Engine Belts And Pulleys problems of the 2002 Honda Odyssey

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. The bracket breaking causes alternator failure, which causes the engine to shutdown. If this happens in a traffic situation, both driver and passengers could be at risk of causing an accident.

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 coasted over to the side of the road look under the hood of the vehicle and notice that the alternator was detached, the belt was laying to the side of the road and the main screw broke from the alternator. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 206,000. Aw.

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the timing belt tensioner was recalled and replaced under warranty at 18,334 miles in January of 2005. While driving 25 mph, the tensioner failed and the vehicle stopped. A state trooper was notified and the vehicle was towed to the shop. The contact paid for the tensioner to be replaced the second time because it was not covered by the warranty. He feels that this is a safety issue because a serious crash could have occurred due to the tensioner failing. The current and failure mileages were 80,095. Updated 11/25/08 updated 11/26/08.

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Odyssey. The independent dealer stated that the vehicle was in very good condition at the time of purchase. The contact stated that the vehicle began pulling to the left. The tires were replaced and an alignment was performed. She also observed a massive oil leak coming from the vehicle. The dealer stated that nothing could be done because she was outside of the 30-day used car warranty. An independent mechanic discovered that the vehicle was involved in a previous crash, in which the crankshaft was sealed as well as the origin of the massive oil leak. The mechanic found that the sealant previously used on the crankshaft and the tires were beginning to loosen. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were less than 105,000. Updated 12/15/08 the vehicle needed a new crank seal, water pump and timing belt. Updated 12/16/08.

Consumer states while driving, sometimes all the indicator dash lights came on. The consumer was told by the mechanic, since they were unable to duplicate the problem, they could not repair the vehicle. Then she states the same thing happened again and she took the vehicle to the dealer, this time she states they told her that the problem was her alternator, which they replaced. Then she states on 4/16/04, while she was driving all the indicator lights came on again, but this time she heard a funny noise. She states that her spouse, then got out of the vehicle and lifted the hood. There he found that the serpertine belt had come completely off.

I was picking up the vehicle after the local dealer completed the recall to replace the timing belt tensioner. I accelerated to merge with traffic and the check engine light and tcs light came on. I immediately returned to the dealer to have the car checked out. The next day the service advisor called to tell me the reason the lights came on was because of high oil pressure. They said the oil filter may be clogged and they recommended that I have the engine oil and filter changed, which I did, but I am not convinced that is the cause of the problem. I change the oil and filter regularly when the indicator flashes on the dash board. The light came on when the engine rpm was about 4500 to 5000.

While driving there was a loud noise coming from underneath the vehicle. It was later determined that the serpentine belt had fallen off.

Consumer states that while returning from a long trip using cruise control, consumer heard a loud noise under vehicle, vehicle started to slow down indicater lamps came on dash indicating a problem. Consumer pulled over engine died and would not start. Took to dealer and they stated the timing belt was broken. Next day dealer stated the bolt that holds timing belt broke. Please provide any further information.