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Replying to: mkewi (Apr 19, 2007 4:51 am)
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Replying to: mkewi (Apr 19, 2007 4:51 am) The 2005 model did have some first year model issues particularly with brakes and power steering pumps, but they were largely worked out by 2006. I have noted people have had some problems with droning sounds on the cylinder deaactivation models. Extended warranties are always tempting. I've always shied away from them figuring the premium savings would help pay for repairs if needed. Also Honda has generally been pretty good at standing behind their products even past warrantee as exhibited by some of the transmission replacements they've done outside of warrantee on the 99-04 models. There are some dumb dealers however who will try to gouge you. Hope this helps. 
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Replying to: ody02tjk (Apr 19, 2007 9:42 am) Mine would be to change the trans. fluid twice as often as is recommended. |
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Replying to: mkewi (Apr 19, 2007 4:51 am) This advice is coming from someone who had 3 transmission failures ('03 Accord at 40k miles & '00 Odyssey at 95k + 100k) and still keeps buying Hondas. |
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Hello, We have a 2000 Odyssey (103,00 miles) all normal servicing was done via the first owner  dealership. He did however change own oil and stated he used mobil 1 synthetic. we recently aquired this 2000 Odyssey EX from it's previous one owner and feel like we got a great deal, as he was able to provide all previous service records from Honda. I was a bit concerned b/c of bad trannies, but he had Honda install one in Sept 06 at 80,000 miles under the recall. also note, timing belt has YET to be serviced. PROBLEM: few weeks I drove about 10 miles, no problem, parked car and shut off, about 10 min. later, it would not start, like it was turning over too fast or something, as soon as we called the tow truck (1/2 hour or so later) boom! started right up and did not give me any PROBLEMS. Took to the local community automotive college, they tested it and it came back as CAT EFF. Code and TRANS code, they cleared them and asked me to return in a week to see if they came back and they did. They thought perhaps, when HONDA put in warrenty tranny, they forgot to clear codes. Something about the third gear pressure plate was what came back on the tranny code, tech said it wouldn't affect driveability. THE CATALYIC code was the other. BEEN DRIVING IT FINE TILL THIS WEEK, Drove from work to gas station, fillled up with gas, got in and wouldn't start, tried to turn over and it seemed like it wasn't getting fuel, Made sure gas cap was on correctly (know they are sensitive). Tried several times that eve to get it started, no luck, then in the chilly morning, it fired up, so we returned later in afternoon to drive it to autozone, where it fired up (slowly) went to AZ, had them hook it up and same codes above were all that showed up. Naturally, since we had to shut it off at AutoZone, it would not restart till this morning, where we drove it home. Just a few min. ago, it started fine but as soon as I shut it off, it refused to restart. auto zone said something about EGR valve (which I think is related to the CAT code). ANY IDEAS? Obviously we have to go to the dealership, but we are a POOR family, my hubby is somewhat mechanically inclined. I just want to be pointed in the right direction. By rights, since our oddy is still qualified under tranny warrenty (the extension to 109,000 miles depending on VIN number) HONDA should take care of the trans code, will they hassle me since, I am not the orig. owner but the second with all the orig. records showing honda servicing, ( I have heard Horror stories about different dealerships and warrenty coverage). :shakehead Apryl Brown |
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It should be covered, and most dealers will not give you a headache over it. However, you will need clear documentation that all maintenance was done at the recommended intervals. But Honda should probably be willing to fix this. They have been very good with transmission work in recent model Hondas... I would also get that timing belt replaced. Waiting until the van is past 100K worries me. Traditionally I've changed timing belts in the 90,000 mile range, but some people do it at 60K. |
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| My 2003 Odyssey transmission has a vibration that is gradually getting worse. I did not get the extended warrenty. The car has 51,000 miles on it. I brought it in to Honda service to get diagnosed. They said the TCS clutch is going out. They quoted me $5,000 for a 2year warrenty rebuilt and $7,000 for a 4year warrenty rebuilt tranny. I called Honda USA, they opened a case file, but I have not heared back in a couple days. I am not expecting much help from them. | |
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Replying to: heuken (Apr 26, 2007 12:39 pm) It's hard to be positive when you're dealing with what you are, but you bought from the right company. They'll take care of you! |
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Replying to: heuken (Apr 26, 2007 12:39 pm) I would try another dealer, and tell them that you know that Honda North America will cover the cost of the transmission. It may not be parts and labor, but they should at least cover the parts. There have been other Odysseys with far higher mileage that have qualified for new transmissions; myself being one of them. |
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Replying to: jchan2 (Apr 26, 2007 3:49 pm)
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