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 · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Was driving normal then car stalled and started reving very loud and jerking when pushing on gas while the d for drive was lashing even when put ino park the d still flashed blue was reading about problem and it sounds like transmission failure
ODI 10690984
Power Train
I was driving down the highway at about 70 mph when the van suddenly quit pulling. It felt like it had gone into neutral, because the engine would rev but the van kept slowing down. I was lucky enough to have enough momentum to allow me to pull onto the shoulder of the highway. This could have ended very bad. I had 3 young children in the van, as we were going to spend the thanksgiving holiday with family. So we…
ODI 10703646
Engine · Power Train
Driving on highway on 11/15/2014 way to work around 65 mph and suddenly felt a jerk as some one hit from behind, looked around and keep driving felt jerk again and speed of vehicle came down pulled car to the side. Stopped the engine for few minutes and started the car again put gear in drive and car is moving very slowly even giving enough gas. End of calling tow truck and towed car to close by dealer. Dealer…
ODI 10655240
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the check engine and tcs warning light illuminated intermittently. The dealer diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.
ODI 10630359
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
2004 honda odyssey. Consumer states vehicle had a transmission failure during a recent trip. Consumer states vehicle lost power(speed) while traveling. *tgw the consumer also stated the rpm's increased rapidly and smoke starting emitting from the vehicle. The transmission and oil cooler were replaced. *jb
ODI 10638926
Power Train
Our honda odyssey's transmission failed under very scary circumstances---with my wife and disabled son attempting to merge onto a highway. As she tried to accelerate, the van's engine revved, but the transmission did not engage----leaving the van coasting into traffic. Thankfully, she was able to leave the roadway just before a vehicle that was approaching from behind would have made impact. She and my son were very…
ODI 10633205
Power Train
As i was driving the car, the engine over revved but the wheels were not moving. I was on city streets making a turn - luckily i was able to coast to the side of the road without any incident but it could have been dangerous as the gears were not engaging. After i navigated to the side of the road, the car wouldn't move forward or backward on being put in gear. There was a smell of burning rubber - later i realized…
ODI 10617077
Power Train
The car was in drive and it didn't want go anywhere while it was in motion. Very scared for my family it was unsafe i saw honda has a recall on the transmission but they told it isn't for my car i want to add my vehicle into that recall its not fair that my vehicle is under that but it say from models 2002-2004 and mine is a 2004 so it should be under that. *tr
ODI 10611195
Power Train
I was driving on highway state route 22 between altoona pa and ebensburg pa when i experienced transmission failure and the inability to continue to move forward. I had to coast to the shoulder with my family in the vehicle while heavy traffic and semi-truck traffic was continuous on the highway. *tr
ODI 10608050
Engine · Power Train
Check engine light and tcs light came on while driving the van at highway speeds. The transmission shifts smoothly and sounds fine, but the repair shop pulled a code of p0740--tc clutch failure. The transmission is failing, and this is apparently a common problem with honda odysseys. While our transmission lasted longer than many odysseys' do, i think that transmission failure at 119k is unacceptable. *tr
ODI 10607860
Power Train
2004 honda odyssey. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle transmission problems. *smd the consumer stated the transmission went out for the second time, in less than three years.
ODI 10595087
Power Train
The day after coming home from an [redacted] trip my wife was driving the van locally when the transmission started to act up. The van was not shifting smoothly from 2nd to 3rd gear, engine revving to over 4000 rpm. Van was having problems engaging and had to pull over to side of road. Had car towed to local honda dealer and we were told we needed a new transmission at a cost of $4,800. We bought honda for…
ODI 10594724
Engine · Power Train
5/6/14 took my vehicle into the local service station for diagnosis of clunking engine noise. Had to pay $1400 to replace both motor mounts that were completely worn out . Also has to replace the outer tie rods that were worn out creating a completely unsafe vehicle. Less than a week later, the d light went black. Suddenly it came back on along with the check engine light. Took vehicle back to the service station…
ODI 10588182
Engine · Power Train · Steering
It was thursday, early evening, and i was driving on a country road, approaching a stop sign, when the 2004 honda odyssey van's power cut out. The engine went dead in the middle of the road. It just suddenly cut off for no reason. I was able with difficulty to steer it to the side of the road. I turned the ignition "off" and called my husband thinking i might need aaa to come tow the car. After the van sat for a few…
ODI 10596544
Power Train
While driving on the highway noticed the gear slipping with check engine and traction control lights on. The dealer said its a problem with the torque control clutch malfunction and the whole transmission needs to be replaced. Apparently there was a known problem with the honda odysseys built in 2002 to 2004. But according to honda my vin is not in that recall. It appears like the problem that is supposed to be…
ODI 10586410
Exterior Lighting · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I was driving to school, and the transmission was acting funny. I drove it approximately 30 miles to our dealership. Luckily i made it. The highest speed i could go was almost 40mph. Pulled into the dealership at 8:30a.m. And waited. Was given the news that it was the transmission, and it was almost $6,000.00 to replace. They had me. Didn't know what to do...and had to pick up kids at school at 3;30p.m. Ended up…
ODI 10608575
Power Train
When parked i tried to start it and it did not start. The mechanic stated that transmission was damaged by particles in it or over heating. Needs a replacement at $4400. Honda was contacted but they offered no help. My vin is just slightly outside the transmission defect group 5fnrl18..4b000001 to 5frnl18..4b051620 (honda recall service bulletin 04-021). "d" light either flashing or off...even after trans flush.…
ODI 10564978
Power Train
Returning from short road trip (less than 30 miles from home), check engine light and tcs light came on. Drove vehicle straight to honda dealership where it has been serviced for the last 8 yrs since we bought it. Code p0740 internal transmission failure. Attempted to drive vehicle to work the next day (5 miles from home), vehicle began shuddering, rpm gauge revved to 4,000rpm's yet vehicle was slowing. Could put…
ODI 10560594
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving on the freeway and the internal brake system light come on indicating that was any back brake lights, then while driving the vehicle stop going forward light the transmission went into neutral and then the tcs indicator and the engine light come on and then the 2004 odyssey stopped moving without any indication at all as i was driving in high traffic on a california freeway at approximately 7:30am on my way…
ODI 10563476
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph. The vehicle made a loud noise that was coming from the transmission. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the mechanic was unable to diagnose or repair the problem. The manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 167,000.
ODI 10559303
Power Train · Steering
As my husband accelerated, the steering lost power. He could give the engine gas but could not manage the car. Somehow he was able to turn the car around and get the car back to our mechanic. He checked it out and determined that indeed the transmission had failed. *tr
ODI 10551100
Engine · Power Train
We have a 2004 honda odyssey, bought it used in the summer of 2009 with 79,766 mile. Now at 91,160 mile, it's having major issues. On october 12, 2013, we drove the van to the store and back home just fine. On monday, october 14th when we tried to drive the van again, it would not reverse or drive at all. The engines starts up just fine in parking and in neutral gear. As soon as the gear was shifted to d or r, the…
ODI 10548968
Power Train
Transmission slips in 2nd gear with a slight load i.e. Going up a slight hill. If you accelerate the slipping/shudder goes away. Honda was not able to give me specific information as to the vin numbers affected by their 2004 transmission recall but could only tell me my vin was not one of them. There are many complaints about the second gear slipping failure when i searched online, the information i read stated that…
ODI 10544124
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the transmission failed. The vehicle was coasted into a parking lot were it was towed to a local dealer. The contact was told that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired or inspected. The manufacturer was not notified of the incident. The approximate…
ODI 10543823
Power Train
I was driving my 2004 honda odyssey on the highway when all transmission gears stopped working. I am the original owner and the odyssey was very well maintained. It costs $4000 to rebuild the transmission and $500 for a rental vehicle. Honda odyssey stinks!!! *tr
ODI 10555220