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We recently traded in our 99 EX for an 06 EX-L and we never really had a problem with the vehicle for the exception of the EGR valve recall which flared up again a few months ago with a CEL caused by the replacement EGR. No biggie. The transmission was serviced regularly per the maintenance schedule and i kept a good relationship with the dealer servicing my 99 as if any problems arose with the transmission my dealer/service advisor could attest that the transmission was regularly serviced by them. Maybe we were just lucky but we put 110k+ miles on the original transmission without as much as a hiccup.
 
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03-30-2008, 02:30 PM
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We got 102K out of ours and after restarting, it ran perfectly for the weekend before the replacement was installed 300 miles later.
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03-30-2008, 02:35 PM
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Apparently the best we can do is to install a good aftermarket filter and tranny cooler with these replacement trannys. I'm contemplating the full size spin on "oil filter" units for ours along with installing the 2400 GVW tranny cooler. May even add on some magnets to the filter bodies. Of course aggressive fluid / filter change schedules will be implemented. Good to see you here too...
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03-30-2008, 10:25 PM
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I've been worried about this after reading about so many issues, but our '03 is still running fine (at about 70k). Fingers crossed, I'm really hoping this thing can last a few more years before we get another - if it lasts to about 125k I'll be happy!
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I've got a 2001 with a similar setup as "chiody" including the increased frequency of ATF drain and fills and a Magnefine ATF filter. I've only got 50K miles and only drive 6K a year. No noticeable transmission failure symptoms at present. I've resorted to the fact that I believe, that Honda will up to 109K miles provide some sort of warranty/goodwill in the event of a transmission failure. The Honda dealer does the servicing. This mindset is a far cry from when I first started visiting the "other" internet board. So for now, it's drive on and sleep well.
chiody, just for reference, when did you install the Magnefine and did you ever replace it and at what interval? Not insinuating that this had anything to do with your transmission failure BTW. Glad everything worked out with the replacement.
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03-31-2008, 08:56 AM
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Well, almost... '99 through '02 Odys and Accords are affected by the tranny problem. I got my tranny replaced after 8 years and 85k miles at no cost to me, but after a class action lawsuit prevailed. (I was not part of the action but benefited from it.) It was explained to me as springs in the control valve body that break and do not close the orifice anymore creating multiple gear engagement conditions. The error code would read 'Wrong Gear' or something to that effect. My symptoms were delayed up-shift 1st to 2nd and hard down shifts 2nd to 1st. I have currently 89 k miles and the tranny as smooth as silk.
I love the Ody as a 'High Speed Transport' for easy long distance runs. I cannot imagine easier and more comfortable traveling than 4 people in an Ody. I once set the cruise control at 125 mph between Scotty's Castle and Las Vegas for a few miles, and none of the passengers even noticed the speed we were traveling at. I do run Michelin HydroEdges and like their over all performance... I love all my Hondas (...see my sig...) and hope to soon add another one to the 'collection'... :-)
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How long can you trust the mission?
I have a white 2000 EX. The original transmission failed at something like 88,000 miles, 6 hrs from home, in the mountains of Maryland, with the family. It took an act of God and some connections at a Honda engine plant to get Honda to pay for it. I had to tow the Odyssey 6 hrs to home to get it worked on. The dealer where it broke down was of no help. They were quoting me $2,800, not including the $300 it took to tow the Odyssey to them. Honda did reimburse the $300 towing fee. Unfortunately, the 6 hr tow was done by a friend and did not have a receipt, so it could not be reimbursed.
9 months later, it started slipping again. This time it was no problem. Honda replaced the mission at no charge. I am at 108,000+ miles now. Not sure what to do when it gets over 109k miles. Will Honda still cover replacing the mission? I can no longer trust it on long trips. I would love to buy a new one, but I can not afford it right now.
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08-04-2008, 08:49 PM
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2003 - on 3rd transmission (1st @ 38k, 2nd @ 70,700mi)
2003 Odyssey purchased Aug 2002 with added trans cooler (have never towed with the van)
Replaced my trans @ 38,000 due to discolored 2nd gear - done per recall Replaced the 2nd trans in Feb 2007 w/ 70,700 miles as it was slamming in to gear with a big thud - worse when cold (especially below freezing). Trans was also slipping. The dealer was so smart they did not hook-up the trans cooler right when installing hte 3rd trans and the van dumped its fluid all over a parking lot about 15 miles later. Have had back with lesser engagement noises when cold. Appears to shift ok right now. With it nearing 100k right now not sure now long it will make it past the 105k warranty. Do you know that the odometer is off by 5% so the actual 100k warranty that was extended on the trans is 105k?
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My take on year/compatability is; they can't slap a 2007+ trans on the earlier models due to mechanical and electronics changes.
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