Five problems related to automatic transmission cooler have been reported for the 2002 Honda Odyssey. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Honda Odyssey based on all problems reported for the 2002 Odyssey.
Car was recalled in 2004 for installation of a supplemental cooling kit (following successful class action lawsuit for prior model years). Transmission is now snatching when cold and obvious slippage in 2nd gear. Research shows that this is a known and recurring defect in this model year. American Honda refuses any assistance. I am the original owner and the vehicle has had all service done at the dealer.
2002 Honda Odyssey transmission still slipping after the "cooling tube" recall was installed. The van had ~62,000 when the 'cooling tube' was installed. Honda dealer wants $3000 to replace. I have since done research and found that this is a known issue that Honda is ignoring. This is a serious safety issue that will likely cause fatalities. When accelerating to get on a freeway or otherwise, and then you unexpectedly lose power it causes other behind you to slam on their brakes to avoid a collision. Why isn't there an NHTSA. Gov "defect investigation" open on this?.
: the contact stated that prior to having transmission problems a recall letter # 04v176000 was received pertaining to the transmission 2nd gear inspection. The vehicle was taken to the dealers who stated that the recall was on a voluntary basis only and that they would inspect the vehicle. Upon inspection, the dealer determined that transmission only needed to have an additional cooling line run through the transmission and a flushing. After the recall remedy began having problems with the transmission. While driving, there have been several almost accidents due to a malfunction of the transmission stalling. After the most recent incident, the vehicle was towed to the dealer. Upon examination, the dealer determined that the transmission needed to be replaced but they will not replace the transmission under recall. The consumer also experienced brake problems. Updated 09/13/06.
Recall campaign 04v176000 concerning automatic transmission failure. Consumer complained that the dealer charged for replacing the transmission fluid when they performed the repairs on the oil cooler return line.
After taking the vehicle in to the dealer for a transmission recall repairs transmission was leaking fluid.