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The price is way off. The warranty dealera pricing is $2800 + Fees + Taxes in California and this should be extended to you since Honda has known about these transmission failures for a decade or so.
Honda has no shame.
Good luck.
Thanks, JW_R
On a separate note, we have had a continued problem with getting the van to start on the first turn of the key. This has been a problem since we hit around 10,000 miles. To this point, our dealer has not been able to give us a fix with this.
I have a 2001 doing the same thing as yours, except mine has a leak as well. What can be done to fix the leak or is the leak caused possibly by the sludge build up or is it coming out of the half shaft seals? I crawled underneath and looked at it but its such a mess I couldn't tell where the leak is coming from.
Thanks in advance and congrats on a job well done. I am very disappointed in Honda's response.
+JW_R
I saw a post from 2 yrs ago with same problem, so it is not just me - small consolation! Any ideas out there?
Is your fluid low? Any engine lights on?
My 2001 has a tranny leak and when the fluid is low does the same. When I replace the fluid the problem is goes away.
Was your tranny replace for free? How much were the motor mounts? Where did you have the car serviced?
JW_R
I have to assume the fluid is not low - this would have been addressed during the trans replacement and subsequent visits. I go to a NJ Honda dealership - although they have not resolved the issue, and it has been very long, they have been good to us and recently upgraded our loaner vehicle.
Just curious.
- 2000 Odyssey
- Approx 138K miles on the vehicle
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Odyssey#Transmission_issues
then go further to find settlemet by input VIN no. to check if your car is in the list.
http://www.hondatransmissionsettlement.com/php/login.php
Thanks!
What kind of warranty did you get on your transmission replaced at 25K?
JW_R
You just have to be really persistent- I was for the last 2 months. Honda offered 0% at first, then 25% of $3400, then 25% of $2800, and now 50% of $2800 (see below).
Costs Honda gave me:
Tranny + Torque Converter: = $1801.13
Fluid = $65.82
Clips = $8.72 + $1.22
Labor = $925
Total = $2801.89
After 50% discount
Total = $1400.95
I am really annoyed at Honda's inferior to Toyota quality and perhaps this is the last Honda I will own.
JW_R
This shows Honda was trying NOT TO PAY for failure of Honda product(s).
I spoke to my local dealer and complained about the number of problems I've found online, mentioned the talk of class action lawsuits and that I've seen posts that Honda has offered "Goodwill" warranties. I also explained that I have my records showing that I flushed the transmission fluid at 31k and 65k. The dealer said that he would call Honda for me to see if they would pay for the replacement. A few hours later he called me back saying that Honda would cover 75% of the replacement. So I will be paying $1,155 for a re manufactured transmission and a new "computer". This is much better than the $4,202 that they quoted me first.
In addition, my good friend who has a 2002 Honda Odyssey took their car in today with transmission problems. I told them about what I found on this forum and they got the same deal as well - Honda is paying 75%.
Good For You!
Hope the other Ody owners have the same luck dealing with this tranny problem.
I don't know the answer to your question, however many people have had good luck with Honda paying for some if not all of the transmission after the warrantee expires.
so go ahead to follow the proper procedure, file a claim and then be assigned a case manager... and see what Honda offers
Did you check the VIN# whether your Ody is under the Honda transmission settlement?
You can borrow or rent a car for the time being.
I need some info to fight with.
When your transmission goes out, you will just stop in your tracks. At least that is what I was told. Kind of a dangerous situation.
I expect my van to last another 50,000 miles at least.
What is status of any law suits? Where do I sign up?
I called American Honda and asked them about the settlement as my van falls right into it. Honda's answer was: "The settlement is for extended varanty and nothing more". I told them that dealer is willing to split the cost and the answer was: "Take it. They most likely contacted American Honda we authorized it". What else can I do. I really don't want to spend that money. Maybe it's time to switch to Toyota?!
Are you within extended warranty?
I got my car serviced at Anderson Honda in Palo Alto, CA- the priciest place on the planet.
+JW_R