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2004 Honda Odyssey repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (8%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 257 repairs.
2004 Honda Odyssey transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (22%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Honda Odyssey
Engine not specified
| 96100 mi C $3800 |
Third gear wasn't catching when shifting into it. |
2004 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.
240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 103000 mi US $3600 |
First transmission failure. Required ~ $3600 rebuild from Honda specialist repair shop. |
| 140000 mi | The rebuilt transmission began to fail (random shifting, rough shifting, etc). |
| 166000 mi US $558 |
Transmission case at drain plug cracked by previous transmission fluid replacement done by dealer. Needed to seal crack and replace drain plug with longer bolt. |
| 160000 mi US $1900 |
Rebuilt transmission |
| 158720 mi $150 |
Noisy calipers |
| 134000 mi US $5000 |
Transmission no longer shifted. Replaced. Took twice as long as the estimated time due to excessive rusting on bolts, van spent the first 10 years in Chicago, Illinois. |
| 13000 mi | Unable to use shifter to select 2nd gear. Repair was unsuccessful, but not a major issue. |
| 225500 mi US $1000 |
Transmission began slipping and overheated on freeway. Full rebuild with case bearing bore repair, valve body kit, external cooler, new diff bearings. |
| 120000 mi US $180 |
replaced pressure sensor on 4th gear of transmission |
| 123800 mi US $3800 |
Mechanic said the cooling system is inadequate and that the transmission overheated destroying the torque converter and the pieces were throughout the transmission. Replaced transmission and added transmission cooler. |
| 160000 mi US $198 |
Leaking seal on Front Left Axle. |
| 135000 mi | Flashing "D" light on gear select indicating possible transmission problem. |
| 74000 mi US $400 |
Soleinoid replaced. |
| 55000 mi US $1700 |
Transmission was OK, but the case seal was leaking fluid. |
| 105900 mi US $2500 |
Torque converter went bad |
| 115000 mi | Bad torque converter |
| 52000 mi US $100 |
Long shift between 2nd and 3rd gear. Dealer unable to reproduce issue. I don't think they're as picky as me for what's considered a "smooth" shift. |
| 125120 mi C $3800 |
Van stopped working and would not switch gears. Needed to have entire transmission replaced. Drive train was jammed which led to the need for repair. |
| 79000 mi | Also there is a whine when under load - was told the transmissions whine and the warranty company wouldn't replace it for a whine. |
| 100000 mi | Jeff the service writer at Roberts Automall told me the noise was differential. After drive with tech wawas tood it was intake. Wouldn't replace transmission. He would feel safe driving it for 5-10 years as is. Got Honda America involved. Went to Scott Honda for 2nd opinion. Ed service writer called me. Told me they were replacing transmission. Ordered transmission. Sending it to be painted (recall ) very happy and without transportation. Honda doesn't provide rental. |
| 100300 mi | Replacement of transmission fixed the whining differential. |
| 90000 mi US $330 |
Suddenly, transmission would no longer transmit torque effectively, fluid loss from pressure relief valve. No codes or internal problems found. Full fluid flush corrected the problem. |
| 158000 mi US $150 |
Check Engine light came on, code was the dreaded P0740, Shop flushed transmission, did not correct problem. I cleaned solenoid tubes, did not correct. Rebuild needed to correct problem, at a cost of up to $3200, sold van instead. |
| 111000 mi US $350 |
Transmission shifting rough. Flushed and serviced transmission. |
2004 Honda Odyssey 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 69000 mi US $200 |
The transmission often would not shift into gear. The mechanic tried to replace a part associated with the brakes but alas it did not work. Traded car. |
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