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
While driving at 45 mph transmission failed suddenly, making vehicle hard to drive.*ak
ODI 10117619
Automatic Transmission
When accelerating between 20-30 mph from a stop position vehicle would lurch and commence to accelerate. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the problem was due to automatic transmission. *ak
ODI 10115280
Automatic Transmission
Nhtsa recall campaign 04v176000 concerning automatic transmission. After having the repairs to the oil cooler return line performed the problem recurred. While driving 40 mph driver was unable to shift gears, and the transmission locked up. *ak
ODI 10117077
Automatic Transmission
While driving one day (it came on suddenly, no prior problems), our 2002 odyssey would buck and stall. We could mantain speed over 60mph, but under that the rpm indicator would surge as the car slowed and refused to accelerate. It was like trying to drive in nuetral. At lights or slowing to turn the car would continue to jerk violently. We took it to our honda dealer who took almost a week to give us a response:…
ODI 10114516
Automatic Transmission
Transmission slips between gear 2 and 3. Dealer could not duplicate the problem, and said could do nothing. Considering the number of similar complaints on odyssey discussion forums, and at this nhtsa website, it is impossible honda does not know the root cause of this issue. I believe they are outright lying and deceiving the customers and putting them through this mess. As of today the vehicle is exhibiting the…
ODI 10116891
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda odyssey with approx 55k miles is experiencing intermittent automatic transmission slippage. I'm not sure the exact conditions that brings this about, and cannot reproduce it at will. But every now and then, when i step on the gas pedal to accelerate, the rpm shoots up really high but no acceleration occurs. I would have to let go of the gas and slow down until the transmission engages again. This is…
ODI 10107833
Automatic Transmission
At first i thought it was a one-time deal (first occurrence happened early in 2004)because it would happen in different areas. The problem seems to be more consistent now at the same spot. Traveling on the highway (for about 7 miles at @65-70 mph) and then getting off at the exit, turning onto the main road (there is a yield sign so one does not have to come to a complete stop when exiting off ramp to main road).…
ODI 10106243
Automatic Transmission · Catalytic Convertor
While driving 35 mph vehicle stalled. Vehicle was towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak the dealer found that they needed to replace the transmission. The transmission was rebuilt and installed. One day after picking up the vehicle, the catalytic converter failed and had to be replaced. *sc
ODI 10106932
Automatic Transmission
Transmission was slipping out of gear at various speeds, preventing the vehicle from moving. Took vehicle for checkup twice, but the cause was undetermined.*ak
ODI 10109390
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Heater Core · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
The consumer heard noises coming from the vehicle's transmission. *nm the vehicle pulled to the right, the electronic equipment light would go on and off for no reason, the air bag light had come on, transmission failed, the gears would not shift easily, the rpm arrow would erratically swing from different levels while the transmission was struggling to shift gears, the tcs light was intermittent along with the…
ODI 10109714
Automatic Transmission
At 45,000 miles transmission failed completely. Consumer contacted the dealer. However, the dealer will not assist the consumer with any repairs. Recall 04v176000 was issued on automatic transmission. *ak
ODI 10112854
Automatic Transmission · Door
Vehicle came to abrupt stop while traveling at a speed around 40mph, in some instances, it downshifted and won't accelerate at the same rate of speed that almost cause an accident (transmission was causing the vehicle to act like that). 2nd, sliding door on both side of the vehicle won't open in so many occassion, winter or summer. *ak
ODI 10102625
Automatic Transmission
While driving transmission slips and hesitates before accelerating. The dealer states the part needs to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10095316
Automatic Transmission
The consumer stated three weeks after the recall for the transmission interlock was performed the transmission failed completely. *jb
ODI 10096553
Automatic Transmission
After the dealership performed automatic transmission recall 04v176000 repairs vehicle was still experiencing transmission failure. Vehicle will suddenly stop accelerating while driving. Dealership was unable to correct the failure.*ak
ODI 10094698
Automatic Transmission
My transmission started to make a whining noise when shifting into 3rd gear. I brought it to my dealer at 28,793 miles - they replaced the transmission at no charge rebuilt transmission serial # [xxx]. At 35,856 miles the transmission starting to whine again, this time in 5th gear - a dealer mechanic rode with me and verified the noise and they replaced the transmission again with serial#[xxx]. A few months later my…
ODI 10090422
Automatic Transmission
As reported by many other honda odyssey 2002 owners, the automatic transmission would pop out of 2nd or 3rd gear and into neutral. Engine would rev up when given gas but with zero acceleration. About 6 times this happened over a 2 month period. By manually switching to a low gear and then back into automatic drive the transmission behaved properly. A few days ago the engine check light lit up, as well as the…
ODI 10098386
Automatic Transmission
After the recall repairs were made the consumer continued to have problems with the vehicle's transmission. *nm there was an installation of the oil jet kit which was intended to repair or prevent the problem. Recall# 04v176000. *sc *jb
ODI 10095194
Automatic Transmission
Consumer received recall notice 04 v176000 for replacement of transmission. Consumer contacted the dealer after recall repairs were performed by the dealer. The problem had not been resolved, and the transmission failed while shifting into second and third gears. *ak
ODI 10090150
Automatic Transmission
I purchased a model year 2002 honda odyssey minivan in late november 2001. I recevied a recall alert from american honda back in 4/04 regarding the transmission recall. I arranged to have my vehicle "repaired" at my dealership of purchase in 5/04 per the recall instructions. They installed an oil jet kit which according to the american honda website was supposed to have been a permanent fix. On this website they…
ODI 10096490
Automatic Transmission
Consumer was driving on a steep highway and transmission failed. Consumer took vehicle to dealer. After a couple of days dealer advised consumer that they could not duplicate the problem. Vehicle is currently under an extended warranty. *ak
ODI 10090238
Automatic Transmission
We noticed our 2002 honda odyssey's transmission started to slip from second to third gear around 36,000 miles. Coincidentally the second gear recall was received one week later. We brought our odyssey in for the transmission problem and recall. They performed the recall work but said the transmission slipping problem could not be duplicated. They said that if there were a problem with the transmission, the engine…
ODI 10088141
Automatic Transmission
Nhtsa recall campaign 04v176000 concerning transmission failure. After having the revision to the oil cooler return line performed,and while driving 50 mph the vehicle stalled. Driver was not able to restart the vehicle. It was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10111338
Automatic Transmission
During acceleration onto i-65 south, the transmission began slipping resulting in no power being applied to the drive wheels. This incident repeated itself numerous times with the most serious being after accelerating from a stop light, no power being transmitted to the drive wheels for almost a two minute period of time. Manual engagement using the shift lever was tried without success. During this two minute…
ODI 10082727
Automatic Transmission
While shifting into reverse vehicle failed to move. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10083572