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Honda Odyssey 2004 Problems

Are you having problems with your 2004 Honda Odyssey? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2004 Honda Odyssey issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2004 Honda Odyssey in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

Honda Odyssey: Which one should I buy?

Honda hasn’t sold a 3.0-litre Odyssey here since 2004, it has used a 2.4-litre engine since then. If you really want a 3.0-litre one your $15,000 will buy the best one on the market and leave you with a pocket full of change.

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It is low mileage for the torque converter to fail, but it’s not unknown for it to happen. While we haven’t had other reports of this failure on Hondas we have seen failures on other makes and models. It’s probably the damper clutch that’s gone in the torque converter.

Odyssey trimming fading away

From the photos you supplied it would seem that the wear is extreme for a car that's just six years old, but because it is that old and well out of warranty I would think you would have little chance of success in getting Honda to help with the cost of repairs.

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