2004 Honda Odyssey drivetrain & axles problems
147 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2004 Honda Odyssey, which is 21% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 147 21% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 117,000 miles 130 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 18 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 36 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 27 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 13 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 15 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 130 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 117,000 miles, and 4% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the transmission failed, the rpms began to increase abnormally and the vehicle decelerated independently. There was smoke coming from the vehicle but he contact was unable to tell where the smoke was coming from. The smoking ceased after several minutes. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic where the contact was informed that the transmission and torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.
Driving on highway on 11/15/2014 way to work around 65 MPH and suddenly felt a jerk as some one hit from behind, looked around and keep driving felt jerk again and speed of vehicle came down pulled car to the side. Stopped the engine for few minutes and started the car again put gear in drive and car is moving very slowly even giving enough gas. End of calling tow truck and towed car to close by dealer. Dealer called me today 11/15/2014 to inform there is a transmission failure and need around $6000 in repairs.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Honda Odyssey
- Air bags 111 complaints
- Transmission 77 complaints
- Engine 71 complaints
- Body & structure 55 complaints
- Electrical system 53 complaints
- Fuel system 24 complaints
- Latches & locks 24 complaints
- Cruise control 23 complaints