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100,000 miles · Aug 25, 2005

Power Train

TRANSMISSION DEFECT, FAILURE OF DEALER TO COVER UNDER WARRANTY

NHTSA ODI #10134171

83,640 miles · Jul 27, 2005

Power Train

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AT 83,000 MILES THE SECOND TRANSMISSION ON MY 2001 HONDA ODYSSEY FAILED (REGISTERED IN MY WIFE'S NAME, LYNN ROESSLER). ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 43,000 MILES IN 2003 AND WAS REPLACED BY HONDA UNDER WARRANTY. IN JULY 2005 THE SECOND TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, D4 LIGHT BEGAN TO BLINK, TCS LIGHT CAME ON. RETURNED CALL TO HONDA DEALER, WHO AGAIN REPLACED TRANSMISSION AND LEFT INBOARD JOINT. I DO NOT KNOW IF I HAVE NOW HAVE A NEW OR REBUILT TRANSMISSION. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE TWO TRANSMISSIONS I HAVE HAD SO FAR HAVE LASTED, ON AVERAGE, ABOUT 41,000 MILES.

NHTSA ODI #10130263

82,000 miles · May 1, 2005

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I HAVE A 2001 HONDA ODYSSEY EX MINIVAN. WHEN AT A STOP, FACING UPHILL IN DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WILL ROLL BACKWARDS AS SOON AS YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BRAKE. IT ROLLS AS IF IT WERE A VEHICLE WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION, OR AS IF YOU WERE IN NEUTRAL. PARKED FACING DOWNHILL, THAN STARTING IN REVERSE (BACKING UP THE HILL) THE SAME PROBLEM PRESENTS ITSELF, BUT IT IS EVEN WORSE. THIS HAS LED TO SEVERAL NEAR ACCIDENTS AS WE HAVE ADJUSTED TO THIS UNUSUAL SITUATION, AS ALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AUTOMOBILES WE HAVE OWNED IN THE PAST DOI NOT BEHAVE IN THIS MANNER. THEY "HOLD" ON HILLS, AT LEAST MOMENTARILY, WHEN THE BRAKE IS RELEASED AND THE AUTOMOBILE IS IN DRIVE. I WONDER HOW MANY ACCIDENTS THIS DEFECT HAS CAUSED WHILE THE DRIVERS DISCIOVERD THIS FLAW AND ADJUSTED THEIR DRIVING HABITS (IT'S A LOT LIKE DRIVING A MANUAL TRANSMISSION). I CONTACTED MY LOCAL HONDA DEALER, AND THEY SAID THIS IS "NORMAL" WITH THESE VANS AND ACCORD AUTOMOBILES.

NHTSA ODI #10118786

67,500 miles · Mar 28, 2005

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AT APPROXIMATELY 38,000 MILES MY TRANSMISSION ON MY 2001 HONDA ODYSSEY FAILED. THIS REPAIR WAS COVERED BY AN EXTENSION OF THE BASIC WARRANTY OF 36,000 MILES AS HONDA IS AWARE THAT THE TRANSMISSION THAT THEY ORIGINALLY INSTALLED WAS DEFECTIVE. THE REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION HAS NOW FAILED AT 67,000 MILES AND WAS ALSO REPLACED BY HONDA. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED WITH ANYTHING BUT THE SAME FAULTY TRANSMISSION. I REQUESTED HONDA TO EXTEND THE NEW TRANSMISSION'S WARRANTY PERIOD TO 100,000 MILES FROM THE TIME OF REPLACEMENT BUT WAS REFUSED MY REQUEST. I BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE AWARE THAT THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REMEDIED AND ARE INSTALLING DEFECTIVE PARTS IN MINE AND OTHER VEHICLES. I WOULD REQUEST THAT THE NHTSA LOOK INTO OTHERS (AS THERE ARE MANY) REPLACED TRANSMISSIONS AND FIND OUT IF MY EXPERIENCE IS UNIQUE OR PART OF A TREND. I CAN BE CONTACTED TO SUPPLY EVIDENCE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MAINTAINED PROPERLY AND THIS FAILURE WAS NOT RELATED TO FAILURE TO FOLLOW GUIDELINES OF THE MANUFACTURER. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10115930

60,000 miles · Mar 28, 2005

Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES. TRANSMISSION OBVIOUSLY HAS DESIGN FLAWS. WAS REPAIRED BUT THE BASIC DESIGN FLAWS WERE NOT CORRECTED. BEARING FAILURE COULD HAVE LEAD TO WHEEL LOCK UP AND LOSS OF CONTROL. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10114844

10,000 miles · Mar 16, 2005

Fuel System, GasolinePower TrainInjury

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NEAR DEATH/ACCIDENT EXPERIENCES =4 TRANSMISSION FAILURES= 2 REPLACEMENTS SINCE NEW PURCHASE EGR VALVE REPLACED= SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED WHEN THE SECOND TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED. IT WAS NOT EVEN ADDRESSED. JERKY ACTIONS IN VEHICLE AGGRAVATE INJURY. STRANDED IN GA. ON XMAS HOLIDAY. LOSS OF VISITATION, VACATION AND HONEYMOON. TRANSMISSIONS REPLACED (NOT WITHOUT A FIGHT), IT HAS BEEN STATED THAT WARRANTY EXTENDED LIFELONG, (WITHOUT PROOF OF DOCUMENTATION). ROTORS WARPING. DEALER (OWNER) STATES, THEY JUST SELL VEHICLES, THEY DON'T MAKE THE VEHICLES.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10114181

50,582 miles · Nov 2, 2004

Power Train

THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK WITHOUT HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE OR THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10099232

32,000 miles · Oct 14, 2004

Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, SUDDENLY THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AS IF IT WAS SEARCHING FOR THE PROPER GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. THE TRUCK IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP HAVING THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED AGAIN. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10096810

Mileage unknown · Sep 23, 2004

Power Train

WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE ACCELERATOR, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10094236

81,000 miles · Aug 24, 2004

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AT 53,000 MILES/2 YEARS, GEAR SHIFTS WERE SUDDENLY DELAYED, SUDDEN, NOT HAPPENING RESULTING IN UNRELIABLE PERFORMANCE AND DRIVING HAZARDS BUT NOT ACCIDENT HAPPENED PRIOR TO TAKING TO DEALERSHIP. FIRST TRANSMISSION REPLACED UNDER EXTENTED WARRANTY (7YR/100,00 MILES) ISSUED BY HONDA DUE TO RECOGNIZED WORKMANSHIP PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSIONS. AT 81,000 MILES/3 YRS THE SECOND TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCED SAME PROBLEM. SECOND TRANSMISSION REPLACED UNDER SAME EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WILL LIKELY BE EXCEEDED WHEN/IF I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM A THIRD TIME AS I PUT APPROXIMATELY 25-30,000 MILES ANNUALLY. I SEE FROM READING OTHER COMPLAINTS THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM AND I DON'T WANT TO BE PAYING FOR ANY REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSIONS IN THE FUTURE. CAN SOMETHING BE DONE SO THAT EACH REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION MUST CARRY A NEW 7YR/100,000 MILE WARRANTY? *AK

NHTSA ODI #10088466

Official recalls

20V027000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

Jan 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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

PE06007 · Front Coil Spring Fracture

Opened Jan 24, 2006 · Closed May 24, 2006

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs

THE POPULATION OF 116,000 VEHICLES IS AN ESTIMATE BASED ON AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY (AHM) DATA IDENTIFYING ORIGINAL STATE OF SALE OR DELIVERY.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES (SV) UTILIZE LIGHT WEIGHT COIL SPRINGS MANUFACTURED FROM HIGH STRENGTH STEEL (HSS).IF THE COATING MATERIAL OF A HSS SPRING IS BREACHED, CORROSIVE ELEMENTS (SALT) MAY ATTACK THE SPRING.SPRING CORROSION RESULTS IN A STRESS RISER AND MAY CAUSE A FRACTURE.DEPENDING ON THE LOCATION WHERE THE SPRING BREAKS, THE JAGGED EDGE MAY PIERCE THE TIRE; A RAPID DEFLATION OF THE TIRE MAY OCCUR AND CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OR CRASH.SV SPRING FAILURE MECHANICS AND TIRE CONTACT LIKELIHOOD ARE DISCUSSED IN AN AHM PRESENTATION TO ODI DATED APRIL 20TH, 2006 (AVAILABLE ON ODI?S WEB SITE; WWW-ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV).AHM?S PRESENTATION IDENTIFIED TWO MECHANISMS WHICH CAUSE THE SPRING COATING TO BECOME BREACHED; 1) CONTACT WITH THE LOWER SPRING SEAT, AND 2) ENTRAPMENT OF ABRASIVE MATERIALS BETWEEN THE SILENCER TUBE AND SPRING.THE PRESENTATION COMPARED SV SPRING FRACTURE RATES TO THE HONDA MDX MODEL, A SISTER VEHICLE RECALLED FOR FRONT SPRING FRACTURE UNDER NHTSA RECALL 05V385, AND TO OTHER VEHICLES INVESTIGATED AND OR RECALLED FOR FRONT SPRING FRACTURE.THE SPRING FRACTURE RATE FOR THE SV, WHICH IS ABOUT HALF THE RATE OF THE MDX MODEL EVEN THOUGH THE SV'S HAVE ONE YEAR LONGER IN SERVICE, IS COMPARABLE TO RATES OBSERVED IN PRIOR SPRING FRACTURE INVESTIGATIONS THAT WERE CLOSED WITH NO RECALL AND LOW IN COMPARISON TO INVESTIGATIONS THAT HAVE RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL.OF THE 7 REPORTS ODI IDENTIFIED ALLEGING TIRE DAMAGE DUE TO SPRING FRACTURE, 6 INVOLVED SPRING-TIRE CONTACT WHICH RESULTED IN SLOW OR NO LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE; ODI WAS UNABLE TO VERIFY THE ONE REPORT ALLEGING A PUNCTURE OCCURRED.ODI NOTES THAT THE SV FRONT SPRING DIFFERS FROM THE MDX SPRING IN THAT IT HAS A SINGLE SILENCER TUBE (UPPER ONLY, AS OPPOSED TO UPPER AND LOWER ON THE MDX) WHICH IS, ACCORDING TO AHM, LOCATED IN AN AREA LESS LIKELY TO RESULT IN A TIRE PUNCTURE SHOULD A FRACTURE OCCUR.A DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES IS NOT WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.