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
I was merging into traffic at an on-ramp onto i-80 in my 2002 honda odyssey. As i accelerated to match the speed of traffic the vehicle started bucking violently and the engine revved rather than shifting. The vehicle that i was merging in front of needed to swerve into the next lane to avoid hitting me. Other vehicles coming up behind me, including a large truck, needed to slow and change lanes to avoid hitting me.…
ODI 10349345
Automatic Transmission
2002 HONDA ODYSSEY HAS TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR
ODI 10350642
Automatic Transmission
Under normal city & highway driving conditions, 2002 honda odyssey exl-res transmission began hard-shifting, disconnecting and slipping gears. Dealer claims repairs must include replacement of transmission control computer. All transmission specialty shops do not understand and cannot provide explanation as to why that would be required. Failure is constant while driving. Repair/rebuild/replace transmission is the…
ODI 10347236
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that he noticed a slight shifting problem while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they informed him that the transmission would need to be replaced at the owner's expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was awaiting a response from the manufacturer in regards to the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000. Updated…
ODI 10347453
Automatic Transmission
Transmission stops working(slips) while driving down road.(2002 honda odyssey with 87k miles.(thankful we were not on interstate at a higher speed). *tr
ODI 10348691
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda odyssey. Transmission recall in 2004. The vehicle was carried in for the recall and the dealership took pictures of the trans and sent into the honda company. We were told the recall was performed. At 159,000 miles the transmission began slipping and also began locking up. The locking up of the transmission was as if my wife was slamming on brakes. This occurred while she was on the interstate with…
ODI 10346835
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda odyssey lx salvage title 68905mi, 2nd and 3rd erratically shifting between 25-40 mph brought it to honda says needs new transmission and would not replace or fix due to salvage title, i believe there is a recall back on spring/summer of 2004 and it is a recurring problem to this day with the transmission. Contacted american honda and no help from them, i believe its a safety recall because of transmission…
ODI 10344992
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that this was the second time that the transmission failed on the vehicle. In 2005 the transmission replaced at 70,000 miles. The first transmission was repaired under recall campaign number 04v176000 for the power train. The recent failure occurred while driving 40 mph when the transmission started slipping and smoking. The contact had to stop the vehicle…
Fire reported
ODI 10344855
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While the contact was driving approximately 55 mph, smoke emitted from underneath the hood. The vehicle was driven to the side of the road with caution. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they detected failure with the transmission. In addition, the vehicle was towed to an auto transmission shop for further diagnosis. The technician informed that the…
Fire reported
ODI 10347300
Automatic Transmission
2002 odyssey - ck engine light came on at 100k miles. Took it to the dealer and they pulled a p0740 code. Dealer stated cost would be $5500, but would reduce it to $3000. This includes a new transmission and computer. They said that both need to be replaced to actually correct the problem. The problem would come back if transmission was only rebuilt. Next, i took the van to a 3rd party shop and confirmed code and…
ODI 10343933
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2002 honda odyssey. On monday, july 5, 2010, the transmission went out of it. This is the 2nd transmission that has needed replaced on this vehicle. The vehicle has 180,000 miles and the original was replaced at 90,000. Reading many blogs seems to indicate that this is a broad problem and needs attention from an outside agency. *tr
ODI 10342678
Automatic Transmission
We own a 2002 honda odyssey and have 12600 miles on it, we are the original owner and have done all services and it is in great condition. But recently we are having transmission problems and were told by the honda service center that transmission needs to be replace for about $4000 (the vehicle is probably just worth that much). Effectively we will need to throw away the van. I have seen many people with complaints…
ODI 10342734
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
I have a 2002 honda odyssey with 72,000 miles. Has many electrical problems and no transmission problem. I follow the oil changes and the maintenance. Please do something with the honda. They sell [xxx] for gold. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*tr
ODI 10345565
Automatic Transmission
June 21, 2010 (12:55pm): we are driving our 2002 honda odyssey and there is a bit of incline where the transmission suddenly gave away, rpm went up from 2k to 4k and then immediately everything was back to normal we barely made it, otherwise the suv behind us would have rear ended into us. But the check engine came on and has remained on since that incident (code p0730). The van has 78000 miles on it and has never…
ODI 10339370
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While driving 15 mph, the contact attempted to accelerate but the vehicle would not increase in speed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the ecu and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not beenr repaired. The current mileage was approximately 71,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
ODI 10362315
Automatic Transmission
Honda 2002 odyssey broke down in the desert going 75 mph between las vegas and california. We had to drive at 40 mph with our flashers going loaded with 7 passengers and all our luggage (going on vacation to beach in california). Had to have it towed back to vegas on june 7th to aamco transmissions. Needs a new transmission. It is june 16th and aamco still has our van, had to take out the transmission they installed…
ODI 10336661
Automatic Transmission
The gear wouldn't go lower than "d", no l1 and l2. Also noticed high noise during the driving, making me feel that the car is moving at the lower gear. The car had the previous transmission recall, and serviced (5 years ago). According to the web, there are thousands and thousands of owners suffering from the same issue. Honda asked me to get the diagnosis ($95), but they won't guarantee any support in transmission…
ODI 10334293
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failure at highway speeds. This happened without any warning or symptoms. Happened while driving at around 65mph downhill from los angeles to fremont, ca. Transmission refused to shift down, locked up and engine rpm went above 3000. Tcs, check engine light came on and transmission d light was flashing no response to gas pedal. Was lucky enough to pull to next exit since it was downhill. Transmission was…
ODI 10334652
Air Bags · Automatic Transmission
Transmission was replaced on a new 2002 honda odyssey at 41,000. Now at 94,000 miles another transmission must be replaced on the same vehicle. The same problems seems to be occurring. The car sounded funny. This is what alerted the problem to me the first time. Shortly afterward the car died in the middle of driving it. Again the same problem is occurring with the same minivan again. They told me they replace the…
ODI 10334531
Automatic Transmission
Our family was driving around 45mph when i noticed the transmission slipped. I thought perhaps my foot slipped off the accelerator but after i stopped and tried to get started again the transmission raced and shifted very hard into 2nd and then into 3rd gear. Then, the car did not shift and raced up until 40mph. I did not attempt to go any faster and took the car to a honda dealership. Initially, the service manager…
ODI 10332418
Automatic Transmission
We have a 2002 honda odyssey with a transmission that is failing at 139,000 miles. Along with thousands of other odyssey owners (see website http://forums.automobilemag.com/70/6556907/technical-discussion/2003-honda-odyssey-transmission-problems/index.html) and also website http://www.odysseytransmission.com/ for all the complaints. The 2nd class action lawsuit was cancelled due to other lawyers backing out. This…
ODI 10331397
Automatic Transmission
Purchased 2002 honda odyssey from a local dealership in may 2010 at approx. 82,000 miles. A few days after the purchase we noticed the transmission was slipping between 2nd and 3rd gear. Check engine lights have come on and problem is becoming more frequent. After researching we found out a transmission lock-up due to this issue can result in a crash. I am very concerned since we purchased the vehicle to transport…
ODI 10362703
Automatic Transmission
Trend of transmission failure in the early model 1999-2002 honda odyssey minivan. While my transmission failure did not result in crash or injury, there are a significant number of odyssey owners that report the same failure, which could potentially be dangerous while driving. I bought a new 2002 honda odyssey from lejeune honda (jacksonville nc) on 31 dec 2001. At approx 70,000 miles, the transmission would slip,…
ODI 10331028
Automatic Transmission
While driving in my neighborhood, the van revved very high and wouldn't shift gears. There was a grating sound and it finally shifted harshly. I took it in the next day, and our mechanic said it was under a recall from honda, so we took in directly to the dealer, honda city in liverpool, ny. They confirmed that the whole transmission needed to be replaced. They denied there had been a recall until i produced proof,…
ODI 10330328
Automatic Transmission
Honda odyssey automatic transmission failure. Transmission is slipping,between 2nd and 3rd gear.vehicle suddenly not accelerate and reengage again,engine light is on "d"light is flashing. Brought to dealership and said needs new transmission and cost 3959.08. The van is only 58,165 miles on it. *tr
ODI 10329389