american Honda customer service told me replacement is at the discretion of the dealer. If they won’t give it, call Edward Lopez at American Honda. Get everything they tell you in writing, clearly stated. It is not reliable or safe so we will get rid of it and buy a Hyundai. The car is not worth what we have spent on it. Since October (just 3k ago) we have had the 105k service ($1400), a new catalytic converter ($1200), a new IAC valve ($363), and will have to have new motor mounts ($800). In addition: this car has had every service required. Car is currently undriveable and I am waiting for Honda to come up with a solution. Also believe dealer has disconnected the trouble code display. Many people have had multiple replacements because the transmissions are all defective. In fact, I had spent nearly $1000 on transmission repairs before they replaced it. Now, they say it would be warranted if I had paid some portion of the cost but nobody ever told me that: they just installed a replacement as required by the settlement. First, they said it was out of warranty at 109k but since I brought it in w/108k, they then said it was out of warranty in Aug. I was surprised 3 days later when I arrived to drop it off and the service mgr said he had made a mistake–Honda will cover nothing. Since it has only 18k on it, I was not surprised. told me Honda would again replace it free of charge. When that transmission failed in Dec.2008, the service mgr. 07 that the free replacement transmission was warranted for 3yr/36k, it is not in writing. Kelly845: No matter what Honda agrees to provide, get the warranty in writing. ![]() How long do vans normally last after the transmission is replaced? Or is it worth repairing the transmission and just wait for the car to die? Are there other options? Is it worth it getting the transmission fixed if I will eventually trade in the car? Can I even trade in a van with transmission issues? I found web sites that says they will buy cars even with transmission problems but not sure how much they would pay. I am concerned about safety and reliability of the van since I always have my small children with me. There are additional regular maintenance things that I need to do which would cost an additional $1,500 plus I probably need new tires in a couple of months. I have read a post saying the same thing happened to them and the new transmission lasted only 10,000 miles. I am having problems with the transmission (gears not shifting, engine just revving) and the dealer said the solution is replacing the transmission and the transmission computer which would cost $4,600. I have a 2002 Honda Odyssey with 85,500 miles.
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