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Honda Odyssey vibration

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

    Written by: chrisb16 on Feb 6, 2012 4:27:43 PM

    I would be careful recommending any newer Toyota. Not for the cheap materials, shoddy build quality (I recall inside lines test sienna had a broken door with only a few miles on it) or ridiculous number of safety recalls. I had to get rid of a 2009 Corolla that was eating a quart of oil every 1000 miles and the dealer said that is normal for their vehicles. The Corolla had ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

  • Re: Sienna or Odyssey [brianmcgann]

    Written by: spankspank on Sep 10, 2008 9:25:14 PM

    Any thoughts as to who is offering a better deal, Toyota or Honda on an '08 at this point? Also, we have a baby due in November so I'd like to get the car by then, but if I can save substantially on an '08 by waiting until December I would do that. Any thoughts on if it makes sense to wait another couple of months to get a better deal? ... Read More

  • 28,300 OTD in DFW (Dallas Fort Worth) EX-L

    Written by: virtual_void on Sep 2, 2008 11:50:30 AM

    I finally bought the Odyssey went to Irving dealer first as they had given us a quote of 28.5K, Frisco dealer said that they will beat it by $500, and Irving then said they will match. After reaching the Irving dealer the sales person started behaving very rudely and didn't agree to match the 28K, went to Frisco dealer and initially I was hesitant that it might be a bait and ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Lease Questions

  • Was this a fair deal?

    Written by: ccancio on Dec 21, 2011 11:22:30 AM

    Greetings, Ok... this is my second time leasing through Honda Finance ( Southern California) but this was my first time going by monthly payments alone and not by purchase price. I had a 2009 Honda Odyssey EX (32000 miles) which the end of lease was fast approaching. I was intending to do a simple buy out of the lease at $16,307 through my credit Union but I decided to visit the ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

  • Looking for 2008 Odyssey Touring in Red - DFW

    Written by: flytexas on Sep 1, 2008 10:11:38 PM

    I'm new here, always bought my cars by just walking into a place, this is my first time to use the Internet to try this... Looking at a few dealer websites, I see a lot of Touring models in White and Silver, I haven't found one in Red yet. (I figure they must, since the 2009 model on Honda's web site is a Touring Red) My wife currently drives a 2002 ... Read More

Honda Odyssey vibration

  • Re: Class Action Suit [loweohana]

    Written by: jonr3 on Dec 1, 2011 8:22:21 AM

    Read with interest the class action against Honda. I fought for months and finally engaged Auto BBB (Better Business Bureau) and State's Attorney's office before Honda at the last minute finally relented and replaced transmisssion and torque converter on my 2009 Odyssey for the vibration problem referenced in the lawsuit. Honda kept claiming problem was a "characteristc" of the car and I would have to live with it. Wrong! I decided ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Lease Questions

  • Deal I got - Odyssey EX-L with RES

    Written by: snooplives on Nov 3, 2011 6:05:46 AM

    From Honda City in Levittown, Long Island, NY: 2012 Honda OdysseyEX-L with RES 36 months 12k miles/year OOP - $1,207 (first month, bank fees, registration) Bank Fee - $595 First Payment - $479 Registration - $130 MF - .00155 RV - 59% I paid close to MSRP, but didn't care that much because the money was pretty cheap compared to my old lease (see below) Monthly Payment with taxes - $479. ... Read More

Honda Odyssey vibration

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

    Written by: claim5 on Oct 26, 2011 1:08:48 PM

    My 2007 had that problem , and in September 2009 Honda replaced the torque converter. It's been 2 years and about 45,000 miles later without any evidence of the problem recurring. Maybe I just got lucky. (lucky it was still under warranty)

Honda Odyssey Oil Consumption Problem

  • Dry in Atlanta

    Written by: general5 on Sep 7, 2010 8:53:31 AM

    Greetings all. I'm in Atlanta and purchased a new 2009 Odyssey last summer. Almost immediately, I began to have oil consumption issues. I've been through two oil consumption tests (dealer checks oil every 1,000 miles). The dealer also checked for an oil leak and asked that I leave the car over night for a "cold" start when hooked up to their computer. After several months the dealer acknowledges that the car ... Read More

  • Re: 2009 Odyssey Oil Consuption [jones6789]

    Written by: indydriver on Sep 8, 2011 2:11:29 AM

    Sorry to hear of your issues. Honda already supposedly "fixed" the issue with a different piston ring and moly coated skirts on the 2011 VCM. This is why dealers are insisting buyers do NOT change their oil until the MM hits 15% or less (they want that moly in there for a while) even though this usually works out to 7500+ miles. We own one in an Accord and I hope ... Read More

  • 2009 Odyssey Oil Consuption

    Written by: jones6789 on Sep 7, 2011 8:03:09 PM

    I am having the same oil consumption problem with my 2009 Odyssey with 30,000 miles and I have been given the same responses from the dealership and Corporate - but I am documenting it well - this will be my third time back to the dealership. The first time I realized it I was getting my oil changed at a Jiffy Lube and was told that it was not showing on ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

  • Ody EXL RES

    Written by: imariquinn on Aug 15, 2008 5:27:30 AM

    I am unsure of what my target price should be? After listening to the podcast, this sounds like a good time of year for dealers to take losses on 2008 to get more 2009 as they are turning & earning right now. If they sell 20 2008 models, they get 20 09 models now. I have 5 honda dealers in my area, should I go with the one who sells the ... Read More

  • End of the Odyssey odyssey

    Written by: elmerfudd3000 on Aug 9, 2008 2:01:09 AM

    We picked up our 2008 EX-L with RES DVD today. $28,709.31 OTD minus TTL $574.18 AL state tax (2%) $16.50 title $107.66 county tax (0.375%) $29,407.66 OTD As I mentioned above I used the donkeypunch method. I emailed 15 dealers with quote requests, worked them a little bit, then decided to shortcut the process, and sent an email to the 6 or so lowest quotes that the first dealer to my ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

  • Re: 2002 :do not buy honda again [usetolikehonda]

    Written by: donethat_1 on Aug 6, 2011 5:59:03 PM

    The Honda story continues. Honda Motor said Friday it will recall more than two million vehicles in the United States and China to update the software that controls their automatic transmission. Honda said in a press release on its US site that the vehicles in the voluntary recall will include Accord, CR-V and Element models. No injuries or deaths have been reported, the statement said. Honda China said in a statement ... Read More

Honda Odyssey vibration

  • 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

  • The Odyssey odyssey has begun

    Written by: elmerfudd3000 on Aug 4, 2008 11:42:12 PM

    Looking at a cash purchase of a 2008 Odyssey EX-L with DVD Ent. System here in Alabama. I have read the great posts here for guidance. Listened to the Econtalk podcast referenced by several and have used the donkeypunch contact template to start the process. I contacted 15 dealers Honda listed as a result of a zipcode dealer search, plus contacted the Costco auto buying program. The problem with the Costco ... Read More

  • Re: Best value model year for a honda odyssey [kyfdx]

    Written by: bohlig on Aug 3, 2008 8:47:09 AM

    Thanks, that is very helpful. Do you think buying a 2008 now will be a better deal than buying a 2009 later this year? I expect they might be giving incentives to move old inventory, but of course having a later model year should be worth more depreciation wise... Thanks!

Honda Odyssey Oil Consumption Problem

  • Concerned and disappointed

    Written by: austinody on Jul 27, 2011 8:13:49 PM

    We are having issues with oil consumption on our 2009 Honda Odyssey. I am incredibly disappointed. This was the first new vehicle we have ever purchased and we chose the Odyssey after much research. We were so excited about this van and this was also our first Honda. There are only 23,500 miles on our van and as others have stated the dealer insists that nothing is wrong and that one ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

  • Best value model year for a honda odyssey

    Written by: bohlig on Aug 1, 2008 9:45:12 PM

    I'm interested in the Odyssey but am neutral regarding the model year. I want the entertainment system, but could either wait for a 2009, buy a 2008 or buy a used 2007. I would expect that a used, low mileage, 2007 would be the best value. That being said the used market seems very choppy. By best value I mean lowest overall cost of ownership over five years or so. Any ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Brakes

  • Re: 2009 Odyssey Broken Rotor [ancodyssey]

    Written by: ancodyssey on Jul 14, 2011 9:08:04 PM

    I AGREE! I thought about purchasing a Mazda, but the same place owns the Honda and Mazda shop. I can't stand the Honda shop in Anchorage after last year when they charged me for the broken rotor. I have gotten rid of the Honda and I bought a Ford that I have loved!

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

  • I've had 4 transmssions

    Written by: steve378 on Jul 13, 2011 11:18:12 AM

    My Honda Odyssey has 161,000 miles and I am on my 4th transmission. I'm 59 years old and have never had to replace a transmission in any other vehicle I've ever owned. The last transmission that failed was installed by McConnell Imports in Montgomery, Alabama in September, 2009. McConnell Imports installed a transmission which had been remanufactured by Howard Engineering (Los Angeles) and which carried a 3 year warranty. This transmission ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Oil Consumption Problem

  • Re: 2009 Honda Odyssey Engine Knock [flyboy4nd]

    Written by: coachlarry19 on Jul 11, 2011 1:47:02 PM

    how can I get a copy of the Technical Service Bulliten. I have the same problem with oil consumption.

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

  • End of the Month ~~~

    Written by: hoopsluver on Jul 30, 2008 12:03:01 AM

    Hello-, With the end of the month upon us ---is anyone wanting to toss a thought on this great game board ---of car dealings --what the great Honda King ---will decide to offer ? I am in the upper midwest ---and have to believe that the offers are going to have to improve----..we have been wanting a Odyssey NAV-RES --but the payments are a bit tight in todays economy -...especially when ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

  • Transmission Fluid Replacement Frequency?

    Written by: robardsky on Jun 24, 2011 12:49:06 PM

    Our 2010 Odyssey that we bought new in 2009 just clicked over 42,000 miles and the warning signal came on indicating that tranny fluid needs to be replaced. Have been driving various models of cars for 45 years and have never had to replace it that quickly. Honda service mgr says typical replacement time is every 38-40,000 miles. After ready many of the horror stories on this forum, it's starting to ... Read More

  • Re: THE ANSWER! BAD AC RELAY! Re: 2009 Honda Odyssey Engine smoking [jdmars02]

    Written by: eharestad on Jun 22, 2011 4:18:54 PM

    We are currently having this same problem with our Odyssey. We took it in once and they thought it was just low on freon. They adjusted those levels. It was fine for a few weeks, and then the battery was dead again. Once started, it made the same hissing and let off the same steam. I took it in once more and they diagnosed that the whole ac compressor would need ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Oil Consumption Problem

  • Re: 2008 Honda Odyssey Excessive Oil Comsumptions [08odysseyms]

    Written by: dinog on Jun 6, 2011 10:22:52 AM

    My 2009 Odyssey EX-L has the same problem. Did you get resolution? What do you recommend for me? Do the 2011 Odyssey's (with the new "new plateau honing technique for the cylinder bores""low-tension piston ring design" and molybdenum--coated piston skirts) have the same problem? Thanks! Dino Graziano graz4@earthlink.net

Honda Odyssey GPS Navigation System

  • Re: Does the upgrade for the Honda Navigation GPS fix usability problems? [giddyupgo]

    Written by: debchuck on May 18, 2011 9:34:56 AM

    Welcome to the Honda and Navtec world of route negotiation!! My '07 Odyssey cannot even find its own home while a QVC Cobra will do that anywhere across the whole country -- I know because I have driven coast to coast -- and even more. The upgrade Honda wants to sell you will not upgrade what you and I think it should. I've sat in 2009 and 2010 Odyssey vans and ... Read More

  • Does the upgrade for the Honda Navigation GPS fix usability problems?

    Written by: giddyupgo on May 18, 2011 9:20:30 AM

    We have a Honda Odyssey with the 2009 version of the navigation (GPS) system. We've found it to be almost unusable unless you already have an address for the place you're looking for. For example, if you type in "Target," knowing there's one in your area, it might tell you that the nearest one is 1,500 miles away. Or if you enter "McDonalds," it might come up with three or four ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Real World MPG

  • Re: 2009 Odyssey Mileage [robr2]

    Written by: gotoyota on May 4, 2011 8:15:16 AM

    Well if that's the case then it would certainly explain why neither of ours ever saw MPG's north of 20. On our trips we were not only driving closer to 70-75 mph (sorry, I just can't drive 55 mph) plus being fully laden with luggage and kids (4 at the time, now have 5). Honda's 3.5 V6 is a sweet engine, maybe they just just need to tune it more for ... Read More

  • Re: 2009 Odyssey Mileage [ted99]

    Written by: gotoyota on May 3, 2011 12:35:09 PM

    Seriously, you had a Silouhette??? just kidding...I had the Pontiac Montana version and had to replace the engine at 80k (the cars fault, not mine) and pretty much anything else that could have gone wrong with it, did. No really though, sorry about your mileage in the Odyssey. Maybe Honda was referring to the Imperial MPG rating and hoped no one would question it. They really need to fix that one ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

  • THE ANSWER! BAD AC RELAY! Re: 2009 Honda Odyssey Engine smoking [jdmars02]

    Written by: jdmars02 on Mar 22, 2011 8:06:45 AM

    I went to the ODYCLUB forum. note post below. same symptoms (this person had a 2008 Ody) ANSWER is a bad AC RELAY. (I will let his post do the talking...it will give my dealer a good head start to look at the my AC system/compressor)... SCROLL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST TO SEE ANSWER. *************************************** The weirdest thing happened the other day on my '08 EXL. Went to ... Read More

  • Re: 2009 Honda Odyssey Engine smoking [jaydowns001]

    Written by: jdmars02 on Mar 22, 2011 6:01:07 AM

    Hi jaydowns001: My wife just experienced the same exact problem/mystery yesterday(March 21). Do you have an answer to this problem? We are scheduling an appt with our Honda dealer. It's a mystery. Did you get the matter resolved@! Thanks, jd 2009 Honda Odyssey EX-L mileage: 39K

  • Re: 2009 Honda Odyssey Engine smoking [jaydowns001]

    Written by: pgnagel on Mar 14, 2011 6:08:49 PM

    Just letting an engine sit and idle won't always reproduce the problem as engines that are running at speed produce huge amounts of heat and pressure compared to something that's just purring. I would have the cooling system pressure tested. Sometimes radiators can develop leaks that are intermittent, and may not show up if it's just sitting in the driveway. Also, have some UV dye added to your coolant. You can ... Read More

  • Re: 2009 Honda Odyssey Engine smoking [pgnagel]

    Written by: jaydowns001 on Mar 12, 2011 6:33:22 PM

    It's coming from somewhere on the upper left side of the engine (passenger side) and must be down towards the wheel-well as I can't find anything leaking or sprayed on the top side. I can't find any leaks after letting it idle for a solid 30 minutes and it hasn't happened again. It almost seemed like when you vent a pressure cooker or something, and I would think that if a ... Read More

  • Re: 2009 Honda Odyssey Engine smoking [jaydowns001]

    Written by: pgnagel on Mar 12, 2011 5:05:30 PM

    Where exactly was the steam coming from? There aren't a lot of fluids in a car, so it should be easy to figure out. It sounds like you may have popped a hose. It happens.

  • 2009 Honda Odyssey Engine smoking

    Written by: jaydowns001 on Mar 12, 2011 3:37:44 PM

    My wife was idling and speaking with one of the neighbors and this loud buzzing/spraying sound started coming from the engine. She freaked out and turned off the car. I started it up again and drove it the few houses down to put it in the driveway and popped the hood. About 4 minutes later the sound was duplicated and smoke/steam started coming out with it. It sounded like something was ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

  • How much under invoice should I offer for an 2008 EX-L Odyssey?

    Written by: danmohiuddin on Jun 10, 2008 4:06:17 AM

    Hi Fellow Honda Lovers and Minivan Shoppers, The day has finally arrived, my wife and I are ready to take the plunge to the other side and buy a Honda Odyssey minivan for our growing family. We have been tracking the promotions recently (special financing and $2000 dealer cash). We are looking for something fairly simple, a 2008 EX-L with no nav and no rear DVD. We figure it will be ... Read More

Honda Odyssey vibration

  • jonr4

    Written by: jonr4 on Feb 28, 2011 1:59:22 PM

    I have a 2009 Honda Odyssey with an engine vibration problem at 45-50 mph. Problem at slower speed fixed with recall software for judder problem. Multiple service calls. Told it was characteristic of this vehicle and can't be fixed. Not buying it. Any suggestions?

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

  • Re: Bought Two '03 Odysseys - BOTH have had tranny failures [ghar88]

    Written by: davedavid42 on Feb 15, 2011 5:30:08 PM

    Over the years my wife and I have had many Honda cars. We have always trusted the brand and the dependability of it. Today we own a 2001 Honda Odyssey and for the most part it has been a very reliable car. My wife drives it and uses it mostly around town to take our kids to and from their schools and sports. On November 9, 2010 the check engine light ... Read More

  • Honda does step up on Tranny issues iff....

    Written by: mlempire on Feb 12, 2011 8:45:11 AM

    I have a 02 EX , at 89K the tranny died...Honda stepped up in 2009 and replaced it. I had the the prior recall/inspection done too ( they drill a hole in the tranny case, attach camera, take picture of a particular gear, if ok, install additional oil gallery line. If gear bad, free transmission. Mine was fine at the time.) I had the tranny fluid changed every 30K miles, about ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

  • 2011 Odyssey EX-L with Nav OTD 36,300 Philly area

    Written by: adhocid on Jan 29, 2011 10:05:05 AM

    Hello All Have been following this forum since a long time. Let's say 2 years. Following these forums is very helpful to get a feel of the market. But, at the end, one should know when to pull the trigger. Made a huge mistake in not buying the Odyssey back in June 2009 when Honda was giving huge incentives and rebates. Some users on this forum mentioned that in Aug 2009, ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Window/Door/Hatch Problems

  • Re: Continuous Beep when in Drive [npersaud]

    Written by: ufgators on Jan 24, 2011 6:28:25 AM

    2009 Honda Odyssey EXL having the same problem. About 2-3 minutes after leaving home, I hear this beep for about 20 seconds. All doors are shut and seat belts are on, no indicator light on the dash of any problems or open doors. Then it just stops and everything is fine. Have not contacted dealer yet, but anxious for a resolution!

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

  • 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.

Should I buy a used Honda Odyssey?

  • Re: Odyssey New or used EX-L 2007 Vs 2008 Vs 2009 Vs 2010

    Written by: ods2010 on Aug 19, 2010 5:16:50 PM

    Need to decide Choice 1) Less than 30K miles, 2007 to 2010 EX-L with backup camera and DVD. Choice2) New 2010 EX-L with rear DEV (backup camera is std) In bayarea (CA) I am not finding any choices used in 2008 to 2010. There are a few 2007 coming up. they have 22,000 to 32,000 miles and cost around $24,500 + tax. (10% fee). What will be cost of a new ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Brakes

  • Re: 2009 Odyssey Broken Rotor [sonofknud]

    Written by: ancodyssey on Aug 7, 2010 7:14:17 PM

    We only have one Honda shop within 350 miles. I will never walk into the Honda Dealer in Anchorage again!!

  • Re: 2009 Odyssey Broken Rotor [ancodyssey]

    Written by: sonofknud on Aug 7, 2010 6:20:19 PM

    I would stop using that dealer if they treat you that way. You might have better luck with other brake products then the standard honda OEM. Next time I would give a independent brake shop a chance. Honda didn't stand behind a defective product why pay them to replace that with another of the same product.

  • 2009 Odyssey Broken Rotor

    Written by: ancodyssey on Aug 6, 2010 8:46:26 PM

    I have a 2009 Odyssey with about 11,000 miles on the van with a broken rotor, and I have been told my the car dealer in Anchorage that my vehicle is not covered under warranty because they are unable to determine what broke the rotor in half. I must pay the 1,258.87 for the cost of the repair. I spoke with American Honda, and they agreed with the dealer. I was ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

  • Ex-L Quote

    Written by: yossarian3 on Aug 6, 2010 9:34:59 AM

    I have a quote for $28,500 + TTL for an EX-L WITHOUT Nav or RES. That seems like a great price, which I would have a hard time beating with a 2009 Odyssey. This is coming from Boch Honda in Norwood, MA.

  • Re: Looking to buy a Honda Odyssey EX-L with Res / Navigation [vikmahaj]

    Written by: bigfatchad on Aug 1, 2010 8:21:08 PM

    Vik, I would hope that the price quoted to you is good. All the extras I got besides the extra head phones were already in/on the car. Would the dealer really take them off/out of the car? Probably not. They wanted to charge me for all of them but I said no on all besides the 5 year appearance protection and they left them on the car. I probably got rolled ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Oil Consumption Problem

  • Re: follow up [dendro]

    Written by: burningoil on Jul 25, 2010 9:51:21 PM

    Just found this forum--we are having these exact issues with our 2008 odyssey. Problem started almost immediately after purchase. We have brought the van in 15 times in less than 2 years. This week the catalytic converter went out. What you said about smelling a rat is right! We also chose from a lineup of vans in July 2008, all reduced significantly. When we asked why, they said they were clearing ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Brakes

  • Re: 2009 odyssey non honda rotors [vinijin]

    Written by: tuckoffshore on Jul 6, 2010 1:59:11 PM

    We replaced brakes on our 2007 Odyssey w/Akebono ceramics and that was over 35,000 miles ago. I had a local shop put these on and turn the brake rotors. No more grinding, screeching, or other unacceptable noise! If you replace with Honda parts then I too am convinced you will have more of the same.

  • 2009 odyssey non honda rotors

    Written by: vinijin on Jul 4, 2010 3:42:21 AM

    I would like to know what are the best non-Honda rotors for 2009 odyssey. My van is ready for new rotors and I don't want to replace with Honda rotors. My current original rotors were resurfaced at 20,000 miles and were bad again at 40, 000 miles. If I replace rotors with Honda, then I will be repeating this process again (resurfacing or replacing at every 20,000 miles). I am thinking ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Oil Consumption Problem

  • Re: 2009 Honda Odyssey Engine Knock [flyboy4nd]

    Written by: 4odysseyex on Jul 2, 2010 6:22:49 AM

    I just bought a 2010 Odyssey EX on June 22 2010. I too noticed the engine knock when driving on a slight up-hill slope. I am a very careful driver, try to acclerate slowly without putting a lot of strain on he engine, but that does not seem to matter. I also get some jerks when the car is slowing down. Now that you folks are talking about similar issues, I'll ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Steering Problems

  • honda odyssey 2009 ex-l 12k miles

    Written by: stevev4 on Jun 16, 2010 10:18:40 AM

    I recently purchased a certified pre-owned honda odyssey to replace our 2003 honda odyssey that had transmission go out at 100k miles. Van had 6k miles and fully loaded with all the horns and whistles. Thank god for rain in spring in so cal because we found a leak in driver side door/windshield area. After two trips to dealership, one to replace windshield, the second to locate drain tube from sunroof ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

  • Re: 2008, 2009, 2010 transmission [r93401]

    Written by: r93401 on Jun 10, 2010 8:28:56 PM

    We brought our 2008 Honda Odyssey in to have the transmission checked and they ended up replacing our Torque Converter. After that they ended up adding one more bios update. The van runs great! We are very happy that Honda did not give us a bit of trouble on this. They were proactive. I'd buy another one. Whew!!!

  • Re: 2007 honda odessey transmission issues [gr26]

    Written by: jkinsc on May 11, 2010 6:56:19 AM

    I have had transmission/torque converter problems, but with my 2003 VW Passat wagon. The torque converter "went out", so we replaced it for $1600+. A few weeks later the slipping started again, and the transmission repair shop told us something in the transmission was causing the torque converter to wear out. We chose to buy a used transmission ($1800+installation) and then trade the vehicle after fixing it. Based on my experience, ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

  • Re: Looking for a EX-L without RES/Navi [aps123]

    Written by: newyearnewcar on May 5, 2010 3:07:35 PM

    Hi, I'm sorry if this is no help, but I'm in the Pittsburgh area too. Last Year, we bought a 2009 Honda Odyssey EX-L in Silver Metallic at South Hills Honda. They are great! You should try and see them during the end of the month because that's when they get really jumpy if you try and walk out. You can also try Washington Honda in Trinity Point.

Honda Odyssey Brakes

  • Re: 2009 Odyssey EX spongy/soft brakes [tuckoffshore]

    Written by: vinijin on May 5, 2010 3:24:58 AM

    I called American Honda and they told me that it does not seems like a manufacturing defect. They suggested that I can take to another Honda dealer for 2nd opinion but I have to pay diagnostic charges. I think I will just buy new Honda rotors and Akebono brake parts and ask my local mechanic to install these parts. I think it will be waste of time and money to get ... Read More

Honda Odyssey vs. Toyota Sienna

  • Re: 2010 Odyssey EX-L w/ DVD and /NAV [ateixeira]

    Written by: nobo on May 4, 2010 3:08:24 PM

    I felt her pain last year when Honda dropped the incentives on the 2009 on July 7, 2009. Was in the market but didn't buy quick enough. Got a good price in March 2010 though. :D Almost as good as the 2009 price. If she has a quote for an XLE Sienna for less than 30K, that sounds very good. Availability of the 2011 Sienna is much better in my area ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Oil Consumption Problem

  • Re: follow up [myodyeatsoil]

    Written by: myodyeatsoil on Apr 28, 2010 8:37:01 AM

    Consumer Complaint, Honda Complaint, Odyssey Complaint, American Honda Complaint, 2008, 2009 , 2010 Odyssey Well i met with the Honda Rep yesterday, an elderly man by the name of David Carthcart. Well to start off, he was somewhat nice, but he turned into a suit wearing arrogant "doubting thomas" He proudly stated that honda's had a few of these lemon cases but we have not lost one yet. What a jerk ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

  • Re: 2008 EX-L with DVD, 36,000 miles [lyao]

    Written by: nobo on Apr 24, 2010 6:44:38 AM

    Honda was making killer deals on 2009 Odysseys. They were not selling. They were putting as much as $3500 in incentive money on them. Those deals ended July 6, 2009. I know, as we missed out on a purchase by thinking the deals would get better. They did not.

  • Re: 2009 Odyssey EX-L Honda certified [ksultimate]

    Written by: massyankee on Apr 7, 2010 6:52:05 PM

    Sounds like you're getting there..I got an internet/email price of $27,900 for a new 2010 EX-L from Bernardi Honda in Natick MA (without financing). This did not include destination or any other fees and they provided no accessories for free except for wheel locks. I went on a Friday AM and told them straight out that I wanted to buy that day *if* I was happy (ie I was not desperate ... Read More

  • Re: 2009 Odyssey EX-L Honda certified [elune]

    Written by: ksultimate on Apr 7, 2010 9:49:28 AM

    Price does not include destination, Tax and Doc fees.

  • Re: 2009 Odyssey EX-L Honda certified [ksultimate]

    Written by: elune on Apr 7, 2010 9:32:53 AM

    Is your price including destination charge already? Thanks,

  • Re: 2009 Odyssey EX-L Honda certified [massyankee]

    Written by: ksultimate on Apr 7, 2010 9:13:08 AM

    Yes that is what I am seeing also. What is the price and where did you buy your new EX-L from. I live in NJ and am looking for dealers in the area. I got an Internet price of 28,995 from a dealer, another one gave me an Internet price of 28,510 (without Financing).

  • Re: 2009 Odyssey EX-L Honda certified [mdx_fan1]

    Written by: massyankee on Apr 6, 2010 5:50:19 PM

    Agreed...the prices on used ones didn't seem to be coming down to match the most recent incentive pricing, which is understandable. We went with a new EXL as we figured we'd be driving it for the next 7-8 years, so for a few grand more we got something with 25k fewer miles and 3 years newer (and in the color we wanted, etc. etc.).

  • Re: 2009 Odyssey EX-L Honda certified [ksultimate]

    Written by: mdx_fan1 on Apr 6, 2010 12:58:02 PM

    It still looks higher than a new EXL , seems like from the internet dept , a new 2010 EXL can be had from 28-29K + TTL To purchase a CPO with 15-20K miles , the deal looks good only if it knocks down 6-7K off of the new price

  • Re: 2009 Odyssey EX-L Honda certified [jfn1000]

    Written by: ksultimate on Apr 6, 2010 11:54:29 AM

    Appeciate the feedback. I am planning to put a lot of miles in the next few years. That is the main reason I am looking into a CPO model. So what you are saying is even $27,000 is high. Also there is another car 2008 EX-L model with Nav and Res and this dealer in NY is asking 28,991. It has 15K miles.

  • Re: 2009 Odyssey EX-L Honda certified [ksultimate]

    Written by: jfn1000 on Apr 6, 2010 11:39:35 AM

    You should be able to purchase a brand new EXL with zero miles and full warranty for just slightly more than the 27k you are offering for the CPO model and less than the dealers asking price for the CPO model. The 1st 27000 miles are the best in my mind, and I would want at least 4,000 discount from what I might need to pay for a new equivalent model ... Read More

  • 2009 Odyssey EX-L Honda certified

    Written by: ksultimate on Apr 6, 2010 11:28:52 AM

    I am in the process of purchasing a CPO Honda Odyssey 2009 EX-L model. The dealer is asking for $29,795 for 21,787 miles car. It is clean according to CarFax. The car is located in NJ. I am asking $27,000. The dealer states that will be far below what they paid. Anyone have any suggestions. The condition of the car is good. :)

Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

  • Re: 2009 Honda Odyssey making vibration and noises [hyu]

    Written by: tpjp2004 on Apr 4, 2010 7:26:37 PM

    Have you found anything new out from BBB? I am about to begin my process of contacting the BBB myself and would love to have some details prior to help my case. I wish I had researched the vehicle better before purchasing. Thanks.

Honda Odyssey Brakes

  • Re: 2009 Odyssey EX spongy/soft brakes [vinijin]

    Written by: tuckoffshore on Apr 2, 2010 11:21:03 AM

    1. Were replacement brake pads and rotors Honda parts? If so, I can understand the problem. Those "super" hard honda brakes are the problem. You got 20K miles out of the originals and 20K miles out of the new ones. Makes sense! 2. How much wear did the brake pads have? Unless you live in hilly/mountainous area or you do lots of hard agressive stopping I would bet you still had ... Read More

  • Re: 2009 Odyssey EX spongy/soft brakes [honda_owner]

    Written by: vinijin on Apr 2, 2010 6:01:52 AM

    I also have ODY 09 EX with same issue. Grinding sound and steering vibrations when I apply brakes above 60 MPH. Already replaced brake pads and resurfaced rotors at 20K miles. MU ODO reading is 40K and started this problem again. Dealer told me to install new rotors. What should I do ?

Honda Extended Warranties Pricing and Info

  • Re: Internet Quote on Honda Extended Warranty [jet10000]

    Written by: jwm40517 on Apr 1, 2010 8:01:09 AM

    Back in August of 2009 we bought a new Odyssey and Honda Care from the local selling dealer. I had a printed price list from one of the online sellers in my pocket .When the F&I guy quoted over $2300 for a third party EW and also for Honda Care when I requested it. I showed him the online quote of $1235 and after a while agreed to match it. If ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Brakes

  • Re: Honda Odyssey Soft Brake SB 07-045 [doggrandma]

    Written by: defcarpenter on Mar 31, 2010 9:29:35 AM

    I do not know anything about this. My 2008 Odyssey is an EX, and at the time, there seemed to be more EXLs available. The dealer that I purchased my Odyssey through ended up trading with another dealer for the color that I wanted in the EX model. I would suggest that you negotiate the price on the EX model and then request that the dealer find the color that you ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

  • Re: 2009 Honda Odyssey making vibration and noises [ee4life]

    Written by: hyu on Sep 22, 2009 9:38:49 PM

    I reprogrammed the transmission software twice, but still I have a vibration issue. What is the next step? Replacing the torque converter? How can I do that?

honda odyssey chirps from passenger dash at 70 mph

  • honda odyssey chirps from passenger dash at 70 mph

    Written by: stumper123 on Mar 28, 2010 2:36:06 PM

    I have 2009 Honda Odyssey with 11k miles , on long trips I notice that when van approaches 70 mph I hear annoying bird like chirps coming from the pasenger side dash - its gets worse the faster you go , and when you slow to around 60 mph they go away - does anyone have any idea ? I'm sure the dealers will think I am crazy but I swear ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

  • 2009 Honda Odyssey Pinging Engine Noise

    Written by: 2007hondapilot on Sep 20, 2009 12:22:08 PM

    We bought the van new and we now have close to 3500 miles on it. When the van is idling in the garage the knocking is very slight but noticeable. It almost sounds like piston slap. We had a 2002 Accord 4 cylinder that had the same noise and they had to tear the engine down and replace the piston rings. It was under warranty so I hope I can do ... Read More

  • Re: 2009 Honda Odyssey making vibration and noises [hyu]

    Written by: ee4life on Jul 14, 2009 4:46:02 PM

    This TSB was just issued today: Product Update: Lock-Up Clutch Judders Between 20–45 MPH http://www.in.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SB/A09-053.PDF VEHICLES AFFECTED 2007–08 Odyssey – ALL 2009 Odyssey LX, EX: Production Line 1 – FromVIN 5FNRL3...9B000351 thru 5FNRL3...9B056551 Production Line 2 – FromVIN 5FNRL3...9B400201 thru 5FNRL3...9B410343 EX-L, Touring: Production Line 1 – FromVIN 5FNRL3...9B000201 thru 5FNRL3...9B050869 Production Line 2 – FromVIN 5FNRL3...9B400321 thru 5FNRL3...9B405632

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

  • Re: Honda Odyssey Transmission and other issues [srican]

    Written by: chris0201 on Mar 17, 2010 6:46:11 PM

    I'm not an expert, rfreitas, but I think I know my vehicle histories and reputations. In 2004, Honda came out with their 5-speed automatic transmission that eventually was used in all their models. The '04 Odyssey was the first Honda minivan to use this transmission, and their problems dramatically declined. Earlier model Odyssey's, like my 2000, used a 4-speed automatic. I just started reading these message on the Odyssey transmission problems, ... Read More

Honda Odyssey vs. Toyota Sienna

  • Re: Odyssey now the subject of recall [ateixeira]

    Written by: doggrandma on Mar 17, 2010 10:50:01 AM

    Honda is recalling only 2007 and 08 models, correct? What about 2009 and 2010 models? Was something changed for the newer models, or have they just not been on the road long enough to develop the braking problem? In other words, how do people who buy a new one know that this won't happen to them in a year or two?

Honda Odyssey Oil Consumption Problem

  • Used Chevy Venture looking better than ever

    Written by: quattrohead on Mar 16, 2010 7:30:22 PM

    We were comparing the 2009 Sienna and Odyssey but could not make a choice, Mrs QH liked the Odyssey because it looks better but I thought the Sienna drove better. Now Toyota and Honda seem to lie/hide from us brake and acceleration issues and there are potential engine oil problems. I know VAG V6 are know to gobble oil like crazy but my Saab 900 turbo used absolutely NO oil with ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

  • How I got my low price

    Written by: pa_dave on Mar 16, 2010 4:48:57 PM

    I have been questioned by a few folks with regards to how I obtained my price on a new Odyssey EX. First off, read the threads. I went back to mid-December of 2009 and read every thread that was posted in this forum. Amongst these threads I found a post that was authored by hogan773 (search for post #24549 to see his system). He lays out a simple method through which ... Read More

Honda Odyssey vs. Toyota Sienna

  • Re: 2011 Sienna Easy Choice over 2010 Odyssey [hogan773]

    Written by: ateixeira on Mar 15, 2010 8:52:04 AM

    We can't know for sure. When Subaru launched the 2009 Forester, prices dropped $800-1200 or so. Sales went way up. They basically built-in discounts and incentives that they had in prior years. It boosted sales, and even boosted residuals, win-win. The minivan segment is having a hard time so who knows what Honda will do.

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

  • Re: Honda Odyssey Transmission and other issues [srican]

    Written by: odysy07 on Mar 10, 2010 11:59:57 AM

    I can't urge you enough not to buy one. As you can read from website with litereally thousands and thousands of postings from as early back as 1999 with the same transmission and master cylinder problems. This is not a new issue nor has it been fixed in the newer models. Honda need to recall \fix these vans plain and simple. My 2007 started having this issue at 28,000 miles. First ... Read More

  • Re: Honda Odyssey Transmission and other issues [srican]

    Written by: rfreitas on Mar 10, 2010 11:37:14 AM

    2009 transmission issues are starting to trickle in now: http://www.odysseytransmission.com/ProblemCases/2009Page1

  • Re: Honda Odyssey Transmission and other issues [srican]

    Written by: nedlyj on Mar 10, 2010 11:21:14 AM

    Please remember, you are obviously going to see more problems listed here because the vast majority of people don't have significant issues and they have no reason to come to forums and talk about it. With that said, Yes, there are issues with certain model years. We have both a 1999 and a 2010 Odyssey. Yes, the 1999 has had its transmission issues - we're on #3 now (replaced at 60K ... Read More

  • Re: Honda Odyssey Transmission and other issues [rfreitas]

    Written by: srican on Mar 10, 2010 11:00:44 AM

    We are looking at the new model 2009 version, but I am doubtful due to the large number of issues reported over the past years. Is there a point in time they did a redesign on the transmission and these issues are no longer reported. Thanks for your response.

Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

  • Re: 2009 Honda Odyssey making vibration and noises [bcheney]

    Written by: hyu on Jul 2, 2009 7:03:22 PM

    Did you go to a dealershop? If yes, what's the result?

  • Re: 2009 Honda Odyssey making vibration and noises [bcheney]

    Written by: hyu on Jun 18, 2009 9:19:03 PM

    I have the exactly same problem with my 2009 Odyssey. The mileage is now 1700. I found this problem on the same day when I bought a car. I visited 3 different dealers, 5 times. The first answer from Honda America was that I need to drive until 5,000 miles then it will disappear. The second answer from Honda Dist. Mechanic was that it is normal. The third answer from Honda ... Read More

  • Re: 2009 Honda Odyssey making vibration and noises [bcheney]

    Written by: pingy on Jun 12, 2009 11:37:21 AM

    I have an 07 and had noises (pinging mostly) almost from the start. after me taking it to the dealer several times, they finally recognized that there was a problem. They replaced the "knock sensor" and it seemed to stop, but I think I still hear it at times. the octane of fuel doesnt matter either. Now, I am starting to feel the transmission shudder. I wish I had stuck with ... Read More

  • 2009 Honda Odyssey making vibration and noises

    Written by: bcheney on Jun 12, 2009 11:21:09 AM

    I just have this 09 Odyssey for a week and it has about 1K miles on it. I notice that whenever the speed is at 40 ~ 50 mph the engine started to making noises and causing vibration. My husband said it's probably because it was switching gears at that time. But I'm concern about the engine is having some problem. I don't know whether it is normal or it will ... Read More

  • Re: 2009 Honda Odyssey making vibration and noises [ilwu23]

    Written by: deelee on Mar 8, 2010 4:39:26 PM

    Check on the forum Honda vibrating at low speeds under engine problems and you will find a whole lot of this!

  • 2009 Honda Odyssey stalled

    Written by: naniro on May 7, 2009 7:03:43 PM

    I have a brand new '09 Honda Odyssey and last week it just stopped running. I was driving and suddenly my van started losing speed, I gave it some more gas and it started to go for about 20 seconds and then stopped. There was no grinding just quiet. It has been at the dealer for over 1 1/2weeks and they just ordered cylinder heads. Oh, the van only has 352 ... Read More

Honda Odyssey vibration

  • Re: Honda Odyssey 2005+ vibration at low speeds [doggrandma]

    Written by: kohyuta on Mar 8, 2010 10:08:41 AM

    I have a 2009 EX-L, 20k miles so far. 2 oil changes. LOVE it! Would I buy an Odyssey again? I traded in a 2003 EX-L w/80k miles for this one. LOVED that one too. More often than not online forums are filled with people having problems. People who don't have any problems aren't going to go posting it nearly as much as those who have problems. Google any make or ... Read More

  • Vibration Issue

    Written by: israelh on Mar 4, 2010 7:18:49 AM

    I have a 2009 Honda Odyssey.(standard model). From the moment I drove it off the lot I noticed the vibration issues. The first time my wife took it in they told her there was a software update that should fix the issue. Didn't work. The second time I took it in they told me it was normal operation of the torque converter and couldn't do anything about it. The third time ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

  • Re: 2009 Honda Odyssey making vibration and noises [hyu]

    Written by: ilwu23 on Feb 28, 2010 6:15:15 PM

    I'm going to take mine back every 1000 miles to build my case. That way they should fix it when they finally decide to tell us what the problem is. I did this with my 2002 van on a transmission problem. I kept documenting it everytime I went in for anything. At 80,000 it went out and they fixed it with no cost to me. But in all honesty this may ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

  • Re: Question about EX price change [hogan773]

    Written by: nwbuy on Feb 26, 2010 6:45:31 AM

    Few examples: #24302 of 24695 Re: 2010 Ody EX [robbyg] by honda_owner Nov 19, 2009 (3:43 pm) Replying to: robbyg (Nov 16, 2009 5:36 pm) I purchased my 2009 Ody EX on June 30 for $23,690 + TTL plus 2.9% APR for 36 months. My ODT is $25,780. Back then there was no C4C program yet. The dealer is John Holtz Honda in Rochester, NY. or #22955 of 24695 OTD price ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

  • Re: 2009 Honda Odyssey making vibration and noises [ilwu23]

    Written by: hyu on Feb 20, 2010 8:22:42 PM

    Mine doesn't have the ECO. I found the problem on the same day when I purchased a car, but most people have the problem after the software update. You need to replace a transmission torque converter. Some people still have the problem after the replacement of the transmission torque converter. I am one of them. I think the chip set which controls the timing of a shift to the 5th level ... Read More

  • Re: 2009 Honda Odyssey making vibration and noises [hyu]

    Written by: ilwu23 on Feb 20, 2010 9:53:12 AM

    Did you ever find out what the problem was? My 07 does the same thing at about 1800rpm when the ECO kicks in. One dealer mechanic unhooked the ECO and we test drove it and couldn't get to do it again. So it's something to do with the ECO. The mechanic told me he thinks that when the ECO kicks in and your running on 3 cylinders that there is fuel ... Read More

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