2017 Honda Odyssey: High pitched whining noise
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2017 Odyssey report: high pitched whining noise. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 3,000 miles.
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints for the 2017 Odyssey in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11698082 (filed 11/07/2025): “-torque convertor/transmission. we do currently have it and it could be inspected. -a sudden transmission failure could pose a safety risk to us and others. -yes, see story below. technician drove and did report feeling the shuddering. -yes, by honda and now a…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11671987 (filed 07/08/2025): “I own a 2017 honda odyssey that is currently covered under an extended warranty related to the torque converter, specifically addressing diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0741. i experienced symptoms twice—once in january 2025 and again in may 2025—using an obd-i…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Differential/driveline noise diagnosis and gear work need a lift and specialty setup tools. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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