2015 Honda Odyssey Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 20%of 207 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Honda Odyssey, 20% of the 207 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In 2018 my 2015 Honda van had problems shifting gears. I was going about 25mph when there was a jolt and the car shook from the transmission shifting gears. I took the car in an was told the computer needed to be updated. The update occurred and the van ran fine. Today the van did the same thing. I see several a lot of similar complaints on the internet.”
NHTSA complaint #11184734, filed 2019-03, 25,000 miles“Purchased car new in 2015, Honda Odyssey, have had shifting issues between gears jerking. Problem started within past year, seems to get a little worse and you can feel it shifting rough. I see various others with same issue, could this be a future recall I hope, I have 65k miles so that would be sad product to have this occur. This is my first Honda and thought they were reliable vehicles, don't have money to replace the transmission. Please help.”
NHTSA complaint #11151774, filed 2018-11, 65,000 miles“When accelerating normally, a shaking, sluggish sensation begins in 2nd gear going through 3rd. If I settle out within one of the gears, it goes away. It only happens when I'm accelerating. The speeds when it occurs range from 20-40 MPH. If I were to truly step on it, it doesn't seem to get worse, it actually almost disappears. If anyone else has this problem, please post it up. Dont want it getting worse and causing injuries but if it does, there needs to be a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11210862, filed 2019-05, 100,000 miles“Some late model Honda 6 speed transmissions can not be downshifted! On a long downhill grade, the brakes were not adequate and are now burned and vibrate. I know not to 'ride' your brakes but there was no alternative, either travel at a crawl with traffic backing up behind me or having a runaway car. I learned to drive in colorado and know the safety provided by downshifting the transmission to control your downhill speed as long (7 or 8 miles in places) downhill roads will ruin your brakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #11173522, filed 2019-02, 43,000 miles“A few months after our purchase the Odyssey seemed to jerk after slowing down and then taking off (city stop and go traffic). We mentioned this at our service and the dealership said it was normal with the eco. Last week my family heading out on vacation. About 6 hours, highway driving, into our drive we came upon heavy traffic. We had several miles of stop and go. My wife was driving and then all of a sudden, the transmission seemed to slam into gear and then the van would jerk then move. …”
NHTSA complaint #11014822, filed 2017-08, 33,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10129798Feb 27, 2018Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque…
- 10129797Feb 27, 2018Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque…
- 10129336Feb 14, 2018Dealer message - Every Service Bulletin requires you to take an HDS snap shot and use the job aid or Tech2Tech to confirm the judder/shudder is coming from the torque converter.
- 10108886Jun 20, 2017Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque…
- 10108885Jun 20, 2017Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque…
- 10108778May 23, 2017Customer letter - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. On some 2015 Odyssey…
- 10084801Aug 3, 2016Service bulletin - a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter…
- 10211577Mar 1, 2016Do you have an Odyssey in your shop that has a power sliding door that won?t open or close by using the following? ? Power sliding door main switch on the dash ? Keyless…
- 10108793Mar 6, 2015Service bulletin - There is a hard downshift or clunk around 6-13 mph, often experienced when slowing down and accelerating at slow speeds or from a rolling stop. Under certain…
- 10108836Feb 19, 2015Service bulletin - There is a hard downshift or clunk around 6 - 13 mph, often experienced when slowing down and accelerating at slow speeds or from a rolling stop. Under certain…
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 2015 Honda Odyssey
54 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsSeats
16 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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.
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