2004 Honda Odyssey Automatic Transmission Problems
- 74
- 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 74 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- transmission failure · 14 records
- automatic transmission · 11 records
- engine light · 10 records
- check engine · 10 records
- transmission failed · 9 records
- light came · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 26 |
| 100–150k mi | 22 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Automatic Transmission
2004 honda odyssey. Consumer writes in regards to transmission problems. *smd the consumer stated on july 27, 2012, the engine light illuminated. The consumer immediately had it checked it out, where they discovered a possible transmission problem. According to three different mechanics, the 2004 model was known to have a defective transmission fan that did not cool down the transmission effectively. The failure was…
ODI 10508018
Automatic Transmission · Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while parked on a slight incline, the vehicle rolled backward and crashed into a tree and three other vehicles. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact, the vehicle was not designed in a manner in which the key could be removed from the ignition without the vehicle being successfully shifted into park. The dealer also advised that a…
Crash reported
ODI 10438611
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
The automatic transmission failed completely on the interstate highway while traveling at 60 mph. The vehicle was stranded and had to be towed to the nearest dealership, royal honda in metairie, la. Royal honda advised that the entire transmission needed to be replaced at a cost of $5,500. We received estimates from other transmission repair shops and decided to have the vehicle towed from royal honda to precision…
ODI 10586053
Automatic Transmission
My 2004 honda odyssey minivan experienceing problems with my automatic transmission while iam driving it is unsafe i bought this vehicle for my family i rely on this vehicle i got no help from the dealership i bought it from and the warranties were lousy the customer service as well please help . *tr
ODI 10428189
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2004 honda odyssey with 111,111 miles and we currently live overseas in england. My check engine and tcs light came on five days ago and since then it has been down hill. It has trouble getting into reverse and now it is scipping really bad in 2nd and 3rd gear. I took it to the honda and since it is us spec and has to ship the transmission from the states it will cost 7500 pounds and with the exchange rate…
ODI 10425698
Automatic Transmission
Check engine light on at 59,526 miles. Took vehicle in for servicing was informed nature of check engine light was transmission not shifting correctly. Repair estimate $3,000. *tt
ODI 10422294
Automatic Transmission
2004 honda odyssey has failing transmission at barely over 100,000. This problem may have started at only 80k! This vehicle is only 7 years old and has been maintained per the manufacturer. Upon research and confirmation from the dealer, honda acknowledges that this model has transmission problems. With this knowledge, they had the responsibility to tell consumers and pay for replacement transmissions to avoid…
ODI 10416872
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
Automatic Transmission
The van has made strange noises and gotten horrible gas mileage since we purchased as 'certified pre-owned' from honda dealer. We reported both to dealer and gotten no response but 'oh, well'. We have serviced the vehicle at the same dealership since purchased and followed all recommendations for service. The d light has been flashing at random for over a year, but each service appt they found nothing and just sent…
ODI 10412034
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact was driving 50 mph when the vehicle failed to switch gears properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for failure diagnostics where he was also informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 0v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 63,037 and the current mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10414736
Automatic Transmission
I own honda odyssey 2004, 170000 miles. The transmission had the code p0730. When i went to a dealership they gave estimates for repairs or replacement. Calling to honda usa i found that there was a recall on transmissions in 2004. Also, they told me that recall was done on my vehicle. Talking to other owners, i found that there is no issue with the mileage, 120000 or 150000 we have the same problems with sleeping…
ODI 10397504
Automatic Transmission
I purchased a new 2004 honda odyssey in the fall of 2003. About a year later, there was a recall & the transmission was replaced with a new one. In the fall of 2009, the transmission failed & was rebuilt for $2800 through a independent shop. I had contacted the honda service department, but they would not give me a break on the price which was about 1k more. In march of 2011 the transmission failed again & had to be…
ODI 10392947
Automatic Transmission
February 29, 2011: i own a 2004 honda odyssey with 136,961 miles. I loved loved loved my honda, until now. Tcs & check engine lights came on. Took to my local repair shop and they got the codes p0700at & p0740tc. They advised i take to the dealer because it was a transmission issue which they don't. Dealer said could find nothing wrong with transmission but battery was weak and timing belt & timing belt holder…
ODI 10386485
Automatic Transmission
At less than 87,000 miles, my 2004 honda odyssey needs a new transmission. One month ago, the honda dealer performed a transmission service on the car as routine maintenance and then it started slipping within 3 weeks. I have read that countless other people have had the same issue with 1999-2004 odysseys and that the warranty was extended on 1999-2001 models. My 2004 had a recall that supposedly fixed the issue,…
ODI 10383351
Automatic Transmission
On saturday february 5, 2011. While my wife was driving from columbia,sc to augusta,ga. Our minivan started acting up our tcs light came on in the vehicle, and my wife stop on the side of the road and a gentleman from dot help her get the van on the road it seemed like the vehicle slowed down to aprox. 20 miles per hour granted my wife is on i-20 westbound, and for no reason what so ever or signal the vehicle…
ODI 10382994
Automatic Transmission
Well . . . We have a 2004 honda odyssey and just hit the 103,000 mile mark and now the transmission problems have started. My husband was driving the car when the check engine light went on and then the car started to hesitate until it just wouldn't drive anymore. Luckily, he broke down in front of a mechanic shop. Code p0740 has come up meaning we need a new tranny. Called honda 12/10 and again 2/11. We had it…
ODI 10383213
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact was driving approximately 20 mph when he felt the transmission slip. Later while the contact was parked in the driveway he engaged the accelerator and the vehicle rolled backward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer advised him that there was an internal torque converter failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was…
ODI 10369297
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle would not move forward and in reverse; it was as if the vehicle was shifted into neutral. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated that the transmission failed; it was repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 04v176000 (power train: automatic…
ODI 10374641
Automatic Transmission · Tires
Honda odyssey 2004 stops all of sudden on the red light. The car starts but when shift to d it stops. The mileage of the car is 72000.00. I have maintain the car properly and never miss any appointment. I call honda because on the internet it was showing that there was a recall of 2004 but when honda customer service has asked my car vin number they have told there is no recall on this car. The cost of the repair is…
ODI 10366918
Automatic Transmission
We have a 2004 odyssey and it's transmission has started slipping in & out of gear. When this happens the vehicle is very hard to control and we have been very cautious (and not driving it) to prevent accidents. Honda knows they have a massive transmission problem, of the same magnitude as the toyota acceleration concern, but they will not fix it. *tr
ODI 10363747
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle transmission overheated in the middle of interstate 70. State police responded to assist my wife and 4 children who were stranded in the middle lane. Vehicle struck sp vehicle. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10361073
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph when she attempted to accelerate yet the vehicle stalled without warning. She was able to restart the vehicle and as she accelerated to 25 mph, the vehicle stalled a second time. The vehicle was restarted and the contact was able to drive directly to an authorized dealer without accelerating past 25 mph. The dealer performed a…
ODI 10358982
Automatic Transmission
The transmission was running well when all of a sudden it blew its top on i-90 west while traveling through new york. The 2nd gear began to shutter 3 weeks before but it was not consistent and other than that the car ran well. *tr
ODI 10348686
Automatic Transmission
Our 2004 honda odyssey is having transmission trouble. It began with some shaking and shuddering at 1500 rpms, between 25 - 35 mph. We took into a local garage and the mechanic told us that the transmission needs to be replaced. *tr
ODI 10346215