1. Honda Odyssey
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  3. 2002
  4. Automatic Transmission

2002 Honda Odyssey Automatic Transmission Problems

466
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 466 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 3 indicate fire

What owners report

  • transmission failure · 26 records
  • engine light · 14 records
  • check engine · 12 records
  • failure mileage · 11 records
  • transmission needed · 10 records
  • automatic transmission · 10 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi196
100–150k mi95
30–60k mi79
1–30k mi24
150–400k mi12

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 21, 2014 · 70,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while traveling 30 mph, the vehicle hesitated shifting between second to third gears while the speed decreased to 10 mph. The vehicle resumed to normal speed once it transitioned into forth gear. The failure occurred on four separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be…

    ODI 10594490

  • June 21, 2012 · 225,480 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    The transmission has been slowly slipping since about 170,000 miles. I have been driving it slowly and being careful when it shows a struggle switching into the lower gears. Yesterday it really jerked when switching from 2nd to 3rd gear and the engine light and tcs light came on. I pulled off into the nearest subdivison and turned off the vehicle. I then restarted the 2002 honda odyssey and the tcs light went out…

    ODI 10462729

  • March 31, 2012 · 120,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Transmission failure at 120k miles, failure to change gears while driving. *js

    ODI 10455699

  • January 2, 2012

    Automatic Transmission · Recliner

    2002 honda odyssey. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall campaign related to transmission *tgw the consumer was informed the recall had already been performed at 28,232 miles. However, the consumer has an invoice which showed the recall was not performed at that mileage. The consumer is seeking reimbursement for the transmission replacement. Also, the left middle seat recliner handle was replaced. *jb status…

    ODI 10443036

  • December 15, 2011 · 105,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the transmission would not shift gears correctly and remained in neutral. The vehicle would not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact had to wait approximately thirty seconds before the transmission would shift gears and accelerate as normal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where they…

    ODI 10447430

  • November 24, 2011 · 115,877 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Power Train

    At 115000 miles the transmission started getting stuck in neutral between 1st and 2nd gear. I took it in to a mechanic who said it looked like the transmission was failing but no codes were coming up. A couple weeks later as the transmission slipped my check engine light came on as well as the tcs light. I took it back to the mechanic who got the code p0730 and told me the transmission needed to be replaced. I got a…

    ODI 10437691

  • November 1, 2011 · 84,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    2002 honda odyssey. Consumer states problems with vehicle transmission *tgw the consumer was informed the transmission needed to be replaced for the third time, due to the gears slipping. *jb

    ODI 10437141

  • October 12, 2011

    Automatic Transmission

    2002 honda odyssey with 147,000 miles on it. Transmission needs to be replaced. *kb

    ODI 10429969

  • August 1, 2011 · 134,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Got 2002 honda odyssey works fine for me for 2 years and suddenly check engine and tcs lights on car slipping on 2nd&3rd gear. Mechanic told me that this problem is part of the recall that honda suppose to fix!!! Please help!!! *tr

    ODI 10419163

  • August 1, 2011 · 95,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated while driving 45 mph the vehicle began to slip out of gear and stall. The contact stated the vehicle became very difficult to drive especially up hill. The contact noticed nhtsa campaign recall number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission) and notified the dealer. The dealer informed the contact that the recall remedy was performed on the vehicle…

    ODI 10416955

  • July 27, 2011 · 59,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    My 2002 honda odyssey at 59872 miles needs a new transmission at a cost of $5000 according to honda dealer. *tr

    ODI 10421521

  • July 27, 2011 · 78,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    On two occasions during the past six months i noticed the "d" light for my transmission selector flashing. Once i restarted the vehicle, the flashing stopped and did not occur again. On july 27 while on a trip to canada with less than 78,000 miles on the vehicle, i again noticed the "d" light flashing. I also noticed abnormal transmission operation. I took the vehicle to a honda dealer in cornwall, ontario, canada,…

    ODI 10418028

  • July 24, 2011 · 60,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the transmission unexpectedly shifted into second gear with a violent jerk. Suddenly, the engine warning indicators illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure continued to occur during acceleration. On a separate occasion, the same failure occurred while in reverse. The vehicle was taken to an…

    ODI 10422408

  • July 22, 2011 · 61,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Mechanical

    We have had two transmissions fail on our 2002 honda odyssey. The first time, the dealer denied we had a transmission problem during the warranty period. When the warranty expired, the transmission failed.even though there was a recall, we were never informed of it by honda. After much wrangling, honda paid for the parts but we had to pay for the labor, $1,100. We believe honda installed a refurbished transmission…

    ODI 10415267

  • July 12, 2011 · 104,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Traction Control System

    One month ago, my honda odyssey transmission started to slip and hesitate when i drove into free way. Almost rear-ended by cars behind. And also, engine and tcs light came on. I had to turn on emergency light and drive at about 40 miles/hour on the free way. The slip seems to happen when the auto transmission switches between 2nd and 3rd gear. When putting on gas to accelerate, it can take long time (1 minute) to go…

    ODI 10420710

  • July 6, 2011 · 72,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Transmission failure on 2002 honda odyssey. Long history of failure of honda odyssey transmission. Honda had a recall in 2004 and they installed a jet oiler kit which was supposed to fix the problem that led to the failure of our transmission. *tr

    ODI 10410923

  • June 15, 2011 · 123,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    I bought 2002 honda odyssey last year and now it has a transmission problem. I got the quote from a few shops and minimum cost that i need to pay is $2000. This is ridiculous. Funny thing is that i have 3 friends of odyssey owners that have the same transmission problem which is 2nd to 3rd gear converting problem. Honda! Do something for this! You must know this problem so do recall service. *kb

    ODI 10413482

  • May 24, 2011 · 120,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Honda odyssey automatic transmission defect. Our transmission failed after 120,000 miles and now requires replacement. *tr

    ODI 10402964

  • May 15, 2011 · 150,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the vehicle began to jerk and respond as if it was going to stall. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the mechanic stated the transmission was defective and would most likely have to be rebuilt. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was repaired according to recall 04v176000 (power train:automatic…

    ODI 10401038

  • May 2, 2011

    Automatic Transmission

    2002 honda odyssey. Consumer states problem with vehicle transmission *tgw the consumer discovered a recall regarding the transmission and is requesting reimbursement for the transmission replacement on her vehicle. *jb

    ODI 10400457

  • April 29, 2011 · 140,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift into any gears and would not reverse. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. The contact stated that the repairs did not correct the failure. The drive warning indicator was illuminated and the vehicle was…

    ODI 10399245

  • April 15, 2011 · 102,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Failure of honda odyssey 2002 transmission. While driving, the van randomly stops responding to acceleration and slows down, creating very unsafe driving conditions on the highway. It seems, the honda odyssey transmission recall work done in 2004 was a temporary fix and it delayed the failure rather than fixing it. *tr

    ODI 10398392

  • April 9, 2011 · 101,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    The transmission starts slipping, the car cannot be accelerated further, this creates dangerous situations on the road and can lead to serious accidents. Its happening almost every day. *tr

    ODI 10395418

  • April 1, 2011 · 85,800 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    I have a 2002 honda odyssey that has experienced a transmission failure. I have almost been rearended a couple of times because the car would not accelerate in traffic or while entering onto the highway. I bought the car as a certified preowned vehicle and have maintained it through the dealer over the years. After arguing with american honda consumer affairs, the most my case manager [xxx] will offer is half the…

    ODI 10396779

  • April 1, 2011 · 99,720 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    On april 1, 2011, our honda odyssey (model yr. 2002) experienced significant jerking / thumping motion upon acceleration after driving for about 30 minutes. It felt as if the van was hit form behind by another vehicle, which was not the case. We pulled into a parking lot to rest the van, and to try and regain our confidence and courage to continue driving it again. Once on the road the same jerking sensation…

    ODI 10394234