2004 Honda Odyssey Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 221about this part
- Share
- 38%of 585 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,111miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 221 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2004 Honda Odyssey, 38% of the 585 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,111 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Transmission wants to shift but doesn't and it does it while driving down the highway at higher speeds to. I think it is bs that they know there is a problem with their transmissions and they tell me mine doesn't qualify because the VIN doesn't match. I feel like they should fix it hasn't gone out yet but it will one day then I'm supposed to cover it.”
NHTSA complaint #10593917, filed 2014-05, 137,000 miles“Backing out of my driveway in reverse then shifting into drive the Odyssey would continue in reverse. Shifted into drive and the car wouldn't move. Shifted into 2nd gear and the car stated to move, shifted again into drive. Stopped at a traffic light and when I put my foot on the gas the RPM's went flying and the car wouldn't move forward.”
NHTSA complaint #10451612, filed 2012-03, 78,500 miles“I was driving on highway state route 22 between altoona pa and ebensburg pa when I experienced transmission failure and the inability to continue to move forward. I had to coast to the shoulder with my family in the vehicle while heavy traffic and semi-truck traffic was continuous on the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #10608050, filed 2014-07, 79,951 miles“Check engine light and tcs light came on while driving the van at highway speeds. The transmission shifts smoothly and sounds fine, but the repair shop pulled a code of p0740--tc clutch failure. The transmission is failing, and this is apparently a common problem with Honda odysseys. While our transmission lasted longer than many odysseys' do, I think that transmission failure at 119k is unacceptable.”
NHTSA complaint #10607860, filed 2014-07, 119,000 miles“Parked car in parking lot--backed into spot--put into park?--shut off engine/removed key and exited vehicle/locked door and went into store--was informed within 5 minutes car had rolled approx' 50 feet into friends pickup truck..my left front[driver side] had smashed into right rear of truck-no damage to trk--my car actually in reverse when key removed and engine stopped.”
NHTSA complaint #10480804, filed 2012-10, 124,380 milesRelated recalls
- 04V176000Apr 15, 2004On some mini vans, sport utility and passenger vehicles, certain operating conditions can result in heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft…Covers: Honda Odyssey 2002–2004, Acura TL 2000–2004, CL 2001–2003 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10194971May 28, 2021Service Bulletin - Case v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Case No. BC 424169 (Third Clutch Transmission Settlement - $25 Credit Vouchers).
- 10160966May 7, 2019Service Bulletin - PCM replacement for erratic or harsh shifting.
- 10018029Jun 1, 2005Replacing a canon a75 digital camera to take inspection photos for s/b 04-021, safety recall: a/t 2nd gear inspection, or s/b 04-037, safety recall: accord v6 a/t 2nd gear…
- 10016296May 16, 2005Transmission-won't come out of park, p not illuminated.
- 10016346Apr 16, 2005Automatic transmission fluid (atf) leaks. Honda tech line summary.
- 10012641Apr 8, 2005Erratic and harsh shifting; malfunction indicator lamp (mil) comes on or d indicator blinks.
- 10013608Oct 1, 2004Replenishing atf on vehicles with automatic transmission oil jet kits. Honda servicenews.
- 10013607Oct 1, 2004Automatic transmission solenoid replacement criteria.
- 10013604Oct 1, 2004Removing a stubborn atf filler bolt. Honda servicenews.
- 10013844Sep 16, 2004Transmission solenoid replacement criteria.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 44 | 10% |
| 2024 | 16 | 13% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 14 | 10% |
| 2021 | 6 | 4% |
| 2020 | 17 | 3% |
| 2019 | 128 | 13% |
| 2018 | 166 | 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 2004 Honda Odyssey
111 complaintsBody and structure
55 complaintsElectrical system
53 complaintsEngine
50 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
24 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsSeats
22 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsTires
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Honda Odyssey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology