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.
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Two engine mounts failed at 82,600 miles. I understand it is a common occurrence on this vehicle. *tr
ODI 10424730
Power Train
20year old drove younger sister and teammate to soccer practice. On the rap of the expressway @ a speed of about 35-40 miles van hesitates to accelerate and jerks. Cars slow down to let her merge so not to hit wall barrier. Thought it was probably bad gas, only to find out 3 days later on a weekend trip to soccer tournament it was transmission. Same thing happened @ the toll both, only to have tsc light and engine…
ODI 10425052
Power Train
I have a 2004 honda odyssey, original owners, and we have maintained this vehicle immaculately. I noticed the transmission lagging and not going into gear immediately. I took it to our local dealer and was told that my transmission needs to be replaced. The mechanic said that this was a "young transmission", meaning it shouldn't have gone out so soon. After researching this on the internet, i have found so many…
ODI 10435688
Power Train
While traveling approximately 40 mph, warning lights came on and transmission simultaneously began bucking, slipping, grabbing, racing, making vehicle undriveable. Car towed for repair. Dealer confirmed that transmission failed and needed to be replaced, $6,000. I ended up replacing transmission with a third party transmission, as i learned that such failures of honda transmissions are very common. As car was out of…
ODI 10427786
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
Never had any problems with transmission in the past. I was driving on the highway at 70 mph when, without any warning, the transmission failed. The car was undrivable and began to overheat. There was transmission fluid all over. Had the vehicle towed and had transmission rebuilt for $1500. Since the rebuild, the transmission has failed 3 additional times. *kb
ODI 10429636
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odysssey. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled back although it was in park and turned off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the altenator and ignition might need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been inspected. In addition, the contact mentioned that the key could be removed out of the ignition while the vehicle was in drive or reverse. The failure…
ODI 10479409
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the transmission seized. The vehicle could be driven but could not be shifted into any gears. The contact also stated that the transmission would slip through first and second gear. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The contact stated that the failure was ongoing for a year. The contact believed that the transmission failure was…
ODI 10466991
Power Train
When traveling down the passing lane of a 4 lane highway in heavy traffic at 60 mph the vehicle suddenly lost power and began to slow as if the brakes were on. Fortunately i was able to pull over to the side of the road without anyone running in to me. Upon getting to the side of the road i noticed that the engine light was on. I put the gear shift lever into park and walked around the van to see if any fluids were…
ODI 10426970
Power Train
At low speeds, approx. 20 to 40 mph, the vehicle has a shudder/rumble sensation thru the steering wheel and you can feel it whether you are driving or a passenger. This is an intermittent problem and does not do it all the time. I have never had the problem at speeds over 45 to 50 mph. I took it to a local honda dealer and of course they could not duplicate the problem and told me a transmission fluid change was…
ODI 10446753
Power Train
The vehicle while driving home in the evening at 25 mph on the local streets, the check engine light and the tca light came on. The next morning while driving the vehicle to the local mechanic only the check engine light stayed on. Mechanic concluded after all the diagnostic as code p0730 and there is a lot of wear, shredded/chipped clutch/gearbox particles in the transmission fluid, which needs new tranmission…
ODI 10382048
Power Train
Driving on the highway florida to illinois at apx 65-70mph,without warning vehicle looses power, almost to a crawl, smoke bellowing out behind the car. Diagnosed as transmission failure. Honda dealership states vehicle is not cover by warranty or recall. Dealership could replace tranny at a cost over $5k. Opted to install another odyssey trans independently. This failed in less than 1k miles. Opted to then have…
ODI 10439087
Electrical System · Power Train
I bought a honda odyssey ex about a year ago. The back doors began opening on their own as i was driving and wouldn't close. Then the transmission started leaking oil. I paid to get a diagnostics from the honda dealer ship which cost me 235.00. They said i needed to change the entire transmission. I bought it with 64km and now it has 70km. I've paid 5,500 so far and i still owe 10,000. *tr
ODI 10341264
Electrical System · Power Train
Original owner of this vehicle and i've had to replace the transmission twice, the a/c system 3 times and starter. Numerous electrical problems with the doors and windows and recently had to replace the ignition switch that seized one afternoon. All service intervals have been followed as with my other vehicles that have had tires and fluid changes with no other fixes. The paint continues to flake off even after…
ODI 10505974
Body · Power Train · Seat Belts
Check engine light on and tcs light flashing. Diagnosis code p0740 indicates: torque converter lockup malfunction.vehicle will not shift into the highest gear at freeway speed, shudders when accelerating at approx 20 mph and gas mileage has decreased significantly. Determined that there is internal slipping requiring a new transmission. Seatbelts do not retract and get caught in doors. Several areas of body have…
ODI 10465677
Power Train
While making a turn from a stop light, i noticed the green "d" drive light flashing. I contacted dealer who stated the transmission was about to fail and needed to be replaced. The mechanic stated that the transmission was noted to be "shifting heavy" into second gear and making a "clunk" sound when shifting. Despite being outside of the transmission recall, honda agreed to pay for 1/2 of the repair cost after…
ODI 10582975
Power Train
2004 honda odyssey developed problems with the transmission.*mr the vehicle was taken tot he dealer for transmission recall work. The dealer was unable to perform the repairs because the tools were not available. Prior to a routine maintenance the vehicle's transmission was working find. After the maintenance the vehicle began performing erratically. The dealer claimed that he did not damage the transmission. The…
ODI 10132395