Re: Odyssey Transmission Failure and Extended 7yr/100k warranty --- only 2000-2001???

#1

Why don't you grow up and just go away? In fact, i'm going to put you in my
blocked senders folder.

Have a nice life bub,

--
SusanR
sam3r (AT) msn (DOT) com
"Chris & Brandie" <koalamazed (AT) comcast (DOT) net> wrote

Quote:

advice. BUY SOMETHING AMERICAN. they usually say something like FORD, or
CHEVY on them. stay away from cars starting with the letter H. Honda,
Hyundai, etc.

"Gordon McGrew" <gRmEcMgOrVeEw (AT) mindspring (DOT) com> wrote in message
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On Sun, 15 Jun 2003 03:50:16 GMT, "Daniel" <nospam (AT) nospam (DOT) com> wrote:

I had my 2002 Odyssey transmission replaced under warranty at 28000 km
only.
This does not look good for long term reliability

It certainly is a concern. However, I don't think the magnitude of
the problem is really that great. Honda claims that only 4% of the
affected transmissions have failed and CR reliability surveys seem to
support them. In fact, CR shows the 1999+ Odyssey transmissions to
have a better reliability record than most "domestic" vehicles. The
Chrysler minivans are much worse and Chrysler has been correcting
those transmission problems for the last 15 years.

Does anyone really know what is wrong with these transmissions and
what Honda has done on a design level to correct the problem? Are
there any other reports of 2002+ failures? Anyone had a repaired
transmission fail again?

"BillyBA" <spam (AT) spam (DOT) com> wrote in message
news:58fvcv011onr333k63f1mgorfcrcfj6son (AT) 4ax (DOT) com...
I am looking at buying a used 2002 Odyssey.

However, the seller has informed me that they replaced the
transmission at around 15k miles (it has <30k miles on it).

This obviously worries me. After doing some investigation, I learned
that lots of people were having issues with the transmissions. Honda
responded by offering to replace the tranny and give a 7yr/100k
extended warranty on them.

But after calling several dealerships (and looking at Honda's press
release from Sept), I confirmed that this warranty is only given to
2000 and 2001 year models, and 2002 is NOT covered.

The reason I was given was that the problem had been identified and
supposedly fixed by 2002.

Well, if that's true, then why did the seller have to replace
theirs??? I am therefore concerned that maybe the tranny is really
NOT fixed, and will break down on me after the 3/36 runs out.

Opinions?

#2

I purchased a Honda Pilot after two consecutive Ford Windstar transmission
problems (1st a 1995 Windstar with head gasket failure and tranny failure
before 51000 miles, and 2nd a 1999 Ford Windstar with replacement on the
tranny after 47000) I found an easy way to fix the problem with Ford....its
called Honda.
When we researched purchasing the Pilot, we were considering the Chevy
Trailblazer...well this SUV has been plagued with electrical, mechanical,
engine, tranny problems also, CR and other internet user groups have rated
the reliability of Fords and Chevys not too good.

Lets face the fact, even Honda or Toyota cars and trucks will break
down..some sooner than later, but what I think its the wise thing to do its
to research the vehicle that you want to purchase and go with the ones that
you like and are most reliable. It helps to have some luck, and consider
taking an extended warranty just in case.

"SusanR" <sam3r (AT) msn (DOT) com> wrote

Quote:

Why don't you grow up and just go away? In fact, i'm going to put you in
my
blocked senders folder.

Have a nice life bub,

--
SusanR
sam3r (AT) msn (DOT) com
"Chris & Brandie" <koalamazed (AT) comcast (DOT) net> wrote in message
news:voOcnf1f1vKDD5-iXTWJhQ (AT) comcast (DOT) com...
advice. BUY SOMETHING AMERICAN. they usually say something like FORD, or
CHEVY on them. stay away from cars starting with the letter H. Honda,
Hyundai, etc.

"Gordon McGrew" <gRmEcMgOrVeEw (AT) mindspring (DOT) com> wrote in message
news:fv1pevgpo0as9bsi0qqb0m4537hea2p6g8 (AT) 4ax (DOT) com...
On Sun, 15 Jun 2003 03:50:16 GMT, "Daniel" <nospam (AT) nospam (DOT) com> wrote:

I had my 2002 Odyssey transmission replaced under warranty at 28000
km
only.
This does not look good for long term reliability

It certainly is a concern. However, I don't think the magnitude of
the problem is really that great. Honda claims that only 4% of the
affected transmissions have failed and CR reliability surveys seem to
support them. In fact, CR shows the 1999+ Odyssey transmissions to
have a better reliability record than most "domestic" vehicles. The
Chrysler minivans are much worse and Chrysler has been correcting
those transmission problems for the last 15 years.

Does anyone really know what is wrong with these transmissions and
what Honda has done on a design level to correct the problem? Are
there any other reports of 2002+ failures? Anyone had a repaired
transmission fail again?

"BillyBA" <spam (AT) spam (DOT) com> wrote in message
news:58fvcv011onr333k63f1mgorfcrcfj6son (AT) 4ax (DOT) com...
I am looking at buying a used 2002 Odyssey.

However, the seller has informed me that they replaced the
transmission at around 15k miles (it has <30k miles on it).

This obviously worries me. After doing some investigation, I
learned
that lots of people were having issues with the transmissions.
Honda
responded by offering to replace the tranny and give a 7yr/100k
extended warranty on them.

But after calling several dealerships (and looking at Honda's press
release from Sept), I confirmed that this warranty is only given to
2000 and 2001 year models, and 2002 is NOT covered.

The reason I was given was that the problem had been identified and
supposedly fixed by 2002.

Well, if that's true, then why did the seller have to replace
theirs??? I am therefore concerned that maybe the tranny is really
NOT fixed, and will break down on me after the 3/36 runs out.

Opinions?

#3

"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud (AT) neo (DOT) rr.com> wrote

Quote:

I'd put the dollar amount for the extended warranty in the bank and use
it when you need to. I believe that all extended warranties are
worthless. bob

most are. for portable appliances, like CD/MP3 players, boomboxes, car
stereos/cd changers, cordless phones, PDAs it might be worth it depending on
the value of the warranty and what it covers.

#4

"SoCalMike" <mikein562athotmail (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote

Quote:

"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud (AT) neo (DOT) rr.com> wrote in message
news:3F04A4E2.ADECD588 (AT) neo (DOT) rr.com...
I'd put the dollar amount for the extended warranty in the bank and use
it when you need to. I believe that all extended warranties are
worthless. bob

most are. for portable appliances, like CD/MP3 players, boomboxes, car
stereos/cd changers, cordless phones, PDAs it might be worth it depending
on
the value of the warranty and what it covers.

Thinking about it logically, the money paid for extended warranty insurance
has to cover all anticipated repairs, support the people who administer the
warranties, and turn a profit for their corporation.

The only time it is prudent to buy insurance is if you cannot afford to take
the loss.

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