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
This is an update to odi# 10192316. I called honda hq and filed a complaint about my transmission problem on 6/4/07. Honda hq called the service manager at south shore honda and as i was told wanted to know about my service records concerning my 2002 odyssey. After that discussion and with the low mileage on my vehicle, honda decided to install a new transmission on my odyssey at no cost to me. I was told by barry…
ODI 10192810
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
My vehicle began to rev like it was in neutral when i was driving at low speed or when i proceeded from a stopped position. I took my vehicle to south shore honda. On sat 5/26/07 was told that it was the egr valve and that it was still covered under a special warranty. I was told that i had other issues. 1. Front engine mount $362.75, 2.side engine mount $219.65 3. Dealer recommended fuel injector and valve cleaning…
ODI 10192316
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey esl. While driving 70 mph, the contact heard an explosive noise coming from the vehicle. He turned off and restarted the vehicle. He attempted to shift into drive, but the vehicle failed to move. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but has not been inspected. At 50,000 miles, the vehicle was serviced for nhtsa recall # 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). The…
ODI 10191350
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While driving 30 mph, the transmission failed to shift gears. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was serviced for nhtsa recall # 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission) at 20,000 miles. An oil injector was placed in the vehicle. The current mileage is 68,000 and failure mileage was 65,000.
ODI 10196506
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The transmission fluid changed at 85,000 miles. At 87,000 the vehicle was taken for regualr maintenance, and the contact was advised that the transmission fluid should be changed again. There had been no failure to date, but the contact was concerned about the need to change the fluid after only 2,000 miles. The engine size is not available. The current mileage is 87000.
ODI 10190769
Automatic Transmission
We own a 2002 honda odyssey. Need i say more? The transmission has problems shifting between the 2nd and 3rd gears, shaking the van. This happens while accelerating and decelerating. This is a concern as my wife is the main driver of the vehicle, transporting herself and our children around to their many activities. *tr
ODI 10242819
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda odyssey. Consumer writes in regards to transmission failure and seeks reimbursement for repairs. *smd on august 16, 2004, the dealer inspected the transmission, as per the recall notice, but did not repair/replace anything. On aprl 23, 2007, the shifting problems were due to an internal problem; the transmission was flushed in an attempt to fix the problem. However, the shifting and slipping of the…
ODI 10514209
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While driving between 25 and 45 mph, the engine revs but the vehicle does not move when the accelerator pedal is depressed. The dealer was notified and stated that a new transmission was needed. The current mileage was 96,300 and failure mileage was 88,000. Updated 01-14-08. *kb updated the consumer paid for the labor only. Updated 12/12/07. *jb
ODI 10201013
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While the contact was driving 55mph the vehicle suddenly began to jerk forward and backwards followed by all the instrument panel warning signs appearing. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the entire transmission needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 121000. Updated 07/19/10. *lj…
ODI 10319957
Automatic Transmission
Tl* - the contact owns a 2002 honda odessy. The contact received recall 04v176000 in 2004 for the automatic transmission. The dealer examined the transmission and stated that the transmission only required an oil jet kit. The contact has had problems shifting the vehicle from 2nd to 3rd. Once this started happening more frequently the contact took the vehicle to a honda dealer and was told that the transmission has…
ODI 10185779
Automatic Transmission
With only 1500 characters, there is not enough room to complete the details. I bought the honda odyssey used, with 76,000 miles on it. I have owned it for 2 years/3 months. Since that time, i have had intermittent 2nd to 3rd gear slippage that happened once every 2 months. I was told by a honda dealer to watch it over the next few months, not the one i usually go to. I then brought it in recently and explained the…
ODI 10219235
Automatic Transmission
Slipping from 2nd to 3rd around 40 - 55 mph and engine would rev, also whiplashing strength slamming gears about 3 times a day. Taken to carmax for extended warranty service and wasn't honored due to not being able to duplicate the problem and could not find related recalls for this problem. They said the vehicle was working properly. Maintenance record shows transmission fluid has been changed before purchasing.…
ODI 10184927
Automatic Transmission
My 2002 odessey, when putting it into drive,trans seems to like it takes two steps before it finally gets into the gear, meanig it bumps.
ODI 10185358
Automatic Transmission
Tl*- the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey with a current odometer reading of 92000 miles. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing shifting problems in third gear. When the vehicle was in cruising speeds and reduced speed the vehicle would jump from 5th gear to second gear, which caused the rpms to be too high. The contact stated that when accelerating from a stop the vehicle would shift very sluggishly…
ODI 10185307
Automatic Transmission
For the past few months, when accelerating my 2002 honda odyssey from start, e.g., entering a highway on an incline, occasionally the gear fails to engage, i.e., pressing the accelerator increases the rpm to 5k without moving the vehicle. There have been occasions where i've had to pull over to the side. The symptoms were similar to the information on the transmission recall notice i received from honda a couple of…
ODI 10197903
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *JB
ODI 10184937
Automatic Transmission
The first transmission failure was at 40242 miles. The vehicle suddenly stopped working, and we were forced to pull over on the side of the highway. The vehicle was covered under extended warranty, but it took several weeks of negotiations between honda and the warranty company to do an 80-20 split. The second transmission failure was similar, with failure while driving at 82,000 miles. Honda will agree to pay parts…
ODI 10184191
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda odyssey purchased used in 2004. From day one noticed random transmission slip. Dealer purchased from and honda dealer both checked vehicle. Could not get slippage to occur while car was at shop. While starting off from an intersection vehicle would not shift out of 1st gear, rpms raised and lost power,near mis-side impact. Took it to honda dealer and was told the transmission was trashed. *nm
ODI 10182703
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda odyssey with transmission problems. Consumer states that the vehicle will act like it is in a neutral gear when on the highway. Dealer stated that the problems she encountered was not mentioned in the recall. *kb
ODI 10223892
Automatic Transmission
Tl*- the contact stated that while driving his 2002 honda odyssey (67000 failure mileage) at 45 mph, the vehicle's rpms shot up and then back down to normal operating range, and the transmission slips or seizes jerking the vehicle forward. The transmission has slipped and or seized six times. The vehicle had twice been taken to a dealer, who discovered that the vehicle needed a new transmission. There is a recall…
ODI 10185799
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda odyssey is 5 yrs old with 50k miles. For several months, upon a slight incline when accelerating, the rpm would increase a lot but the speed remains about 10-20 mph until the transmission shifts. During 1 event on jan. 18,2007, the problem was so severe that it lasted for awhile and fearing for our safety, we pulled over the car to the curb and stopped the car for several minutes before proceeding again.…
ODI 10179468
Automatic Transmission
Honda odyssey 2002 transmission let motor rev up until i took my foot off gas, malfunction indicator warning light came on. Dealer said transmission needs to be replaced and warranty covers only 99 - 01. Did research and notice a lot of 2002 odyssey have same problems. Consumer guide automotive website says automatic transmission problems prompted company to extend warranty to 7 years/100,000 miles (2000-03).…
ODI 10178486
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2002 honda odyssey with a transmission problem that is making me fear for the safety of myself and my children. The van is lurching and/or halting when accelerating at various times throughout the day. I am in stop and go traffic on a daily basis and have had to pull over on the side of the road in 6 or 7 instances when the rpms are revving but car is not accelerating. I have nearly hit the car in front of…
ODI 10177887
Automatic Transmission
My transmission failed with 55k on the vehicle...yes it was a honda so i thought, but as i research the problem i am finding that thousands of consumers are being screwed by honda with this defect. What can we do to make honda do a recall. *nm
ODI 10176300
Automatic Transmission
Tl *- the contact stated that his vehicle is constantly hesitating. He has been experiencing the hesitation about 3 times a week for the past 9 months. The contact stated at slight acceleration the car hesitates terribly, as often as, once a day and, as many as, 5 times a day. While he was driving into a driveway the vehicle hesitated and then it accelerated causing the vehicle to almost go through the garage door.…
ODI 10176751