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
Trans shuders bangs into gear or slips then catchs. *tr
ODI 10448151
Power Train
I began having trouble on the transmission with slipping gears (2nd and 3rd) a few weeks ago, and jerky shifting when going into reverse, drive, etc. I've had to release the accelerator and reapply it to engage the gears several times a day. Tcs and check engine light were on. This happened to me in the past but the errors went out. The last time i have to reset the power by removing one connector of the battery. *tr
ODI 10443385
Power Train
My transmission began slipping in 2nd gear. Now the tcs light comes on, sometimes the d light blinks. I took it to the honda dealership and they said in "good faith" they would cover half of another transmission. Appox $3,000 - $4,500 out of my pocket. Why should the consumer have to pay a penny if the transmissions in the odyssey have known cases of failed transmissions. All of the consumer posts i have been…
ODI 10430701
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Honda odyssey 2002 transmission and fuel pump problem. *tr
ODI 10375169
Power Train
Transmssion would not go into gear while trying to climb an incline on a road that had no shoulder and dangerous curves.
ODI 10375751
Power Train
The transmission slipped when driving causing the engine to rev up, but not resulting in movement of vehicle. Then the transmission engaged. Happened several times when driving back from the airport. Engine and tcs lights came on. Replaced the 4rd gear clutch plate at honda dealer, but problem has not gone away. Since then have replaced engine mount bushings, but problem still persists. Researched on internet that…
ODI 10371654
Power Train
While traveling in a 40/[redacted], the odyssey's transmission suddenly locked up and my speed suddenly dropped to 20 mph from 45 mph. The cars behind me almost crashed my rear end due to the sudden transmission failure. The transmission shouldn't fail at 73,341 miles. Honda had a safety recall in '04 (nhtsa# 04v176000) where i had the jet kit installed in '04. I found out that there were at least 400 people in the…
ODI 10370130
Power Train
I have a 2002 honda odyssey with 72000 miles on it. The check engine light came on and the computer error readout came to p0740. I changed the transmission fluid and after a week the light came on. 72000 miles is not much to have transmission issues. I called american honda and gave them the diagnostic code and they tell me that i have to take to honda dealership and get it checked by their computer. I spent $120…
ODI 10372809
Power Train
On my 2002 honda odyssey my transmission has gone out 3 times and i have replaced it all the times. So i just wanted to know what i can do about this? *tr
ODI 10351397
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Honda odyssey vehicles apparently have a well known transmission problem. Models from multiple years (including mine: 2002) have short lives compared to any other vehicle i've seen before. Worse yet, honda refuses to admit that this is a problem, nor will honda offer any help paying for the very costly repairs. And worst of all, even if the transmission is replaced (ultimately, the only fix that honda recommends),…
ODI 10490174
Engine · Power Train
At right around 80k miles the van started severely slipping between 2nd and 3rd gear. Took it to dealership and they told me i needed a whole new transmission for $5k. Do not have money for new transmission. Stuck to driving it below 35mph for the last two years, that leaves me in a 6 mile radius. Can not even drive it to the dealership. I and the original owner. This car was babied and always serviced at honda.…
ODI 10493794
Power Train
Honda 2002 odyssey: transmission fail to shift from 2nd to 3rd. Running at neural when occurred. Need to stop the car, begin from the first. It happened frequently and is a safety concern because if happened when there is an incoming car at the intersection, accidents or injuries could occur. Brought to garage and was told must replace the transmission. Need immediate intervention. Please contact honda america about…
ODI 10291853
Power Train
MY 2002 HONDA ODYSSEY NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION - *TR
ODI 10262038
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
The transmission of our 2002 honda odyssey started slipping when shifting from 2nd into 3rd gear around 40,000-50,000 miles. The failure occurred about once a moth. The honda dealership had installed an a/t oil jet kit around that time because of a safety recall, but the transmission slipping was unaffected by that remedy. The frequency and severity of slipping has increased and is currently at 3-4 times per week.…
ODI 10256052
Power Train
While driving our van in december 2008 it suddenly started giving uneven response to the speed changes and i could feel the problem was transmission related. When we took it to the honda dealer they confirmed it was a bad transmission. Since i had bought an extended warranty the warranty company sent the dealer another used honda odyssey transmission as replacement. It however failed, too, in may this year (2011)…
ODI 10435253
Power Train
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While the contact's spouse was driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle failed to shift into third gear. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and it was discovered that the third gear was cracked. The clutch assembly was replaced. There is no recall regarding this issue. The current mileage was 75,000 and failure mileage was 74,000.
ODI 10237879
Power Train
At 65,000 miles vehicle starting hesitating on accelerating between 2nd and 3rd gears. 75,000 check engine light came on, turns out issues are related to the transmission. Internet search reveals numerous issues with this particular odyssey engine. Owner believes honda should be responsible for all costs associated with engine problems due to number of issues. Potential safety issue, as failure to shift causes…
ODI 10247185
Power Train · Seats
The transmission was slipped in 2007. It was brought to acura dealer for checkup and was informed nothing can be reproduced. Since then the issue has been on and off. The transmission was slipped again between 2nd and 3rd geared and cel(check engine light) was on nov 17 2011. The vehicle seems stuck in the neutral for few seconds on the highway and it was lucky there are not accident. The vehicle was brought to…
ODI 10436674
Power Train
2002 honda odyssey with transmission problems customer states the transmission was rebuilt in 4/07 and how he is having problems again and was told by a mechanic that it was a result of a design flaw**cc the consumer stated that he wants honda to take ownership of the defect and they should in fact have an extended warranty to cover the transmission. *tr
ODI 10194472
Power Train
When my vehicle reached 85,000 miles, my transmission started to slip. The transmission need to be replaced. As a vehicle owner, i would expect a transmission to last around 100,000/150,000 miles. In 9/2011, i barely reached another 87,000 miles when the transmission started to slip again. I had my 4 young children in the car. The car would no longer accelerate as i was going up a bridge. The road had no shoulder to…
ODI 10442452
Power Train
Transmission shudders and slips. Check engine and srs lights on all the time even after resets. "d" light flashes occasionally. Slips and sometimes just stays in neutral when cold. Has been ongoing for about 15,000 to 20,000 miles now steadily. I am 2nd owner and first occurred back in 2006 / 2007 when first obtained vehicle. Has fluid line recall done. Honda stated no problems found whenever i brought in and asked…
ODI 10809935
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Power Train
Transmission went on the way home from vacation at 44,000. Broke down on ny thruway - very dangerous and very inconvenient. $2900 to replace transmission. Transmission went on the way to vacation at 87,000. Broke down on exit 2 of nj turnpike. Very dangerous and very inconvenient. Had to leave car and rent one to continue on our vacation. Will get fixed this weekend - $3300. Honda odysseys are notorious for this,…
ODI 10238168