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I have a 3-months old odyssey 2005 EX-L. Recently I found it will generate some
high-pitch "noise" when it is in speed 30-40 miles at quiet local street. if on highway
the road noise will overpower the high-pitch one. The "noise" is very gentle and
weak and you must pay great attention to find it. But once I recognize it I always
can sense it. I thought I didn't turn off the radio at lowest volume
when the first time I notice the "noise". it seems from the speaker or background.
But my friend said it seems from transmition.
The dealer mechanic said the "noise" may be from the speaker, and may generate
from the anti-noise system. He points out the noise is more recognizable when eco
light is on. I doubt this point. He said he will check the other new Odyssey if it can duplicate
the "noise". The "noise" pattern will change, sometimes even like classic music!
I'm not sure if it is the wind noise discussed here. The noise is always there
after driving above 30 miles per hour, and it is relatively clearer when deaccelerate.
The car is very stable and cannot feel any vibration or any wrong.
Any 2005 odyssey owners have similar experience? Thanks in advance.
The car comes with a rear entertainment system, and wireless headphones. The headphones work well for radio and CD, but do not play the DVD player. Do you have any ideas? I would really appreciate any and all help.
Judging by the technician’s comment that repaired our windshield that this was about the fifth time he has repaired this defect on 2005 Odysseys, this is not an isolated incident.
Andy why should Honda owners wait until subsequent years to have bugs addressed or corrected? Doesn’t all of the Honda marketing literature talk about how there are # 1 in quality?
The production engineers simply failed to monitor their processes or the result of poor workmanship. Unfortunately, this Honda Odyssey owner, and at least 5 more who also took their Odysseys to our local dealer to repair the same defect, has to spend their time correcting Honda’s failures.
i had a loose hood release cable that vibrated when i got to speed, and a noisy front strut when going over tiny bumps. both were rapidly diagnosed and corrected by my local dealershio.
i think the problem with some of these issues are that they might not be so immediately obvious through visual inspection.
sometimes you have to drive the vehicle a distance to determine these things, and i doubt the manufacturer has the luxury of putting many miles on each vehicle before they are prepped for shipping.
also, i imagine things can come loose for example during transport from factory to dealer with vehicles angled differently and secured on the transport than they would be when driven down the road pointing in the proper direction.
i'm not making excuses...you indicate there was a significant and visible void, and i wont dispute that. i don't believe my '03 has plastic (at the bottom of the windshield glass) that lies perfectly flat against the windshield in all places, but we don't have wind noise either.
For those of us who have been involved in engieering and manufacturing, we all understand that there will be a growth curve associated any new product or model.
That is the nature of the beast!
My wife and I use the remote for the exterior handles because our kids (ages 3 and 5) can't get them open (plus, the kids like 'magic' doors that open up when you approach the van). I've only used the exterior handles manually myself a few times; I don't think they're particularly hard (stiff) to open but the motion may be a little awkward if you are unfamiliar with them.
The inside handles can be used by my 3-yo so they aren't too tough to work. I don't know about any sort of 'adjustability' on the handles. It's never occured to me that door handles, of any sort, were adjustable. :confuse:
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I have the exact same problem but only on the passenger side. It is hard to pull, and I am sort of afraid to force it as it sort of feels as if it is about to break when it opens. The van is less than 1 month, and I will take it in sometime soon.
Regards,
Emil
What should I be watching for? e.g fuel system problems
Ozzies4
Make sure that the tranny recall work is done on it.
All Odys from the 1999 model to the 2004 made till Dec 2003 were included in the recall. Also ask for 100K mile warranty as a condition of purchase. You should be able to get a good deal with the 2006 models about 3 months away - but Ody has the best resale value going, which is your challenge here.
Once that recall work is done, I believe that you should be fine.
And I wouldn't take the vehicle to them for service. Can you imagine how easy they'd lose paperwork on a car they don't even own??
In fairness to Honda, her transmissions have been replaced without charge, although Honda has been using remanufactured transmissions, not new ones, for all its replacements.
While she has been greatly inconvenienced, I can think of other automakers (like Chrysler with its sludged-up 2.7-liter V-6s and Ford with its head-gasket-busting 3.8-liter V-6s) that have been guilty of major mechanical sins and then refused to stand behind their work, forcing people who trusted them to pay thousands of dollars.
And long-term reliability studies from companies such as J.D. Power and Associates and Consumer Reports magazine show that overall, Honda is a quality manufacturer.
There is a failure rate in any manufacturing process. It can minimized but not eliminated entirely.
And it is unfortunate when it happens - especially early - with a major component such as a transmission. However, I would not expect a replacement vehicle in such circumstances.
I agree. The important thing is how well the manufacture will stand behind the problem and fix it. I think Honda does a great job of doing that.
I cannot remember if Chrysler stood behing the problem and fix it like Honda did???.
Is this a known issue with these cars?
Has anyone gotten it fixed for less?
Thanks - Ed
I think this is especially true with such things as oil/filter and transmission fluid changes. The dealer in most cases, charges about the same as these specialty shops, or very close to it. As we saw with Chrysler a few years back, it is essential that the correct tranny fluid and filter be used. Some of these specialty shops will use different filters and tranny fluid that says is (compatible) to Chrysler,Honda & etc. fluid, but in fact isn't. If left in your transmission, over time, this (compatible) fluid can eat away at the caskets and internal parts of your transmission and you may not realize it for 20-30,000 miles later when it goes out and your warrantee has expired.
Does anyone have any experience with this particular problem? Any idea how much it might cost to repair? We will be trading the van in for a new car in the coming months and I am trying to figure out if we should accelerate our plans or get this fixed.
Any input is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jim
As for your freudian slip in your previous post when talking about leaks in the transmission "caskets", I got a kick out of it. Seems that many shops are trying to get around stocking all the different types of specialized tranny fluid and the ill-informed customers are paying the price for it.
It sounds like the infamous "Transmission problem". We have a 2001 ody also and just had the transmission replaced about 2 months ago after the TCS and check engine light came on.
If you have less than 100,000 miles on it, honda should replace it for free.
Not that uncommon on a Honda with 117,000 miles on it and not that big of a deal to fix. If it's leaking that bad, don't delay having it done.
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Any else have this problem?
FYI I have also noticed the wind noise by the drivers seat (minimal at best) and the NAV system has had a few hiccoughs but it works well overall.
It's an awesome minivan but I'm waiting a year before buying any new model so all the bugs get worked out!
John
Tallahassee, FL
If you get down on the ground and look to see the location of the condensor to the ground and lack of protection underneath, I don't see how you (or anyone else for that matter) could come to any other conclusion than it is a design which most definitely can be improved.
Additionally, if you look at some of the responses to my post you will find that others have had the same issue.
Thanks for the input.
I still think the chances of getting one damaged would be pretty slim. These forums attract people with problems like a magnet.
If you take a look a lot of late model cars are built prtty much the same way.
Thanks for the heads up.
Isn't that the whole purpose of this forum? "Problems and Solutions". Or, are you implying these problems are just overstated? With a name like isellhondas at Edmunds you have a duty/ responsibility to be 100% objective. Which to your credit...seem to be doing better with lately.
I don't know the exact percentage, but you lose mpg at say 10% for every 5 mph over that 55 -60mph I recall reading/hearing somewhere. So at 75 -80mph, you should be glad that you are getting those numbers.
During my 800 mile trek to Toronto at long sustained speeds over 80 mph and with the Ody loaded with 5 adults and luggage, I would be darned happy to get 20mpg. It is just the physics and engineering of the situation.
Please let me know if you had other the solutions. Thanks