Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Honda Odyssey owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I was driving my 2000 Honda Odyssey ex along the lombard street in san francisco when the transmission suddenly failed. I had 2 children and 3 adult passengers in the car. I stopped at the inclined road waiting for other cars in front to drive up. I then switched the gear to "2" hoping that it will be enough to drive the car. At that point, it failed to accelerate forward but instead started moving backwards even if I attempted to max the gas pedal. I tried shifting to gear "1" but still the weight was pulling us down and it crashed the car behind causing a minor damage on the exteriors of both cars. I then asked all my passengers to get off the car and somehow I was able to maneuver the car down slope. I then parked the car in the side street, turned off the engine, opened the hood and let it cool down for about 30 minutes. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Honda Odyssey. While driving 60 MPH, the brake, ABS, maintenance, check engine, and battery warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle stalled and the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle experienced a severe oil leak, slipping transmission, and alternator failure. The contact was informed by an independent mechanic that the oil failure caused the drive belts to slip, which caused a failure in the alternator recharging the battery as intended. The contact stated that the battery needed to be replaced due to the oil leak. The contact attempted to contact (stockton Honda, 2002 e hammer ln, stockton, ca 95210, [phone]), but was unsuccessful. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …
We had this van, and three time transmission blew first time it blew at 50,000 mile, second time it blew at 70000 and third time it blew at 112000 mile, and we are not getting good response from Honda customer service. First time when it blew, I call them they said you passed the number of years so we are not going to fix it free, I end up paying from my pocket. I got new transmission form Honda, second time when it blew that time it is only 20,000 mile, when I went to dealer, they said they cover only 1 year 12,000 warranty, I end up paying from my pocket, now this third time it blew up, if I am not proper response then I need to think in future, I might go with different manufacture. Electrical panel is also not working. If Honda making this kind of car/van and this kind of customer service, then I need to think in future, I might go with different manufacture.
I brought this van at 90,000 milles, I really take care of this van. The was broken the transmission at 107,000 Honda fixed, again 127,000 and I have to pay to fix it, again at 163,000 and Honda fixed, but I have to pay around 400.00 for some extras they request, and now again at 193,000. Honda refused to fix it, then I spoke to the people in the main office in torrance and also my case was denied.I dont know any about the previous 90,000 milles because was under other owner. For sure happen before. I always fix everything on time, and really care about this van. You think it is fear to be fixing this Honda every almost 30,000 milles, not reliable, not good, piece of jonk van? This is what I recall, but most is accurate.
My 2000 Honda Odyssey was slamming into 2nd till it started slipping. I put in a used solenoid....but it still slips in 2nd and another symptom is TCS light comes on after 5 min or so driving. [ I can make it go into 2nd if I rev it out to about 25-3000 RPM in first gear and back off the accelerator fast as it is going in to 2nd then it goes into gear.] so I tried putting in a new dual linear solenoid - had slight improvement but still slips in 2nd gear or will not go into 2nd gear without backing off accelerator. I also checked the other solenoids which seem OK.
This vehicle was purchased second hand in 2012 and immediately needed to have its automatic transmission replaced at a cost of $3,000. Even now there is occasional slipage of the new transmission, which indicates to me it May not be long for this world. It's painfully obvious Honda built and installed sup par transmissions for many years, despite mountains of complaints from consumers. They should be taken to task for poor design, engineering and customer support.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle decreased in speed and eventually stopped without warning. The contact stated that smoke appeared under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. It was determined the transmission failed, for the second time. . The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000. Ma 10/22/2015 updated 12/10/15.8jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Honda Odyssey. While driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced or rebuilt. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000. Updated 11/09/15
Attempted to clean speed sensor on top of the transmission as removed as stated on the hanes manual for the car but when reinstalling a spacer not mention in the book as necessary for installation fell during removal and as result not installed resulted on the braking of the sensor while driving causing the transmission to totally fail. I am now without car due a simple book error.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle rolled away independently and crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the incident. The vehicle was not inspected for the cause of the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 145,000.
Transmission complaints in other Odyssey years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2000 Honda Odyssey?
NHTSA has 228 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2000 Honda Odyssey, 34% of the model year's 675 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission (146 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Honda Odyssey transmission problems?
No. NHTSA lists no transmission & drivetrain recall for the 2000 Honda Odyssey, though it has 6 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2000 Honda Odyssey transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 107,000 miles, and 2% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 5 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries to transmission & drivetrain problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.