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2020 Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

12 owner-reported transmission complaints from NHTSA data

12
Complaints
Jan 2026Dec 2024
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (12)

criticalPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jan 2026

Upon starting the vehicle, it failed to engage in reverse. Although the backup camera activated, the vehicle remained stationary. After multiple ignition cycles, the vehicle eventually engaged in reverse and then moved forward in Drive.

NHTSA #: 11709127
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2024

While driving on highway, 3 hours away from home, all of a sudden van slowed down and jerking and shaking with loud grinding movement sound from the van started. No warning sign displayed on the dashboard display screen and no warning alert either. Luckily got out of the exit and parked the van.

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NHTSA #: 11631106
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2023

My wife was driving our honda odyssey on a state highway and it began lurching and drastically reduced speed while in 65 MPH traffic. The vehicle almost created a large accident as it uncontrollably and suddenly reduced gears and instantly slowed well below the rate of travel of the vehicles on the road. She managed to pull over on the side of the road but was unable to move the vehicle .

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NHTSA #: 11551401
criticalPOWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Mar 2023

The contact owns a 2020 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while the vehicle was at a complete stop at the traffic light, the collision mitigation braking system (CMBS) warning light illuminated and a message indicating to shift to park(P) was displayed. The contact shifted to park and shifted back into drive(D); however, the vehicle failed to accelerate.

NHTSA #: 11513166
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2022

Just experienced a serious issue with our 2020 Odyssey Elite with 24,000 miles on it. Jerked forward from a stop and then would not advance beyond 1st gear. Multiple warning lights came on: check engine/ emissions/ back up camera and sensors.

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NHTSA #: 11450713
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: May 2025

Subject: Urgent Vehicle Safety Concern – Sudden Malfunction and Safety Risk On [XXX], at approximately [XXX, I experienced a traumatic incident when my vehicle unexpectedly malfunctioned while I was driving home. After making a left turn on a green signal from [XXX] toward the Community, the car suddenly stalled.

NHTSA #: 11659198
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2022

My 2020 Honda Odyssey the engine stalled while I am driving. It isn’t the first time in part two years. My first complaint to the dealer on 2020, the first time my engine stalled when I was moving to the Parking.

NHTSA #: 11479608
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2025

At 67,000 miles the transmission was lurching when shifting in 4th gear. Took it to Honda dealership who found code p0736 stored in TCM. Transmission fluid flushed January 2024 by same dealer.

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NHTSA #: 11693536
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2024

I have a concerning noise from my car's engine that I’ve already brought in for diagnosis. Knocking/ticking/rattling noise on stand-still acceleration at relatively low speeds/under light load. Does not duplicate when revving in park, only under light load.

NHTSA #: 11565812
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2020

Upon acceleration from a stop, transmission lags to the point of car not moving. It happens when pulling out into traffic, making a turn or pulling away from a light. Have taken to dealer twice to report..now have 7000 miles on car..dealer says its normal..there is nothing wrong with the car..its the way the transmission works.

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NHTSA #: 11383377
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2023

Driving in traffic, switched lanes into a turn lane and came to a stop. The van put itself in park and wouldn't do anything for 5 minutes...the van kept running. It couldn't be shifted out of park, it couldn't be turned off.

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NHTSA #: 11554636
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2021

Car drive forward when I shifted into reverse.

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NHTSA #: 11387831

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