Honda Odyssey motor mount problem

Same story–a little higher mileage. I suspect however, that this has been going on for some time. We’ve had it in over and over for the vibration and noise up front and were told each time that nothing could be found. This from three different dealers (we leave home for the winter). Even bought the extended warranty on this vehicle and, conveniently, the problem was found just after the 120K warranty expired. Our estimates are $820 for the front and $710 for the rear. This car has been nothing but a headache and we are done!! No more Honda. Does anyone know how unsafe it is to continue to drive it until we decide what we want to trade for? Need to go back up north for the holidays. thanks

HOW MUCH??? They must be rather special mounts. I have to replace at least 2 of the 4 on my wife’s 2004 Misubishi Eclipse GTS. If I buy good parts from Autozone, all 4 will be $350, from Rockauto.com, $260, for the same parts. I don’t know how much it would cost to install them, but it ought to take less than 3 hours of time. I am taking it to a renowned and inexpensive local shop to get an estimate and if it is too high I will do it myself; it is not a hard job.

I have always bought Honda (2 Accords) or Toyota (4Runner, TC), then I let my wife buy an Eclipse … granted, it had 75K on the clock when we bought it, but the shopping list so far is not good: replaced rusted rear catalytic converter assembly ($400, by self, improved model), replaced warped front rotors ($100, self, common eclipse problem), has a cracked dash (common eclipse problem), has a window problem with a Technical Service Bulletin (not recall? it is a manufacturing problem, will do by self from TSB), now needs motor mounts.

I hate having a car that has to go in the shop, it is time and money.

Fortunately, my car is a Scion TC with 100K on the clock; it has never been in the shop, except for normal service (and a wreck I had … someone deposited a wheel on the highway, thereby taking out my bumpers and exhaust system). It is strange that when I compare the Eclipse to the TC, the TC’s wheel wells, engine bay, and parts all look like new, while the Eclipse has rust in the engine bay, wear in the wells and obviously has not lasted as well as the TC; same mileage, same age. The TC’s exhaust looks great (the parts that were not replaced on collision) while the Eclipse’s exhaust is rusty.

I digress.

We have a 2006 Odyssey with about 60,000 miles. Had two rear motor mounts replaced under warranty when the car had about 30,000 miles on it; now they’re telling me a front motor mount needs to be replaced. No wrecks, no drag racing/aggressive driving (hello, it’s a minivan). Hmmm.

Same story different day. 05 Odyssey. Broken back mount. The mounts are special since they were designed for the VCM engine that came out in 05. This is the cylinders that don’t fire to save gas and such. I just paid $376.70 and that was only 40%. From what I have read most costs for this is $700. My 40% would only be $280. Why so high? If I had to pay the entire amount I would have paid $941. When they call that regional person I believe it isn’t unthinkable to say that the company could have paid 100% and they still told me 40%. They would make $1076 then. How would the consumer know. Ah, but wait. I have a few tricks up my sleeve too. I have talked with the company and explained my displeasure with the company. Also, I have never received any recalls, TSBs or anything or I would have take this in when it was under warranty. This TSB 06-083 for the motor mount was issued on Dec. 1 2006. Why didn’t I ever get one so I could have had it fixed under my warranty or had a better chance of a “Goodwill” of 100%? They don’t want you to know. Just like Toyota they issue Service bulletins. A recall does not have to be done unless safety (which is the keyword for costing the company money) is involved or the DHTSA makes them. Other than that they don’t have to let the consumer know. I will be taking this information to a legal person. Tired of getting the run around and taken advantage of especially in this economy. People are tired of this thing Honda. If you could be voted out we would do it. The Odyssey and Accord are assembled in Lincoln, AL. Many or most of the Toyotas are mfg. in Georgetown, KY. I toured the plant once. They all make great cars including Chevrolet, Ford, and Dodge. The also make faulty ones. We allow “foreign” car makers, and that is where the money goes also, to get by with a lot more than we do our own people.

I’m scheduled to have 2 motor mounts replaced next week. This is the second time these mounts have broken on my 2006 Honda Odyssey. I believe Honda has a responsiblity to fix this on going problem if for nothing else than safety. My wife and I drive with our five (5( young children and hope nothing happens to endanger their lives as well as my wife and myself.

What is Honda’s response?

Yup, at 35K our 2006 touring odyssey started rumbling in eco mode. Yup, the motor mounts. Huh? All we haul is a dual bob stroller in the back cargo area and two toddlers in car seats, really? Ironically, all at the dealership were clueless and surprised by this new noise? Apparently all they had to do was do a visual inspection but instead I had to take it in twice for a drive with the tech waiting for the “noise” to be heard. Since then we have had to replace them 4 times. We are at 100K miles. Fortunately we bought the extended warrany and it has saved us big time. What a dissappointment in Honda though. Replaced numerous things, I think at this point they have a service bay reserved for this pampered and loved car. At least they finally admitted the brakes weren’t right and recalled and repaired the master cylinder. My last car lasted over 250K and was nearly 25 years old and totally abused by me and well I know have spent more on the odyssey in the past 5 years than my previous “used” car. Some say that it’s not their responsibility to after so many miles, yet the same problem keeps creeping up AND until it is a safety issue they will get away with the outrageous fees they are charging those without extended warranty. Also Honda sets the expectation of reliability, ask any Salesman about motormounts on the 2011 and I wonder if he will fess up. This odyssey was the first “new” car I ever bought and my first and last Honda. I’m going German again when we finally give up on our Odyssey, assuming we have any money left.

Went for oil change and Warranty-covered Recall for Master Cylinder replacement in my 2006 Odyssey EX. News to me that two motor mounts are broken (front and right side) and can be replaced for about $360 + tax. Along with the recommended 60,000 mile “Maintenance Minder”, it would be twice that amt. I think I’ll look into replacing them on my own, if I can get all the electronics and other parts out of the way.
The Dodge Dart (really - I had a '75 Dodge Dart Sport) was so much easier to repair.

I’ve read through most of these… Can I ask why most of you didn’t buy an extended warranty on this van?

I debated it for a millisecond when I bought my '06 Odyssey in 2007. $1200 for it and I’ve used $900 on it already with an major a/c problem.

I can’t believe all the complaining here about Honda “not offering a discount”. Well, a lesson for you all anyway. A lesson for me here too…

I had the same issue with my 2006 Honda Odyssey after bringing it in for a brake master cylinder recall, the service manager notified me that 2 motor mounts needed to be replaced which would cost around $1500. He explains that it is a common issue with Odyssey vans and not part of regular maintenance, but they see it often. I asked why doesn’t the company do something about it, he could not give me an answer. You can file your consumer complaint with NHTSA at this site: http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2006/honda/odyssey/
Maybe if we get enough complaints, the will force Honda to recall the van to get it fixed at their expense.

I have the exact same problem with my 2006 odyssey with 85K miles. The car started making intermittent droning noise on the highways. And the dealer says the rear motor mount is broken. Cost to fix $970. I’ve had this problem for a while and having seen so many similar complaints I believe this is a manufacturing defect.

Same problem with my 2006 odyssey 85K miles. Rear motor mounts shot. Cost to fix $970. Have been hearing intermittent droning noise on the highways. Looks like a manufacturing defect after seeing all these similar complaints.

I have a 2005 Odyssey that I just got a call about my engine mounts. I brought it in to the dealer back in Dec 2010 for the 60000 mile service and they didn’t find it then. The care was in the dealer for brakes and a rattling noise (catalytic converter heat shields) and they also found this problem. Between brakes, heat shields and engine mounts - $2000. I had an extended warranty that was 5 years/50000 miles. Did I mention the power steering is shot as well. There is a techical advisory for the power steering fluid resevoir not functioning but not for the power steering pump itself. Last time I am purchasing a Honda.

Like everyone here, my 2005 Odyssey with 53,000 miles was diagnosed with cracked motor mounts. We had brought the car to the dealer for a recent recall and they found this problem and would love us to pay $1900 to fix them. I immediately called Honda of America and registered a complaint because, even though I’ve had a few Hondas and kept them for a long time (9 years, 6 years respectively), I’ve never heard of this problem. They are reviewing my case. Subsequently, I googled the problem and saw a number of car forums discussing this issue.

During my initial discussion with Honda, they said that very few people (about one a month) call to complain about this problem. He then admitted that they estimate only 2% of the public actually call the Corporation. I told him that even though I’ve read a number of forum discussions about this problem, I’ve not read anyone who has actually called Honda of America to complain about the problem (someone below asked if anyone had called but no one replied).

Therefore, I would suggest to everyone that they call Honda of America and complain, perhaps they will put through a voluntary recall. (By the way, I’ve also registered a complaint with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration who also said that they encourage anyone with this similar problem to contact them).

My wife has a 2005 Honda Odyssey MiniVan 60K miles - took it in for service and they told us it had a broken rear motor mount. This is something that Honda needs to take care of this. noticed on multiple forums that Odyssey owners are reporting the same problem. This type of part that holds the transmission and motor to to the chassis should not break at 60k miles and it’s not a coincidence that it’s occurring at 60K miles to 5 year old Odysseys - sounds like either bad material or engineering issue.
I just finished faxing a letter to Honda regarding this issue. Also opened a case up via a phone call to customer service.

If you have this issue please call in and report it to Honda customer care and submit to this forum.

I have had the same problem with my 2005 Odyssey. My extended warranty expired after 75000 miles, I am at 78000. Within the last 6 months I have had to replace the catalytic converter $595, the power steering pump $700+, and now they are recommending I replace the rear engine mount $970, the Left Rear Shock $312 , and the Left Axle Seal $279. I realize some of these are from wear and tear but the Engine mount seems to be a defect. I am waiting for the service department to call me for their regular post service survey so that I can complain. I also plan on contacting the head of the service department and Honda Care.

This seems to be a huge problem with the cars that have the ECO mode for Honda. Huge as in happens often and costs much to repair. Took my 2005 Honda Odyssey with 110,000 miles in to the dealer yesterday due to a recall and regular maintenance and shared that there had been a loud vibration problem recently. Turns out rear motor mount is completely shot and they are quoting me $930 to repair it. The part itself costs over $500 they are telling me. Again, when I was surprised at the cost I was told Hondas are not cheap…well, that does not help pay the bill. I think a recall is in order on these. This van will have cost me over $3000 in less than 6 months…why did I keep it when it hit 100,000 miles?

This is a huge problem. My 2004 Honda Odyssey has 110,000 miles on it. I have gotten all my maintenance performed at the dealership and no one noticed that my engine mount was severely worn until after my 100,000 warranty ran out. I have filed a complaint with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, complaint no. 10425453. My suggestion is that all who are willing file a complaint and reference this number. I was told that if there is a recall and you have paid for the repair, Honda will have to reimburse you.

Azide999, I wholeheartedly agree about the tC. However, you should be aware that it has a few imperfections. One is that the AC condensation drain line drains right above the passenger side frame mounting stud and nut, and corrosion can evolve there. The fix is simple, extend the end of the rubber tube away from that spot.

Also, tC’s have been subject to failure of the hatch support struts. You can buy heavy duty struts from autopartswarehouse for about $44 a pair, if I remember correctlly.

One more thing they don’t tell you. There is a protocol for resetting the sliding roof should it develop a wind leak. Open it fully, then close it fully, then hold the close button for roughly 90-180 seconds. You’ll hear it reset itself.

Overall, they’re great vehicles. I love my tC. I’d buy another in a heartbeat.

Just gave the O.K. to replace two motor mounts on my 04 Odyssey with 110,000 miles. Front mount was close to 300 parts and labor. Since they were doing the timing belt replacement there is no charge on the rear mount ($80.00). This forum has blown my mind.

I hope if we continue to post new and updates Honda America will do something about it.

Wow. I have recently found myself, contrary to every fiber of my being since they were first produced, to be lusting after a “minivan”. After seeing this thread, Honda is off the list of contenders.