Honda Complaint - We need a 4th transmission in our 2001 Honda Odyssey - transmission, emission system, brakes

Posted by Anonymous on 2007-05-07:

I'd have sold it after the first transmission

Posted by dodgedart on 2007-05-07:

I hate hondas. they are the most overrated cars out there. you wish you had bought a toyota. I guess you don'tlike American autos.I will never buy one again. I think of the trade deficet with japan and their ability to make up stories so they won't import our goods. We can sell them rice for half of what they would pay for it but they rather have them consume local rice. their snow is different so they cannot import our skis.Also do you remember the downfall of our steel industry or the computer chip industry. They don'tplay fair and they would never buy anything we make because they think we are lazy. Just wondering if they are still having elephants killed for their ivory, and don't forget all the whales they slaughter every year.Thant you for supporting their economy.

Posted by Anonymous on 2007-05-07:

Ditto: PirateWithParrot. Buy a big Ford truck like mine, you can push the broken down Honda's to the side of the road. Only probelm is the only thing it does not pass are gas stations.

Posted by Anonymous on 2007-05-07:

I had a 2001 Accord that needed a tranny,It was done under warranty.They even gave me a rental for a week.

Posted by snowwhite on 2007-05-07:

I had to chuckle at the "I would have sold it after the 1st transmission...." comment, as this is exactly what I would've done after tranny #2! On the advice of a salesperson, no less! My hubby wasn't quite ready to sell---oh well!

Posted by snowwhite on 2007-05-07:

I agree with dodgedart--I hate Hondas--but that's about all we'll agree on! We do like American autos and we own two Mustangs and a Chevy Silverado. I think we've done our share to support the American economy! A vacation may be in order....with a large chill pill.

Posted by Anonymous on 2007-05-07:

I love my foreign cars,and will NEVER own an American car.

Posted by Hondabad on 2007-06-16:

I have owned 4 Honda products and was their biggest fan to all that would listen. Now that I have nothing but problems with our Odyssey (transmission, many sensors), the dealer(Brantford Honda) and Honda Canada, I will never purchase one again. I will also tell of my terrible customer service issues with both Honda Canada and the dealer.

Posted by Dr Mechanic on 2008-06-15:

All cars break down, you just pay more for a Honda. It's better to buy domestic to support our workers. Yes Honda has plants here but they don't pay them 1/2 as much!

Posted by Pgh Zorro on 2011-11-03:

Our story is identical to yours. After much research, we bought a 2001 Honda Odyssey, the top choice by Consumer Reports. After approx. 20,000 miles, the transmission died. Honda repaired it and said it was "as good as new". I replied, "I hope so, because the original one only lasted 20,000 miles!" Transmission problems and excessive brake and tire wear were due to the '01 Odyssey being an extremely heavy vehicle and the transmission being too lightweight for the weight of the van. Honda extended the warranty and prior to extension expiring, started having transmission problems again and had dealership check it. They said it was fine and a few months later, the transmission went again. NOW, I am having problems with the emissions systems. I have never had an emission problem with any vehicle before my Honda. I had two Hondas, but now have a Scion and a Toyota. Have had problems with both Hondas. Have had no such problems with the Scion or the Toyota. We will NEVER buy a Honda again. THERE IS A REASON WHY THEY ONLY GIVE YOU A 3 YEAR/36,000 MILE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY. IF HONDA WAS REALLY BUILDING QUALITY VEHICLES, IT WOULD NOT COST THEM ANYTHING TO GIVE THEIR BUYERS A LONGER POWERTRAIN WARRANTY! AS IT IS, THEY HAVE THE SHORTEST POWERTRAIN WARRANTY OF ANY CAR MAKER AND RIDICULOUSLY (AND FALSELY) CLAIM THAT THE REASON IS THAT THEIR VEHICLES DON'T REQUIRE A LONGER POWERTRAIN WARRANTY! HUH???