2000 Honda Odyssey
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 685 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 8th highest complaint count among 26 Odyssey model years with reports.
Of the 2000 reports, 24 involved a crash and 3 involved a fire. 33 people were injured and 9 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleJan 17, 2020
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 20V027000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleJan 17, 2020
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.
Campaign 20V026000 on NHTSA.gov
Interior lightingJul 6, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE DIMMER CONTROL FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS CAN FAIL.
AT NIGHT, THE DRIVER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SEE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND DISPLAYS.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MULTIPLEX UNIT.
Campaign 00V183000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchApr 25, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVAN. THE SLIDING DOORS MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY.
AN IMPROPERLY LATCHED DOOR COULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, A DOOR COULD OPEN COMPLETELY. AN UNRESTRAINED REAR SEAT PASSENGER COULD FALL OUT OF AN OPEN DOOR OF A MOVING VEHICLE AND BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY ON ALL ODYSSEY MINVANS BUILT FROM DECEMBER 3, 1999 THROUGH DECEMBER 16, 1999. ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL ARE APPROXIMATELY 1,612 ODYSSEY MINIVANS THAT HAD THE LATCHES REPLACED UNDER RECALL 99V-158 OR UNDER WARRANTY, THAT MAY NEED TO HAVE THE LATCHES REPLACED AGAIN. OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES WILL BE NOTIFIED BY HONDA TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THEIR HONDA DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF THE PREVIOUSLY REPLACED LATCH ASSEMBLY. LATCHES WITH THE SUSPECT DATE CODE WILL BE REPLACED.
Campaign 00V119000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiring, front underhoodFeb 11, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. A WIRE HARNESS, LOCATED WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, COULD BE DAMAGED BY CONTACT WITH A METAL PIPE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A BLOWN FUSE.
IF A FUSE BLOWS, ENGINE POWER, OR OPERATION OF ANY OR ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, CAN BE LOST, INCLUDING LIGHTS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, HORN, AND THE ANTI-LOCK FUNCTION OF THE BRAKES. A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER OR LIGHTING, OR A FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS OR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FEATURE IN BAD WEATHER, COULD RESULT.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVERING OVER THE WIRE HARNESS AND METAL PIPE TO PREVENT THIS PROBLEM. IF ANY WIRES ARE DAMAGED, THE DEALER WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS, AND THEN INSTALL THE PROTECTIVE COVERING.
Campaign 00V030000 on NHTSA.gov
Structure, frame and membersDec 15, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE FRONT BODY/FRAME IS MISSING SPOT WELDS.
THE MISSING WELDS MIGHT AFFECT THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION PERFORMANCE IN A COLLISION.
DEALERS INSPECTED ALL THE VEHICLES AND THEY WERE FOUND TO BE PROPERLY WELDED.
Campaign 99V339000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: power train
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Power train, Jun 20, 2019
WE TRAVELED FROM NEW MEXICO TO CALIFORNIA AND WHEN WE ARRIVED AND GOT IN TOWN THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING ON CITY STREET
Power train, Oct 20, 2018
ATTEMPTED TO CLEAN SPEED SENSOR ON TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION AS REMOVED AS STATED ON THE HANES MANUAL FOR THE CAR BUT WHEN REINSTALLING A SPACER NOT MENTION IN THE BOOK AS NECESSARY FOR INSTALLATION FELL DURING REMOVAL AND AS RESULT NOT INSTALLED RESULTED ON THE BRAKING OF THE SENSOR WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO TOTALLY FAIL. I AM NOW WITHOUT CAR DUE A SIMPLE BOOK ERROR.
Power train, Jan 12, 2018
THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED SECOND HAND IN 2012 AND IMMEDIATELY NEEDED TO HAVE ITS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT A COST OF $3,000. EVEN NOW THERE IS OCCASIONAL SLIPAGE OF THE NEW TRANSMISSION, WHICH INDICATES TO ME IT MAY NOT BE LONG FOR THIS WORLD. IT'S PAINFULLY OBVIOUS HONDA BUILT AND INSTALLED SUP PAR TRANSMISSIONS FOR MANY YEARS, DESPITE MOUNTAINS OF COMPLAINTS FROM CONSUMERS. THEY SHOULD BE TAKEN TO TASK FOR POOR DESIGN, ENGINEERING AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Oct 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE BRAKE, ABS, MAINTENANCE, CHECK ENGINE, AND BATTERY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SEVERE OIL LEAK, SLIPPING TRANSMISSION, AND ALTERNATOR FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT THE OIL FAILURE CAUSED THE DRIVE BELTS TO SLIP, WHICH CAUSED A FAILURE IN THE ALTERNATOR RECHARGING THE BATTERY AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE OIL LEAK. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT (STOCKTON HONDA, 2002 E HAMMER LN, STOCKTON, CA 95210, (844) 237-1845), BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 279,000.
Power train, Mar 21, 2017
LIKE HUNDREDS OF OTHER COMPLAINTS REGARDING JERKY AND SLIPPING TRANSMISSION GEARS WHILE ACCELERATING. AS IN THE OTHER COMPLAINTS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS SHOWING TRANSMISSION FAILURE, THE SAME ISSUE IS HAPPENING TO [XXX] AT 60K MILES. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Power train, Nov 8, 2015
MY 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY WAS SLAMMING INTO 2ND TILL IT STARTED SLIPPING. I PUT IN A USED SOLENOID....BUT IT STILL SLIPS IN 2ND AND ANOTHER SYMPTOM IS TCS LIGHT COMES ON AFTER 5 MIN OR SO DRIVING. [ I CAN MAKE IT GO INTO 2ND IF I REV IT OUT TO ABOUT 25-3000 RPM IN FIRST GEAR AND BACK OFF THE ACCELERATOR FAST AS IT IS GOING IN TO 2ND THEN IT GOES INTO GEAR.] SO I TRIED PUTTING IN A NEW DUAL LINEAR SOLENOID - HAD SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT BUT STILL SLIPS IN 2ND GEAR OR WILL NOT GO INTO 2ND GEAR WITHOUT BACKING OFF ACCELERATOR. I ALSO CHECKED THE OTHER SOLENOIDS WHICH SEEM OK.
Power train, Sep 3, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED OR REBUILT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000. UPDATED 11/09/15*LJ *CN
Power train, Electrical system, Sep 3, 2015
WE HAD THIS VAN, AND THREE TIME TRANSMISSION BLEW FIRST TIME IT BLEW AT 50,000 MILE, SECOND TIME IT BLEW AT 70000 AND THIRD TIME IT BLEW AT 112000 MILE, AND WE ARE NOT GETTING GOOD RESPONSE FROM HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE. FIRST TIME WHEN IT BLEW, I CALL THEM THEY SAID YOU PASSED THE NUMBER OF YEARS SO WE ARE NOT GOING TO FIX IT FREE, I END UP PAYING FROM MY POCKET. I GOT NEW TRANSMISSION FORM HONDA, SECOND TIME WHEN IT BLEW THAT TIME IT IS ONLY 20,000 MILE, WHEN I WENT TO DEALER, THEY SAID THEY COVER ONLY 1 YEAR 12,000 WARRANTY, I END UP PAYING FROM MY POCKET, NOW THIS THIRD TIME IT BLEW UP, IF I AM NOT PROPER RESPONSE THEN I NEED TO THINK IN FUTURE, I MIGHT GO WITH DIFFERENT MANUFACTURE. ELECTRICAL PANEL IS ALSO NOT WORKING. IF HONDA MAKING THIS KIND OF CAR/VAN AND THIS KIND OF CUSTOMER SERVICE, THEN I NEED TO THINK IN FUTURE, I MIGHT GO WITH DIFFERENT MANUFACTURE.
Power train, Engine, Aug 3, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECREASED IN SPEED AND EVENTUALLY STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. IT WAS DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, FOR THE SECOND TIME. . THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,000. MA 10/22/2015 UPDATED 12/10/15.8JB
Power train, May 10, 2015
I BROUGHT THIS VAN AT 90,000 MILLES, I REALLY TAKE CARE OF THIS VAN. THE WAS BROKEN THE TRANSMISSION AT 107,000 HONDA FIXED, AGAIN 127,000 AND I HAVE TO PAY TO FIX IT, AGAIN AT 163,000 AND HONDA FIXED, BUT I HAVE TO PAY AROUND 400.00 FOR SOME EXTRAS THEY REQUEST, AND NOW AGAIN AT 193,000. HONDA REFUSED TO FIX IT, THEN I SPOKE TO THE PEOPLE IN THE MAIN OFFICE IN TORRANCE AND ALSO MY CASE WAS DENIED.I DONT KNOW ANY ABOUT THE PREVIOUS 90,000 MILLES BECAUSE WAS UNDER OTHER OWNER. FOR SURE HAPPEN BEFORE. I ALWAYS FIX EVERYTHING ON TIME, AND REALLY CARE ABOUT THIS VAN. YOU THINK IT IS FEAR TO BE FIXING THIS HONDA EVERY ALMOST 30,000 MILLES, NOT RELIABLE, NOT GOOD, PIECE OF JONK VAN? THIS IS WHAT I RECALL, BUT MOST IS ACCURATE.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Sep 14, 2014
1. BAD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUSING VAN TO SPEED FORWARD BY ITSELF.VAN CONSTITUTE DANGER TO US AND OTHER ROAD USERS. 2. IN THE NHTSA RECORD, THERE ARE NO OPEN RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE WHEREAS HONDA (MANUFACTURER) HAS RECALL FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPEN FOR THIS VEHICLE. WHY IS THE GOVERNMENT RECORD AT VARIANCE WITH THAT OF THE MANUFACTURER? *TR
Power train, Jun 13, 2014
TRANSMISSIONS ON THE ODYSSEY HAVE A HABIT OF SEIZING UP. I'M ON MY 3RD TRANNY FOR MY 2000 ODDYSEY. I REPLACED IT AT 112,000 MILES AND 150,000 MILES AT $3,000 A POP. IT'S A SCANDAL AND CUSTOMERS SHOULD BE PAID DAMAGES FOR THE DESIGN FLAWS THAT ARE BEHIND THESE FAILURES. *JS
Power train, Apr 26, 2014
MY GEAR STARTED SHIFTING WHILE I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY 3 SMALL CHILDREN IN THE CAR. IT WAS ONE OF THE SCARIEST THINGS I'VE EXPERIENCED. THE CAR STARTED SLOWING DOWN AND COASTING THEN LIGHTS ON THE DASH STARTING DISPLAYING FOLLOWED BY THE CAR REVVING UP BUT NOT MOVING. NOW THE GEARS WON'T SHIFT AT ALL. *TR
Power train, Apr 15, 2014
THIS CAR HAS A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION. THE FIRST ONE FAILED AT 80K, AND THE NEW REPLACEMENT FROM HONDA FAILED A 119K, ONLY 39K MILES LATER! HONDA REFUSED TO WARRANTY IT OR HELP IN ANY WAY. *TT
Power train, Exterior lighting, Engine, Apr 10, 2014
TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING RIGHT, LOCK OUT, CAR NOT MOVING. VAN CANNOT GO IN REVERSE. BEFORE IT HAPPENED NOTICE THAT WHEN TURNING LEFT, INDOOR LIGHTING FLICKERS ESPECIALLY OBVIOUS AT NIGHT TIME DRIVING. AT STOP IT HESITATE AND WHEN STEPPING AT ACCELERATOR, THE VAN JERKS AND JUMPS TO HIGH SPEED CAUSING ME TO BRAKE RIGHT AWAY, FELT A WHIPLASH EVERY TIME. CHECK RECALL ENDED AFTER SEVEN YEARS BUT OWNER DID NOR RECEIVE ANY LETTER FROM HONDA OFFICE ABOUT THE RECALL. TRY TO CONTACT HONDA BUT TOLD ME RECALL ENDED. *TR
Power train, Feb 25, 2014
THIS VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME. WE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AT A HONDA DEALER IN JULY 2010 (WITH ABOUT 88K MILES) & THIS TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED ONCE AGAIN, REQUIRING IT TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Power train, Feb 18, 2014
TRANSMISSION CONVERTER CAUSED THE RED LIGHT TO COME ON AFTER ALL THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS HAD BEEN FIXED BY A HONDA MECHANIC. THERE HAS BEEN SLIPPING OF SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND. I AM WONDERING IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS MODEL BECAUSE THE CORPORATE OFFICIALS DO NOT PROVIDE INFO IF THERE IS ANY. PLEASE SEEKING ASSISTANCE. *TR
Power train, Oct 21, 2013
VEHICLE HAS HAD A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. REPLACEMENT DATES: OCTOBER 2002 - FEBRUARY 2003 - APRIL 2005 - JUNE 2008 - PRESENTLY AT HONDA DEALERSHIP REQUIRING A 5TH TRANSMISSION - IT HAS GONE ONLY 42,000 SINCE THE 2008 TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED. HONDA REFUSES TO HELP OR SEE THAT THERE IS A BIGGER ISSUE HERE. I AM ASKING THAT THEY REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION AT THEIR EXPENSE. DURING THE 2008 TRANSMISSION FAILURE, THE VEHICLE LOCKED UP COMPLETELY WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, IT WAS OUR GOOD FORTUNE TO HAVE GOTTEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. PLEASE HELP ME. *TR
Power train, Oct 20, 2013
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. HONDA REPLACED TRANSMISSION UNDER CLASS ACTION EXTENDED WARRANTY IN 2009, BUT I HAD TO PAY $1,200. NOW IN OCTOBER 2013, AND JUST 46,000 MILES LATER THE TRANSMISSION IS FAILING AGAIN. HONDA IS REFUSING TO HELP WITH IT CITING THAT THE "VEHICLE IS TOO OLD." MY RESPONSE TO THEM WAS, IF THE REPAIR IN 2009 WAS DONE CORRECTLY THEN I SHOULDN'T BE HAVING THIS PROBLEM TODAY REGARDLESS OF HOW OLD OR HOW MANY MILES THE VEHICLE HAS. HONDA IS WASHING THEIR HANDS OF ANY RESPONSIBILITY AND ANY REPAIR NOW IS 100% MINE, WHICH UNFORTUNATELY COSTS AS MUCH AS THE VEHICLE MIGHT BE WORTH. THAT IS NOT RIGHT THAT HONDA TEASED SO MANY CUSTOMERS IN TO THINKING THEY WERE GETTING A SOLID REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY ONLY TO FIND OUT IT LASTS JUST LONG ENOUGH SO THEY CAN AVOID FURTHER RESPONSIBILITY. NOT COOL HONDA! OUR CHILDREN ARE AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE NOW AS THEY AND WE ARE CONCERNED THAT THE TRANSMISSION COULD LOCK UP ON THEM AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I CAN'T SAY I BLAME THEM. I EXPECTED MORE FROM HONDA. *TR
Power train, Sep 20, 2013
WHILE DRIVING I HAD TO TURN ON THE HAZARD LIGHTS BECAUSE THE VAN WAS INSTALLING THEN WOULD DRIVE AGAIN AND THEN KEPT JERKING THEN THE VAN TOTALLY WOULD NOT DRIVE AFTER 5 MINUTES. NEED TO FIND OUT IF THERE ARE ANY RECALLS FOR THE TRANSMISSION BECAUSE IT IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO TRY TO GET FIX. *TR
Power train, Aug 12, 2013
VEHICLE WAS ON CRUISE CONTROL AND THE TRANSMISSION WENT TO HIGH RPMS, TCS AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WE JUST BOUGHT IT AND PAID EXTRA FOR A HONDA - FAILED TRANSMISSION AT 120K ? *TR
Power train, Engine, Aug 1, 2013
- MY HONDA ODYSSEY 2000 GOT THE 1ST TRANSMISSION BREAKDOWN AT 106K MILES IN 7/2009. HONDA AGREED TO PAY HALF OF THE REPAIR COST AND I PAID HALF (~$2000) TO REPLACE A NEW REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION FR HONDA. - THE 2ND TRANSMISSION LAST ME ANOTHER 34K MILES (4 YEARS) AND IT SUDDENLY BROKE DOWN YESTERDAY. - I LOSE TRUST IN HONDA. NOT SURE IF HONDA STILL CONTINUE HONOR THEIR WARRANTY ON THE TRANSMISSION WITH THEY CLAIMED THEY HAVE FIX THE ISSUE ON THE REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION. *TR
Power train, Jul 31, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND USUALLY ON COLD STARTS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE PRESSURE SWITCH FOR THE GEARS FAILED. THE DEALER FIRST ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION, BUT THAT DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 114,000. UPDATED 8/26/13 *CN
Power train, Jul 29, 2013
DRIVING SOUTH ON RT84, JUST ENTERING CT, THE ENGINE BEGINS TO OVER-REV TO 8000RPMS. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON, AND THE CAR WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 65MPH. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, DISENGAGING OUT OF DRIVE. COASTING, THE ENGINE WAS OPERATING, NORMAL RPMS FOR IDLE SPEED. TRYING TO REENGAGE THE TRANSMISSION AT A LOWER GEAR, FAILED. PULLED OFF RT84 IN VERNON ROCKVILLE, CT, AND MADE IT TO A PARKING LOT. ENGINE OVER-REVVING TO GET TRANSMISSION TO ENGAGE. PARKED, THE CAR WAS ALLOWED TO SIT, SHUT OFF FOR 45 MINUTES. RESTARTED CAR, ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE, AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO ENGAGE IN ANY FORWARD GEAR. WAS ABLE TO ENGAGE THE TRANSMISSION IN REVERSE, BUT NOT IN A FORWARD GEAR. HAD CAR TOWED TO HONDA DEALER IN MANCHESTER, CT. DEALER SUBSEQUENTLY CONFIRMED THE VEHICLE REQUIRED A TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. UP TO THIS POINT, NO SIGN OF TRANSMISSION TROUBLE; NO SLIPPAGE, NO HESITATION. TRANSMISSION WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000 MILES OLD, HAVING BEEN REPLACED AT HONDA DEALER UNDER RECALL BACK IN 2004, AT APPROXIMATELY 32,000 MILES. *TR
Power train, Jun 13, 2013
MINIVAN STARTED JERKY AND LOST POWER CLIMBING GENTLE SLOPE ON GEARY BLVD IN SAN FRANCISCO. AFTER I FRANTICALLY MOVED TO THE SIDE TO PREVENT BEING HIT BY A TRUCK, THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN I HAD A MECHANIC CHECK THE VEHICLE, I WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *TR