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really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
no data
Average Mileage:
65,000 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replace transmission (2 reports)
transmission problem
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2007Mar 06
(reported on)Odyssey EXL V6
- Automatic transmission
- 42,000 miles
Sometime just after 36K miles (the maximum cutoff point for the standard warranty), the transmission developed a "shudder" under light throttle applications going up or down slight grades. At first, I suspected an engine misfire, possibly related to the VCM (Variable Cylinder Management). I did not learn that it was actually a transmission problem until I took it to the dealer for routine service at 42K miles. I informed the dealer regarding the "shudder" and the dealer later confirmed it to be the transmission generating the "shudder". The dealer reported a problem specifically with the torque converter. Rather than replace just the torque converter, the dealer replaced the entire transmission. The vehicle had been serviced regularly at this dealership. I did not have the extended warranty, yet the dealer replaced the transmission with only a very nominal deductible. I am very pleased with how the dealer handled and resolved the problem; I am not pleased with the quality of my Honda vehicle.
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2009Mar 24
Odyssey EX 3.2L V6
I took my van to the dealer to have it checked for front end noise, transmission shudder, power steering whine, etc, etc. I was shocked to get a list of things back that we would need to have replaced, ranging from sway bar parts to a new transmission! The parts alone were listed at $6,300. At 88,000 miles, of course, warranty is not an option.
I bought Honda for the quality, chose an expensive, high end model because I planned to have it for many years. At this point we haven't decided whether to have it repaired or try to trade it, but a trade in this condition is almost pointless.
Angie E.
Bridgewater Cors, VT, USA
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