Table 1 shows 19 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2002 Honda Odyssey. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (25 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine belts and pulleys (eight problems).
I've noticed that while driving the vehicle maintains speed/accelerate (without gas pedal pressed, and with cruise control off). I have to constantly fight the vehicle's constant acceleration with brakes. While idling, it keeps going to high rpm and then reduce and then high rpm. Read details...
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. Read details...
The contact owns a 2002 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that there was a strong sweet smell coming from the engine. The dealer found trash in the blower motor and stated that the engine head was cracked. Read details...