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
I called honda dealership (honda motorwerks, lacrosse, wi) with concerns about erratic shifting between 1st and 2nd gear and also a loud clunking sound when shifting gears. I was told to bring vehicle to dealership and they would install an oil jet kit that would take less than an hour. They mentioned nothing about a mandatory inspection for heat discoloration which could lead to them installing a new transmission.…
ODI 10510558
Power Train
Transmission slipping. Vehicle went through the recall process. Dealer/honda say need a new transmission. Mentioned the recall and they said there is nothing they can do about it. It seems a wide spread problem and the recall was not extensive enough. Honda should have replaced the transmission to begin with. Approximate repair cost is $4200. *tr
ODI 10512884
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Vehicle lost power...would not shift into higher gear. Vehicle continues to have problems. I have been told needs new transmission. Have read many posts regarding issues with honda odyssey having transmission problems. *tr
ODI 10497917
Power Train
Car was recalled in 2004 for installation of a supplemental cooling kit (following successful class action lawsuit for prior model years). Transmission is now snatching when cold and obvious slippage in 2nd gear. Research shows that this is a known and recurring defect in this model year. American honda refuses any assistance. I am the original owner and the vehicle has had all service done at the dealer. *tr
ODI 10487912
Power Train
2002 honda minivan odyssey transmission started slipping while vehicle on motion at around 40 mph. I took 2002 honda minivan to dealership; they suggested a transmission replacement cost around $ 4500! Called american honda and enquired about any recall, honda mentioned about the second gear recall, but i think the second gear automatic transmission recall not solved the transmission problem. Requested some help to…
ODI 10488781
Power Train
Transmission went out suddenly in the middle of traffic. Car rolled to a stop and had to be towed. Mechanic recommended complete rebuild. Honda needs to deal with this. These cars have had nothing but persistent transmission problems and complaints. This is an engineering flaw. *tr
ODI 10484555
Power Train
I have been having problems with my car starting after several tries it will start, but a couple months age i was having slipping problems, then now i went to get my car smoged and it didn't pass inspection. I have read about all the recalls, and i bought my car as a used car and was unaware of the recall for the transmission at that time. It cost a lot of money for honda to fix all these transmissions, and they are…
ODI 10485008
Power Train
Transmission hanging up between 2nd and 3rd gear. When put in reverse, takes several second for transmission to engage. Honda dealer advised transmission needs to be replaced as it failed at the cost of over $4000. For a vehicle that was purchased brand new and maintained by the dealer, seems to be a engineering failure of the transmission. *tr
ODI 10484741
Engine · Power Train
Automatic transmission on my 2002 honda odyssey failed at 111000 miles (specific failure is the torque converter). Symptom was gear slippage. I contacted honda requesting a "good faith" repair since this is clearly a problem with their transmissions and honda declined. Hundreds of honda odyssey owners, model years 1998-2004, report the same transmission failure. I'm requesting this issue be investigated by nhtsa to…
ODI 10479458
Power Train
Driving under normal conditions, the transmission started jerking and slipping losing traction. The warning light came on. I took it to my mechanic the next day. He ran a diagnostic check and replaced the two solenoids that controlled the automatic transmission shifting. I drove it 25 miles and it started jerking again and slipping. *tr
ODI 10480036
Power Train
Vehicle started emitting large amount of smoke from engine compartment, coincident with abrupt loss of speed and failure of transmission. It behaved as if it initiated downshift autonomously (without driver initiation). I was just able to move out of traffic lanes on interstate highway, avoiding serious injury or death from speeding vehicles. Car cel displays "p0740", transmission continues to malfunction: flares…
ODI 10499235
Power Train
2002 honda odyssey transmission nhtsa recall. Dealer repaired at 80k miles. The transmission has failed again at 80k miles after the fix. The honda factory fix appears to not actually work in the long haul. Called a transmission repair shop and the 2002 honda odyssey transmissions are failing again - not just mine. *tr
ODI 10470325
Power Train
On 12/12/12 honda announced a recall on 2003-2004 odyssey's, pilot's and acura mdx's for being able to remove the key from the ignition with the vehicle in drive (with the vehicle turned off). This may allow the vehicle to roll forward or backwards. I have a 2002 odyssey and have this same issue. I reported it to rousch honda in westerville, oh around 11/12/12. They stated that they could not touch the ignition…
ODI 10488704
Power Train
Transmission failed suddenly while traveling with family. Apparently it is a well know issue for 2002 odyssey. I had every service & preventive maintenance done at authorized honda dealer since i bought it in 2002. It was out of warranty and i paid $3,600 for replacement transmission. This is a manufacturing defect and american honda should recall/replace for free. *tr
ODI 10479688
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the transmission failed while traveling 70 mph. The contact stated that there was a smell of transmission fluid burning prior to the transmission overheating. The vehicle was repaired october 2004 under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission) for the transmission oil jet. The vehicle was recently taken to the dealer…
Fire reported
ODI 10469520
Power Train
This was about transmission problem. I went to honda dealer, and they could not do anything because it's over 100,000 miles. They told me that they would contact honda corporation, they might give me a discount. They gave me $1000 discount, from $4700 to $3700. Aamco knew about the odyssey problem was willing to fix it for $2592, and i went for it because my wife needed the car. I contacted honda corporation, asked…
ODI 10558564
Power Train
While driving on the interstate with the cruise control on i noticed rpm's were increasing. Stopped the cruise control and used the gas pedal. Rpm went back to normal then slowly increased. I noticed i was loosing power and pulled to the side of the interstate. The transmission had 'blown'. There was transmission fluid everywhere. No warning lights came on and there was no indication of a problem. Loss of power at…
ODI 10461078
Power Train
I was driving on a road trip and having neared my destination city, i had taken off the cruise control and exited the highway. After slowing down at the intersection, the car would not engage into second gear as i tried to accelerate. It continued doing this until i was able to stop and call aaa and have my car towed to the local honda dealership. After running the diagnostics, the service advisor told me that the…
ODI 10459812
Power Train
The transmission slips between 2nd and 3rd gear only. Happens unpredictably, when first starting out and trans. Has not heated up yet or after having driven for quite a while. No other symptoms, no clunking or vibration, just seems to go into neutral while driving. Doesn't happen during every outing. Seems to correct if i downshift and then shift back up to d. But poses a danger when it happens as i am pulling out…
ODI 10716839
Power Train
Transmission slip and couldn't change to proper gear which caused dangerous in driving. Traction and mil indicator on. After diagnosed the code, it is confirmed transmission issue. This car is well maintained. The 60,000 miles and 90,000 miles service were done. *tr
ODI 10458860
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I have 2002 honda odyssey ex car and saw a check engine light turned on my vehicle while i was driving. I went to nearby honda dealer for a diagnosis and they told me its a transmission issue and needs to be replaced. Also about the honda odyssey transmission recall for this 2002 model.my car had only 82000 miles on it. Honda rep. Told me it will take $4600 to fix the problem in their concern. I have 2 infants and i…
ODI 10453091
Power Train
Sudden loss of power when accelerating from a stop. Occurs most when heading up incline. Need to shift from d to d3 to restore power. No error codes, check engine light, or tcs light is evident. Transmission was rebuilt @141k due to slipping and p0730 error code from original transmission. *tr
ODI 10454314
Power Train
The automatic transmission slips between 2nd and 3rd gear, and in reverse. This is a very dangerous condition to have when trying to pull out into of merge with traffic. I am the original owner of this vehicle and have had all recalls performed as verified through my local dealer where i purchase the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10449059
Power Train
While driving the minivan on the highway, it would slip out of gear (around 2nd or 3rd gear). I had to let off the gas pedal to wait for it to re-engage. This happened a second time on 02/02/12 at which time i took it for diagnosis, the dealership told me i needed to replace the transmission ($4,150) without mentioning anything about the previous recall by honda. I then called american honda motor, they said if…
ODI 10450357
Power Train
Transmission has internal failures, replace transmission, only 108,844 miles. *tr
ODI 10444066