Transmission torque converter clutch circuit P0740 and P0430 - needs new transmission. Check engine light is on traction control light is on and diagnosed error codes P0740. Transmission fails to engage, slips with no drive power. Progressively getting worst. Requires replacement of transmission as per dealer at cost of $5,900. This same problem has affected several 100,000S of 2002 to 2004 Honda Odyssey vans and other Honda models with same transmission. Honda knows about this problem with these models and still has done nothing to repair them. Honda Odyssey transmission problem is widely known and discussed at length on online Honda forums and at dealerships, to a point where nobody is willing to buy these used vehicles at bluebook market value. The cost associated with a transmission replacement is $5900, in excess of current vehicle market value. On further investigation, Honda has an active recall for Odyssey transmissions up to model year 2001. This has been in place since year 2003, when the 2002 Honda Odyssey was relatively new, hence not included in this recall, even though the transmission in 2001 and 2002 model year are same. To make matters worse Honda knew of this transmission design problem which continues past model year 2001. They used the same transmission till model year 2004. I would like Honda to recall Odyssey transmissions from 2002 to 2004 as well and repair them under warranty. Several other Honda vehicles models are also impacted by this poor transmission design. Then why has Honda not done anything to help its customers. I would like NHTSA investigate further leveraging on the 2001 Honda Odyssey recall to expedite a resolution forcing Honda to recall for repairs. Thank you.

- Carrollton, TX, USA

Sporadically while driving, instrument lights all come and soon after car will just stop running, sometimes lights will just stay on. So far its at low speeds, on take off or coming to a stop. If I let the car sit a few minutes I can restart it.this happened several times. Took it to Honda and couldn't find problem. From going on line I see that this was a common problem. After peoples many replacement parts it was finally isolated mostly to replacement of a part in the ignition switch assembly. Some were a fracture in alternator bracket, or oem distributor assembly (igniter switch module) if it has one or a sensor if not a distributor. All repairs were done on various years and models of Honda's but all having identical symptoms.

- Milton, FL, USA

Recently, while driving my car on the freeway my car decideds to shut off which is scary and has happended more than once and not having the speed of control of trying to get over when you are in the fast lane. This has happened numerous of times. My main concern is how many other people have this happened to before. This is very dangerous and a serious situation because you don't know if the car behind you will slow down. I always end up pressing my emergency light right away, hoping the other drivers are paying attention because I am driving with my children in the vehicle. Five kids I take to school everyday and my main concern is there saftey at all times.

- Woodbridge, CA, USA