2001 Honda Odyssey EX from North America - Comments

Did you clean out the ports? I replaced my EGR and found that you had to clean the ports out and consequently the Check Engine light came back on for EGR. It is still cheaper to do it over a gain yourself than to take it to the dealer.

I have a 2001 Honda Odyssey, I am having the check engine light problem that comes and goes. I paid to have the EGR replacement and tube clean out service done again because it had already been done prior to me owning it. They said it was clogged again... so this is possible it can happen after the initial fix. I am now having problems with my transmission shifting real hard when you put it into reverse at cold temperatures. My Odyssey has 186,000 miles on the original transmission and I think it's about to go after reading the many comments on this site. I was told by the dealer that my catalytic converter may need to be replaced in order to keep the check engine light from coming on, but that driving it this way would not hurt it. Can anyone tell me if changing the converter fixed their check engine light problems? And would this maybe have some effect on the transmission problem?

I also have a 2001 Odyssey. I replaced the EGR valve and the catalytic converter. Don't waste the money doing these. I removed the EGR valve and cleaned the ports with a small wire and sprayed brake cleaner and carb cleaner in the ports while the van was running. With this valve off and the engine running the van sounds awful, but don't worry. After spraying the fluid and putting the EGR valve back intact let the van run a few minutes. Sometimes this will turn the light off and sometimes it won't. Good luck.

I have an 2001 Odyssey from Canada, 104K miles, and just like many here the check engine light came on. It's the transmission. The dealer here in North Carolina has been very helpful, but continues to get "No" as a standard response from the regional supervisors. After calling American Honda and telling them I own a Honda, regardless of its origin, and that I need this taken care of. I did get a case number and should get a call this week.

I also have a friend that used to work for Honda. He said call American Honda every day. Be the squeaky wheel. Be polite, but do not give in. Refuse to pay anything because you own a Honda. It doesn't say Honda of Canada on the back of my car. Talk to then about loyalty and about your next vehicle purchase. Basically you need to stare them down until you get what you want.

I bought my '99 ex odyssey, from Schaumburg honda in IL, USA couple of months ago, 11/20/08, with a 137,000 miles, not even driven for 500 miles first check engine light came after couple of weeks of driving, went to Auto zone and figured it is the code P1457 which is gas cap problem, but just a while ago TCS light came on like last couple of days and vehicle comes to a complet stop with a brake light on and I had to completely turn off the egnition and restart the egnition again and went on in loop. any suggestions or recommendations will be greatly appreciated. thanks!

I own a 2001 Honda Odyssey. I have 124,000 miles and am on my fourth transmission. The transmission seems to last about 40,000 miles. I have been fortunate that Honda has paid for the replacement of each transmission. They have now told me they will not cover another transmission.

I have just come from the dealership. I went because my engine light was on and my maintenance required light was on. Honda said the lights were on because I need a new transmission. Here is my thought: I am fortunate that my transmission has lasted 133,000 miles and I am not having problems with it. Just a stupid light that tells Honda that I am due for a new transmission. My question is - Has anybody ignored these lights and not had problems? Can I just keep driving with my current transmission that I have because it seems that many of you are getting bad replacements? Anybody out there ignoring the lights? Trade in value for my 2000 Odyssey is $4400. The repairs they are suggesting cost close to $6000. I think perhaps I will run this van until it doesn't run anymore. Thoughts from you people in Internet Space, please! Thanks.

Does anyone know what Honda Dealerships are currently doing for these cars, I just purchased a 1999 Honda Odesey and the transmission needs to be replaced, the van has about 156,000 miles on it.

Can anyone offer any suggestions, the owner that we brought it from, did not let us know that he had already replaced the transmission.

Any advise would be helpful!

My 2001 Odyssey's tranny let go at 69000 miles with no warning in Nov 2005. I took it to my dealer.

I was told the tranny had to be replaced. I asked at what cost not knowing about ext warranty 7yrs/109000. The service manager told me about the extended warranty. No charge. I was very happy and he even gave me a free rental for a week. I was only charged 119.00 for a loose motor mount. Other than that, no problems with my van... they treated me great.

Ps bringing it back tomorrow at 107000 for tune up and tranny check. Wish me luck.

Ps this is my 3rd Honda.

I have a 2001 Odyssey and the check engine light and the TCS light has been coming on for at least the last 150,000 miles. It has 209,000 miles. I have never done a tune up or taken it in to check the lights. I have changed the oil (every 6000 miles with synthetic oil) and transmission fluid about every 30,000) I think my transmission is going out finally, but I have found that it drives OK in D3. It sounds like it is best to ignore the lights. My dealer told us it will cost $2500 to replace! Maybe he was not including labor!I have loved the van and am sad that the transmission is going out!

I have to add my horror story to the list. I own a 2001 Honda Odyssey and so far have paid a bill of 3700.00 for numerous repairs including a transmission. This will be the van's third transmission. Now they are telling me the catalytic converter is also bad at a cost of 1586.00. This van has been regularly serviced and only has 50,000 miles on the last transmission. I have been refused any help by Honda/America. Do you think I will ever buy Honda again? No way! Is the class action lawsuit still open?

I've been looking at these, and I don't understand. The Honda Odyssey is a nice looking van, and it has good features. However it's a HONDA, and it has a widespread issue with trannies. I'm sorry folks, but this is unacceptable. I've never heard of so many issues with ANY transaxle.

I do realize most of you bought into your car BEFORE you knew about the tranny issues, so you would get defensive on the matter.

The simple fact is that the Honda Odyssey is not all it's c racked up to be, and I WILL NOT buy one.

I've never even seen one with over 250k miles on it. However the mid 90s' Toyota Previas I'm looking at can hit 300k with zero issues.

Anyways. end rant... and I'm VERY disapointed.

I have a 2001 Honda Odyssey with 141K miles on it. The check engine light and the TCS light have been on for the last 65K miles. The tranny is just now beginning to clunk a little when putting into reverse. I'm about to unload it as a trade in before anything happens!

If I was in the market for a van, after reading all these comments I'd stay away from Honda.. BUT. .I have a 2001 Odyssey.

I have had it serviced regularly at my dealer. I had the 7yr/100,000 Exact Warranty.

It has 92k miles on it and the dealer has been exceptional.

At about 85k they replaced both rear window motors. N/C Warranty.

At the same time, they replaced an engine mount N/C Warranty.

At 92k they replaced transmission N/C Warranty.

I have never had any problems that weren't handled with courtesy and professionalism.

So... considering the 10S of thousands Hondas on the road, I think that a lot of the problems not dealt with properly are more the dealer, not Honda.

I hope Honda has people that look at these forums, and that they help those that have had the problems stated..

As for me... Good Dealer... Will purchase another Odyssey.

They are the best all around van out there.

I have had 13 NEW autos and 7 used.

My Toyotas and Hondas have been the best.

I have Honda Odyssey 2000. I replaced the starter and now the alternator and a new battery. Now it's discharging. Any ideas and what would they be??