EGR valve recall in 2004, got that replaced.
Check engine light came on 128,000. Honda replaced EGR valve again.
Check engine light came on and TCS light comes on. Honda diagnostic revealed the transmission is bad.
Gears seem to slip going from 1st to 2nd.
When idling, the van seems to sputter at times.
When putting van into reverse, seems to jump into gear.
Checked on Honda Dealer web site. Honda 1999-2001 is recalled on transmissions. I called Honda about this recall. I had never been contacted on a recall by mail.
I called Honda about because even though I have 129,000 miles, I feel that this is a manufacturer defect, and not my responsibility. I bought a Honda because of the "Reputation" I have heard about.
The customer service representative told me that there was nothing they could do. So basically I have a van that is worth nothing, and I don't feel it to be reliable to drive long distances. I am now scared to drive this van anywhere because it may break down at any moment.
Honda told me that it would cost around 4000.00-5000.00 to replace the transmission.
I will not buy another Honda.
Do you really think that Honda is responsible for putting a new transmission in your van at 129,000 miles?
Good gosh!
I think a new transmission will cost a lot less than a new vehicle. American made minivans have way more problems and are scrapped shortly after 100,000 miles, if they last that long.
"I think a new transmission will cost a lot less than a new vehicle. American made minivans have way more problems and are scrapped shortly after 100,000 miles, if they last that long."
I can back that up for you. My 2003 Windstar required over $6,000 in unexpected repairs and left me stranded over 5 times in a 3 year period. It was scrapped at 105,000 miles because my transmission failed.
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