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
TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON 2002 HONDA ODYSSEY. *TR
ODI 10392760
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON A 2002 HONDA ODYSSEY EX. *TR
ODI 10392663
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle would jerk violently while driving. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission), but the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted, but did not assist the contact with any repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure…
ODI 10410480
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact was driving 35 mph when the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the electronic cable wires and the transmission needed replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 58,000 and the current mileage was 600,000. Updated 07/26/11*lj updatted…
ODI 10406074
Automatic Transmission
We inherited a 2002 honda odyssey. The van began having very frightening transmission problems at about 80,000 miles. It will slip out of gear. This has happened while on the highway with my 5 kids in the van with me. It is very dangerous, and scary for your van to suddenly disengage at 65 miles per hour. We had a solenoid replaced but are now being told that we need a new transmission on a van with only 84,000…
ODI 10393714
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda odyssey transmission failure at 70,000 miles. *ln
ODI 10380967
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that when driving 20 mph and up and attempting to accelerate, the gear shifter would shift independently into neutral. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised him that he needed to replace the transmission. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered to assist with fifty percent of the repair costs. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10402934
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda odyssey transmission 3rd gear failed at 98,182 miles. Consumer complaint research shows that the 2002 honda odyssey transmission 3rd gear fails after 90,000 miles. A transmission failure at highway speed could result in a catastrophic crash. While driving in an urban area, i backed up and there was a loud clunk and the transmission slipped. When i shifted to forward, the transmission slipped again and…
ODI 10372534
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda odyssey. Consumer states transmission failure. *tgw the consumer stated he has come to learn, the transmission in the 2002-2004 model year odyssey's were defective. On december 10, 2010 the dealer found problems with the transmission and advised the consumer, the cost to replace the transmission would be $ 3965.69. Honda agreed to pay $1,000 toward the repair. On january 3, 2011 the consumer paid the…
ODI 10435731
Automatic Transmission
I was driving my young children to school, when in the middle of a busy intersection, my 2002 honda odyssey (89,000 mi) lost power. If was as if it shifted out of gear, into neutral. After a few seconds it shifted back. I prayed the rest of the way to school. After dropping the girls off at school, there were a couple of other instances where it shifted out of gear on the [redacted] to the transmission shop. Prior…
ODI 10375050
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact was driving approximately 10 mph when the vehicle failed to accelerate into second gear. The contact removed his foot from the accelerator pedal and when reapplying pressure, the vehicle became responsive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the transmission would need replacing. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number:…
ODI 10370551
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda odyssey has transmission slip problem at 105,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10378203
Automatic Transmission
Transmission issues. At 99,000 miles the transmission started going bad. We took the vehicle into the honda dealer where honda goodwill replaced the transmission. Now 90,000 miles later, the same issue is happening again. This is very dangerous in the fact that you do not know when the transmission will go. Could happen while pulling out on the main road and can get possibly t-boned. This is a common problem on 2002…
ODI 10366622
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2002 honda odyssey minivan. I am writing this letter of complaint because in only 9 years the van is now needing a third transmission. The original transmission was replaced with another "rebuilt" transmission by a honda dealership on 01/26/05 when the car only ha 31499 miles. It seized up suddenly after a regular service and was rendered damaged and had to be replaced. Now, 5 years and 60k miles later, the…
ODI 10362373
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact was driving with the cruise control set to 55 mph when the vehicle began to jerk violently. The contact could see white smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was advised that the transmission would need replacing. The mechanic stated that the transmission had burned out. The contact stated that the…
Fire reported
ODI 10361635
Automatic Transmission
We own a 2002 honda odyssey. The transmission went out on it at 70000 miles and was replaced by honda. The transmission has gone out again at 114000 miles. All regular maintenance has been done on the vehicle. Honda says there is no warranty on "good will" replacements. This is a defect in the automobile and must be addressed and labeled as such. *tr
ODI 10362981
Automatic Transmission
Transmission started failing at 64,000 miles. Will not shift from 2nd to 3rd. While making a turn from one highway to another, transmission slipped and would not move the car for several minutes. We eventually had to stop the car (on the highway). After stopping, we were able to eventually get the transmission to "kick in" and the car started moving again. The transmission continues to slip from second to third.…
ODI 10366588
Automatic Transmission
Own a 2002 honda odyssey. Vehicle slips in and out of transmission gear. Shifts somewhat hard when placed into reverse and then into drive. Was told when the transmission was recalled somewhere in '04 or '05 that this was normal. Took vehicle to dealership to have problem looked at and was told today that the transmission needs to be replaced. Looked on internet and there appears to be a number of individuals…
ODI 10356574
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle would jerk violently while driving 20 mph and above with the illumination of the tcs and check engine warning lights. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised her that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10394392
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While driving 20 mph, the gear shift selector was stuck. The contact called the dealer who offered to repair the vehicle with a discounted price. The contact called the manufacturer and was awaiting a response. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current mileage was approximately 104,000. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.
ODI 10367790
Automatic Transmission
Transmission "internal failure" as stated by honda dealer. Symptoms: hard shifting between 1 and 2 gears. Pronounced stutter/stall when accelerating from 30 mph to highway speeds - safety concern when entering highway and car stalls/stutters. *tr
ODI 10354118
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda odyssey transmission failure at 100,650 miles. While driving at moderate speed transmission "clunked" into gear while shifting. When i stopped the vehicle there was transmission fluid underneath the vehicle. I took the vehicle to hendrick honda of woodbridge, va and they determined the transmission must be replaced or it could suddenly cease, potentially causing an accident or injury. The dealership and…
ODI 10351501
Automatic Transmission
I was driving my 2002 honda odyssey down the highway when the rpms started accelerating and smoke starting coming from the car. By the time i got to the first exit, my car was only able to go about 30 miles and hour. I was lucky that there was a gas station within .5miles that i made it to safely with my two young boys. We live in alabama and temperatures have been in the high 90's. I was lucky that i was able to…
ODI 10349512
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2002 honda odyssey. It has transmission slipping problem since last year (before 107550 miles). Now the malfunction light is on, the diagnosis from the dealer showed transmission failure. The dealer is not helpful. Honda america is not willing to provide any relief, and told me my odyssey is not under the extended warranty. This is my first honda. I purchased honda because its quality, but seems to be…
ODI 10350649
Automatic Transmission
I have owned a 2002 honda odyssey exl since new. At 140,000 miles the transmission started to slip between 2nd and 3rd gear. It became progressively worse in a short period of time. With my wife driving the engine light, tcs light, and the drive light came on with bucking and high rpms of the engine making the car undriveable. Dealer said it needed new transmission and control unit at a $5000.00 cost. Honda of…
ODI 10350471