58 problems related to power train 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.
Sudden loss of power when accelerating from a stop. Occurs most when heading up incline. Need to shift from d to d3 to restore power. No error codes, check engine light, or tcs light is evident. Transmission was rebuilt @141k due to slipping and p0730 error code from original transmission.
Transmission has internal failures, replace transmission, only 108,844 miles.
Private sale purchase Feb 2009, 80k. Since 06/2011, transmission shifts hard. Transmission is increasingly missing gear. High engine revs between shifting 1->2. Had transmission serviced per recommendations, non Honda service station. Recently had the fluid changed. Same service station has been working on this car since it was purchased. We have been maintaining at a local non Honda dealer. I have been doing business with this service station for 25 years.
The contact owns a 2002 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the transmission would not shift from second to third gear while driving approximately 25 mph. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileages were 39,000.
Transmission light started blinking and started slipping. Transmission and engine mounts were replaced at a cost of $2744. All maintenance prior to that was scheduled and performed at the local Honda dealership.
The contact owns 2002 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly surged forward. The check engine light also illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 77,879 and the current mileage was 78,200.
On-going slipping transmission. Tranny shop and a Honda salesperson both guessed I had an Odyssey when I prefaced our conversation by saying I have a 2002 minivan with a bad tranny. Clearly Honda Odysseys' have a problem. Too bad Honda did not get the memo.
Transmission went out after taking to Honda for service. They flushed out transmission and added new fluid. Quoted $4800 for new one or $4200 for a rebuilt one.
Failed on interstate @ 50mph.
While traveling an interstate highway at 65 mph the vehicle suddenly had an rpm jump from 2000 to 6000 then down shifted to first gear with a violent "slam" causing a rapid deceleration. The tour bus that was behind me was forced to make an evasive maneuver to avoid hitting me and I shifted into neutral and was able to coast to the side of the road. This was a near tragedy that was unexpected. My research has revealed thousands of similar complaints on this model vehicle that the Honda corporation is not accepting responsibility for. The approx. $4000. 00 repair is much less expensive than a serious injury or potential loss of life, however, I believe that Honda should be held accountable for this serious safety concern as it's obviously a defective design that could cause sudden stoppage (as in my case) possibly resulting in an accident.
The van fails to gain speed and does not go beyond 20-25 miles per hour occasionally. Most of the times it happens after stop n go situation at the traffic lights or entring a freeway if you have to stop at the entry due to metering on during heavy traffic times. No accident yet, but can cause serious accident. Honda refuses to take responsible of poor design or workmanship yet it seems to be a well know problem with Honda Odyssey 2002.
Transmission went at 48000 miles,it cost me $6000. 00 with the computer can I get reimbursed for the components. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2002 Honda Odyssey. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle began to shift hard as the engine rpms increased. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technicians advised the contact that the transmission would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate between first and third gears. There was also an extreme increase in engine rpms and the vehicle would not respond to reverse attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 108,000 and the current mileage was 116. 000.
I brought my Odyssey in to Honda for an oil change, on the way over the transmission indicator light (amber) came on. I asked the Honda shop to look into the indicator light issue. Upon returning to pick up the Odyssey, the technician informed me that the code was a p0740, and I had to replace the transmission. I left the dealership a bit confused, since the vehicle didn't display any shifting issues. On the way home (about 45 miles), the vehicle seemed to pop out of gear (when I pressed the accelerator the car did not accelerate and I had to pull over to the shoulder, turn the vehicle off, start it back up, and then continue). Now this issue happens constantly, the car fails inspections because of it, and now I am faced with a $3000 transmission replacement. According to Honda's website, the transmission campaign was fixed back in 2004. Very disappointed in how Honda handled the matter.
I began having trouble on the transmision with slipping gears (2nd and 3rd) a few weeks ago, and jerky shifting when going into reverse, drive, etc. I've had to release the accelerator and reapply it to engage the gears several times a day. Tcs and check engine light were on. This happened to me in the past but the errors went out. The last time I have to reset the power by removing one connector of the battery.
On my 2002 Honda Odyssey my transmission has gone out 3 times and I have replaced it all the times. So I just wanted to know what I can do about this?.
My 2002 Honda Odyssey needs a new transmission -.
While driving our van in December 2008 it suddenly started giving uneven response to the speed changes and I could feel the problem was transmission related. When we took it to the Honda dealer they confirmed it was a bad transmission. Since I had bought an extended warranty the warranty company sent the dealer another used Honda Odyssey transmission as replacement. It however failed, too, in may this year (2011) and the warranty company replaced it with another used transmission. This third one has now started giving the same troouble since last couple days and I will have to take the van to the dealer again. I believe there's a class action suit going on againt Honda on the east coast about the transmission issue and I would like to be a party on that one! thanks!.
The contact owns a 2002 Honda Odyssey. While the contact's spouse was driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle failed to shift into third gear. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and it was discovered that the third gear was cracked. The clutch assembly was replaced. There is no recall regarding this issue. The current mileage was 75,000 and failure mileage was 74,000.
At 65,000 miles vehicle starting hesitating on accelerating between 2nd and 3rd gears. 75,000 check engine light came on, turns out issues are related to the transmission. Internet search reveals numerous issues with this particular Odyssey engine. Owner believes Honda should be responsible for all costs associated with engine problems due to number of issues. Potential safety issue, as failure to shift causes vehicle to lose power, and only able to re-engage if slowed to 1st or 2nd gear.
2002 Honda Odyssey with transmission problems customer states the transmission was rebuilt in 4/07 and how he is having problems again and was told by a mechanic that it was a result of a design flaw* the consumer stated that he wants Honda to take ownership of the defect and they should in fact have an extended warranty to cover the transmission.
Transmission went on the way home from vacation at 44,000. Broke down on NY thruway - very dangerous and very inconvenient. $2900 to replace transmission. Transmission went on the way to vacation at 87,000. Broke down on exit 2 of NJ turnpike. Very dangerous and very inconvenient. Had to leave car and rent one to continue on our vacation. Will get fixed this weekend - $3300. Honda Odysseys are notorious for this, and depending on where you break down, this can be very dangerous. We have 2 kids under 10, and this has happened twice with them in the car on highways with cars running at an average of 75 mph. Honda is really taking chances with peoples' lives turning out faulty product. It's a crime.