2002 Honda Odyssey Power Train Problems
- 122
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 122 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- Automatic Transmission · 3 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 44 |
| 100–150k mi | 43 |
| 150–400k mi | 20 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Good afternoon. My wife has a 2002 honda odyssey with a recall notice for a pcm. Manufacturer recall number is p48, nhtsa recall number is 04v-176. The vehicle vin is [xxx]. The issue is regarding a pcm recall for 2002 odyssey with a rebuilt transmission, which my wife?s car does not have. Her car has the original transmission. The dealership where it was taken is west broad honda in richmond virginia. The…
ODI 11204990
Power Train
3rd gear has completely worn out, it slips when trying to shift into 3rd gear. Transmission has been opened and 3rd gear clutch pack is completely worn out and spring is warped and was stuck in 3rd clutch drum. Transmission failure
ODI 11155451
Air Bags · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the air bag and transmission warning lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle slipped out of gear while driving on more than one occasion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted about the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…
ODI 11010231
Power Train
Driving on highway pulled over a crystal like substance on back window (liquid) and in front of car pulled over it was coming out underneath my car had to get car towed dylan said it was the transmission and that there have been many problems with these vehicles with the transmission transmission has been worked on before first i.called dealer before getting it towed .got it towed to dealer approx 2 days after the…
ODI 10993336
Power Train
Transmission slips on 2nd to 3rd gear or disengages altogether upon acceleration which is happening on a more frequent basis lately. Transmission fluid changes are made every 30k miles by dealer. Oil jet recall has been performed upon tsb notification, added oil cooler, cleaned and/or replaced filter and solenoids just to prolong the inevitable transmission failure.
ODI 11064649
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Transmission torque converter clutch circuit p0740 and p0430 - needs new transmission. Check engine light is on traction control light is on and diagnosed error codes p0740. Transmission fails to engage, slips with no drive power. Progressively getting worst. Requires replacement of transmission as per dealer at cost of $5,900. This same problem has affected several 100,000s of 2002 to 2004 honda odyssey vans and…
ODI 11139513
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. After parking and exiting the vehicle, it rolled forward without warning and crashed into the preceding vehicle. The contact noticed that the vehicle was in the drive position. Since the contact was able to remove the starter key and exit the vehicle that the vehicle, she believed the vehicle was in park. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle…
Crash reported
ODI 10898163
Power Train
It happened before but i didn't pay much attention to it. The recent times it occurred were on last friday. Pressing gas paddle won't speed up the vehicle, but just runs the engine like crazy when i drove after a stop sign and left the gas station. Both time i was manage to get my vehicle back to normal speed. After doing research online, found lots same cases, i am afraid that this is the sign the transmission is…
ODI 10875457
Air Bags · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While driving at any speed, the vehicle would switch into neutral. The contact had to turn the engine off and back on to resume driving. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v176000 (power train). In addition, the contact stated that the…
ODI 10870625
Power Train
Van has 159000 miles on it. While driving, transmission slips while shifting. Shudders and jerks while shifting. A road hazard, concerned it may cause being rear ended by other vehicles.
ODI 10862410
Engine · Power Train
I took my van to honda and was advised that the transmission needs to be replaced. It will not shift into 2nd gear 99% of the time. My van only has 111,000 miles on it and i am concerned as to why it was not included in the recall of the transmission on this year/make/model. I am still making payments on it and was told a new transmission from honda would be $4500. There is no reason a transmission should go out at…
ODI 10854755
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The 2nd and 3rd gear slips..... Speedometer is off the clock
ODI 10861129
Power Train
Slipping in 2nd gear as im coming onto highway wont shift over 20mph has happened numerous times couldve got me and my children seriously hurt they need to fix all transmissions with this problem very dangerous when driving on the highway. Good thing my dad doesnt live far. I was too scared to drive all the way home. What if there is not a next time because the person behind me isnt paying attention when my tranny…
ODI 10776519
Power Train
When i drive at normal speed the transmission slips and i feel an erratic jerking motion causing me to push against the seat belt. No engine or warning light comes on at any time. I checked with my mechanic and he diagnosed this as a transmission issue where the transmission is slipping between 2nd & 3rd and 3rd & 4th gear. I called honda hotline and they refuse to acknowledge that there is a problem. I checked…
ODI 10748552
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the air conditioning turned off and the engine lost power. All the warning indicators illuminated. The contact discovered that the alternator bracket was fractured. The failure occurred three other times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate…
ODI 10748204
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I purchased the honda odyssey 2002 on tues july 28th 930pm and was driving home. I lived 1 hour away from the honda dealership. Upon driving for first 40 minutes of highway around 1020pm as i entered jersey city, nj the van stalled at very 1st traffic into the city. It came up with 2 indicators: tcs and malfunction indicator lamp. The engine indicator is still on. I tried to drive the van from traffic light and it…
ODI 10746118
Power Train
My power trained messed up in the middle of driving in a bunch of traffic couldn't go over 20mph
ODI 10776410
Power Train
Hi i was driving on the west bound of russel pkwy. Once i stopped at the traffic light then pushed accelerator which started back van on the road again and within two minute, car died there and i was trying to start engine still did not work. I kept trying multiple times but did not work. I called 911 and i got help and we pulled van to the parking area. Then i tried again and my van back to normal again. So, i was…
ODI 10714498
Power Train
I bought a 2002 honda odyssey with 130,000 miles on it. The transmission was replace at 80,000 miles. I experienced slipping out of gear up hill at around 134,000 miles. This exact thing happened to my previous honda odyssey a 2001 model. It's transmission went out. So, i am fairly confident this transmission is about to go out as well. *tr
ODI 10694092
Power Train
I purchased honda odyssey at dealer "the auto center" [redacted]. North petaluma ca 94952 and was not told that there was a transmission recall on these vans (recall #04v176000). I have not been able to drive comfortably and at long distance. My mechanic told me that the transmission is wearing off thus contaminating the transmission oil increasing the chances of extreme heat on this part. He recommends having the…
ODI 10681055
Power Train
I am the original owner of a 2002 honda odyssey van. On 11/07/2014, van failed to accelerate and the malfunction indicator was on. I had van towed to the local honda dealership. The service dept. At dealership said ecl code was p0730 & the transmission needs to be replaced. The approx failure mileage on van was 62,000 miles. I had to pay $3500 for having the honda dealership rebuilt the transmission. The dealership…
ODI 10670975
Power Train
I am the original owner of a 2002 honda odyssey van. On 11/07/2014, van failed to accelerate and the malfunction indicator was on. I had van towed to the local honda dealership. The service dept at the dealership said the ecl code was p0730. They said transmission needs to be replaced. The approximate failure mileage on van was 62000. I had to pay around $3500 for having the dealer rebuilt the transmission. I had…
ODI 10661496
Power Train
Transmission began to shift roughly and d light begin to blink tcs light has been on and off and transmission is now slipping. Our entire family was in the car 3 kids my wife and when the incident occurred and it is a safety issue for us to drive as the trans will shift roughly or not shift and remain in a lower gear when we are trying to accelerate. *tr
ODI 10652281
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
On 9/10/14 i started noticing transmission slipping/down-shifting at 40mph/2k rpm many times during a less than an hour drive. Rpm would suddenly jump to 4k, and then comes back while the car suddenly jerks/slows as if it's put on engine brake. Vehicle is 2002 odyssey and has 69k miles. Took the car to honda dealer where the car has been serviced for years and they were able to reproduce the issue, and i was told it…
ODI 10640861
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. When the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The malfunction indicator remained illuminated. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.
ODI 10621359