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#2142 of 2394 Re: 2004 Odyssey Transmission shuddering [superchicken] by jodlton5

Jan 10, 2012 (11:46 am)

Replying to: superchicken (Jan 10, 2012 7:34 am)
First of all when you go to a dealer they should be able to drive the vehicle and be able to diagnose what is going on. Why would they pull the transmision apart to find the problem when this is a known problem. When they drive it and know it is the transission. You do one of two things you have the transmission rebuilt or you put in a remanufactured one from Honda. Just another way to stick it to you at a dealer. I have an 05 and bought it knowing the problems with these transmissions. Still love the van and thank goodness that my husband works on Honda/Acura. We rebuild these transmissions ususally around the 100k mark but have seen them go to 200k as well. Never know.

#2143 of 2394 Re: 2011 Odyssey Shuddering Motor Trend Article [blackexv6] by upsetcusty

Jan 26, 2012 (9:23 am)

Replying to: blackexv6 (Jan 06, 2012 5:44 pm)
Dropped off my 2011 Odyssey for transmission issues. Dealer acknowledged Honda knows problems exist, but would not put that in writing. I am supposed to get a call when they have a software fix or new part. Less than a year old, rethinking my Suburban sale. This issue appears to have been around forever. Wish I would have researched better....potentially loads of money down the tube.

#2144 of 2394 Re: 2011 Odyssey Shuddering Motor Trend Article [upsetcusty] by rfreitas

Jan 26, 2012 (9:50 am)

Replying to: upsetcusty (Jan 26, 2012 9:23 am)
I noticed the 2011 issues being reported on this site as well:
 
http://www.odysseytransmission.com/ProblemCases/2011Page1
 
You should add your case there too.

#2145 of 2394 Re: 2011 Odyssey Shuddering Motor Trend Article [blackexv6] by planetarytras

Jan 26, 2012 (10:17 am)

Replying to: blackexv6 (Jan 06, 2012 8:38 pm)
well tell me then, how long have you been working on cars/vans professionally. i have 25+years in the field.driving habits will surely affect the life and function of a transmission undoubtedly. A transmission can burn up in the matter of minutes. So on a cold weather start up, one could easily destroy a clutch pack by not letting the fluid circulate and heat up. The post above Most transmission designs dont allow lube flow in park position, but will provide needed lubrication in neutral. 3 to 5 minutes at idle in park or neutral will not only prolong the life of the trans, but will also prolong the life of the engine as the same principals of cold thick oil apply.this has always been the case, as some transmissions have a temperature controlled fluid bypass valve that actually allows the clutchs to slip a bit more when cold as to heat up the fluid faster by way of friction.other systems dont allow the torque converter to lock up as to heat the converter and fluid up faster so the converter clutch wont get damaged from fully applying. when the friction material(tcc clutch) is cold, it is hardened and brittle, same goes for all the other clutch packs. So yes, driver habits have a lot to do with the reliability of the transmission. there are always defects when you make millions of vehicles and that should definately be addressed and resolved in a better manner than what honda is doing. If you dont get satisfaction from the dealership you have your car at, than go to another dealership. I personally will never buy a new car, never work at a stealership(dealership). The last new car i bought was in 07, a pontiac grand prix GXP and i had to sue gm because it was a lemon. I know first hand how devious and ridiculous the dealership and auto company can be. i wouldnt have them service my lawnmower, let alone any of my vehicles after the treatment i recieved. i sued, and won the case. If i treated my customers like that when i rebuild their transmissions i would be out of business. i warranty everything i service/repair and i perform the upgrades that honda and others cant/wont perform.Every transmission has its flaw. even the toyotas that a lot of people praise here. Toyota has a gear train assembly built with a non replaceable undersized thrust bearing. when that fails the gear train is 1100 bucks on top of the cost of the standard rebuild.These also fail prematuraly at low mileage, and others last 100k.So one just picks their poison.

#2146 of 2394 Re: 2011 Odyssey Shuddering Motor Trend Article [planetarytras] by blackexv6

Jan 28, 2012 (4:42 pm)

Replying to: planetarytras (Jan 26, 2012 10:17 am)
If you are talking about driving habits meaning trashing the vehicle & flooring it on every launch then I agree with you. Although my former company had a fleet of Camry's that were driven rough & were rock solid reliable.
 
My wife & I are careful drivers and service our Odyssey at all required intervals. Actually, we change the transmission fluid every 30k miles which is above the factory recommendation.
 
I think you are misinformed that only a few dozen people are having transmission problems due to poor driving habits. This is our 3rd Honda since 2003 with a bad transmission.
 
February Motor Trend is reporting hard shifting and torque converter judder at 15k miles. Is this another so called "driving habit problem"?

#2147 of 2394 Re: 2011 Odyssey Shuddering Motor Trend Article [planetarytras] by evines

Jan 30, 2012 (6:53 am)

Replying to: planetarytras (Jan 06, 2012 7:09 pm)
Bad driving habits don't explain why my 2012 Touring Elite is displaying this behavior after only 268 miles. In fact, I noticed it during the test ride with 2 miles on the van, but couldn't reproduce the problem until after I brought it home. This is a design flaw by Honda.

#2148 of 2394 Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems by charitykw

Feb 02, 2012 (5:43 pm)

I am on my 3rd failed transmission from Honda with my 2001 Odyssey. It seems they go out every 60,000-80,000 miles. The first two were replaced with a fight all the way, but nevertheless replaced. Now they absolutely wont replace it because they go by the cars milage and years, not the transmissions. I'm so frustrated and definitely would like to be a part of a class action suit if it ever comes to be. I have 3 children and thought this would be a wonderful family car, and assumed reliable since it's Honda, but I have been hugely dissapointed. I want to know if there is anything I can actually do. It's not fair for a large coorporation to make the consumer who believed in their product suffer and have to deal with this. I have been out of a car with 3 children, including and infant, for 9 mo now. Very sad this can happen with no reprucussions. I want to do something about this, not just for myself, but to not let them get away with this.

#2149 of 2394 Re: 2011 Odyssey Shuddering Motor Trend Article [evines] by autowrite

Feb 02, 2012 (6:45 pm)

Replying to: evines (Jan 30, 2012 6:53 am)
Is it only on the 6-speed Touring models that this occurs or does the 5-speed models have the problem, as well?
 

#2150 of 2394 Re: Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems [charitykw] by donethat_1

Feb 02, 2012 (6:58 pm)

Replying to: charitykw (Feb 02, 2012 5:43 pm)
I share your frustration. Be sure to share your story on the Honda facebook page. There are still consumers that believe this vehicle is a great vehicle. The best thing is to hit Honda where it counts...the pocket book. If you share your story with as many consumers as possible this will certainly send a powerful meesage. There are still having tranny issues with the 2011/2012 models.
 
http://www.facebook.com/hondaodyssey

#2151 of 2394 transmission recall fb page by surfsalterpath

Feb 02, 2012 (7:06 pm)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/224748094257241/284918771573506/?notif_t=group_a- ctivity

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