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2006 Honda Odyssey repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (11%)

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2006 Honda Odyssey transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Honda Odyssey

Engine not specified

81000 mi Also, very rough shifts from 2-3 and 3-4. Occurred mostly at low RPM.  

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2006 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

131000 mi

US $700
CV Boot leak, front end alignment 
135000 mi

US $5000
transmission replaced 
131000 mi

US $450
Replaced front left & right axels 
224000 mi

US $1400
tranny blew out speedo sensors 
181000 mi Transmission shot-- car died. 
180000 mi

US $3500
Transmission failed 
181000 mi

US $1700
Soft transmission rebuild. 
78000 mi

US $260
Corroded transmission hard line. Leaking where the bracket is welded to the line. 
154000 mi

US $500
Front axle replaced 
180000 mi

US $800
and CV Axles 
192000 mi

US $3400
New transmission and transmission lines  
159000 mi

US $400
Vibration at high speed. Replaced CV Joimts 
120500 mi

US $75
Shifting was inconsistent or jerky following previous drain & fill of transmission fluid. Asked to have it checked and possibly refilled again. 
128000 mi

US $800
Slipping in gear 
200000 mi

US $750
Gearshift lever loose and broken internally. Was unable to return fully to park, also unable to shut vehicle off. Replaced with a used part. 
206000 mi

US $600
Axle vibration 
126000 mi

US $20
Shifting hard, low on fluid. Mechanic tightened hoses and topped off fluid. Couldn't find leak source. Monitoring for recurrence. 
138100 mi

US $1200
torque converter is shuddering, "no shudder fluid" added to transmission and it worked for six months. 
90000 mi Also replace leaking cv assembly boot. 
94000 mi shudder/judder problem on torque converter - would jerk at 25-35 mph on flat/inclined road. replaced torque converter, then did a front-end alignment. 
136000 mi

US $400
Roughness when changing from 2nd to 3rd gear. Updated software and added transmission conditioner. 
91000 mi transmission--jumping 
203980 mi

C $1700
transmission rebuild 
63600 mi The transmission was shuddering/shaking around 30mph. Took it to the dealer and had 2 software updates installed from existing service bulletins. It fixed the problem and it was no charge. 
55300 mi Honda performed a transmission firmware update to address shuddering with the transmission. It was covered under a special warranty program even though the original warranty had expired. 
78000 mi

US $90
Vibration at speed resolved by replacing one axle. 
86000 mi

US $75
Replaced passenger side cv axle, different one than in December. 
88000 mi

US $300
Replaced both axles due to vibration 
128000 mi

US $50
The car had a dying transmission, one of the bearing joints or something like that was worn thus causing a whine when the car was accelerating. 
75000 mi

US $54
transmission judders; torque converter needs to be replaced. 
78000 mi

US $684
Torque converter replaced. Dealer paid about 1100 of the 1800. 

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2006 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

117180 mi

C $500
CV joint 
13000 mi A seal located where shifter cable enters transmission case was leaking. 
112000 mi

US $350
CV Joint on axle 
137000 mi

US $400
Needed new CV axle 
143000 mi

US $200
Cv joint 
205000 mi

US $1100
Both CV axles and seals, Severe vibration 
273000 mi

US $400
PS CV axle replaced due to torn outer boot with grease expulsion 
60000 mi

US $1100
torn rubber boot 

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2006 Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

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