The 2004 Honda Odyssey was the remain year of the minivan's moment begetting of Industry, which started in 1999. As of May 2010, there are sole two fame reports registered with the Civic Highway Traffic Safety Authority's (NHTSA's) Business of Defects Subject.
Automotive Transmission Problem
The beginning honour began on Apr 21, 2004, with a million vehicles--which included the Honda Odyssey, further as other Honda vehicles and some models from Honda's luxury division, Acura. Some automatic transmissions in 2004 Honda Odysseys developed heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft moment gears. This could direction to gear tooth chipping or breakage, thus causing transmission lockup.
Automatic Transmission Solution
Authorized dealers will install a revised oil cooler send borderline to accumulation lubrication to the moment gear of vehicles with 15,000 miles or less. Unlike the first recall, which affected a number of Honda's minivans, SUV and passenger cars, this problem only affected the Honda Odyssey.
Contact
All aforementioned repairs are performed free of charge because of assumed responsibility from the automaker, Honda. Any owner of a 2004 Honda Odyssey with such problems can call Honda at 800-999-1009 or the NHTSA's Auto Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236.Fuel System Problem
The second recall for the 2004 Honda Odyssey was issued on September 27, 2004 for more than 69,000 minivans. There had been reports of fuel pump failures due to corrosion of an electrical coupler terminal, and such failures caused engine stalling.
Fuel System Solution
Authorized dealers will check the electrical terminal of the fuel pump for any corrosion. If there is any, the pump will be replaced. For those with amassed than 15,000 miles, the dealers Testament inspection the transmission to drive whether gears are discoloured due to the overheating. Provided so, they Testament transform the complete gearbox. Provided not, they install the revised oil cooler give back line.
