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Honda has been hit with a federal class action lawsuit that claims its 2005-2009 Odyssey minivans have defective torque converters that make the vehicles “violently vibrate” at low speeds or on a grade, and then hesitate before violently accelerating like a slingshot.
Honda Odyssey Defective Torque Converter Class Action Lawsuit
By Kimberly Mirando
Honda has been hit with a federal class action lawsuit that claims its 2005-2009 Odyssey minivans have defective torque converters that make the vehicles “violently vibrate” at low speeds or on a grade, and then hesitate before violently accelerating like a slingshot.The Honda Odyssey class action lawsuit claims American Honda Motor Company (NASDAQ: HMC) has known about the Odyssey’s defective torque converters since at least 2005, but has never corrected the problem and, in fact, has “actively concealed” the torque converter defect.
A torque converter transfers power from the engine to the transmission of an automatic transmission vehicle. In the defective Honda Odysseys, the defect causes the minivans to suddenly, and without warning, prevent the vehicles from accelerating or maintaining their speed.
“The torque converter defect affects the Class Vehicles’ ability to accelerate and decelerate under the driver’s control, as well as overall transmission performance. As a result of this defect, the Class Vehicles vibrate or judder while being driven typically at 20-45 mph or while being driven on an up or down grade. While the Class Vehicles violently vibrate or judder, the transmission slips causing the Class Vehicles to hesitate for an interval of time in its forward trajectory before abruptly and violently kicking forward with a sudden burst of acceleration akin to a slingshot effect,” the Honda Odyssey class action lawsuit states.
This presents a safety hazard to drivers and renders the vehicle “unreasonably dangerous,” the suit continues.
The Honda Odyssey torque converter class action lawsuit is brought on behalf of all U.S. residents who purchased or leased a 2005 through 2009 Honda Odyssey. It is seeking damages for Class Members in addition to a Court order requiring Honda to halt sales of the Odyssey until the defective torque converters are repaired.
A copy of the Honda Odyssey Defective Torque Converter Class Action Lawsuit can be read here.
The case is Laura Heintz v. American Honda Motor Company, Inc., et al., Case No. 11-cv-09311, U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Western Division.
Updated November 10th, 2011
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59 thoughts onHonda Odyssey Defective Torque Converter Class Action Lawsuit
Tengo una odyssey 2014 tiene 140. Millas , y está fallando la transmisión asé como un año empezó a fallar
I have a 2015 Odyssey with the same issue. I have taken it into be repaired as it was still under warranty. They claim to have “fixed” the issue the first time. I brought my vehicle back 3 time with the same issue. I don’t no want to bring it back because I’m getting the run around each time with a bandaid on it. I don’t know what else to do.
i have a 2006 honda odyssey exl , it shudders at low speed on a incline, shakes at high speed on hwy been doing this since miles were at aprrox 55,000 miles currently a t 89,000 as of march 2022. Honda is making all types of excuses and i do not know if the lawsuit is settled or still going ahead.
i will never buy another Honda vehicle ( previously owned two Honda Accords)
Honda are denying this problem exists blaming broken engine mounts or other excuses.
I have 2005 Odyssey Touring been shuttering since I bought, now @ 90K mi. it shudders and now slips if going up incline. Told torque converter but may as well replace whole transmission. It does make sense to make sure but but is close to double price. So then it becomes a risk decision to only do torque and hope it is ok.
Really at 90K mi hard to believe. I think Honda or any company should be responsible for producing know defects and not offering to fix them. There is also a safety risks. RW
My 2004 Honda Oddessy is doing this.
I had the Torque issue and gear slips, dealer that replace the transmission.
I had this same issue while on vacation in Las Vegas, NV, the van would shake – as if my tires were worn down, but it would regain its composure. On the way back home, the up and down grades proved to be too much, 30 miles from home smoke and transmission fluid everywhere. Had to towed to the mechanic, who quoted me a price to the tone of $2700 – just isn’t right!
2 black eyes and a thumb up your corn hole Honda!