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Re: 2007 Odyssey Vibration - Worse with Update [bman344]
by claim5
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Nov 22, 2009 (11:14 am)
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Replying to: bman344 (Nov 21, 2009 8:22 am)
Yup, had mine replaced recently under warranty and it does clear up the shakes rather nicely. My 07 is still running smoothly.
Apparently this is a much more common problem than Honda will admit to the public. They're fixing all of them that report the vibrations, and had (when mine was done) a shortage of replacement torque converters. Honda should issue a recall but won't, it would blemish their reliability record. It took my dealer several days to get the part, and the better part of two days to fix it. They also have to remove some of the front suspension to get to it so the job includes a total alignment when done.
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- #163 of 171
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Re: 2007 Odyssey Vibration - Worse with Update [claim5]
by bman344
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Nov 24, 2009 (5:45 pm)
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Replying to: claim5 (Nov 22, 2009 11:14 am)
Thanks for the response. Did you have any residual side effects? On mine, when I left the lot, I heard a lot of rubbing/grinding/squealing, especially when turning. I took it back, and the manager told me the dust shield for the brake needed to be adjusted and was taken care of. I picked the car up this evening, and now it almost sounds like a jet plane when I get up to 30-40 mph. There is a high-pitched whine. The vibration and turning noises are gone, but now this new noise. Any thoughts?
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- #164 of 171
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Re: 2007 Odyssey Vibration - Worse with Update [bman344]
by claim5
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Nov 24, 2009 (7:30 pm)
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Replying to: bman344 (Nov 24, 2009 5:45 pm)
Sounds like something's still out of place on your's. Could even be a plastic undercarriage piece. I just got to the dells, and enjoyed a smooth ride from Chicago and touched 95 with nary a whisper. Wanted to top 100 but traffic was too heavy. Onward to the mall of america tomorrow for the weekend. After getting mine back it's been smooth as silk, no vibrations, strange noises, juddering, or delayed shifting.
Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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- #165 of 171
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Re: 2007 Odyssey Vibration - Worse with Update [bman344]
by bnun1
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Nov 25, 2009 (6:20 am)
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Replying to: bman344 (Nov 24, 2009 5:45 pm)
My 2005 had this same kind of whine. Everyone kept telling me it was my power steering, but it would still whine while I was driving straight. Sometimes it would be fairly quiet, but other times is was really loud. One cold mornings, there would also be a grinding noise.
It ended up being my crank shaft pulley. The only way the mechanic found it was because it finally broke right after I pulled out of the lot.
Now, if I could only get Honda to admit that the 2005s also have a torque converter issue and help me fix it. I don't have $2K to fix it and the shuddering is getting worse.
I've explained to the service mgr, "So you're telling me that for a 4yr old Honda with 65K miles, $2,500 in repairs is normal?" (crank shaft and torque converter) Ridiculous.
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- #166 of 171
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Re: 2007 Odyssey Vibration - Worse with Update [bnun1]
by ranger80
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Nov 25, 2009 (7:32 am)
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Replying to: bnun1 (Nov 25, 2009 6:20 am)
Have you tried asking for factory assistance? My Oddysey was out of warranty and I was able to get Honda to cover a portion of the costs (more than half). The dealership will have to contact the Honda rep to plead your case and get authorization. I guess they typically like to see the mileage below 50k, but it's worth a shot. Remember, be polite, but firm. Let me emphasize "polite". This decision is completely up to the service manager and the Honda rep and if you start becoming the angry costumer, then you might not get very far.
If for some reason they turn you down, I would get a quote from a reliable local mechanic. I bet the price would be considerably lower than the dealership. Good luck.
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Re: 2007 Odyssey Vibration - Worse with Update [bman344]
by dnicola
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Dec 02, 2009 (10:53 am)
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Replying to: bman344 (Nov 21, 2009 8:22 am)
So far, the torque converter has worked for me. Just got back from a 900 mile vacation; van drove great.
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- #168 of 171
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Re: 2007 Odyssey Vibration - Worse with Update [dnicola]
by tsais
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Dec 02, 2009 (10:59 am)
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Replying to: dnicola (Dec 02, 2009 10:53 am)
What's the mileage on your Odyssey?
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- #169 of 171
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Re: 2007 Odyssey Vibration - Worse with Update [bman344]
by timman
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Dec 04, 2009 (7:56 am)
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Replying to: bman344 (Nov 21, 2009 8:22 am)
I got the same problem. After replacing the torque converter by the local Honda dealer shop, I dont see any improving. The vibration still occurs at the acceleration around 40-50 mph. It seems like the transmission does not shift to the lower gear; therefore, it causes the shudder. I think the Honda should recall this model.
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- #170 of 171
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Re: 2007 Odyssey Vibration - Worse with Update [timman]
by tsais
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Dec 04, 2009 (8:06 am)
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Replying to: timman (Dec 04, 2009 7:56 am)
I have a 2006 EX-L, and I hate it because of the poor built quality and the way Honda deals with the problems. Honda definitely HAVE TO RECALL this model.
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- #171 of 171
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Re: 2007 Odyssey Vibration - Worse with Update [timman]
by jerdesab
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Dec 04, 2009 (8:17 am)
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Replying to: timman (Dec 04, 2009 7:56 am)
I called my local Honda dealer and complained about this vibration. She checked my VIN number and said that my number is included and has to be fix. Honda knew if your Odyssey need a fix for this vibration. They don't want to call it recall. I have a schedule next week and let you know the result. Did I mention the annoying RATTLING sound on driver passenger sliding door is getting worst? I will have them checked too.
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