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
I was driving my honda odyssey ex 2004 in the left most lane with my wife and 3 kids (ages 7, 10, 12) on a highway at 70 mph. Suddenly the vehicle took a jerk (like a hiccup) and all the systems shutdown immediately. Even the steering was completely frozen since there was no power. I hardly managed to pull to the shoulder while high speed traffic was passing. It was a horrible feeling. My family was completely…
ODI 10346013
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact was driving at approximately 60 mph when the vehicle independently began to decelerate and became hesitant. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted in regards to nhtsa campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission). The manufacturer…
ODI 10346815
Automatic Transmission
I was driving and my van started kind of jerking and then it would not accelerate. My tcs (traction control system) light came on. I was merging on a major highway in peak rush hour traffic and my van stopped on a curve. My child and i were almost killed by a semi that just about rear-ended us but instead drove into another lane, about hitting another car. The van was running, but would not drive or go in reverse.…
ODI 10340945
Automatic Transmission · Unknown Or Other
Transmission failure in 2004 honda odyssey. Mileage 75000,bought new from dealership,maintained by dealer. Was shocked when news of transmission failure was broken. Repair estimate 3900 this also include the computer which is peculiar with this 04. Still talking with honda america on how they can help . *tr
ODI 10340885
Automatic Transmission
Our 2004 honda odyssey a/t(transmission light came on). We had the a/t checked at the dealer and they said the fluid was fine. The transmission is overheating during normal driving conditions. The vehicle has a recall 04v176000 affecting some 1,099,796 units. Our unit has a vin just outside of the recalled vin numbers. I believe this needs to be updated to include other 2004 honda odyssey vans. The transmission is…
ODI 10339136
Automatic Transmission
Driving on interstate, getting off exit, transmission was down-shifting very abruptly to the point of skidding and loosing control of vehicle. There was no advance warning prior to this happening. *tr
ODI 10339131
Automatic Transmission
2004 honda odyssey transmission with dealer installed towing package failure. *tr
ODI 10335369
Automatic Transmission · Traction Control System
Own 2004 honda odyssey, original owner, purchased new, 130,000 miles. Check engine and traction control systems lights illuminated last wednesday. I believe i am one of many odyssey owners with bad transmissions. Approximately $3500 to fix it. *tr
ODI 10332742
Automatic Transmission
Driving with family on busy highway on mother's day 2010. Complete transmission failure on our 2004 honda odyssey minivan. Honda refuses to admit a problem even though they issued a recall for one particular year in the early 2000's. Luckily we were not involved in an accident and were able to guide the car off the road. Total repairs were well over $3,000. Honda started using a different transmission recently in…
ODI 10417748
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact stated the vehicle shifted gears without the key being in the ignition. The dealer advised the vehicles was outside of warranty and the contact would be liable for any repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 61,000 and the current mileage was 61,246. Updated 11/15/10 *cn updated 11/16/10*jb
ODI 10331474
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failure at 118,539 miles, no warning. Original owner. *tr
ODI 10339430
Automatic Transmission
2004 honda odyssey, original owner, 82,331 mileage, heading towards transmission failure. *tr
ODI 10326147
Automatic Transmission
During the week of march 1-5, 2010, my honda odyssey was showing signs of slippage when going from one gear to other, however the problem was transient. I was on vacation at deep creek lake, maryland in the weekend of march 5-7 and was driving back from there on march 7 afternoon. I was on cruise at 55 miles per hour on us 219n, when coming over a small hill, the car suddenly violently shook and was revving up (rpm…
ODI 10318524
Automatic Transmission
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) the tcs light and the gear selection "d" light began to blink on my honda 2004 odyssey. The transmission started to slip. In a matter of a day the transmission failed as i was on the highway. The tachometer spiked and the transmission would not engage. Then the engine light came on. I could not get the car to accelerate. It…
ODI 10319433
Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission failed, requiring replacement at 101,000 miles and only six years old. *tr
ODI 10303752
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. Whenever the contact drove the vehicle he noticed that the engine and transmission light appeared on the dashboard while driving 35 mph. The dealer informed the contact that the failure could not be reproduced. There were no prior warnings. The failure and current mileages were 78201.
ODI 10300395
Automatic Transmission
COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH 150,000 MILES. *TR
ODI 10308975
Automatic Transmission
2004 honda odyssey transmission slippage. Went to multiple mechanics and was told the transmission, with less than 70k miles on it (and determined by two independent mechanics at 43k to be in great shape) was dead-on-arrival. I relied on that van for my wife and kids and, based on what i've seen with others, so have innumerable others. What would have happened to my family had they been stranded or had the…
ODI 10351744
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR
ODI 10296329
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND GEAR LOCKUP. *TR
ODI 10295244
Automatic Transmission · Unknown Or Other
Defective engine and transmission mount, will result in severe vibration and transaxle misalignment defective transmission at 84,000 miles. Dealership require to replace transmission and all engine and transmission mounts. *tr
ODI 10296915
Automatic Transmission
2004 honda odyssey ex l with 89,684 miles. It is currently running fine, except that the check engine light is lit. Two days ago while driving at highway speeds, both the traction control light and the check engine light came on. After 5 minutes the tcs light went off but the check engine light remained. Took car for diagnostic and code p0740 is present. Service manual says to replace entire automatic transmission.…
ODI 10285655
Automatic Transmission
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) unintended acceleration of my honda odyssey- i was slowly pulling into a parking space in front of a store front and the car started accelerating, jumped the curb, hit a post, and went through a store front window. This is the first time this has ever happened. I was the only one injured. I reported the incident to american…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10317501
Automatic Transmission
Upon acceleration, when the vehicle reaches 1500 rpm a shudder is felt. I am experiencing this every day now while driving. After numerous road tests with servicemen, diagnosis has been made that there is a problem with the automatic transmission. The transmission fluid is discolored. *tr
ODI 10327898
Automatic Transmission
Transmission at 92,000 had dark fluid, metal on the magnet, loud whine, slipping gears. Over next 14,000 miles (while honda said there was not problem) progresses to rough shifting to the point of killing the engine. Finally refused to go into gear and was towed to dealership. Honda replaced with refurb transmission. *tr
ODI 10280365