Transmission Gear Slipping problems of the 2002 Honda Odyssey - part 1

Van has 159000 miles on it. While driving, transmission slips while shifting. Shudders and jerks while shifting. A road hazard, concerned it may cause being rear ended by other vehicles.

The 2nd and 3rd gear slips. . . . . Speedometer is off the clock.

When I drive at normal speed the transmission slips and I feel an erratic jerking motion causing me to push against the seat belt. No engine or warning light comes on at any time. I checked with my mechanic and he diagnosed this as a transmission issue where the transmission is slipping between 2nd & 3rd and 3rd & 4th gear. I called Honda hotline and they refuse to acknowledge that there is a problem. I checked online and see that several owners are complaining about their 2002 Honda Odyssey with transmission slipping.

Transmission began to shift roughly and d light begin to blink tcs light has been on and off and transmission is now slipping. Our entire family was in the car 3 kids my wife and when the incident occurred and it is a safety issue for us to drive as the trans will shift roughly or not shift and remain in a lower gear when we are trying to accelerate.

On 9/10/14 I started noticing transmission slipping/down-shifting at 40mph/2k rpm many times during a less than an hour drive. Rpm would suddenly jump to 4k, and then comes back while the car suddenly jerks/slows as if it's put on engine brake. Vehicle is 2002 Odyssey and has 69k miles. Took the car to Honda dealer where the car has been serviced for years and they were able to reproduce the issue, and I was told it requires a new transmission which would cost $3700 for a reman transmission with 3-y/36 kmil warranty. Talked Honda America and tried to "seek goodwill assistance for transmission" per some recommendations. They took my info, and details, and eventually told me they reviewed their parameters, and decided this is not a case they are willing to assist. Checked my maintenance record and was able to find a recall repair performed many years ago. I searched online and found there are tons of such transmission issues reported on Honda Odyssey. In some cases, there seems to be require a transmission replacement every 50k miles or so. Apparently Honda has been knowingly selling such defective transmissions for many years w/o telling the customers. I'm disappointed to say the least at Honda America, and the so called Honda quality which is proved to be a costly myth. I have a Hyundai with close to 90k miles and so far I don't have any transmission/engine issues. I think I'm done with Honda.

At approximately, 212,200 miles, the transmission began slipping when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear and also when shifting from neutral into reverse. Transmission was recalled a few years back, was inspected by the dealer and was told that they found nothing wrong with my vehicle. I was even told this about 45 days ago during a visit for major maintenance. Yet, within the last 8-10 days, these problems have suddenly appeared. They are the exact same problems that other 1999-2004 Odyssey owners are reporting and are the ones that were the reason for the recall. Honda and the dealer don't want to do anything except install a new transmission at a cost of over $6100. 00. This is 3 times the value of the current value of the vehicle.

This was about transmission problem. The transmission slipped at around 35 mph speed inside a tunnel in yosemite national park with two children in the car. Fortunately there is no car behind us and the transmission engaged again couple seconds later. The engine check light was on when the slippage occurred. I have to drive extreme careful out of the park mountain area for 35 mile to reach the first car service garage for a check. Honda dealer did a diagnostic and recommended a transmission replacement that costs $5600. My car is just over 100k mile and was well maintained. Dealer district service manager and Honda America denied any responsibility of the transmission failure. They insisted that the recall in 2004 already fixed the transmission issue but it did not obviously! the fix cost is much more than the car current value and posts a extreme damage situation if it were operated without transmission fix. It is very disappointed that company like Honda ignores the safety issue of their car.

The automatic transmission slips between gear 2 and 3, and is a common occurrence according to online forum sites. I took it to the dealer and it's not covered under warranty and will cost over $4,000 dollars to repair. The independent auto shops charges around 2,500 dollars to rebuild the transmission. I would like to see Honda take up the responsibility of this transmission issue and take care of its customers.

I've been noticing that while starting from a full stop, the transmission slips and the motor revs until I release the gas pedal between second and third gears. This happens on dry roads. I've had the transmission flushed by Honda at 100k miles.

Transmission fails to shift smoothly from 2nd to 3rd and 3rd to 4th. Engine rpm increases suddenly because the transmission is slipping with a loss of acceleration. Shift is no longer smooth, when it finally shifts it occurs with a "bang". At 28000 miles, the transmission was "retrofitted" with the oil jet installed in the atf fill port during the recall on 7/3/2004. Atf has been routinely replaced at twice the recommended frequency (mileage: 28000, 65589, 93831, 120975) with only genuine Honda z-1 at fluid. Accelerating into traffic is now performed with much more uncertainty and risk.

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the transmission slipped gears with the illumination of the engine warning indicator. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was found that there was a problem with the transmission pilot control. In July 2004, the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 04v176000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000. Mah.

Transmission slipping. Vehicle went through the recall process. Dealer/Honda say need a new transmission. Mentioned the recall and they said there is nothing they can do about it. It seems a wide spread problem and the recall was not extensive enough. Honda should have replaced the transmission to begin with. Approximate repair cost is $4200.

2002 Honda minivan Odyssey transmission started slipping while vehicle on motion at around 40 mph. I took 2002 Honda minivan to dealership; they suggested a transmission replacement cost around $ 4500! called american Honda and enquired about any recall, Honda mentioned about the second gear recall, but I think the second gear automatic transmission recall not solved the transmission problem. Requested some help to sole this manufacturing defect. American Honda turned down my request and I spend around 4000 for transmission repair.

The transmission slips between 2nd and 3rd gear only. Happens unpredictably, when first starting out and trans. Has not heated up yet or after having driven for quite a while. No other symptoms, no clunking or vibration, just seems to go into neutral while driving. Doesn't happen during every outing. Seems to correct if I downshift and then shift back up to d. But poses a danger when it happens as I am pulling out into traffic. Dealer said a recall service was done by previous owner, some kind of oil pump or cooler, but the problem persists.

Transmission slip and couldn't change to proper gear which caused dangerous in driving. Traction and mil indicator on. After diagnosed the code, it is confirmed transmission issue. This car is well maintained. The 60,000 miles and 90,000 miles service were done.

The automatic transmission slips between 2nd and 3rd gear, and in reverse. This is a very dangerous condition to have when trying to pull out into of merge with traffic. I am the original owner of this vehicle and have had all recalls performed as verified through my local dealer where I purchase the vehicle.

2002 Honda Odyssey. Consumer states problems with vehicle transmission the consumer was informed the transmission needed to be replaced for the third time, due to the gears slipping.

Transmission started to slip at 80,000, we took it to the dealership, they suggested flushing would help, never mentioned that transmission failure is a known and acknowledged problem with Odysseys and that there had been a recall for 2002's.

Transmission slippage/failure.

My 2002 Odyssey has a transmission that slips, we corrected a pressure switch that was bad and replaced with a new oem. Transmission still slips and doesn't give out any codes.

The transmission starts slipping, the car cannot be accelerated further, this creates dangerous situations on the road and can lead to serious accidents. Its happening almost every day.

Trans shuders bangs into gear or slips then catchs.

My transmission began slipping in 2nd gear. Now the tcs light comes on, sometimes the d light blinks. I took it to the Honda dealership and they said in "good faith" they would cover half of another transmission. Appox $3,000 - $4,500 out of my pocket. Why should the consumer have to pay a penny if the transmissions in the Odyssey have known cases of failed transmissions. All of the consumer posts I have been reading are the same. Why has there not been a lawsuit filed against Honda? who is on the side of the consumer? why can't americans have the same help as our local government?.

2002 Honda Odyssey transmission 3rd gear failed at 98,182 miles. Consumer complaint research shows that the 2002 Honda Odyssey transmission 3rd gear fails after 90,000 miles. A transmission failure at highway speed could result in a catastrophic crash. While driving in an urban area, I backed up and there was a loud clunk and the transmission slipped. When I shifted to forward, the transmission slipped again and would not shift into 3rd gear. I was able to immediately drive to the local Honda dealership and was told 3rd gear is out and the transmission would need to be replaced. The transmission had the 2004 recall performed at 24,269 miles (2nd gear inspection and oil kit injector installed), and was service at a Honda dealership for transmission service at 55,823 miles, 58,395 miles and 75,659 miles. The Odyssey had a few rough shifts 58,395 miles, which prompted another transmission service (fluid replacement).

The transmission slipped when driving causing the engine to rev up, but not resulting in movement of vehicle. Then the transmission engaged. Happened several times when driving back from the airport. Engine and tcs lights came on. Replaced the 4rd gear clutch plate at Honda dealer, but problem has not gone away. Since then have replaced engine mount bushings, but problem still persists. Researched on internet that many Odyssey owners have experienced similar problems with their transnissions. I called american Honda motors with a description of the problems experienced, but they refused to take care of it. Neither has the dealer, community Honda of orland park been helpful in this regard. Have spent a lot money and time at dealer, but problem has not gone away. This is a safety issue caused by a faulty design by Honda, in my opinion.

2002 Honda Odyssey has transmission slip problem at 105,000 miles.

Transmission started failing at 64,000 miles. Will not shift from 2nd to 3rd. While making a turn from one highway to another, transmission slipped and would not move the car for several minutes. We eventually had to stop the car (on the highway). After stopping, we were able to eventually get the transmission to "kick in" and the car started moving again. The transmission continues to slip from second to third. Took it to the dealer. Dealer states that it needs a new transmission.

I have a 2002 Honda Odyssey. It has transmission slipping problem since last year (before 107550 miles). Now the malfunction light is on, the diagnosis from the dealer showed transmission failure. The dealer is not helpful. Honda America is not willing to provide any relief, and told me my Odyssey is not under the extended warranty. This is my first Honda. I purchased Honda because its quality, but seems to be fooled. Based on so many complains found from the web (many might not post at all), and also based on so called extended warranty for Honda Odyssey transmission, it is very obvious that Honda know there is a problem on their transmission, but do not want to admit and take its responsibility.

I have owned a 2002 Honda Odyssey exl since new. At 140,000 miles the transmission started to slip between 2nd and 3rd gear. It became progressively worse in a short period of time. With my wife driving the engine light, tcs light, and the drive light came on with bucking and high rpms of the engine making the car undriveable. Dealer said it needed new transmission and control unit at a $5000. 00 cost. Honda of America would not provide any help even though recall 04v176000 was done on vehicle. Nhtsa needs to recall these entire transmissions and provide owners with relief from these costly repairs. Honda will not help even though they know they equipped this vehicle with a transmission that would not last.

2002 Honda Odyssey. Transmission recall in 2004. The vehicle was carried in for the recall and the dealership took pictures of the trans and sent into the Honda company. We were told the recall was performed. At 159,000 miles the transmission began slipping and also began locking up. The locking up of the transmission was as if my wife was slamming on brakes. This occurred while she was on the interstate with tractor trailer rigs. Honda has refused any assistance. While I do feel that Honda should cover the transmission, I am more concerned about the safety issues with a car suddenly locking up and causing a major accident. There is no warning when this happens and no way to prevent the issue from happening.

Our family was driving around 45mph when I noticed the transmission slipped. I thought perhaps my foot slipped off the accelerator but after I stopped and tried to get started again the transmission raced and shifted very hard into 2nd and then into 3rd gear. Then, the car did not shift and raced up until 40mph. I did not attempt to go any faster and took the car to a Honda dealership. Initially, the service manager said (after running diagnostics) the transmission needed a 4th gear pressure part that should fix the problem. The charge was estimated around $360 plus disposal and taxes. I had them do the work and the dealer contacted me the next day saying the diagnostics look good but the transmission was still not running correctly and they recommended a complete transmission replacement at a cost of $5300. I then called Honda and opened up a case for resolution; this is still pending.

Purchased 2002 Honda Odyssey from a local dealership in may 2010 at approx. 82,000 miles. A few days after the purchase we noticed the transmission was slipping between 2nd and 3rd gear. Check engine lights have come on and problem is becoming more frequent. After researching we found out a transmission lock-up due to this issue can result in a crash. I am very concerned since we purchased the vehicle to transport our family of 3 small kids all under 3 years of age. We contacted Honda and found out there was a recall on the transmission, but since we are not the original owners Honda refuses to pay for anything. We can not afford a new transmission for this vehicle and no one is willing to help us resolve the issue.

Trend of transmission failure in the early model 1999-2002 Honda Odyssey minivan. While my transmission failure did not result in crash or injury, there are a significant number of Odyssey owners that report the same failure, which could potentially be dangerous while driving. I bought a new 2002 Honda Odyssey from lejeune Honda (jacksonville nc) on 31 Dec 2001. At approx 70,000 miles, the transmission would slip, resulting in no acceleration for about 3-5 seconds, until the transmission caught. I had the transmission replaced at 70,000 miles. At 115,000 miles, the transmission failed again. At 115,000 miles, I 'm on my third transmission. I don't let my wife or kids use the van, for fear that the failure could cause an accident.

Honda Odyssey automatic transmission failure. Transmission is slipping,between 2nd and 3rd gear. Vehicle suddenly not accelerate and reengage again,engine light is on "d"light is flashing. Brought to dealership and said needs new transmission and cost 3959. 08. The van is only 58,165 miles on it.

2002 Honda Odyssey with 69,000 miles. Began experiencing gear slippage in 2nd and 3rd gears. Took vehicle to transmission shop. The damage was extensive to all gears. Rebuild of transmission was 3200. 0. Further research showed that recall 04v176000 to replace transmission oil jet kit occurred in 5/2004. This did not correct the problem. Replacement occurred at 18,914 miles. Invoice does not indicate weather discoloration had already occurred, requiring transmission replacement. I intend to pursue Honda corporation for reimbursement for damages to rebuild transmission.