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
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 196 |
| 100–150k mi | 95 |
| 30–60k mi | 79 |
| 1–30k mi | 24 |
| 150–400k mi | 12 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda odyssey lx with catastrophic transmission failure on highway. Dramatic and sudden reduction in speed. Could have resulted in an accident. *tr
ODI 10236217
Automatic Transmission
The automatic transmission on my 2002 honda odyssey ex-l failed on 7/24/08. It had done 77.5k miles. Honda refused to replace it without any cost to me. I ended up paying $2k for a remanufactured transmission. *tr
ODI 10237280
Automatic Transmission
I purchased my new 2002 odyssey ex in late december of 2001 and as of july 21 th e car has 87,520 miles. Sometime last week, the engine check light was on. I took the car to capital honda for repair on friday july 18, 2002. Service advisor, angelo pinillos called me back and told me that my car has the failure code of p0730, which means need to replace the transmission and pcm. He told me that "honda dpsm offered…
ODI 10235354
Automatic Transmission
My 2002 honda odyssey ex # (mi 53,519) has failed to accelerate properly, transmission is failing to engage. The van then functions as if in neutral gear. This is extremely dangerous because it is occurring when driving in traffic. I took it to the honda dealer and he informed me that i need a new transmission. He also informed me that honda will not offer any assistance in the cost of this repair. This is…
ODI 10236833
Automatic Transmission · Mechanical
My husband, 2 year old daughter and myself were driving to maine from new jersey after purchasing our used 2002 honda odyssey just the previous month at 102000 miles. Only an hour into the trip after passing through the toll plaza and getting onto the ny thruway the van had no control. I pushed the brake and the van accelerated, i pushed the gas and the van lurched to a stop as if someone pulled the emergency brake.…
ODI 10243965
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda odyssey - transmission drive light blinks intermittently. Resets upon restarting vehicle. Vehicle hesitates/bucks on occasion at approximately 35 mph. Mileage at 102,000 miles. Vehicle has had transmission fluid changed as directed. Honda recall on transmission problem invoked within several months of initial recall notice. I am hearing and reading that odyssey transmissions have a long track record of…
ODI 10238535
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda odyssey purchased new. 2nd gear is failing at 90,000 miles. We complained about 2nd gear prior to 2004 recall. Took car in for recall 2004, oil cooler installed despite our complaints of 2nd gear problem already occurring. 2nd gear improved for a year and then steadily got worse. Now have to replace. Honda paying for trans but not labor after much arguing. We believe car was dangerous before and after oil…
ODI 10235064
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda odyssey failure of transmission. Check engine light came on which led to failure of transmission on minivan with 49,000 miles. Honda paid to replace transmission and gave another warranty for 36,000. On about 7/12/2008, transmission failed again with additional 55,000 miles. Vehicle was being serviced for check engine light and technicians discovered that transmission went bad again . Honda only covered…
ODI 10236669
Automatic Transmission
Transmission is slipping, van stalls, hesitates during slow and fast speeds. *tr
ODI 10234614
Automatic Transmission
This is the second transmission failure on this vehicle. The first at 37800 miles the second at 102,000 miles or 64,000 miles on second transmission. Not ours but some of these trans. Failures lock up vehicle so that it has to be drug on to the tow truck, blocking traffic and causing hazards. *tr
ODI 10237890
Automatic Transmission
My 2002 honda odyssey with about 50k miles needs transmission replaced. Based on my research on the web and a recent consumer reports issue i believe this model year van needs to either have the warranty extended for the transmission or a recall issued to provide new transmissions. I know the warranty was extended for models up to 2001 because of transmissions problems. Although the dealer has agreed to pay half the…
ODI 10234888
Automatic Transmission
106,000 transmission slipping between 20-30 mph (2-3 gear) honda suggested replacing motor mounts ($700) may 08. Van still did not perform properly hard shifting still slipping. July 08 van engine light came on as well as tsc and flashing "d". Would not engage had to pull over and disengage gears . Honda dealer said the replacement transmission was 4100 called american honda and received the"good will" adjustment of…
ODI 10234055
Automatic Transmission · Tires
While driving at 70mph on interstate 65 near montgomery, alabama there was a sudden transmission failure in our 2002 honda odyssey resulting in the front wheels locking up and the vehicle skidding to a halt. The vehicle came to rest in the left lane of the interstate. We exited the vehicle quickly and called 911. A couple of squad cars responded within a few minutes. We could not disengage the transmission so were…
ODI 10236624
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failure with honda odyssey. When pulling into traffic and attempting to pick up speed (to 30+ miles per hour) the car is unable to shift gears. It locks and is unable to move until car is pulled over and put into neutral and then back into drive. Rpms shoot up during this time and engine light goes on. Consequences were two near accidents. *tr
ODI 10233841
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failed at 60,000 miles. Required complete rebuild at cost of $2,800.00. According to transmission shop, honda is aware that there is a problem with these transmissions yet isn't recalling them. From what i was told, some transmissions are locking up, which makes them a un-safe. A few years ago, there was a recall from honda attempting to address this problem by adding a transmission cooler. I had the…
ODI 10237772
Automatic Transmission
Power train failure. Cars transmission started hard shifting approx. 6 months ago. Taken to dealer who said the motor mounts were broken and replaced the mounts. Car continued to hard shift especially on hard acceleration and typically when advancing from second to third gear. Took car back and mechanic reported the transmission needed replacing. Approx. Cost $3500. Also stated that since we didn't perform 60,000…
ODI 10232889
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2002 honda odyssey. In 2004 i took my vehicle in to get the recall "taken care of". The supposed "fix" - i didn't have any discoloration at the time in my transmission - was done at the dealership. Since then, i'd get the occasional shift in gear feeling while driving. As it only happened once in a while, i was told that it was a common thing. Recently, the last couple of weeks it started "shifting"…
ODI 10233078
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda odyssey transmission still slipping after the "cooling tube" recall was installed. The van had ~62,000 when the 'cooling tube' was installed. Honda dealer wants $3000 to replace. I have since done research and found that this is a known issue that honda is ignoring. This is a serious safety issue that will likely cause fatalities. When accelerating to get on a freeway or otherwise, and then you…
ODI 10232074
Automatic Transmission
Check engine light came on, took van to local honda dealer and was told the code was for transmission failure, it started at 90000 miles and has become worst, dealer wants $ 4600 to replace the transmission, and everybody i've met with a 2002 honda odyssey has the same problem.the van just sets now, the transmission slips to much to drive,honda knows these vans have transmission problems.and no one is doing anything…
ODI 10348529
Automatic Transmission · Tires
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 75 mph, the transmission locked. As a result, the front wheels locked and the vehicle skidded to a halt without warning. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer according to nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). The transmission, driveshaft, and front tires are currently being replaced. The current and failure…
ODI 10238295
Automatic Transmission
I own a 2002 honda odyssey van with 95k miles and the transmission needs to be replaced. Based on my research on the web and a recent consumer reports issue i believe this model year van needs to either have the warranty extended for the transmission or a recall issued to provide new transmissions. I know the warranty was extended for models up to 2001 because of transmissions problems. Although the dealer has…
ODI 10234437
Automatic Transmission
Ltr from senator feinstein on behalf of constituent, regarding his complaint filed with nhtsa re 2002 honda odyssey transmission problem. *nj the check engine light illuminated. The consumer was informed there was a known transmission problem with that model year. *jb
ODI 10251348
Automatic Transmission
Our 2002 honda odyssey began experiencing transmission "slipping" while driving. It seems to occur between second and third gears on our automatic transmission. It is much worse if you try to rapidly accelerate to pass someone or to merge onto the highway from an on ramp. In this instance it occurs every time, often jerking and forcefully in a whiplash like motion as the van downshifts. As the van slows while…
ODI 10230098
Automatic Transmission
Took car in the first two years experience high rpm when automatic mini van was trying to shift gears. Continued maintenance and the problems which they claimed were nothing. Now my transmission at 65,000 needs to be replaced. A recall fix that was made they told me would fix this problem for a very long time. They want to charge full price on my transmission that i brought to them several times before warranty was…
ODI 10236162
Automatic Transmission
Auto transmission failed on my 2002 honda odyssey vehicle which had recall back in april 15th, 2004. I was never notified. Initially, transmission fuel was dirty, my mechanic suggested transmission oil change which was changed at honda dealer about 10-12 days prior to transmission failure. *tr
ODI 10232908