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 transmission is failing. While driving on a state highway, i pressed the gas pedal the engine revved but the van decreased in speed because it was no longer in gear. *tr
ODI 10229981
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While accelerating from 30 mph, the vehicle slipped out of gear and would not catch the gear on the highway in traffic. It slipped into gear once the contact pulled over to the side of the highway and depressed the accelerator pedal again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced with new motor mounts and a new…
ODI 10231150
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the transmission failed due to the second gear. While driving 55 mph on a clear, sunny day, the vehicle suddenly failed to move when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The check engine light illuminated and the lights located on the gears began blinking. He had to press extremely hard on the accelerator pedal in order for the vehicle to move. The…
ODI 10230389
Automatic Transmission
I have an early 2002 odyssey and my transmission just experienced the same 2nd to 3rd gear transmission problem as those recalled for the earlier 1999-2001 models that i have researched and read about. I had the last recall fixed a few years ago for my model and they told us that this will eliminate any and all future transmission issues. Well, it didn't and i am left with 2 quotes from 2 difference shops costing…
ODI 10228811
Automatic Transmission
The transmission in our 2002 honda odyssey started feeling like it was dropping into neutral and the car just stops, my wife (with 3 kids in the car) had swerve off the road. Once she slows down it re-engages and runs fine. This started happening more frequently, so we took it to the dealership. It needs a new transmission at 80k miles for $4700. I have done some research and found hundreds of other cases where this…
ODI 10228286
Automatic Transmission
2002 odyssey van, auto transmission fluid turns black in less than recommended miles. Transmission is noisier and requires more frequent transmission fluid change than recommended by honda. Honda dealer says the transmission is good, but find it strange that the fluid becomes black so quickly. Honda says the transmission is fine and follow the recommended maintenance schedule. *tr
ODI 10228345
Automatic Transmission
I own a 2002 honda odyssey, which i purchased new in jan 2002. Recently, when accelerating, the transmission sometimes does not find a gear, but begins to shift, does not go to the next gear, but loses speed and power. The first time it happened was approximately 2 years ago, but it did not reoccur for awhile, so i thought it was fluke. Over the past several months, it occurred more frequently and i took it into the…
ODI 10336090
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 throwing one's head and neck backwards in a whiplash like motion as the van…
ODI 10227687
Automatic Transmission · Fuel Pump
2002 honda odyssey transmission failure. We strongly believe that honda has design problems. Despite their attempts to fix the problem by installing a fuel pump to lubricate the gears, the transmission (torque converter) had a massive failure. Initially, honda agreed to pay for 50% of the repairs but retracted the offer after we voiced concerns about varying verbal repair estimates provided by the dealer. The dealer…
ODI 10227104
Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission failed 2nd to 3rd gear in traffic jam with my children and wife on interstate 95 washington dc only 53500 miles on my 2002 honda odyssey mini van. *tr
ODI 10226869
Automatic Transmission
Purchased a 02 odyssey on 5/06 two years later transmission fails will not shift from 2nd to 3rd problems started about one month earlier but then just stopped altogether towed it to nalley honda in union city ga told me that it would be 4,500 told them that this is ridiculous that honda knows there is a problem with their transmissions with on 78,000 mile it should not fail that there are 100's if not thousand of…
ODI 10225383
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failed while on vacation in the mountains @105,200 miles, just passed extended warranty. Lost money on cabin that we could never get to. Failed while merging onto interstate, wouldn't shift. Had to replace transmission with honda paying goodwill, and we paid $2146.00. *tr
ODI 10247793
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While driving various speeds, the gears on the transmission would slip. The vehicle becomes stuck in first and second gear, and when accelerating, it goes from the fourth gear. The vehicle lunges forward, brakes, and then lunges forward again. The contact discovered nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission); however, the dealer stated that there…
ODI 10232890
Automatic Transmission
I had the oil jet kit replacement for issue 04v176000 done previously. However, at about 63,500 miles, my transmission failed. Although the dealer immediately offered that honda would pay half as a "goodwill" gesture, i think that this failure was premature and preventable. From past experience with honda vehicles, i expected at least 100,000 miles without such a major problem. I suspect that the course of action to…
ODI 10224427
Automatic Transmission
I bought the van in jan 2007 when the mileage was 46000 miles. I had the transmission fluid flushed twice since. I started having issues with my van not going into 3rd gear in jan 08. I took the van to the dealer a couple of times but their service reps could not reproduce the problem. They asked me to come back when it became worse. On april 1st, the same thing happened and this time the engine light came on. The…
ODI 10226936
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that it is extremely difficult to physically shift the gears in the vehicle. She also hears a loud banging noise whenever she shifts gears. While driving approximately 40 mph, the rpm's dramatically increased and the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and a technician stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 10223372
Automatic Transmission
Transmission on my honda odyssey began to slip at about 45,000 miles. Took the van to the dealer for servicing and they said they could not tell what the problem was and sent us back out on the road after they told us the warranty on the drive train had been extended to 100,000 miles. Went back in at 60,000 miles with the same problem, engine revving between gears, losing power etc. Told us a valve needed to be…
ODI 10223849
Automatic Transmission
HARD SHIFTING / SLIPPING TRANSMISSION. *TR
ODI 10225434
Automatic Transmission
My 2002 honda odyssey frequently gets stuck in 2nd gear while changing to 3rd gear, occasionally shifts into a neutral state, and randomly shifts back into 2nd gear. Two dealers and american honda have all refused to repair this problem which was identified as a recalled mechanical failure in the transmission on the 2002 honda odyssey's. The dealers want to charge approximately $5k to repair it with a replacement…
ODI 10223594
Automatic Transmission
I have honda odyssey 2002 with mileage about 86,000. When i dive on the road, the transmission is now slipping into neutral as i'm driving. I feel very dangerous on this case. *tr
ODI 10222160
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that his transmission failed. There was no recall available for the 2002 model. The current and failure mileages were 89,387.
ODI 10221797
Automatic Transmission
My 02 honda odyssey transmission fails to shift from 2nd to 3rd gear occasionally. When taken to the dealership, they can't get it to replicate it's poor shifting performance. I hope that a recall is mandated before anyone is rear ended and killed or severely injured do to the malfunction of this transmission. *tr
ODI 10224525
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR
ODI 10241636
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle randomly downshifts into second gear. The contact is required to shift; however, there is a delay before the vehicle begins operating normally. The dealer stated that the transmission must be replaced. The vehicle is currently at the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 38,100 and current mileage was 38,750.
ODI 10220578
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While driving 10 mph, the transmission skipped when shifting into second gear. The dealer stated that a new transmission was needed at the approximate cost of $1,300. There were no prior warnings before the failure. The manufacturer has not yet been notified. The dealer stated that they did not want to make the replacement, even though the warranty and mileage were covered…
ODI 10218075