127 problems related to transmission failure 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.
3rd gear has completely worn out, it slips when trying to shift into 3rd gear. Transmission has been opened and 3rd gear clutch pack is completely worn out and spring is warped and was stuck in 3rd clutch drum. Transmission failure.
I am the original owner of a 2002 Honda Odyssey van. On 11/07/2014, van failed to accelerate and the malfunction indicator was on. I had van towed to the local Honda dealership. The service dept at the dealership said the ecl code was p0730. They said transmission needs to be replaced. The approximate failure mileage on van was 62000. I had to pay around $3500 for having the dealer rebuilt the transmission. I had the service advisor take photos of the damaged transmission. The service advisor told me that the 3rd gear has heat discoloration & is burned up. In addition he said, clutches were burnt up. I have the photos of the 3rd gear discoloration & also have the damaged parts that were replaced by the dealership. Since my van has low mileage, I contacted Honda but they refused any help saying warranty period on van had expired. I also contacted Honda's recall dept, since I felt that the burnt 3rd gear was related to transmission overheating per 2004 Honda recall related to 2001 to 2004 vans. Honda said that recall was for 2nd gear & my discoloration was on 3rd gear. This was like splitting hairs; since internal damage to transmission was due to the root cause of transmission overheating. Honda refused to take any ownership of transmission failure & refused my plea for any assistance with the $3500 I had to pay Honda dealership for rebuilding the transmission. I still feel, with the low mileage on my van & with the heat discoloration of parts inside the transmission, Honda is responsible for the premature failure of transmission & the cost to the rebuilt the transmission. The 2004 recall letter clearly states "if heat discoloration exists, the dealer will replace transmission". The letter further states that "this work will be done free of charge". I truly feel Honda is refusing to honor the intent of the 2004 recall letter.
Pulled out of gas station. Stopped at red light. Went to take off from red light and the van stalled to shift. After it finally shifted I headed home and my van wouldnt shift into high gear. 113k miles and the transmission fails. This is crap Honda.
Transmission (power train) started failing in less than 100k miles. Took it to the dealer and confirmed that it is a transmission failure. The dealer contacted the district Honda manager in the sf bay area and Honda refused to share the cost. All the services were done for the first three years in the same Honda dealership. I maintained the vehicle very well with timely transmission oil checks and changes. I am surprised to find that several of my friends and colleagues are seeing the problem at a low mileage such as 100k. I trusted Honda's quality and disappointed that an important and costly component such as transmission breaks down at a low mileage.
My 2002 Honda Odyssey only have 60k when my transmission failed. I have called America Honda but they told me there is nothing they can do since the car too old. I asked them if Honda transmission only last that long. They don't say anything just kept saying there is nothing they can help. I am so disappointment with Honda company. My whole house, relative have Honda but after this. We will never ever brought Honda again. Disappointment customer.
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. . Read more...
My 2002 Honda Odyssey has 125000 miles on it and my transmission is failing. A vehicles transmission is supposed to last the life of a vehicle and my van has a lot more life left in it except for the transmission. It seems to be a problem Honda should fix. I love my Honda van I just want it fixed I cannot afford 4800. 00 dollar transmission repair especially since this is a Honda problem. Please Honda fix these transmissions so I can keep loving my van!!!.
2002 Honda Odyssey transmission NHTSA recall. Dealer repaired at 80k miles. The transmission has failed again at 80k miles after the fix. The Honda factory fix appears to not actually work in the long haul. Called a transmission repair shop and the 2002 Honda Odyssey transmissions are failing again - not just mine.
The contact owns a 2002 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the transmission failed while traveling 70 mph. The contact stated that there was a smell of transmission fluid burning prior to the transmission overheating. The vehicle was repaired October 2004 under NHTSA campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission) for the transmission oil jet. The vehicle was recently taken to the dealer who advised that the transmission needed to be replaced. The failure and the current mileages was 90,045.
Prior the transmission failure, I was listening to a wierd sound coming from the engine compartment. I took the vehicle to a Honda dealer where they diagnostic a transmission problem. Only after 3 or 4 weeks, I was driving about 30 mph when the transmission started failing. I was able to make a u-turn and take the car home. After that the car is sitting in my driveway unable to move. I am very dissapointed with Honda due to all of the complaints about the same problem and they just have ignored all of them. Shame on you Honda!!!.
On November 1, 2005, david hobbs Honda dealership inspected the transmission of my Odyssey at 37,000 miles. Under the recall, the vehicle qualified for "oil jet kit. " [our other Honda, an accord, got a new transmission. ] like my accord, the recall should have led to a new transmission because six years later at 111,000 miles, the Odyssey started to severely slip gears and have trouble moving into the next gear. It could not get into 3rd or 4th, often requiring me to move to the side of traffic so cars could pass at normal mph. The engine light and tcs light stayed on. I took the Odyssey to a Honda specialist mechanic shop, carisma motors, where the Odyssey has had regular and recommended service since 2002. Carisma motors determined the transmission needed to be replaced at the cost of $4,200 for a Honda transmission. Carisma informed me that transmission failures were very common. I called american Honda to say it should have replaced the transmission back in 2005 and should offer some recourse for the faulty transmission, especially since it is so prevalent with Odysseys. After being put on hold (so the agent could presumably check with a higher up), I was told no recourse would be given because of the age of the vehicle and the mileage. Honda knew or should have know in 2005 that the transmission needed to be replaced. The oil jet was a band aid to get Honda past the warranty the recall demanded. Honda should not have been allowed to avoid transmission replacements with the oil jet "resolution". Honda should offer its customers a remedy for its faulty oil jet remedy.
Transmission failure. I was diriving down a city road 25 mph and it would not speed up to the 35 miles, it just revved and the rpms went high. Went to side of reoad, turned off vehicle. Restarted and it worked but then 1/2 block later same issue. Took it to Honda to diagnose, and the transmission had failed.
Transmission failure between 2nd and 3rd gears. Slipping while accelaration.
We have had two transmissions fail on our 2002 Honda Odyssey. The first time, the dealer denied we had a transmission problem during the warranty period. When the warranty expired, the transmission failed. Even though there was a recall, we were never informed of it by Honda. After much wrangling, Honda paid for the parts but we had to pay for the labor, $1,100. We believe Honda installed a refurbished transmission and not a new one because 3 years and 7 months later. , the second transmission failed too, stranding us in the dark with our two young children and requiring us to rent a car to get home. We had no idea that Honda has had almost a decade of transmission problems and that our year is the worst year. In our opinion, Honda has engaged in fraud.
One month ago, my Honda Odyssey transimission started to slip and hesitate when I drove into free way. Almost rear-ended by cars behind. And also, engine and tcs light came on. I had to turn on emergency light and drive at about 40 miles/hour on the free way. The slip seems to happen when the auto transmission switches between 2nd and 3rd gear. When putting on gas to accelerate, it can take long time (1 minute) to go from 20 miles/hour to 40 miles/hour, and during that time, it may suddenly accelerate if the transmission decides to speed up!!!! very dangerous!!!! since then, the transmission problem didn't go away. Contacted american Honda and they refused to cover any cost to fix it. A Honda dealer did agree to cover 40% of the repair. This problem happens very often on Honda cars, please urge Honda to step up and accept their transmission failure, and to cover 100% cost for the repair.
Transmission failure on 2002 Honda Odyssey. Long history of failure of Honda Odyssey transmission. Honda had a recall in 2004 and they nstalled a jet oiler kit which was supposed to fix the problem that led to the failure of our transmission.
Honda Odyssey automatic transmission defect. Our transmission failed after 120,000 miles and now requires replacement.
I have a 2002 Honda Odyssey that has experienced a transmission failure. I have almost been rearended a couple of times because the car would not accelerate in traffic or while entering onto the highway. I bought the car as a certified preowned vehicle and have maintained it through the dealer over the years. After arguing with american Honda consumer affairs, the most my case manager reggie will offer is half the repair. As I have researched this problem, I am finding case after case of Honda transmission failure at much lower than expected mileage. Even after a class action lawsuit involving previous year models, the problem remains. From a safety standpoint, this should be unacceptable. Most people bought an Odyssey as a family vehicle and are transporting children. Honda needs to acknowledge the fact that they are installing faulty transmissions in certain models of their vehicles and they should be required to fix them.
On April 1, 2011, our Honda Odyssey (model yr. 2002) experienced significant jerking / thumping motion upon acceleration after driving for about 30 minutes. It felt as if the van was hit form behind by another vehicle, which was not the case. We pulled into a parking lot to rest the van, and to try and regain our confidence and courage to continue driving it again. Once on the road the same jerking sensation occurred once more. It truly felt unsafe to drive from then on. The Honda Odyssey was purchased from a local Honda dealer and maintained 100% by the dealer. On Monday April 4, 2011, the dealer diagnosed the problem as "complete transmission failure�. Based on internet research and automobile forums, apparently transmission failures are quite common for these models. The dealer quoted us a price of five thousand dollars ($5,000. ) to repair our van which has 99,720 miles logged. Honda is not standing by their product. We’re not sure what to do or where to turn next, but i’m not giving the dealer another dime. This is bad news from a manufacturer that boasts about quality & reliability in their marketing. I guess those days are gone. Bad news….
Transmission failure on 2002 Honda Odyssey.
"transmission failure" on a 2002 Honda odessy ex.
2002 Honda Odyssey transmission failure at 70,000 miles.
2002 Honda Odyssey. Consumer states transmission failure. The consumer stated he has come to learn, the transmission in the 2002-2004 model year Odyssey's were defective. On December 10, 2010 the dealer found problems with the transmission and advised the consumer, the cost to replace the transmission would be $ 3965. 69. Honda agreed to pay $1,000 toward the repair. On January 3, 2011 the consumer paid the remaining balance to have the transmission replaced. The consumer is seeking reimbursement.
While traveling in a 40/45 mph street, the Odyssey's transmission suddenly locked up and my speed suddenly dropped to 20 mph from 45 mph. The cars behind me almost crashed my rear end due to the sudden transmission failure. The transmission shouldn't fail at 73,341 miles. Honda had a safety recall in '04 (NHTSA# 04v176000) where I had the jet kit installed in '04. I found out that there were at least 400 people in the internet Honda group forum who had a similar transmission problem on the Odyssey and most of them replaced their transmission after 90,000 miles. Many of them had a near fatal accident due to the 2nd gear lockup at high speeds. The jet kit failed to fix the transmission issue. In almost all cases, Honda USA refuses to fix the transmission for free. A Honda dealer was charging $5600 for the repair, but I was able to get a discount of $1800. There should be a class action suit against Honda since more than 1 million customers were affected by this transmission safety problem on the Odyssey and Honda pilot. Honda should replace the transmission for free! I can't imagine that my transmission failed at 73,241 since I have very low miles. I primarily use the Odyssey to drive around the town and I don't use the vehicle for towing.
2002 Honda Odyssey transmission failure at 100,650 miles. While driving at moderate speed transmission "clunked" into gear while shifting. When I stopped the vehicle there was transmission fluid underneath the vehicle. I took the vehicle to hendrick Honda of woodbridge, va and they determined the transmission must be replaced or it could suddenly cease, potentially causing an accident or injury. The dealership and subsequently, Honda of America, said they would offer no assistance repairing the transmission - I paid them $4300 to have it repaired. Because the Odyssey is known to have an unusually high rate of transmission failure I expected for Honda to pay 50% of the cost. I talked to the maintenance manager at the dealership, hendrick automotive group customer service and Honda of America customer service and was dissatisfied with their responses. Less than a month ago I purchased a new Honda from this dealership and was treated very poorly by all parties I talked with. I have bought Honda vehicles for 20 years and have never experienced such poor customer service.
2002 Honda Odyssey has transmission failure.
Transmission failure at highway speeds. This happened without any warning or symptoms. Happened while driving at around 65mph downhill from los angeles to fremont, CA. Transmission refused to shift down, locked up and engine rpm went above 3000. Tcs, check engine light came on and transmission d light was flashing no response to gas pedal. Was lucky enough to pull to next exit since it was downhill. Transmission was part of recall and a fix was put in , but does not seem to have resolved this issue. Lot of Odyssey owners have encountered similar problem even after the recall fix ( oil cooler or something). Happens when the mileage is around 100k. This is a serious safety problem when it happens while trying to merge on free way or someone is closely following .
Honda Odyssey vehicles apparently have a well known transmission problem. Models from multiple years (including mine: 2002) have short lifes compared to any other vehicle I've seen before. Worse yet, Honda refuses to admit that this is a problem, nor will Honda offer any help paying for the very costly repairs. And worst of all, even if the transmission is replaced (ultimately, the only fix that Honda recommends), the new transmission will also fail prematurely! besides causing outrageous repair and maintenance costs, it's really a dangerous problem for the public besides. The transmission can fail unexpectedly leading to an accident.
Transmission failure on 2002 Honda Odyssey with 97,000 miles.
Transmission suddenly failed on my 2002 Honda Odyssey. Had I been driving in heavy or fast traffic at the time, serious injury could have occurred.
This form is not right- "equipment" was not generated properly 1) the vehicle maintenance, tcs and engine check lights illuminated. I took the vehicle to the dealer to check the vehicle. According to the dealer, the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. 2) this is the second transmission failure that I've had with this vehicle. The transmission was replaced at 69,000 engine miles and now at 160,000 engine miles and the vehicle was just 8 yrs old. 3) the dealer indicated that it would cost $3500 with assistance from Honda. Without assistance, the transmission would cost $4500. I started shopping around with different transmission shops and found that this vehicle is notorious for failing. I had it rebuilt for $1879.
The tca and engine malfunction lights came on and vehicle suddenly dropped speed from 100km/hr to 40km/hr. Lost acceleration even with rpm between 3000 to 4000. Later informed that van is loosing 3rd gear to neutral. Transmission failure detected.
Transmission failure.
2002 Honda Odyssey transmission. While driving on they highway at approximately 65 mph the transmission unexpectedly began to slip. My engine revved up than the rpms suddenly dropped. A couple of seconds later it felt as though I had jammed on the brakes causing my vehicle to suddenly jolt. The transmission had failed almost causing a serious accident on the roadway. Fortunately no accident happened. I brought the vehicle to the dealership. The dealer replaced the transmission. The vehicle had 86,600 miles on it. Cost $2400.
Transmission failure the tranmission all the sudden kicks out of gear and you have no contoll of the van but to roll to a stop hoping you don't get rear ended.