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Re: [mms3]
by jkrug7
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Sep 14, 2008 (5:41 am)
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Replying to: mms3 (Sep 09, 2008 4:34 am)
My transmission was replaced at 65k, 90k but was under certified warranty. I know have over 90k and have had an intermitent SRS light come on. Last time it was on I drove 30 miles to the dealer, but when they restarted the car the light didn't come on so did not trigger a code, so nothing was done. I was told by Honda that it has something to do with the air bags. After reading these osts will also make sure my case is registered, also the transmission because the fuid is brown and I was told my several mechanics that with the new transmission that shouldn't be happening.
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- #817 of 1246
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2000 Honda Odyssey Transmission Replacement
by rebel7
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Sep 14, 2008 (11:50 am)
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I'm the original owner of a 2000 Honda Odyssey with 148K miles. I had the transmission replaced in 2005, but now my service light is coming on, indicating that I need a new clutch converter. My question is should I try to negotiate with the authorized dealer who replaced my transmission--Route 23 Honda in New Jersey--or use a local mechanic who is trustworthy but may not have enough experience with this job?
Thanks for feedback and advice
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- #818 of 1246
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preventing tranny failure
by galush
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Sep 15, 2008 (2:21 am)
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I just purchased a 2001 honda odyssey with 60000 miles. There is no problem with the transmission now but was wondering if there is something a can do to prevent these commom failures. Does adding an aftermarket tranny cooler prevent this failure? How commom is it for this transmission to fail?
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- #819 of 1246
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Re: 2000 Honda Odyssey Transmission Replacement [rebel7]
by g3guy
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Sep 15, 2008 (10:41 am)
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Replying to: rebel7 (Sep 14, 2008 11:50 am)
Rebel7: you should have received a 3-year, 36,000 mile warranty on the '05 tranny. Go back to the dealer who installed it and ask for warranty coverage. If that is refused, continue through him or a local Honda dealer, using facts that you can find in this forum, and ask for a "goodwill" assistance offer from Honda. Frankly, its amazing that you got 148K miles on only two transmissions!! Good luck....g3guy
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Re: preventing tranny failure [galush]
by g3guy
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Sep 15, 2008 (10:48 am)
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Replying to: galush (Sep 15, 2008 2:21 am)
galush: the Ody tranny has a major design error, which Honda has not been able to correct. Starting with the 1999 models and continuing through 2008, all Ody models have essentially the same problem. Many posts on this forum show that even with pristine maintenance programs, the failures are the same. In some cases, there have been no problems at all, and in some, the tranny fails at a few thousand miles, so its a crap shoot. If you can take your van back to the dealer and show him some of the posts on this forum, you can ask for an extended warranty, or a trade to a different kind of vehicle. He has the right to refuse, as in "caveat emptor", but if he is a big dealer, he might offer some help, but don't count on it. You might be one of the (few) lucky ones, and never have a problem with the van, but don't count on that, either. You can buy an extended warranty from a third party, but that's not recommended, as few of them are willing to pay. Sorry I don't have any better news for you......g3guy
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Re: preventing tranny failure [galush]
by jvhwood
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Sep 15, 2008 (9:28 pm)
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Replying to: galush (Sep 15, 2008 2:21 am)
galush;
Sorry you just bought into the honda tranny coverup. Check out my original complaint post # 758. You can get there directly from the bottom of the page where your post was posted. These trannys can't handle the van weight, I have gone through 2 in 102000 miles. #1 at 37800 miles and #2 at 102000. miles. 64000 on the 2nd tranny. They are a piece of crap and honda wants to handle each failure as if it is a unique case. Do a web search on Honda odyssey transmission problems you will get over 552000 responses in my book over half a million is quite a few unique cases. If you bought from a dealer with any kind of reputation to protect take it back and trade for something else. Good luck you. Jim H
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Re: preventing tranny failure [jvhwood]
by bigdadi118
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Sep 16, 2008 (2:14 am)
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Replying to: jvhwood (Sep 15, 2008 9:28 pm)
I heard that the older tranny was too much for a car the size, weight and engine power like the Ody. For 2007 model, a stronger tranny replaced the old one, one on the Ridgeline. Then the SOFT BRAKE issue. Isn't these things never ending?
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- #823 of 1246
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Re: preventing tranny failure [jvhwood]
by bimmerang
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Sep 16, 2008 (7:27 am)
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Replying to: jvhwood (Sep 15, 2008 9:28 pm)
Any idea about the failure percentage? I have a 2003 with oil jet patch and so far it'been OK with <50K miles. I am bit worried about this problem, since I do my own maintenance including tranny fluid change and may not have a good case should it happens. I am considering having dealers to do the fluid change from now on.
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Re: 2008 Odyssey Transmission Issues? [jcthoel]
by hueyg
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Sep 17, 2008 (9:05 am)
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Replying to: jcthoel (Sep 02, 2008 4:51 am)
I hate to hear this. We also have a 2008 Odyssey and I have noticed some strange behavior in the transmission. If I am parked on an decline and shift out of park to reverse it makes a god aweful chunky/grinding noise. Also this the first standard that I have owned where the car can be in gear yet it will roll several feet before the gear seems to engage.
I spoke with the dealer about this and he said that this is totally normal for this vehicle. Right...
jcthoel, please keep me updated.
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- #825 of 1246
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Re: 2008 Odyssey Transmission Issues? [hueyg]
by sonofknud
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Sep 17, 2008 (10:48 am)
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Replying to: hueyg (Sep 17, 2008 9:05 am)
I had similar issues with our 07 Odyssey and they said it was normal also...Ha..Ha But to my surprise after about 15,0000 miles both of these issues improved. Then soon after we ended up getting an 08 because of the braking issue (lemon law) and have not had the problem yet with our 08. I have read that the transmission did change on the 07 & 08 model which I am hoping is a good thing. Our transmission also took a loooong time to engage when switching from reverse to drive. That also seemed to improve on its own. How many miles do you have on your 08?
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