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 own a 2002 honda odyssey. Bought the vehicle on 2/7/04 with 28,317 miles. On 2/17/04 with 28,784 miles brought the vehicle in saying the transmission was hesitating. The dealership found nothing wrong. On 6/29/04 brought the vehicle in for the transmission (2nd to 3rd gear tranny oil kit install) with 35.385 miles on the vehicle. On 9/28/04 brought the vehicle in at 40,676 miles with the same hesitation issues. I…
ODI 10282982
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While driving between 30-40 mph, the rpm's began to rapidly increase, but the vehicle did not accelerate. On one occasion when the failure occurred the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the technician stated that the transmission was the cause of the failure. No repairs were made. The current and…
ODI 10295201
Automatic Transmission
No particular events. Just careful driving in rural iowa. Transmission failure on 2002 honda odyssey. Transmission had 89,500 miles on it. Transmission was fixed via recall in 2004 and transmission flushed in sept 2007. Still failed in august 2009. Dealer is estimating $4,000 or so to replace with rebuilt transmission. *tr
ODI 10282366
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. He stated that when driving 25 to 30 mph the rpms increased and the speedometer stayed at 40 mph which also caused the gears to slip. The check engine light illuminated with a code p0730. When the check engine light illuminated and the driver was shifting from second to third gear, the vehicle began shaking and the transmission over heated. The dealer was notified and stated…
ODI 10282465
Automatic Transmission
My 2002 honda odyssey began having troubles shifting into gear in august 2009. It happened sporadically and once i took my foot off the gas it would shift. Recently that did not work and i was almost in an accident as i was merging on to the long island expressway. The transmission wouldn't shift even after i took my foot of the gas and i had to quickly pull on to the shoulder to avoid getting hit. The only way the…
ODI 10284847
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns 2002 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 20-40 mph on normal road conditions, the automatic transmission failed to shift into gear. There was an excessive increase in the engine rpm's when traveling at low speeds. The "engine maintenance" warning light indicator illuminated intermittently. An authorized dealer diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the failure was related to the…
ODI 10280892
Automatic Transmission
On friday, july 31, 2009, wife was driving our 2002 honda odyssey on interstate freeway at 65 mph. Vehicle has about 95,000 miles on it, and has been well maintained, including the 2004 recall. Without any warning or symptoms, vehicle began loosing power in jerking manner, violent enough to lock the seatbelts of my wife & 3 kids who were in the vehicle with her. Wife was able to get across lanes of traffic to get…
ODI 10279280
Automatic Transmission
While driving to work, i was not able to shift gears and then my car was moving so slow that i barely made it to honda service. I'm glad i didn't have the kids in the car with me. The car only has 90,000 miles and was serviced and maintained properly. Transmission has to be completely replaced costing total $5,000.00. Honda motor co. Was only willing to pay 50% of the cost. They should pay the entire cost since it…
ODI 10279714
Automatic Transmission
I own a 2002 honda odyssey with 88,948 miles on it that now has a check engine light on and codes for p1491 egr valve failure and p1740 4th pressure switch failure. Honda refuses to fix this for less than $5000. The egr valve failure is well-documented in a service bulletin and on the internet and honda has extended warranty repairs for that to 80,000 yet wont' extend another 8000 for mine. I cannot afford a $5000+…
ODI 10279285
Automatic Transmission
Returning home from vacation and transmission went out on my 2002 honda odyssey at 133000 (approx). The original transmission was replaced by honda (lester raines) under safety recall around 47000. Contacted honda customer service, lester raines and crown honda for assistance and was told they could not do anything because we are beyond the normal warranty. This was after waiting all week for an answer. In the…
ODI 10279055
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While driving approximately between 25-30 mph on normal road conditions; the transmission began to slip. The transmission exhibited a rough shift between 1st and 2nd gear. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician recommended replacement of the transmission. The vehicle identification number was…
ODI 10290902
Automatic Transmission
Driving my 2002 honda odyssey 107,000 miles on a family vacation when the transmission starts to slip, we were stuck on a steep hill, narrow road on a dangerous curve. Towed car to closest honda dealer in cleveland, tn was notice that the transmission and main car computer need to be replaced. All and i mean all scheduled maintenance has been completed by a honda mechanic. I am a fanatic about my cars and have owned…
ODI 10276086
Automatic Transmission
Transmission error code p0740 (torque converter clutch circuit) on honda odyssey 2002. Unknown cause. After researching we have seen that this is a very common problem with the 2001-2002 hondas and very expensive to repair. It was suggested we report to you. *tr
ODI 10276012
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda odyssey with 48,000 miles has an overheated transmission and needs replacement. The mechanic states that alot of these vehicles have had this problem. He advised me to contact honda service for warranty service. Honda service at plaza honda told me there is no warranty for my transmission. Web blogs have shown many honda owners trying to participate in a class action suit against honda to be responsible…
ODI 10275604
Automatic Transmission
Driving on freeway, tried to accelerate (from about 60mph) and transmission slipped into neutral. Was very dangerous; car slowed down immediately, large semi behind almost hit us. Looked at dashboard, car was still in d (drive) but the engine rpm was almost redlined. After a few seconds, had to manually shift to n then back to d to engage transmission. This morning, took the car to the dealer and was told that the…
ODI 10275291
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failed on 2002 honda odyssey with only 91,000 miles. Transmission is slipping when shifting in lower gears. Clunking sound when vehicle comes to a full stop. Vehicle is unsafe to drive. This vehicle is part of the second generation odysseys that are well known for early transmission failures. *tr
ODI 10275004
Automatic Transmission
Honda odyssey transmission failed on the highway. Vehicle would only go about 20 miles per hour maximum. Prior to full failure there was a hitch in the shifting at low gears. *tr
ODI 10274959
Automatic Transmission
Honda odyssey lx 2002, transmission started failing. While driving the van would immediately not "go" anywhere while pressing on the gas. We had to press on the gas a few times to get the van to start driving again. The engine light came on got code p0730 and p0845 sept 17, 2009. Honda dealer states we need a new transmission, we now have 70,900 miles on the van. We are told we are over the years for a warranty and…
ODI 10285300
Automatic Transmission
Honda odyssey lx 2002, transmission started failing. While driving the van would immediately not "go" anywhere while pressing on the gas. We had to press on the gas a few times to get the van to start driving again. The engine light came on got code p0730 and p0845 sept 17, 2009. Honda dealer states we need a new transmission, we now have 70,900 miles on the van. We are told we are over the years for a warranty and…
ODI 10285299
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda odyssey transmission failure,73,000 miles. Vehicle has never been towed.
ODI 10307496
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION FAIL TO ENGAGE TO 3RD GEAR. *TR
ODI 10285735
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda odyssey began displaying symptoms of failing transmission (i.e., erratic shifting) at approximately 52,000 miles. Honda's bandaid fixes cost over $800 and did not improve the situation. Transmission finally died at 85,000 miles. Vehicle was exceptionally well maintained, to include transmission maintenance (i.e., fluid changes) well in excess of honda's specifications. *tr
ODI 10341944
Automatic Transmission
The transmission on our 2002 honda odyssey is going and honda is not willing to take care of it. The recall is only for vehicles through 2001. The vehicle keeps slipping gears between 2nd and 3rd gear and there is a huge clunking noise. Our mechanic emptied the tranny fluid and added a "repair" fluid. That worked for a while, but we do not have $5k to replace the transmission. We have had nothing but trouble with…
ODI 10287260
Automatic Transmission
Our 2002 honda odyssey while driving at 40 or 60 miles per hour severely jerked forward and then backwards with the same effect on the passengers as hitting an object, very scary> i took it to the honda dealer and he said the problem was broken motor mounts which were replaced at a cost of $600.00. Three days after leaving the dealer the problem returned intermittently and was observed by the dealer technician and…
ODI 10272866
Automatic Transmission
Honda odyssey transmission failing at 106,000 miles. Shifts very hard. Scary to drive. Not reliable family vehicle any longer. Is a known design flaw, but honda will not do anything. Many people report exact same issue on same year vehicle. Many have had transmission replaced 3 or 4 times. A transmission should not fail at 100k miles. Dealer recommends to replace transmission and computer for $5k. *tr
ODI 10269517