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
Our 2002 honda odyssey ex is canadian manufactured. We purchased it from a oregon honda dealer 12/2001 with only 38 mi. On it. We were not told about the "grey market" or it's implications, and have never received any recall /safety information on this vehicle. The dealership said they couldn't get it for me. I contacted the dealership owner and finally the service dept. Got information on a transmission problem…
ODI 10155715
Automatic Transmission
The transmission on our 2002 honda odyssey minivan began failing around 40,000 miles. The 2nd gear lubrication recall had been performed. One of the modes of failure was the inability of the transmission to shift from 2nd to 3rd gear during acceleration. The transmission would come out of 2nd but not engage 3rd gear and would act as if it were in neutral. Another mode of failure was the transmission would abruptly…
ODI 10155596
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION SLIPS BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEARS. *JB
ODI 10153918
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2002 honda odyssey, 70972 miles. The engine light came on and i brought it back to the hoffman honda dealer. After charging me $93.28 diagnostic fee, the dealer told me that i need a transmission for about $5000. I contacting the honda america, the dealer said honda america would cover the parts and i would have to pay additional $600 for labor. Honda has extended warranties for the odyssey transmission…
ODI 10153995
Automatic Transmission
My 2002 honda odyssey, which i purchased brand new, has 50,000 miles now. Recently, i noticed a transmission problem and the 'tcs' and 'check engine' light came on. And the van will only move 20 miles per hour while the tach is at 4,000 rpm. Then, using an obd diagnostic tool, it showed 'gear ratio error'. To learn more about the problem i went online and found out from other honda owners that they have exactly the…
ODI 10152960
Automatic Transmission
(product name: honda odyssey transmission) i took my honda odyssey to midas for normal servicing with a transmission flush, after getting the car back several (2-3) days later my transmission was down shifting form 5th gear to 3rd while accelerating to highway speeds. I took the car back and they said not enough transmission fluid was added at first and that they said they fixed the problem, after i had 2nd & 5th…
ODI 10161907
Automatic Transmission · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2002 honda odyssey brakes make noise when backing up and stopping. Transmission shifts hard. Mechanic also determined there was a problem with the weld near transmission mount. *kb the consumer was told that the noise created by the rear disc brakes was by design. When the brakes wore out the consumer replaced all four pads and had the rotor turned. After that the noise was no longer present. The consumer noticed…
ODI 10160540
Automatic Transmission
Transmission slipped gears and vehicle was unable to accelerate while climbing a hill. It happened several times afterwards. Dealers said the vehicle need a new transmission for ~$6000. I found cases like this have been widely reported at your and other websites. Please investigate if this is a product defect, but i am convinced it is. Thanks. *nm
ODI 10152415
Automatic Transmission
Dt*: the contact stated while driving on the interstate at 65 mph a loud thump was heard, and the driver thought a rodent had been run over. When the vehicle left the interstate the transmission began to hesitate. The contact noticed fluid on the underside of the vehicle. The dealership determined the number 2 gear flew out of the transmission through the housing. There is nhtsa recall, # 04v176000, regarding the…
ODI 10149802
Automatic Transmission
Transmission of 2002 honda odyssey van fails to shift gears while accelerating causing near rear-end collisions in traffic. Honda representative and dealer claim that there is an internal memo from honda to their dealers about this problem being caused to these specific transmissions by typical transmission service (flush). If true, and i was shown part of the document, the public is being kept unaware of what…
ODI 10165709
Automatic Transmission
I purchased a 2002 odyssey from a dealership in fairfax, va. I have been told that the transmission needs to be replaced it is not covered under the nhtsa recall because it was made in canada. Even the extended warranty they sold me won't cover it for the same reason. I was told that canadian made vehicles sold in the us are not regulated by the nhtsa. *jb
ODI 10146275
Automatic Transmission
Dt: the contact stated in 2004 vehicle was repaired under nhtsa recall campaign 04v179000 concerning the automatic transmission. On december 16, 2005 the automatic transmission failed. It will not shift into any gear. The contact is currently waiting for the tow truck to arrive at the scene to tow the vehicle to the service dealer. He contacted the manufacturer, and was told they will offer no free remedy. *ak…
ODI 10145440
Automatic Transmission
In july of 2004 i received the recall notice for the 2002 honda odyssey for the transmission. I had called to bring my van in and told them that i was concerned because my van was not shifting properly and it had been driving "rough". I was told that if there was a problem with the transmission it would be replaced as instructed in the recall. Of course, honda said nothing was wrong and added to my transmission the…
ODI 10143318
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda odyssey recall on automatic transmission. Consumer states that the dealer stated that her vehicle was not involved in the recall. And not to bring it in to be looked at. Consumer stated the transmission failed on several occasions. *kb the consumer stated she received a recall letter in the mail regarding the transmission, but when she provided her vin she was told her vehicle was not included in the…
ODI 10219517
Automatic Transmission
(1) transmission failed to engage 2nd to 3rd gears while driving. (2) transmission failed and unable to drive the van (3) took the van to honda dealer. They said the transmission needs to be replaced. Premature transmission failure. It is a known problem for honda transmission. Some car/van does have extended warranty, but they do not have extended factory warranty for my van. My co-worker's 1999 honda odyssey's…
ODI 10137698
Automatic Transmission
Dt: the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. He received a recall letter in may or june 2004 concerning the transmission . He took vehicle to dealer on 6-17-04, and they took pictures inside the transmission, and could not find any scorch marks. They hooked up a kit oil jet, part 106250-pgh-306 to the car to keep the gears from getting hot. At 37,000 miles, roughly two-three weeks ago the transmission went out. It…
ODI 10138886
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda odyssey van 1. Transmission recall issued oct 2004, vehicle brought into dealer (honda house, st. Cloud mn) 60,000 miles. Dealer certified that transmission was ok, no work done. 2. At 65,000 miles transmission made banging noise when put into reverse and when cold. Transmission also shifted fast. 3. At 93,000 miles, transmission slipped from drive to neutral when driving down road, check engine light…
ODI 10136361
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda odyssey needed new transmission well before it should have. Dealer did replace at no cost due to extended warranty however i've seen other issues with transmissions on 2002 odysseys so wanted to document this issue with mine. *tr
ODI 10357723
Automatic Transmission
Transmission will fluctuate between gears. Have replaced egr under warranty. Problem persists. Little or no acceleration at times. Body feels loose over chassis. Vehicle from stop hesitates during initial acceleration. 25k miles. *nm
ODI 10133012
Automatic Transmission · Equipment
I was not notified about the recall of the vehicle for transmission failures. When i found out my transmission had to be replaced, i was told by honda customer line employee at [redacted] that a repair was made to my vehicle without telling me it was done. The recall was april 2004. The alleged repair was in may 2004. The alleged notice mailed to me was july 2004. I smell deception by honda. They may be covering up…
ODI 10132968
Automatic Transmission
We have a 2002 honda odyssey ex. While driving, with foot on accelerator, the engine tries to shift into another gear, but just revs without engaging into gear. This has been happening regularly (every few miles) for the last two weeks. It had occurred previously several months ago, but could not be diagnosed by honda. It has become worse and more frequent in recent weeks, and honda was again unable to diagnose.…
ODI 10131760
Automatic Transmission
My '02 honda odyssey is now on its third transmission in 86000 miles the first was replaced at 3000. Last failure occurred on interstate while going through hills of chattanooga, tn. Traction control came on and brakes started to fail due to the large amount of transmission fluid ejected from vehicle. Luckily was able to control van and move off of roadway. Honda replaced entire transmission but has not reimbursed…
ODI 10132414
Automatic Transmission
My 2002 honda odyssey was shipped to us illegally by the honda canada(according to us honda). There was a recall on the transmission us honda refusing to do the recall order bec. The van was manufactured in canada. The van originally purchase in bremerton wa. *jb
ODI 10132090
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. In 2005, the transmission failed and the contact had the vehicle repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). Three years later, she noticed that the engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument control panel. The dealer stated that her transmission failed and would cost $5,400 to repair. A representative from the…
ODI 10236223
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *JB
ODI 10139434