2006 Honda Odyssey Consumer Discussions

Honda Odyssey Electrical Problems

• Re: Please, I need good advise on Odyssey Touring 2006 [bbjlaw]

  Written by: thuku on Feb 6, 2012 10:42:47 AM

  I would consider an alternative if I am to take a loan to buy the Van. 1. Honda Vans are highly priced than other minivans in the same class. Why?? They hold their value very well. That means for the same amount of money you would get a newer and low mirage option. 2. I would rather buy an older vehicle that would not tie me in a loan for the ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• Re: Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems [charitykw]

  Written by: 01intrigue on Feb 2, 2012 8:11:15 PM

  Based on the numbers you provide, you have gotten around 200,000 miles (3 times 60-80K) on your 2001 Ody, without having to pay for a transmission replacement. If that's correct, I'd say you've done great. Car parts wear out, and don't last forever. Sounds like it's time to buy another vehicle. (Our 2006 has 125K on it with no problems yet, so not all Ody's are bad.)

Honda Odyssey 2011 "check fuel cap"

• Re: Honda Odyssey 2011 "check fuel cap" [sam194]

  Written by: rufussmith on Jan 27, 2012 3:34:48 PM

  An easy solution is to continue to drive the car over 12 trips or so and the false message will disappear by itself. I have a 2006 Odyssey that does this occasionally and investigated it quite a bit. The car's computer will cancel the message automatically after enough trips are made. Any other solution is cumbersome and not worth it. good luck

Honda Odyssey Electrical Problems

• 2006 Honda Odydey electrical Spaz

  Written by: jwilli5 on Jan 21, 2012 2:00:32 PM

  Today my 2006 Odyssey's Bright lights, turn signals, temperture gauge, both power sliding doors, and my back windshild wiper and fluids all stopped working at the same time. Also my radio, when turned on, reads CODE. When pressing the radio buttons it comes up with a bunch of XXXX on the panel. Like its looking for some kind of a code. Any ideas why. All fuses checked, no go. Stopped and ... Read More

Honda Odyssey vibration

• Re: South Florida Dealer who fixed the judder issue at 40-45 mph?? [payur]

  Written by: fsudreyer on Dec 30, 2011 1:53:40 PM

  Take the car to Rick Case Honda. They have an awesome repair facility. On a side note, I have gotten rid of my Odyssey, but Honda should be ashamed of themselves allowing this to go on and on unchecked. We had a 2006 and I started this thread a couple years ago. Wow, I still get all the emails and it still amazes me. Best of luck! :)

Honda Odyssey Electrical Problems

• Re: 2004 Honda Odyssey engine stops while driving [regwin]

  Written by: pangarkar on Dec 15, 2011 8:26:27 PM

  Update on my 2006 Ody electrical problems 1) 4 trips to Honda dealership only to find nothing wrong w/ the car. $$$$ 2) 1 new battery (replacement) at Sams' club (free) 3) $3.99 new grounding connector for the negative wire on battery 4) $15 to install new battery connector 5) Being able to figure out the problem yourself without any Honda help- PRICELESS!!! FYI: the battery I'd gotten from Sams (Energizer) ... Read More

Honda Odyssey 2005 - knocking noise when breaking or turning

• Re: Honda Odyssey 2006- knocking noise when breaking or turning [vegas14]

  Written by: patnic on Dec 3, 2011 7:51:17 AM

  Mine was the axle/cv joint problem. My knock was when turning right and it made the knocking sound.

Honda Odyssey vibration

• Re: 2005 Honda Odyssey Vibration in ECO [blackexv6]

  Written by: loweohana on Nov 8, 2011 10:07:02 PM

  I bought my 2006 honda odyssey certified preowned; have had it for 2 years and for a couple of mths now i've been hearing this vibration sound from the hood. i've rotated, aligned, and balanced the tires, but didn't fix the sound. i'm glad to read the problem here.

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Honda Odyssey Rated Not Reliable [lithnights]

  Written by: gene00 on Nov 2, 2011 7:25:32 PM

  It's kind of funny reading the web version of CR. Their comments start off "The Odyssey tops our minivan ratings, comfortably outscoring the Toyota Sienna", but ends with "First year reliability of the redesign has been below average". Their reliability ratings for the 2011 Odyssey shows everything perfect (red circles) except for electrical which shows an empty circle (average). Extrapolating from the comments in these forums, the most complained about thing ... Read More

Honda Odyssey vibration

• Honda Transmission Recall

  Written by: kcunleashed on Oct 28, 2011 11:27:17 AM

  I have a 2006 Honda Odyssey EXL, with 135k on it. For the last 5k miles, I've noticed the shuttering between 35-45mph. Taking O/D off, nothing happens. Took it to the dealership and they were more than helpful, fixing the recent recall on the master cylinder. I asked for a PCM update, and they said none was available. I asked for them to check the engine mounts (of course all of ... Read More

• Re: 2011 Honda Odyssey Vibration in ECO [liujn]

  Written by: donthebiker on Oct 27, 2011 4:30:54 PM

  Just had the Torque Converter and one engine mount replaced on my 2006 Odyssey. I took several years of persistence to get Honda to cover this repair under my Honda Extended Warranty. They would not do the repair until they could demonstrate the vibration that you discribe so after several prior failed attempts at getting the dealership to repeat the problem I drove down their and grabbed the service manager and ... Read More

• Re: 2005 Honda Odyssey Vibration in ECO [car2008]

  Written by: blackexv6 on Oct 26, 2011 12:22:26 PM

  We have a 2006 EXL/NAV/RES with 94k with the shuddering problem (defective torque converter). Our Honda service adviser told me not to waste our money replacing it. He sees people come back after couple months with the shuddering again. Once again, like the class action transmission settlement ('99-'03) Honda chooses to ignore the issue and replace defective part with like kind. I see another class action coming up on the Odyssey ... Read More

How many times have you had your transmission replaced on your Odyssey?

• Re: How many times have you had your transmission replaced on your Odyssey? [patnic]

  Written by: blackexv6 on Oct 12, 2011 10:11:34 AM

  1. 2X on 2000 Odyssey - 90k & 100k sold at 155k with clunking gears 2. 1X on 2003 Accord EXV6 - 58k sold at 65k 3. Currently having torque converter failure on 2006 Odyssey started around 55k miles. Personally, our family is finished with Honda V6 products. The 4-cylinder models like Civic, CRV, and 4-cyl Accords are very reliable. Our next van is Sienna...maybe mid-model change in 2013?

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• Re: One more dead '04 [reggie1966]

  Written by: tom_ps on Sep 13, 2011 8:35:56 AM

  I bought my 2004 Odyssey as a Honda certified car with 19,000 miles on it in 2006. In hindsight, I have imagined that someone else heard about the transmission problems and traded theirs in. Anyway, their good luck was my bad luck. I first started noticing the slippage at about 125,000 miles in Spring 2010. We had the 4th gear pressure switch fixed at 130,000 miles (over $200)...but it didn't fix ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Oil Consumption Problem

• 2006 Odyssey oil changes 1500 miles!?

  Written by: thirsty06ody on Sep 8, 2011 10:17:39 AM

  Our 06 Odyssey Touring has 70K miles. We have been monitoring the oil consumption and it seems to be getting worse. My gauge said 50% so I decided to see how much oil had disappeared. When I checked, the stick barely had any oil on it. We love this van but I still can't believe that Honda hasn't recalled this motor. We should all be contacting our local newspapers and screaming ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Need Mechanical repair Service Contract for Pre owned certified Odyssey? [clermontfl]

  Written by: bababooey27 on Sep 7, 2011 6:11:51 PM

  THE MECHANIC Mechanical Repair Contract is a WASTE OF MONEY: CAUTION My 2006 Civic was just diagnosed with the control arm issue as well. My wife purchased the car new with an The Mechanic after market warranty/service contract from Honda. The car has 85,000 miles on it. I was hearing what I thought was a failing rear bearing when driving at speeds over 35mph. I took it to Honda expecting them ... Read More

Honda Odyssey vibration

• Re: 2011 Honda Odyssey Vibration in ECO [ciao888]

  Written by: bby356 on Aug 25, 2011 1:44:38 PM

  I had a 2006 Oddessy with the ECO vibration at about 35000 miles, they replaced the rear motor mount and the problem was fixed. I now have a 2011 Honda Odyssey and I have the same problem with 19,000 miles but in addition to the vibration there is a lerch in the transmission as well. The vibration is easily felt under light load while the engine is in ECO just in ... Read More

• Honda Odyssey Excessive Vibration with ECO ( The Solution)

  Written by: biap2006 on Aug 4, 2011 6:45:42 AM

  http://accuratecars.com/blog/2008/11/26/excessive-engine-vibration-with-eco-on-t- he-honda-odyssey-ex-l-and-honda-odyssey-touring/ Excessive Engine Vibration with ECO on the Honda Odyssey EX-L and Honda Odyssey Touring When American Honda introduced the current body style of the Honda Odyssey in 2005, the van had some new refinements. For the first time, many of the Honda vans included a factory sunroof, back-up cameras, and sensors in the front and rear bumpers, that notified the driver if the van was too close to a ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: buy 2006 odyssy with 177k miles [higgledy]

  Written by: blackexv6 on Jul 18, 2011 12:06:54 PM

  Yes, all Honda V6 Odyssey and Pilots have transmission problems. As an update and clarification to earlier post: Our local Honda service rep tells me replacing the torque converter does not solve the judder problem. Many people are returning after 20k miles with the same issue.

• Re: buy 2006 odyssy with 177k miles [syamtunuguntla]

  Written by: blackexv6 on Jul 12, 2011 11:40:12 AM

  syamtunuguntla, Stay away from used 2006 Odyssey. They have transmission / torque converter problems. The only known fix is a new torque converter for $2k. At 177k miles, you are also looking to rebuild the transmission. Another known issue is the "active" engine mount failures. Also expensive to replace around $900. I'd look for a lower mile Odyssey (20-40k mile range) with a factory warranty if you are fixed on Honda. ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Oil Consumption Problem

• ODYSSEY 2006 oil consumption

  Written by: odyssey2006 on Jul 3, 2011 5:16:51 PM

  I have a Odyssey 2006. around 35,000 miles the motor started to act up so I drove to the dealer and they informed me I was low on oil. I said how could that be I just had an oil change 3000 miles ago. Are you telling me the my van with only 35,000 miles is burning oil? Needless to say I have been trying ever since to get them to ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• Re: 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY EX [luckwithhondas]

  Written by: 01intrigue on Jun 29, 2011 5:48:13 PM

  Our 2006 Ody EX-L has over 107K miles and all we've done is replace battery (once) and tires (twice), plus usual maintenance (tranny fluid, coolant, alignments, brake pads) and we're in hot Florida. The car has been a dream to own and drive. As you probably know, owners who had problems are more likely to post message than those who have had no problems. We'd buy another (after checking it out ... Read More

• Re: 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY EX [autowrite]

  Written by: longo2 on Jun 29, 2011 10:18:25 AM

  If CR is saying the 2003 to 2006 HOnda trannys are great, it just shows how far behind the problem they still are. My friend who owns an Automatic Trasmission repair shop is seeing these vans coming in off warranty and needing re-builds too. The 2007 tranny is out of the Honda Ridgeline truck was much better unless you ignored the re-call for re-programming. Seems Honda just slapped it into the ... Read More

• Re: 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY EX [luckwithhondas]

  Written by: autowrite on Jun 28, 2011 7:10:47 PM

  If you look at customers' reports [reliability dots] on Cconsumer Reports 2003-2006 and 2008-2010 had best reliability in transmissions for the Odyssey. 2007 is bad news. You need to read more on Edmunds.com & OdyClub on what members have to say. I trust Consumer Reports more than any other magazine because they purchase vehicles where the dealers do not know that they are Consumer Report people.

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2008 Touring with nav and res no PAX [mss1144]

  Written by: mplshondadlr on Jul 28, 2008 12:22:08 PM

  Lemme see if I understand this: You're buying a brand-new Honda Odyssey Touring R&N for $33635.00 which is $7010.00 UNDER MSRP and $3700.00 UNDER invoice, correct? With such huge discounts on brand-new Odysseys, what do you think would happen to the value of your current Odyssey? Given that people are buying a brand new one for over $7000.00 OFF MSRP? Better yet, would you buy a 2006 Honda Odyssey Touring with ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Care and Maintenance

• 2006 Brake Recall

  Written by: ben70 on Jun 24, 2011 10:30:51 PM

  No problems until dealer performed the recall. None. After the recall was performed all the brake fluid leaked out. After stopping the leak and bleeding the pedal is soft. Honda service really screwed up our Odyssey and now they tell me that the soft pedal is normal. We have to pump the brakes to stop. Have an appointment with a local independent garage to have the repairs done at my own ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Tires/Wheels

• Replacement Tires for 2006 Odyssey EX

  Written by: dan123456789 on Sep 28, 2009 5:34:28 AM

  I have 51000 miles on my 2006 Ody and want to replace the OEM tires on the van before winter sets in here in Wisconsin. What do you suggest for a good all-season tire for this situation. I haven't had any issues with the Michelins that came with the van when purchased new but was wondering if there were others that folks found to be as good or better. I agree ... Read More

Honda Extended Warranties Pricing and Info

• Re: Extended Warranty for my 2008 Honda Odyssey [captain747]

  Written by: jet10000 on Jun 7, 2011 7:39:20 AM

  We just bought a 2006 Odyssey with 93k miles from a private party. I was wondering if I was able to purchase an extended warranty from a honda dealer. Honda Care is not available if the vehicle has more than 36k miles or been in service longer than 3 years.

• Re: Extended Warranty for my 2008 Honda Odyssey [jet10000]

  Written by: captain747 on Jun 6, 2011 6:29:01 PM

  We just bought a 2006 Odyssey with 93k miles from a private party. I was wondering if I was able to purchase an extended warranty from a honda dealer. I went to a couple of Hondas websites but i don't see anything there. Any help? Thankyou, :)

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• Re: $5000 tranny replacement [hondaout]

  Written by: ignorisbliss on Apr 26, 2011 9:37:07 AM

  Correction! The 2007+ Honda Odysseys got the newer 5 speed transmission that went into the Acura MDX 2003+, Acura TL 2004+, Pilot 2006+. The old 4 speed and old 5 speed had the engineering flaws. The newer 5 speed is showing excellent reliability. However, Honda programmed the torque converter incorrectly for better gas mileage for the 2007 which was causing premature wear of the torque converter. If you got recalled/reprogrammed early ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Towing/Trailer Hitch Questions

• Issues installing U-Haul hitch on a 06 Odyssey

  Written by: cesar8 on May 28, 2009 4:13:56 PM

  I tried to install a U-Haul hitch in my 2006 Honda Odyssey. I was able to put 4 out of 5 bolts on place. Because of hitch holes misalignment, I damaged one of the nut thread that are welded on the frame. I made 2 of hitch's holes bigger with a round file. But, but now one of the frame welded nut's thread is damaged. Any idea how/where to get frame ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• Re: Honda Transmission Sucks...... [longo2]

  Written by: ignorisbliss on May 24, 2011 11:58:09 AM

  You are absolutely correct. The 4 speed and old 5 speed transmissions had many problems. They were replaced with the new 5 speed in the 2007 TL, 2003 MDX, 2006 Pilot, and 2007 Odyssey. The TCM (transmission control module) for the new 5 speed (found in the Ridgeline) was not programmed correctly for the Odyssey and if you didn't have the recall done (for new programming) your torque converter would burn ... Read More

2011 Honda Odyssey Discussion

• Re: Bad decision - Honda 2011 Touring Elite [nahhonda]

  Written by: dc_driver on May 17, 2011 9:16:19 PM

  This is why I never buy the first model year of a major revision. For any car company. I have a 2006 Odyssey and outside of routine oil changes, maintenance, and a dead car battery (it was 5 years old) we have never had an issue. Amazing minivan. In a year or two I will pickup this revised model with all the kinks worked out and for under invoice.

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Are we getting a good deal on a 2006 Odyssey EX-L with Nav & RES? [tjgan]

  Written by: cccompson on Jul 10, 2008 4:07:21 AM

  It's at best only an OK deal - should be able to do better (shoot for something of that vintage with less than 40K). It's hard to rack up that kind of mileage without spending a lot of time on highways. That said, miles don't really hurt Hondas (except as to price) and you should be fine IF you plan to keep it a long time. For comparison, I'm getting ready ... Read More

Honda Odyssey 2005 - knocking noise when breaking or turning

• Re: Honda Odyssey 2006- knocking noise when breaking or turning [vegas14]

  Written by: van4thedogs on May 3, 2011 11:23:41 AM

  My Van has been doing this for a long time now. I can not even tell you how many times I have had it back and forth to the dealer!! I even brought it to two different Honda dealers. Seems to only happen when the weather is over 50 degrees!! It almost seems like they are waiting for my warranty to run out before replacing the CV joints, if that is ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Real World MPG

• Odyssey 2011 EX 11 mpg!

  Written by: hes3 on Apr 6, 2011 3:00:48 PM

  Hi, it seems that I'm not the only one reporting poor fuel economy with the Honda Odyssey’s, I purchased this car in November 2010 and I been getting the normal dealer replied, is to new, is winter and so on, this was one of the major factor of purchasing this car, my old Nissan Quest gxe 1998 used to consume an average of 14 to 15 mpg combine and my previous ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• Re: I sued Honda in Small Claims Court and Won [2005honda]

  Written by: boo_honda on Mar 1, 2011 9:49:00 PM

  No new class action that I'm aware of. I was referring to the class action in 2006 that extended the warranty on 1999-2001 Odysseys from 7yr/100k miles to 7yr 9mo/109k miles.

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Honda Odyssey EX [defcarpenter]

  Written by: pathosrising on Jun 4, 2008 9:56:45 PM

  You should sell the van on craigslist or something... the dealer would probably offer like 500 for it... if that. i was offered 100 bux for my 97 oldsmobile cutlass supreme in 2006...

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• Re: Another Ody Tranny DOA [2005honda]

  Written by: blackexv6 on Feb 16, 2011 11:08:25 AM

  We had our engine mounts replaced when the A-pipe was replaced for the droning defect noise. Our car never shuddered with the bad engine mounts. I know for a fact that our torque converter needs to be replaced. I'm unwilling to spend the money on a car that was meticulously maintained and pampered. I have a 2001 Toyota Celica with 218k miles that never had any major problems. It even has ... Read More

• Re: Another Ody Tranny DOA [desertkev]

  Written by: blackexv6 on Feb 12, 2011 2:45:39 AM

  I'm having the shuddering problem also on my '06 EXL-NAV-RES with 80k miles. I first reported the problem to my Honda store around 59K miles and they performed the software update. Did nothing actually made it worse. I returned the car again around 70k and Honda still tells me nothing is wrong. Honda V6 transmissions have been failing at high rates since year 2000. I'm personally fed up with this BS ... Read More

Honda Odyssey 2005 - knocking noise when breaking or turning

• Re: Honda Odyssey 2006- knocking noise when breaking or turning [vegas14]

  Written by: oowie on Feb 11, 2011 1:46:31 PM

  There is a TSB out there regaurding this...I found it on one of the Honda Odys forums. Not sure which one, but they have all of the TSB's on the Ody. I too have noticed this on my 07 EX-L. I have taken it to the dealer 2 different times and they could not produce sound...typical. It only occurs once in a while...similar to the above mentioned. I will check...TSB #10-042 ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

• Re: Honda Odyssey 2004 Idle problems [acg007]

  Written by: katiedidittwo2 on Jan 19, 2011 4:30:55 PM

  My daughter has a 2006 Honda Odessey. It all of sudden started rough and idling at 3000 rpm. We took it in and they work on it for weeks trying to find the problem. First they changed the oil pump as it was showing an 80 psi. The 2nd go round they changed the ECM thinking that may be the problem. Nope, still run rough and idled high. Then they found ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• 2001 Honda Odyssey SECOND failed transmissio

  Written by: jena4 on Jan 5, 2011 1:30:19 PM

  At 56K (Nov 2006) had transmission replaced under warranty. Now, at 93K (Dec 2010) transmission failed again, and Honda America refuses to help based on mileage and age of car. We hav only ever owned Hondas, which meant nothing to them. The new transmission was quoted at $4985 + $500 for new engine mount. They have us over a barrel.

• Tranny broke again

  Written by: kalavandi on Jan 3, 2011 9:54:26 PM

  My 2002 Honda Odyssey transmission was broke in 2006 and honda replaced it with a re-manufactured one for $2600. it broke again in oct 2009. The dealer said eventhough it is within 3 yr warranty period my miles has exceeded by 600 miles. So the dealer indicated that I am basically screwed. I have decided, let's go American. I have advised all my friends and family members to avoid Honda.

Honda Odyssey 2005 - knocking noise when breaking or turning

• Honda Odyssey 2006- knocking noise when breaking or turning

  Written by: vegas14 on Dec 26, 2010 2:13:06 PM

  My knocking noise has currently disappeared, did not do anything to it the weather changed and I have not heard it for a couple of months now.. wonder if it comes back when it warms up this spring/summer.

• Re: Honda Odyssey 2006- knocking noise when breaking or turning [vegas14]

  Written by: xialibaren on Dec 26, 2010 12:17:22 PM

  My Odyssey 2005 have exactly the same problem. Would be interested in knowing how serious is the consequence and what the best course of action. I talked to the dealer service, they do not have a ready answer.

Minivans - Domestic or Foreign

• Re: Looking to buy a used minivan for $6-7K [ateixeira]

  Written by: gs451 on Dec 22, 2010 10:34:04 AM

  Thanks for the responses guys. I had thought that the First Generation Sienna had some type of issue with sludging and tranny issues. My dad had the 2002 Odyssey and Honda was gracious enough to fix his issues for free as they extended the warranty for him. But I should not look at anything earlier than 2003? With regards to two kids, I should have specified, I have two kids but ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Steering Problems

• TSB 10-076 repair question

  Written by: sistar on Dec 21, 2010 7:57:15 AM

  I notice it was issued on November 25, 2010, less than a month ago. I spoke with my local service manager on December 9 during oil change, complaining about low speed/parking lot power steering failure, he said he did not know anything about that, and recommended that I change power steering fluid to start with. I suspect he probably already knew it is a pump failure that requires replacement with upgraded ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• New EX-L RES purchase

  Written by: odyowner_3 on Oct 28, 2010 5:57:15 PM

  We just purchased a 2011 EX-L RES for $33,692 (USAA price - includes destination charge). Doc fee was $154. We also purchased $1400 in accessories (splash guards, fog lights, body side moldings, roof rack, door edge guards, interior lighting). We take delivery on Saturday. We did everything over the phone and e-mail with Continental Honda in Countryside, IL. This was the easiest car buying experience we've ever had. Highly recommend them. ... Read More

• Re: any prices in IL [semantic2]

  Written by: medema7 on Mar 3, 2008 4:56:20 PM

  Although we are not in Illinois ( I'm originally from Palos Park, IL) we purchased an 08 Touring no-pax today in Milwaukee, WI. as we live in Appleton, WI. BTW Wilde Honda is Wisconsin's largest Honda dealer. and they were extremely courteous and professional during the purchase process. Since we are neighbors, here are the numbers: Sale price $34,160.00 (includes destination) Cross Bars $250.00 (All options include installation) All season pack. ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• Re: Honda Odyssey 2006 with 75000 miles [pgnagel]

  Written by: polsobr on Oct 23, 2010 8:48:14 AM

  Thank you for the information, this site and your contribution has been really helpful. I serviced the transmission with synthetic, added a additive called Seafoam and cleared the code. So far - so good. It's amazing the abuse a trans can take with old fluid in it, people never think about that oil until thinks start to act up. Thanks again.

• Re: Honda Odyssey 2006 with 75000 miles [loveourhonda]

  Written by: pgnagel on Oct 22, 2010 8:41:03 AM

  Before you yank out that gearbox, you might want to consider adding a few things to see if they help. If I were doing this again I would hae installed a Hayden 678 cooler (which I will do shortly) along with the Mangefine filter (which I did a few years ago, and it helped dramatically). Service the transmission one more time to see if it helps. By the way, a freshly ... Read More

• Re: Honda Odyssey 2006 with 75000 miles [pgnagel]

  Written by: loveourhonda on Oct 21, 2010 5:22:39 PM

  I am interested in summary of the rebuild. I have a 2000 Odyssey with 230K and my tranny oil is starting to slip. I've changed the oil twice this year which helps temporarily but it won't last much longer. Interested in whatever you can send me. Can you get parts directly from Honda?

Honda Odyssey Steering Problems

• Re: 2006 - Pwr Steering Pump Failure [eferarita]

  Written by: jhs24 on Oct 19, 2010 11:46:29 PM

  I agree that I've been disappointed with the strut problem and hope I don't have the torque converter problem. I also replaced all my rotors and pads since the previous owner had pretty much warped them from going down a mountain with the brakes on instead of manually downshifting. Honda rotors and brakes are really not that great, but what else is new. Vehicles require maintenance. Toyota has also had their ... Read More

• Re: 2006 - Pwr Steering Pump Failure [odyssey_07]

  Written by: eferarita on Oct 19, 2010 2:07:46 PM

  I have the same problem with my 2007 Odyssey (70K miles) I took it in to the dealer they are telling me the Power Steering pump is bad and the they think the timing belt tension needs to be replaced (they don't know for sure) but there is some type of noise coming from the back by the timing belt area. I have about $1000 worth of work that needs to ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• Re: Honda Odyssey 2006 with 75000 miles [pgnagel]

  Written by: polsobr on Oct 12, 2010 2:56:36 PM

  Hi.Were you the one who said they would send out a summary of the rebuild, if so that would be fantastic. Thank you so much

Run-flat, self-sealing, PAX tires for Minivans

• Re: De-PAX 2006 Odyssey Touring wont pass emissions [rtruns_honda]

  Written by: shipo on Oct 10, 2010 10:38:54 AM

  If one doesn't want (or necessarily need) to maintain the Honda factory look, then buying a set of aftermarket wheels is a good way to go. Were it that I had something like a 2007 Honda Odyssey with the PAX system, I'd simply order via TireRack and specify I had an EX-L (just like you suggested in your post) and go from there. Personally I'd go for 17" wheels and opt ... Read More

• Re: De-PAX 2006 Odyssey Touring wont pass emissions [hondanothnx]

  Written by: rtruns_honda on Oct 10, 2010 6:51:51 AM

  I used the Town Fair Tire center at 1675 VFW parkway, West Roxbury MA (617) 323-2882. Any tire store could help you. They need to stop thinking “de-PAX-ing” and just deal with your Honda van like any other Honda van. I only difference is you need to have TPMS install on your wheels which you can buy online and if you get the Honda OEM parts you do not have to ... Read More

• Re: De-PAX 2006 Odyssey Touring wont pass emissions [rtruns_honda]

  Written by: hondanothnx on Oct 9, 2010 7:18:31 PM

  RT Thanks for the info. I called Michelin, they don't offer anything. The class action is closed for me. Local tire shops loughed when I said "PAX system", and said "go to Honda, and bring a big check book with you...." Town fair tire solution might work for me Which store was it in the Boston area? I get to Boston often enough, so will give it a try Many thanks ... Read More

2011 Honda Odyssey Discussion

• Re: 2011 - Driving Impressions [grover432]

  Written by: autonut55 on Oct 9, 2010 9:18:07 AM

  We drove both extensively and ended up buying the Odyssey (our third in a row). If Honda had done their homework, we wouldn't even had considered the Sienna. Our last Odyssey was a 2006 EX-L. In 2011, you need to get the Touring to get the NAVI and Rear Entertainment system which we had on the EX-L. The thing that really annoyed my wife, however, is that the new NAVI is ... Read More

Run-flat, self-sealing, PAX tires for Minivans

• Re: De-PAX 2006 Odyssey Touring wont pass emissions [hondanothnx]

  Written by: rtruns_honda on Oct 9, 2010 8:26:01 AM

  Hi Hondanothnx, As posted, the class action case is closed. You should check the web site listed but I think you would have had to opt-out to file your own case. It would be a lot of work for very little reward. I have read that others have tried small claims court will bad results. Many others of bought their de-PAXing wheels, TPMS, and tires through Honda dealers online. I started ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• Re: Honda Odyssey 2006 with 75000 miles [fuvang]

  Written by: pgnagel on Oct 8, 2010 4:06:00 AM

  I would still service it again. It's a relatively cheap attempt to save the converter. A new one is $700 (rebuilt units are around $200) plus 10 hours labor to install it. That's pretty expensive. In my opinion the service interval is too long for these units. I serviced ours several times a year and it lasted 190,000 miles before a clutch disk let go and trashed a couple bearings. By ... Read More

• Re: Honda Odyssey 2006 with 75000 miles [pgnagel]

  Written by: fuvang on Oct 7, 2010 12:15:04 PM

  Yes my van is serviced... change oil when it tells me it's time.. all the requirement I need... but I will get it to the shop to see if it is the torque converter box.... thank you. By the way, are you from Honda?

Run-flat, self-sealing, PAX tires for Minivans

• Re: De-PAX 2006 Odyssey Touring wont pass emissions [rtruns_honda]

  Written by: hondanothnx on Oct 6, 2010 8:41:27 PM

  RT I'm curious about the class action. Can you point me in the right direction? I want Honda and Michelin to pay and correct the error they made in installing a that awfull PAX in the touring (and for deceiving customers and not assuming responsibility) Thanks

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2008 Odyssey Lease Deal Timing

  Written by: allnew3 on Jan 14, 2008 6:59:00 PM

  My current lease, 2006 Ford Explorer, is up the end of March and wasn't quit sure when to begin negotiating for an Odyssey Lease. Currently, I am looking at the EX-L. What is the typical Capitalized Cost, Residual Value % and Money Factor for these vehicles? Would you expect Feb. to be any better than March for negotiating a Lease? Any rumors that Honda will introduce Lease Offers for any models ... Read More

2011 Honda Odyssey Discussion

• Re: 2011 Touring Odyssey for $710 over invoice [deltheking]

  Written by: mllefkow on Oct 6, 2010 4:51:04 AM

  Nothing more than the standard stuff. My out the door price was $40,256 before trade in. I got $12,500 for my 2006 Honda Odyssey Touring with 98,000 miles. A breakdown of the purchase is below Car: $37,613 Freight $780 Processing: $100 Sales Tax: $1,565 Tire Tax: $24 Tag Fees: $103.50 Title Fees: $50 Lien Recording: $20

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• Re: Honda Odyssey 2006 with 75000 miles [fuvang]

  Written by: pgnagel on Oct 4, 2010 3:41:33 PM

  Ummm...have you had it serviced lately? If the vehicle is vibrating it sounds like the torque converter is about to check out. It might be a relatively cheap fix if you have it diagnosed now instead of waiting until you are stranded on the side of the road with nothing but your temper to keep you warm.

• Honda Odyssey 2006 with 75000 miles

  Written by: fuvang on Oct 4, 2010 2:44:02 PM

  Look, I use to believe Honda was a good company.. .they are horrible now. My transmission sucks. at 35 mph, it shakes like crap and near 55, does the same thing. I can feel the gears are grind and I know that Honda knows this problem exist. They are like Toyota.. hoping that no one complains... . until someone dies. There's going to be more incident of transmission failing on the ... Read More

2011 Honda Odyssey Discussion

• Looked at 2011 Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna last two days

  Written by: spookydoo on Sep 30, 2010 7:14:22 PM

  I looked at and test drove both the 2011 Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna in the last two days. There is not an easy choice. I've owned a Toyota Sienna 2006 for the past four years and it has been great. We were in a hail storm this Summer that all but destroyed the car, so we need to get a new one. This past Winter we considered getting the Sienna ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Audio, iPod, Bluetooth, Video Questions

• Re: 2007 Honda Odyssey Touring Bluetooth. [robr2]

  Written by: rputtagunta on Sep 22, 2010 10:09:37 AM

  Thank you. So, I don't have bluetooth. Is there a link where I can get bluetooth installed for this Odyssey and 2006 Civic?

Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

• Re: BEWARE 2006 Honda Odyssey FIRE! [welshclan]

  Written by: vsal on Aug 22, 2010 1:36:01 PM

  I had similar issues with the manifold exploding when I started the engine. The problem was attributed to a leaky fuel injector. I have since replaced all my fuel injectors and have not had any issues.

• Re: BEWARE 2006 Honda Odyssey FIRE! [welshclan]

  Written by: ilwu23 on Aug 22, 2010 9:46:32 AM

  No!!!!!!!! They still deny anything is wrong. Starting to think it my be tranny. Sorry to hear yours caught fire. Do you know where it started?

• Re: BEWARE 2006 Honda Odyssey FIRE! [techfinder]

  Written by: welshclan on Aug 22, 2010 9:16:30 AM

  Hi - wondering if your case was ever solved.... Our 2005 Odyssey burned to the ground on the side of the interstate last week. We had just started out on our vacation and was just a few minutes from home. No word yet from fire inspector.

Honda Odyssey Steering Problems

• Fixed hard steering on my 2007 Odyssey

  Written by: jhs24 on Aug 14, 2010 8:55:29 AM

  If you have hard steering and the car seems to wander on the road even after an alignment then you may have the same problem I had. This seems to affect 2006-2008+ Odyssey's that had the new struts to make the ride softer than the 2005. I had a 2005 and it had hard suspension (rode very stiff). Honda used different struts starting in 2006 to make a soft ride. I ... Read More

Honda Extended Warranties Pricing and Info

• 2006 Honda Odyssey Honda Care Pricing

  Written by: 1douglas on Jun 13, 2010 5:58:04 PM

  Hi, I'm looking to purchase a 2006 Honda Certified Odyssey EX-L RES with 58,201 miles. I'm also looking to purchase an extended warranty with maximum coverage provided by Honda Care. Can anyone what's the maximum eligible terms are as well as a reasonable price for the Honda Care. Thanks in advance.

Honda Odyssey 2005 - knocking noise when breaking or turning

• Re: Honda Odyssey 2006- knocking noise when breaking or turning [vegas14]

  Written by: vanadad on Aug 11, 2010 3:59:51 PM

  My 2006 Odyssey makes a loud squeak/rattle over the left front tire whenever going over a bump, and often when braking and turning. The dealer's shop just replaced the stabilizer links, and also says it needs new struts. How common is this? Is it dangerous?

Run-flat, self-sealing, PAX tires for Minivans

• Re: De-PAX 2006 Odyssey Touring wont pass emissions [jcrod]

  Written by: rtruns_honda on Aug 6, 2010 8:23:26 AM

  As I understand it (stated in manual) it is the ESC that has been disabled and it is a major safety feature of the van (you need it). You should be able to cut out the TPMS from the PAX set of wheels and reuse them on the new rims and tires. I started my dePAXing right after I got my 2006 van and needed snow tires. I completed it this ... Read More

Honda Extended Warranties Pricing and Info

• Extend non powertrain warranty on a Honda CPO vehicle

  Written by: sb605 on Aug 2, 2010 4:04:35 PM

  The Honda CPO Brochure says that the usual 1/12 and 7/100 warranty can be extended to up to 8/120 for both power-train and non power-train coverage. http://automobiles.honda.com/certified-used Has anyone here bought such an extended warranty? What should it cost? Two weeks ago, as I was buying the Odyssey, the finance manager offered a "wrap-around" Honda Care 7/100 full warranty for $600 (he started at $900). Now, I am reading stuff about ... Read More

Run-flat, self-sealing, PAX tires for Minivans

• Re: De-PAX 2006 Odyssey Touring wont pass emissions [jcrod]

  Written by: maxfischer on Aug 1, 2010 10:34:42 AM

  Not sure about the disengaging, but if the problem is you don't have TPMS, why don't you just put it in and see if it fixes it. Cost of 4 TPMS sensors is apx. $150 (online, not at your honda dealer) and a local tire/auto service shop should be able to put them in for you for $80 or less.

• De-PAX 2006 Odyssey Touring wont pass emissions

  Written by: jcrod on Jul 31, 2010 8:39:53 PM

  Just bought a used 2006 Honda from a non-Honda dealer - he had already switched out the rims and tires that dont have TPMS. Thought I could live with the "CHECK TPMS" light on and had him give me the PAX wheels just in case. Took it for emissions test this morning and was told that they couldn't test it because the tracking wouldnt disengage. Took it to Honda dealer service ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Grille Insert

• Same Old Story

  Written by: jmasone on Jul 26, 2010 10:48:55 AM

  Just had the same problem this past weekend on my 2006 Odyssey with only 33k miles. AC suddenly stopped working, brought car in to dealer and was told condenser had a leak, probably due to damage by road debris. Repairs (parts + labor + tax) cost $870 To date, has anyone heard of any resolution regarding complaints to Honda or nhtsa.gov . I was going to file a complaint with nhtsa.gov ... Read More

Honda Odyssey 2005 - knocking noise when breaking or turning

• Honda Odyssey 2006- knocking noise when breaking or turning

  Written by: vegas14 on Jul 22, 2010 1:54:47 PM

  Has anyone encountered a "knocking" noise in their 06 Odyssey? Started about 4 weeks ago (45K) when I break or turn there is a "knocking" noise (not all the time but enough to notice), took it to repair shop and they said it is not the brakes and they put it up on the rack and tightened all the bolts.. was good for about 2 weeks and now "knocking" sound is ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Steering Problems

• Re: 2006 - Pwr Steering Pump Failure [odyssey_07]

  Written by: odyssey_07 on Jul 20, 2010 7:45:49 AM

  i contacted honda and my PSP is replaced under warranty for 07 odyssey with almost 45 k. They contacted me with in 2 days after i filed the complaint.

• Re: 2006 - Pwr Steering Pump Failure [kk112233]

  Written by: tntiger7 on Jul 19, 2010 8:11:55 PM

  Contact Honda @ 1 800 999-1009. My PSP was replaced today @ 45k on my 07 Odyssey. Not happy as I asked about the problem prior to today

Run-flat, self-sealing, PAX tires for Minivans

• Re: Chicago De-Pax Honda Odyssey [maxfischer]

  Written by: maxfischer on Jul 18, 2010 10:20:47 AM

  Thought I would close out my post with my depax experience on a 2006 Odyssey Touring... Bought Honda OEM rims and TPMS from College Hills Honda (I looked around for OEM rims/tpms and their price seemed to be around the lowest you can get), 16" Michelin LX4 from Discount Tire who put them on with problems. Reused the center caps and took back my pax rims/tires/tpms - haven't been able to ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Steering Problems

• Odyssey Power Steering "Fix"

  Written by: craven on Jul 9, 2010 10:54:26 AM

  I have a 2006 Odyssey that has experienced the moan, groan, and hard steering problems everyone has mentioned. Honda did issue a technical service bulletin about this, stating that the power steering reservoir should be replaced...usually at the customer's expense. I found a "do-it-yourself" fix that has worked for me and seems to have fixed the situation. Here it is: Parts List: one 12 oz. bottle of Honda genuine power steering ... Read More

• Re: 2006 - Pwr Steering Pump Failure [kk112233]

  Written by: odyssey_07 on Jul 8, 2010 12:44:56 PM

  I have the same problem with my 2007 odyssey and dealer is refusing to cover it. I had complained of noises in the engine, engine wheel shaking last year and they said no problems found but once the warrany is over now they say the pump is broken. I am going to complain to corporate. Very very frustaed with Honda.

• Re: 2006 - Pwr Steering Pump Failure [rwall10597]

  Written by: kk112233 on Jul 8, 2010 7:54:06 AM

  What is the best way to contact Honda re: this issue? My 2007 Odyssey's power steering pump just failed as well and the dealer would not cover the repair. I would like to contact Honda and see if I can get some relief as well. Very frustrating to buy a vehicle based on manufacturer reliability and have a major repair at 45K!

Honda Odyssey Brakes

• Re: Honda Odyssey Brake issue in 2006 [dk3]

  Written by: sonofknud on Jul 6, 2010 6:31:52 PM

  Yea I am not surprised. Our dealer had a awesome supervisor who did the evaluations of difficult situations. He had seen that before with the ABS system and knew what part was causing the issue. Just with the 07-08 the part (redesigned in 07) had a design defect that would reoccur even after the part was replaced. Hopefully they can just replace the ABS Modulator and bleed your brakes to resolve ... Read More

• Honda Odyssey Brake issue in 2006

  Written by: dk3 on Jul 6, 2010 11:02:28 AM

  I am puzzled to see so many brake issues with Honda Odyssey. I have seen recalls for the year 2007 and 2008. I am not sure why the recalls did not include 2006 models. I own a honda odyssey 2006 with 30 K miles when I bought it one year back. We experience the same issue where the brakes feel so soft and you have to maintain larger distance between the ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Paid 27K-10K Trade for Odyssey EX (Piazza Honda, Reading PA)

  Written by: 4odysseyex on Jun 28, 2010 7:21:14 AM

  I had similar quotes for EX, about 27K. The next lowest was 26.4K but about 70 miles away, and had not even discussed the trade. The lowest was Pohanka Honda in Virginia (25501 for EX), but they were about 220 miles away. Piazza Honda in Reading, PA was the only one who agreed to match the 27K and also give 10K for my trade (2006 Dodge Caravan SXT (not the Grand ... Read More

Run-flat, self-sealing, PAX tires for Minivans

• Re: Chicago De-Pax Honda Odyssey [maxfischer]

  Written by: chirp on Jun 18, 2010 12:22:44 PM

  Seems like you are driving only 10K a year and unless you are keeping this van past 6 years I don't know why you would want to spend the money on removing the PAX system rather than simply putting a new set of PAX tires on. 32K of life is not really that bad and at this juncture you will spend more money on a DePAX than with a PAX replacement. ... Read More

• Chicago De-Pax Honda Odyssey

  Written by: maxfischer on Jun 14, 2010 8:28:23 AM

  Has anyone de-paxed in the Chicago area? I have a 2006 Odyssey I'm probably going to de-pax. Tires have 32K and are pretty much bald. I've called a number of Honda dealers in the area (lots of them around here) and none will (over the phone) tell me they will de-pax. Will I have better luck if I go in personally and talk to the service manager? Are there any tire ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Excellent Experience [hepdoc]

  Written by: siggie1 on Nov 20, 2007 6:09:01 PM

  The 07 Touring would have been less money than the 08 we just got, but the primary reason I would not consider an 07 was because of PAX. The problem with PAX, IMHO, is that the problem it solved, forcing you to change a tire by the side of the road, is not as great a problem as the one it caused: It can leave you stranded. For example, you're coming ... Read More

2007 Honda Odyssey

• Re: Road Noise [rcf8000]

  Written by: blackexv6 on Jan 7, 2008 4:42:29 PM

  We have two Honda cars with the ANC system: 2006 Odyssey EXL-NAV/RES & 2008 Accord EXL-4cyl. I can tell you first hand both cars are louder on the highway than most cars (many that cost 1/2 the price). Having driven the EX Odyssey (no ANC) and the Accord LX-P (no ANC) I could not detect an appreciable difference in road noise. As a note, Consumer Reports cited road noise (again!) as ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Brakes

• Re: Honda Odyssey Brake Issues [defcarpenter]

  Written by: tickeller on May 7, 2010 8:06:24 PM

  We have a 2006 Odyssey (EXL-DVD) with less than 30k miles on it. Since last summer we noticed the van vibrates when the brake is pressed at 60 mph or higher (it does not do it at lower speed). We took the van to the dealer today and they said the front rotors were warped (the pads had 61% life). They resurfaced the rotors and the vibration problem seems to be ... Read More

Honda Odyssey GPS Navigation System

• Honda Navteq sucks

  Written by: wiq on Apr 28, 2010 11:00:20 AM

  I have a 2006 Odyssey with NAV.... My community is 15+ years old but did not appear in the NAV system and there was a new US Hwy 70 bypass that opened near me 1-1/2 years ago; so, I ordered the 2010 Maps disc from NAVTEQ and none of these streets/highways appear on the system. My Garmin GPS that I use on my motorcycle is FAR superior to the Honda system ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2006 Honda Odyssey Standard EX 8 pass [minivan2011]

  Written by: ardentazn on Apr 26, 2010 1:11:59 PM

  I am not sure what is the market rate for your area. But here's what I do usually: -go to some classifieds ( craigslist, yahoo, local newspapers, etc..) -from there, you can get a sense of waht the going rate is -make your judgement from that... -KBB is a good starting pt but generally does not reflect the market conditions (as some cars will sell better in certain region/weather.. such as ... Read More

• 2006 Honda Odyssey Standard EX 8 pass

  Written by: minivan2011 on Apr 26, 2010 11:13:53 AM

  All, This is my first post in this forum. I'm looking for a minivan and I came across this advertisement. Please advice me, what would be the best price for 2006 Odyssey Ex minivan . I'm looking around 15k-16k. 2006 Honda Odyssey Standard EX 8 pass - $19000 46k mileage. Clean Title, no accidents. Well maintained. Single Owner. New tires, New break discs and breaks pads. Extended Warrenty of 80k miles ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

• Re: BEWARE 2006 Honda Odyssey FIRE! [techfinder]

  Written by: pingy on Mar 31, 2010 6:42:28 AM

  that is terrible! I am glad that your family got out and no noe was hurt. We have an 07 and I have not been thrilled with it. (ever) that will buff right out.