2011 Honda Odyssey Honda Odyssey 2011

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2011 Honda Odyssey repairs by problem area

Engine (10%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (38%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (11%)

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2011 Honda Odyssey transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (54%)

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Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD

27000 mi Re-flashed computer for jerky transmission. 
47000 mi

US $900
Clunking while shifting gears at low speed. Also, transmission hunts. 
57000 mi clunking, slipping 
78120 mi

C $387
Third pressure switch faulty and needed replacement 
14700 mi ECM flash to prevent juttering when shifting 
51000 mi Abrupt lurching lower gear shifts, shuddering at low speeds and partial throttle, hunting downshifts. 
67600 mi Recall: re-flash of transmission software for torque converter lockup clutch. 
21000 mi hesitation on the 1-2 shift 
92000 mi

US $3500
transmission cooler's return line leaked causing transmission slip and replacement 
15000 mi Reprogram the transmission. 
26120 mi Van was shifting rough between 2th-4th gears. There was a service bulletin on this issue. It only applied to 6 speed transmissions. They reprogrammed the transmission and replaced the transmission fluid. Works fine now. 

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2011 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD

83700 mi

C $335
Outer left CV Joint boot failed. Replaced left axle. 
110360 mi

C $900
replace cv boot 
150000 mi

US $450
The CV Joints needed to be replaced. It was groaning on turning and getting worse. Has been doing it for years and actually in 2012 Honda came out with a notice to have these replaced but it wasn't a recall. Honda place I take it never could figure out what was wrong. Finally my own car repair shop figured it out with one drive. Now it doesn't do it at all. 
156000 mi

US $5000
Transmission was replaced with a remanufactured one 
108000 mi

US $1200
CV axle replaced 
115000 mi

US $320
One of the CV joints was clicking. It was replaced. 
80000 mi

US $500
Front CV joint failed, making noise. Entire axle assembly replaced. 
28000 mi TSB to solve shudder when shifting gears. 
44240 mi Roughness at cruise under light engine loads. Dealer checked engine mounts, updated transmission software. Problem not replicated by dealer tech, but problem persists. Diagnostics and trans software update covered by warranty. 
46680 mi Diagnostic test drive with foreman; roughness while at cruise and light engine load diagnosed as bad torque converter. Warranty service authorization in progress. repairs to be scheduled. 
48980 mi

C $50
Honda techline opted not to change out torque converter as initially planned. Shop performed several transmission fluid flushes. Problem not resolved. Torque converter replacement finally approved and parts on order. 
50840 mi Torque converter replaced under warranty. Roughness seems to have improved, but not completely resolved. 
51040 mi Again attempted to diagnose roughness in driveline...dealer unable to replicate. No repair attempted. 
53700 mi

US $600
axle problem 
51661 mi Front left axle leaking and making clicking noise. Replaced half shaft. 

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2011 Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

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