda dealer ( four wheels alignment at 95000 miles in 2012, timing bell at 100000 miles in 2012, oil transmission service at 109500 miles in 2013, alignment at 121000 in 2013). I bought extended warranty for 7 years or 100000 miles when i bought my car. During that time period and all services at honda dealer they did not advise any thing. Today i brought my car for air bag recall,…
ODI 10690747