Odyssey trasmissions
 

After doing some research I was about to embark on a search for a 3 year old
low mileage Odyssey (my second choice is a Toyota Sierra).
BUT a friend of my son-in-law is a Honda mechanic and he has warned me off
the Odyssey on the basis of failing transmissions. (He swears by anything
else carrying the Honda brand)
Transmissions are expensive outside of warranty, and I'm now having second
thoughts. This may be an old subject to this group, but new to me.
Any thoughts would be welcome

Regards,

Gerry

Re: Odyssey trasmissions
 

In article <OvjRb.7423$9Ce1.6679@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.ro gers.com>,
"Gerry" <gpyper3@rogers.com> wrote:

> After doing some research I was about to embark on a search for a 3 year old
> low mileage Odyssey (my second choice is a Toyota Sierra).
> BUT a friend of my son-in-law is a Honda mechanic and he has warned me off
> the Odyssey on the basis of failing transmissions. (He swears by anything
> else carrying the Honda brand)
> Transmissions are expensive outside of warranty, and I'm now having second
> thoughts. This may be an old subject to this group, but new to me.
> Any thoughts would be welcome

http://www.odyclub.com

He's right. Things were allegedly fixed with the all-new 5 speed
transmission they used starting with the 02 models, but even a few of
those folks have experienced failures.

Find an 02 model with high miles, you'll be OK.

Re: Odyssey trasmissions
 

In article <OvjRb.7423$9Ce1.6679@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.ro gers.com>,
"Gerry" <gpyper3@rogers.com> wrote:

> After doing some research I was about to embark on a search for a 3 year old
> low mileage Odyssey (my second choice is a Toyota Sierra).
> BUT a friend of my son-in-law is a Honda mechanic and he has warned me off
> the Odyssey on the basis of failing transmissions. (He swears by anything
> else carrying the Honda brand)
> Transmissions are expensive outside of warranty, and I'm now having second
> thoughts. This may be an old subject to this group, but new to me.
> Any thoughts would be welcome

http://www.odyclub.com

He's right. Things were allegedly fixed with the all-new 5 speed
transmission they used starting with the 02 models, but even a few of
those folks have experienced failures.

Find an 02 model with high miles, you'll be OK.

Re: Odyssey trasmissions
 

In article <OvjRb.7423$9Ce1.6679@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.ro gers.com>,
"Gerry" <gpyper3@rogers.com> wrote:

> After doing some research I was about to embark on a search for a 3 year old
> low mileage Odyssey (my second choice is a Toyota Sierra).
> BUT a friend of my son-in-law is a Honda mechanic and he has warned me off
> the Odyssey on the basis of failing transmissions. (He swears by anything
> else carrying the Honda brand)
> Transmissions are expensive outside of warranty, and I'm now having second
> thoughts. This may be an old subject to this group, but new to me.
> Any thoughts would be welcome

http://www.odyclub.com

He's right. Things were allegedly fixed with the all-new 5 speed
transmission they used starting with the 02 models, but even a few of
those folks have experienced failures.

Find an 02 model with high miles, you'll be OK.

Re: Odyssey trasmissions
 

In article <OvjRb.7423$9Ce1.6679@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.ro gers.com>,
"Gerry" <gpyper3@rogers.com> wrote:

> After doing some research I was about to embark on a search for a 3 year old
> low mileage Odyssey (my second choice is a Toyota Sierra).
> BUT a friend of my son-in-law is a Honda mechanic and he has warned me off
> the Odyssey on the basis of failing transmissions. (He swears by anything
> else carrying the Honda brand)
> Transmissions are expensive outside of warranty, and I'm now having second
> thoughts. This may be an old subject to this group, but new to me.
> Any thoughts would be welcome

http://www.odyclub.com

He's right. Things were allegedly fixed with the all-new 5 speed
transmission they used starting with the 02 models, but even a few of
those folks have experienced failures.

Find an 02 model with high miles, you'll be OK.

Re: Odyssey trasmissions
 

On 1/26/2004 7:52 PM Gerry spake these words of knowledge:


> After doing some research I was about to embark on a search for a 3 year old
> low mileage Odyssey (my second choice is a Toyota Sierra).
> BUT a friend of my son-in-law is a Honda mechanic and he has warned me off
> the Odyssey on the basis of failing transmissions. (He swears by anything
> else carrying the Honda brand)
> Transmissions are expensive outside of warranty, and I'm now having second
> thoughts. This may be an old subject to this group, but new to me.
> Any thoughts would be welcome
>
> Regards,
>
> Gerry

I have 67475 miles on my 01 Odyssey.

Not so much as a burp from the transmission (or anything else).

FWIW.


RFT!!!
Dave Kelsen
--
My boss hates "yes" men, and I have to agree with him.

Re: Odyssey trasmissions
 

On 1/26/2004 7:52 PM Gerry spake these words of knowledge:


> After doing some research I was about to embark on a search for a 3 year old
> low mileage Odyssey (my second choice is a Toyota Sierra).
> BUT a friend of my son-in-law is a Honda mechanic and he has warned me off
> the Odyssey on the basis of failing transmissions. (He swears by anything
> else carrying the Honda brand)
> Transmissions are expensive outside of warranty, and I'm now having second
> thoughts. This may be an old subject to this group, but new to me.
> Any thoughts would be welcome
>
> Regards,
>
> Gerry

I have 67475 miles on my 01 Odyssey.

Not so much as a burp from the transmission (or anything else).

FWIW.


RFT!!!
Dave Kelsen
--
My boss hates "yes" men, and I have to agree with him.

Re: Odyssey trasmissions
 

On 1/26/2004 7:52 PM Gerry spake these words of knowledge:


> After doing some research I was about to embark on a search for a 3 year old
> low mileage Odyssey (my second choice is a Toyota Sierra).
> BUT a friend of my son-in-law is a Honda mechanic and he has warned me off
> the Odyssey on the basis of failing transmissions. (He swears by anything
> else carrying the Honda brand)
> Transmissions are expensive outside of warranty, and I'm now having second
> thoughts. This may be an old subject to this group, but new to me.
> Any thoughts would be welcome
>
> Regards,
>
> Gerry

I have 67475 miles on my 01 Odyssey.

Not so much as a burp from the transmission (or anything else).

FWIW.


RFT!!!
Dave Kelsen
--
My boss hates "yes" men, and I have to agree with him.

Re: Odyssey trasmissions
 

On 1/26/2004 7:52 PM Gerry spake these words of knowledge:


> After doing some research I was about to embark on a search for a 3 year old
> low mileage Odyssey (my second choice is a Toyota Sierra).
> BUT a friend of my son-in-law is a Honda mechanic and he has warned me off
> the Odyssey on the basis of failing transmissions. (He swears by anything
> else carrying the Honda brand)
> Transmissions are expensive outside of warranty, and I'm now having second
> thoughts. This may be an old subject to this group, but new to me.
> Any thoughts would be welcome
>
> Regards,
>
> Gerry

I have 67475 miles on my 01 Odyssey.

Not so much as a burp from the transmission (or anything else).

FWIW.


RFT!!!
Dave Kelsen
--
My boss hates "yes" men, and I have to agree with him.

Re: Odyssey trasmissions
 

"Gerry" <gpyper3@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:OvjRb.7423$9Ce1.6679@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> After doing some research I was about to embark on a search for a 3 year
old
> low mileage Odyssey (my second choice is a Toyota Sierra).
> BUT a friend of my son-in-law is a Honda mechanic and he has warned me off
> the Odyssey on the basis of failing transmissions. (He swears by anything
> else carrying the Honda brand)
> Transmissions are expensive outside of warranty, and I'm now having second
> thoughts. This may be an old subject to this group, but new to me.
> Any thoughts would be welcome
>
> Regards,
>
> Gerry

Gerry,

A couple of months ago a car rental agency employee told me that the
majority of their business was from people that needed "something to drive
while their Honda transmissions were being repaired". Maybe there is some
truth to his statements after all. The thing that made me suspect of his
Honda-related tirade though was that he mentioned the following Honda models
as being problematic regarding transmission issues--in addition to the
Odyssey:

-Pilot
-'03 Accord
-Acura TL

Up until this particular conversation with the car rental agency employee, I
had only heard of transmission problems with the Odyssey.

J. Perry

Re: Odyssey trasmissions
 

"Gerry" <gpyper3@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:OvjRb.7423$9Ce1.6679@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> After doing some research I was about to embark on a search for a 3 year
old
> low mileage Odyssey (my second choice is a Toyota Sierra).
> BUT a friend of my son-in-law is a Honda mechanic and he has warned me off
> the Odyssey on the basis of failing transmissions. (He swears by anything
> else carrying the Honda brand)
> Transmissions are expensive outside of warranty, and I'm now having second
> thoughts. This may be an old subject to this group, but new to me.
> Any thoughts would be welcome
>
> Regards,
>
> Gerry

Gerry,

A couple of months ago a car rental agency employee told me that the
majority of their business was from people that needed "something to drive
while their Honda transmissions were being repaired". Maybe there is some
truth to his statements after all. The thing that made me suspect of his
Honda-related tirade though was that he mentioned the following Honda models
as being problematic regarding transmission issues--in addition to the
Odyssey:

-Pilot
-'03 Accord
-Acura TL

Up until this particular conversation with the car rental agency employee, I
had only heard of transmission problems with the Odyssey.

J. Perry

Re: Odyssey trasmissions
 

"Gerry" <gpyper3@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:OvjRb.7423$9Ce1.6679@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> After doing some research I was about to embark on a search for a 3 year
old
> low mileage Odyssey (my second choice is a Toyota Sierra).
> BUT a friend of my son-in-law is a Honda mechanic and he has warned me off
> the Odyssey on the basis of failing transmissions. (He swears by anything
> else carrying the Honda brand)
> Transmissions are expensive outside of warranty, and I'm now having second
> thoughts. This may be an old subject to this group, but new to me.
> Any thoughts would be welcome
>
> Regards,
>
> Gerry

Gerry,

A couple of months ago a car rental agency employee told me that the
majority of their business was from people that needed "something to drive
while their Honda transmissions were being repaired". Maybe there is some
truth to his statements after all. The thing that made me suspect of his
Honda-related tirade though was that he mentioned the following Honda models
as being problematic regarding transmission issues--in addition to the
Odyssey:

-Pilot
-'03 Accord
-Acura TL

Up until this particular conversation with the car rental agency employee, I
had only heard of transmission problems with the Odyssey.

J. Perry

Re: Odyssey trasmissions
 

"Gerry" <gpyper3@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:OvjRb.7423$9Ce1.6679@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> After doing some research I was about to embark on a search for a 3 year
old
> low mileage Odyssey (my second choice is a Toyota Sierra).
> BUT a friend of my son-in-law is a Honda mechanic and he has warned me off
> the Odyssey on the basis of failing transmissions. (He swears by anything
> else carrying the Honda brand)
> Transmissions are expensive outside of warranty, and I'm now having second
> thoughts. This may be an old subject to this group, but new to me.
> Any thoughts would be welcome
>
> Regards,
>
> Gerry

Gerry,

A couple of months ago a car rental agency employee told me that the
majority of their business was from people that needed "something to drive
while their Honda transmissions were being repaired". Maybe there is some
truth to his statements after all. The thing that made me suspect of his
Honda-related tirade though was that he mentioned the following Honda models
as being problematic regarding transmission issues--in addition to the
Odyssey:

-Pilot
-'03 Accord
-Acura TL

Up until this particular conversation with the car rental agency employee, I
had only heard of transmission problems with the Odyssey.

J. Perry

Re: Odyssey trasmissions
 

In article <PVkRb.181$bW1.8134@eagle.america.net>,
"J. Perry" <j_perry@musicians.net> wrote:

> A couple of months ago a car rental agency employee told me that the
> majority of their business was from people that needed "something to drive
> while their Honda transmissions were being repaired". Maybe there is some
> truth to his statements after all.

OH yeah. The 98-01 automatic transmissions in the Accords and 99-01
Odysseys had a huge failure rate.

My Honda mechanic (whom I've known for many years) strongly advised me
to do a manual transmission, back when I was looking at a 2000 Accord.
He said at one time his shop was seeing 4 or so transmissions a WEEK.
And customers were paying for them at the time. Imagine the number of
customers who just junked the car and went to Chrysler, figuring if
they're going to dump a tranny they may as well not pay nearly as much
for the car.

Re: Odyssey trasmissions
 

In article <PVkRb.181$bW1.8134@eagle.america.net>,
"J. Perry" <j_perry@musicians.net> wrote:

> A couple of months ago a car rental agency employee told me that the
> majority of their business was from people that needed "something to drive
> while their Honda transmissions were being repaired". Maybe there is some
> truth to his statements after all.

OH yeah. The 98-01 automatic transmissions in the Accords and 99-01
Odysseys had a huge failure rate.

My Honda mechanic (whom I've known for many years) strongly advised me
to do a manual transmission, back when I was looking at a 2000 Accord.
He said at one time his shop was seeing 4 or so transmissions a WEEK.
And customers were paying for them at the time. Imagine the number of
customers who just junked the car and went to Chrysler, figuring if
they're going to dump a tranny they may as well not pay nearly as much
for the car.