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 disengages/slips on numerous occasions. *tr
ODI 10260181
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda odyssey transmission-on going problems with transmission slipping. Dealer has done all service work and recalls issued to date and transmission still is not operating properly for a well maintained 2002 odyssey with only 58,000 miles. The transmission is a safety hazard. When backing it into the driveway yesterday, the transmission slipped and the van would not move. The dealer wants $4,000 to replace? *tr
ODI 10260057
Automatic Transmission
Complete transmission failure on a 2002 honda odyssey. This occurred imo because honda has failed to properly handle the quality issues with their transmission. This stranded my wife and children, and could have been very dangerous had this been on the interstate or in heavy traffic. *tr
ODI 10260546
Automatic Transmission
When putting car in reverse, will not go forward for several seconds after the car has been put into drive. Transmission problem. Honda covered this problem for 99-01 odyssey's but not 2002. Problem obviously was not corrected prior to 2002. *tr
ODI 10259507
Automatic Transmission
My vehicle is a 2002 honda odyssey ex-l. The vehicle was subject to a recall for its automatic transmission (nhtsa campaign id number: 04v176000). Recall service was performed for my vehicle by replacement of the original transmission in 2005. I had not noticed any significant changes in performance since i purchased the vehicle in 2006 that alerted me to any new problems with the transmission. When the incident…
ODI 10262241
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda odyssey transmission failure. *nj while driving 60 mph, the consumer felt a huge lunge in the vehicle. The consumer was thrown forward, then backward against the headrest and the rpm's and speed of the vehicle dropped considerably. The consumer was informed the transmission had failed. *jb
ODI 10257897
Automatic Transmission
Our 2002 honda odyssey had terrible jerking when shifting last friday. I was on the highway, and when i would pres son the gas to accelerate, the car would jerk and slow down. At 70mph, this was very dangerous. Apparently, this is a very very common problem with these cars and honda is refusing to acknowledge that the transmissions are faulty. *tr
ODI 10256540
Automatic Transmission
The car transmission is not working properly. The car odometer is 59,600 miles. *tr
ODI 10255517
Automatic Transmission
We purchased a 2002 honda odyssey seven years ago. We also purchased the seven year/100k honda warranty . At 104,000 miles, the transmission started slipping. We have always taken our van to a honda dealership for servicing and followed their recommended maintenance plan. I've called honda america and they told me our vin did not qualify for the class action suit filed for owners of 1999-2001 odysseys that were…
ODI 10257019
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated while driving at speeds of 20 to 40 mph, the transmission would not engage in lower gears. The contact would have to shut off the engine and when restarting, the transmission would function normally for a while. The dealer advised having the transmission replaced at the owners expense. There were no recalls and the vehicle was outside of factory warranty.…
ODI 10327687
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
The transmission of our 2002 honda odyssey started slipping when shifting from 2nd into 3rd gear around 40,000-50,000 miles. The failure occurred about once a moth. The honda dealership had installed an a/t oil jet kit around that time because of a safety recall, but the transmission slipping was unaffected by that remedy. The frequency and severity of slipping has increased and is currently at 3-4 times per week.…
ODI 10256052
Automatic Transmission
Transmission suddenly and unexpectedly started slipping gears at 105k miles. Regular routine maintenance has always been performed though few records were kept. Vehicle has always been driven gently in varied city and highway conditions. Government ordered recall work was done in 2004 and honda records say problem was "fixed". Repair records indicate that an a/t oil jet was installed after technician made subjective…
ODI 10254220
Automatic Transmission
Transmission problem with 2002 honda odyssey. I've been going to the honda dealership here in killeen texas every month for more than 6 months now reporting the transmission problem that i'm having with my van and everytime i go there the dealership told me that the computer diagnostics doesn't find it or the mechanic did not find any transmission problem. And now the dealership is telling me that i might have to…
ODI 10254048
Automatic Transmission
My wife and i are the only owners of a 2002 honda odyssey that we bought in january 2002. The van has always been maintained, including changing oil & transmission fluid when needed. While driving sometime last year, i noticed that i would get a harsh jerk & a hard shift as the transmission would shift from 1st to 2nd gear. Not long after, the check engine light came on & would not go off. I immediately took it to…
ODI 10320952
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda odyssey mini-van: transmission does not between 2nd and 3rd gear. This causes the vehicle to effectively drop out of gear while in traffic which can cause an accident. This occurred twice on december 29, 2008. I have scheduled an appointment with local honda dealer to evaluate failure. However, this appears to be a common failure for honda odyssey transmissions based on discussion forums on internet. A…
ODI 10253061
Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission failed. This is the 2nd time. First one was replaced at 68,000. This one has about the same mileage on it 70,000. *tr
ODI 10252758
Automatic Transmission
Transmission on 2002 honda odyssey ex failed. Dealer indicated it would need to be replaced at cost of $5,700. They indicated that current transmission recall was not valid and i did not qualify. *tr
ODI 10274431
Automatic Transmission
After 60,000 miles, our 2002 odyssey's transmission failed and we had it serviced at autowest honda in fremont. It is now 125,000 miles later and the transmission has failed again. The way in which it failed was identical to the failure at 60,000 miles. Due to way in which it failed, i am deeply concerned that the repairs being done to fix the recall issue for the transmission failure are not adequate or the…
ODI 10253111
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While driving at an unknown speed, the engine revved to over 3,000 rpm's. As the contact slowed down the vehicle, the gear shifter jumped into gear. The transmission jumps into gear and the engine revs at both low and high speeds. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. They also found failures with the ecm. The repair would cost over $4,000. The…
ODI 10252670
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stopped at a traffic light. When he attempted to drive forward, the transmission would not shift into second or third gear. The contact had to release his foot off of the accelerator pedal for a few seconds, in order for the transmission to begin shifting into the proper gear. The weather was not a factor. The transmission fluid was changed at 45,000 miles. The…
ODI 10316267
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle exhibits problem with automatic transmission slipping when shifting from second to third gear resulting in revving of the engine and loss of acceleration and causing traffic obstruction. Internet research has shown that a model years 2002 through 2004 of this car have similar issues. Hard shifting from first gear to second gear and then slow engagement of the third gear. A spokesperson from honda america has…
ODI 10258121
Automatic Transmission
Honda 2002 odyssey ex-l wagon 4d has only 72,000 miles. It stopped in the middle of the road and after taking it to the dealer, it was diagnosed that the transmission need to be replaced. The cost quoted was about $3000. I checked the website and there are complaints about this model and year and apparently is a factory defect. I am asking for honda to bear all costs of repair/replacement of this transmission. *tr
ODI 10255790
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2002 honda odyssey with 79,000 miles and the transmission is failing.*tr
ODI 10252791
Automatic Transmission
Honda odyssey 2002 nhtsa campaign id: 04v176000 vehicle automatic transmission is "popping" out of gear while driving. When this happens there is a low whirring and grinding sound. This transmission was part of a recall mentioned above. Upon inspection by honda dealer, conclusion is that transmission must be replaced. American honda is refusing to pay for replacement transmission. Please advise as to what my options…
ODI 10261444
Automatic Transmission
This is for a 2002 honda odyssey. Around 95,000 miles, the van began to have issues when shifting between gears. It would stick or hesitate. My wife did not take it into honda until around 114,000 miles b/c she did not realize how serious the issue was. At 114,000 miles, the check engine light came on. When we took it to honda, they said the entire transmission needed to be replaced and would cost about $4000. I…
ODI 10250815