2002 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems
- 25
- 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 25 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train
I took my van to honda and was advised that the transmission needs to be replaced. It will not shift into 2nd gear 99% of the time. My van only has 111,000 miles on it and i am concerned as to why it was not included in the recall of the transmission on this year/make/model. I am still making payments on it and was told a new transmission from honda would be $4500. There is no reason a transmission should go out at…
ODI 10854755
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The 2nd and 3rd gear slips..... Speedometer is off the clock
ODI 10861129
Engine
Alternator bracket (stay) has broken for no apparent reason. No work performed on engine near bracket with the exception of a new serpentine belt. Multiple complaints from several owners of 2002 to 2004 honda odyssey, regarding reoccurring break. Some cases the part has broken numerous times. This is a poorly manufactured part and honda motor company needs to recall all vehicles, and replace with restructured part.…
ODI 10818817
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the instrument panel lights started to flicker. The contact noticed that the alternator was detached, the belt was laying to the side of the road and the main screw fractured from the alternator. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 206,000.
ODI 10787242
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I purchased the honda odyssey 2002 on tues july 28th 930pm and was driving home. I lived 1 hour away from the honda dealership. Upon driving for first 40 minutes of highway around 1020pm as i entered jersey city, nj the van stalled at very 1st traffic into the city. It came up with 2 indicators: tcs and malfunction indicator lamp. The engine indicator is still on. I tried to drive the van from traffic light and it…
ODI 10746118
Engine
Oil seeping through engine block and pooling in engine valley. Either replace engine or use epoxy. Getting van back today. Will see if glue fix holds up. Outrageous that my engine is now held together by glue! Honda should be ashamed!
ODI 10724699
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While shifting into drive, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact crashed the vehicle into multiple objects before coming to a stop. The contact stated that the engine revved even while the vehicle was stopped. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the insurance company deemed the vehicle…
Crash reported
ODI 10717103
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While driving at 70 mph, the engine stalled and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.
ODI 10712690
Engine · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
The car is s stalling and bubbling. It is like im in nuetral all the sudden. *tr
ODI 10706434
Air Bags · Body · Engine · Exterior Lighting
I was driving 2002 honda odyssey ex-l on the freeway. It was a stop and go traffic, vehicle in front of me stopped at certain point and i couldn't stop quick enough. To my surprise the air bag never deployed which caused a whiplash, bruise on the right side of upper body and also my left knee bump in to the dashboard. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10651854
Engine
I have had my alternator mounting bracket crack and break twice in the last month. I am now replacing it for the third time. This is a major defect and problem, and there are no parts out there...you have to search salvage lots. This is ridiculous, and i am really fed up with it! This is my first honda, and have been incredibly disappointed! *tr
ODI 10652530
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
On 9/10/14 i started noticing transmission slipping/down-shifting at 40mph/2k rpm many times during a less than an hour drive. Rpm would suddenly jump to 4k, and then comes back while the car suddenly jerks/slows as if it's put on engine brake. Vehicle is 2002 odyssey and has 69k miles. Took the car to honda dealer where the car has been serviced for years and they were able to reproduce the issue, and i was told it…
ODI 10640861
Engine · Power Train
Transmission 2nd and 3rd gear are slipping. Car wouldn't accelerate while in motion but engine rpm went up. Had to pull over and try again. Honda dealership said i need a new transmission ($5,700). Honda america customer service refused to provide any financial help and claim that the faulty transmission was due the age of the car and is out of warranty. *tr
ODI 10567626
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for routine brake service when he was advised that the engine motor mounts had worn prematurely and needed to be replaced. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000 and the current mileage was 180,000.
ODI 10562708
Engine · Power Train
I purchased this 2002 honda odyssey new and after only 69995 miles, my transmission stopped working. This is unacceptable to happen at this low of mileage to a car that had no prior accidents. *tr
ODI 10547700
Engine · Power Train
My honda odyssey started showing symptoms of transmission failures on 14-july. Gears shifting between 1st and 2nd and 2nd and 3rd was noticeable, it would not pick speed while entering freeway. Also, check engine light came up, tcs starts blinking when this gears shift happening, also d sign blinks. I went to redwood city, ca honda dealer, where i service my car all the time. Http://www.honda-rc.com/ they told me…
ODI 10524950
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle would shook abnormally and stalled. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic however, the mechanic could not diagnose the vehicle. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The failure mileage was 160,000.
ODI 10516251
Engine
Car did not go the 2nd and 3rd gear. Made noise. Was very scary and dangerous. Had to rebuild transmission. *tr
ODI 10503873
Engine · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
Driving home at about 20-25 mph. Came to stop sign then as i stepped on gas to go found the gas pedal very hard to press on van felt heavy. Tcs light came on and check engine light. The van would not speed up more than 10 mph!!!!!! *tr
ODI 10494762
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Vehicle lost power...would not shift into higher gear. Vehicle continues to have problems. I have been told needs new transmission. Have read many posts regarding issues with honda odyssey having transmission problems. *tr
ODI 10497917
Engine
Transmission slipping in low gears, wouldn't engage/catch. Transmission was determined to need replacing, and service was completed with a remanufactured transmission by honda dealer. Second transmission is now slipping in low gears and again needs replacing after only 37,000 miles. This second transmission had a warranty of 3yrs/35,000mi, so dealer won't help with replacement costs.
ODI 10763843
Engine · Power Train
Automatic transmission on my 2002 honda odyssey failed at 111000 miles (specific failure is the torque converter). Symptom was gear slippage. I contacted honda requesting a "good faith" repair since this is clearly a problem with their transmissions and honda declined. Hundreds of honda odyssey owners, model years 1998-2004, report the same transmission failure. I'm requesting this issue be investigated by nhtsa to…
ODI 10479458
Engine · Power Train
At right around 80k miles the van started severely slipping between 2nd and 3rd gear. Took it to dealership and they told me i needed a whole new transmission for $5k. Do not have money for new transmission. Stuck to driving it below 35mph for the last two years, that leaves me in a 6 mile radius. Can not even drive it to the dealership. I and the original owner. This car was babied and always serviced at honda.…
ODI 10493794
Body · Engine · Service Brakes
The first time while driving engine drive belt broke engine shut down suddenly could not stop hit vehicle in intersection second time similar situation my son driving to much oil on the belt, belt jump from tensioner and wrap around every thing vehicle too hard to stop engine not running ran in the back of some one mechanic diagnostic says it is the tensioner ,water pump,oil failed causing a over heating internally…
Crash reported
ODI 10584157
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Two transmissions replaced at the dealership, so far, on my honda odyssey mini van, one at 60,000, the other at 162,000. The most recent failed transmission (6/16/2012) happened while traveling 60mph on a freeway, it felt like it slipped into neutral because i had no ability to accelerate! It was terrifying! I felt it miraculous that i could 'coast' off the road without being hit. *tr
ODI 10462128