2000 Honda Odyssey Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 228about this part
- Share
- 34%of 675 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 228 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Honda Odyssey, 34% of the 675 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10761187, filed 2015-09, 112,000 miles“All the motor mounts and transmission mounts need to be replaced. I've never heard of this being an issue in any other vehicle, but after doing a quick google search I discovered it is common in odysseys. We should be able to drive our vehicles without being concerned for the stability of our engine and tranny. This just shouldn't happen.”
NHTSA complaint #10504273, filed 2013-03, 180,000 miles“I was driving at 60 miles per hour on the freeway when the transmission spontaneously failed. I was unable to accelerate after that point, but was fortunately able to coast off the freeway. Had this happened 2 minutes earlier, I would have been stuck in a acute turn in the freeway without a good shoulder to pull of on, leaving me stopped in the middle of the freeway.”
NHTSA complaint #10501117, filed 2013-03, 139,901 miles“The transmission has failed 3 times since I bought this vehicle. The first time it failed I replaced it at the dealer. The second time it failed it was replaced at a transmission shop (about 1year 3 months ago) this is the third time, I took it to 3 different shops and they all said its the transmission again. It seems that it works for 1 year and the it fails.”
NHTSA complaint #10395658, filed 2011-04, 132,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10519723, filed 2013-06, 124,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10016346Apr 16, 2005Automatic transmission fluid (atf) leaks. Honda tech line summary.
- 10013607Oct 1, 2004Automatic transmission solenoid replacement criteria.
- 10012643Oct 1, 2004Warranty extension: accord, odyssey, and prelude automatic transmission. Update.
- 10013844Sep 16, 2004Transmission solenoid replacement criteria.
- 10014287Aug 1, 2004Wheel bearing noise after a/t (automatic transmission) replacement.
- 10014103Jul 16, 2004Wheel bearing noise after transmission removed and replaced.
- 10014029Jul 1, 2004Tools for safe and efficient a/t replacement.
- 10014154Jun 16, 2004Hsb 04-021 transmission r&r tips.
- 10013990May 1, 2004Don't replace the solenoid if troubleshooting an a/t with diagnostic trouble code p0740 (lock-up control system).
- 10014328Dec 1, 2003Atf (automatic transmission fluid) leaks from cooler line banjo bolt.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 41 | 9% |
| 2024 | 16 | 13% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 14 | 10% |
| 2021 | 6 | 4% |
| 2020 | 17 | 3% |
| 2019 | 128 | 13% |
| 2018 | 165 | 16% |
| 2017 | 7 | 18% |
| 2016 | 38 | 14% |
| 2015 | 41 | 20% |
| 2014 | 73 | 24% |
| 2013 | 14 | 7% |
| 2012 | 24 | 10% |
| 2011 | 19 | 8% |
| 2010 | 23 | 9% |
| 2009 | 18 | 9% |
| 2008 | 41 | 8% |
| 2007 | 78 | 9% |
| 2006 | 87 | 12% |
| 2005 | 106 | 13% |
| 2004 | 221 | 38% |
| 2003 | 533 | 58% |
| 2002 | 608 | 63% |
| 2001 | 332 | 54% |
| 2000 | 228 | 34% |
| 1999 | 170 | 33% |
| 1998 | 14 | 19% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2000 Honda Odyssey
119 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
105 complaintsSuspension
42 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsEngine cooling
29 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsSeats
16 complaintsTires
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Honda Odyssey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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