Problems with 2002 Honda Odyssey POWER TRAIN

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. while driving 20 mph, the gear shift selector was stuck. the contact called the dealer who offered to repair the vehicle with a discounted price. the contact called the manufacturer and was awaiting a response. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current mileage was approximately 104,000. the failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

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? *tr

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. *tr

Transmission "internal failure" as stated by honda dealer. symptoms: hard shifting between 1 and 2 gears. pronounced stutter/stall when accelerating from 30 mph to highway speeds - safety concern when entering highway and car stalls/stutters. *tr

I was driving my 2002 honda odyssey down the highway when the rpms started accelerating and smoke starting coming from the car. by the time i got to the first exit, my car was only able to go about 30 miles and hour. i was lucky that there was a gas station within .5miles that i made it to safely with my two young boys. we live in alabama and temperatures have been in the high 90's. i was lucky that i was able to get to a gas station, otherwise, it would have been very dangerous temperatures to be stuck in the car or outside. the honda dealer says our transmission needs to be replaced. the car has 160,000 miles on it but we just had the transmission replaced at 120,000 miles. i have never had this kind of trouble with any other car that we have owned. we do not tow with the minivan. i certainly feel there is a defect and that honda should admit to the defect. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

I was merging into traffic at an on-ramp onto i-80 in my 2002 honda odyssey. as i accelerated to match the speed of traffic the vehicle started bucking violently and the engine revved rather than shifting. the vehicle that i was merging in front of needed to swerve into the next lane to avoid hitting me. other vehicles coming up behind me, including a large truck, needed to slow and change lanes to avoid hitting me. i brought vehicle to the dealer, who reported that the transmission needed replacement. the vehicle has approx. 150,000 miles on it. i had first noticed rough shifting at approx. 65,000, but never so bad as happened in this incident. *tr

2002 honda odyssey has transmission failure. *tr

Under normal city & highway driving conditions, 2002 honda odyssey exl-res transmission began hard-shifting, disconnecting and slipping gears. dealer claims repairs must include replacement of transmission control computer. all transmission specialty shops do not understand and cannot provide explanation as to why that would be required. failure is constant while driving. repair/rebuild/replace transmission is the only recourse. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. the contact stated that he noticed a slight shifting problem while driving. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they informed him that the transmission would need to be replaced at the owner's expense. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact was awaiting a response from the manufacturer in regards to the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 155,000. updated 10/26/10. *lj the transmission and torque converter were replaced. updated 10/26/10

Transmission stops working(slips) while driving down road.(2002 honda odyssey with 87k miles.(thankful we were not on interstate at a higher speed). *tr

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. *tr

2002 honda odyssey lx salvage title 68905mi, 2nd and 3rd erratically shifting between 25-40 mph brought it to honda says needs new transmission and would not replace or fix due to salvage title, i believe there is a recall back on spring/summer of 2004 and it is a recurring problem to this day with the transmission. contacted american honda and no help from them, i believe its a safety recall because of transmission could lock up and cause an accident. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. the contact stated that this was the second time that the transmission failed on the vehicle. in 2005 the transmission replaced at 70,000 miles. the first transmission was repaired under recall campaign number 04v176000 for the power train. the recent failure occurred while driving 40 mph when the transmission started slipping and smoking. the contact had to stop the vehicle and noticed that there was transmission fluid leaking out of the vehicle. a diagnostic test was being performed by a transmission specialist; however, had not been inspected when the complaint was filed. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileages were 167000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. while the contact was driving approximately 55 mph, smoke emitted from underneath the hood. the vehicle was driven to the side of the road with caution. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they detected failure with the transmission. in addition, the vehicle was towed to an auto transmission shop for further diagnosis. the technician informed that the transmission would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired for the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 101,000.

2002 odyssey - ck engine light came on at 100k miles. took it to the dealer and they pulled a p0740 code. dealer stated cost would be $5500, but would reduce it to $3000. this includes a new transmission and computer. they said that both need to be replaced to actually correct the problem. the problem would come back if transmission was only rebuilt. next, i took the van to a 3rd party shop and confirmed code and problem. they want $3000 to rebuild it, replace the known bad parts and several other valves and solenoids, but no new computer. 3rd party shop said this is a known problem that honda should have taken care of for all odyssey's. van now hesitates when hot and looses power. going back to dealer to take up their offer and see what financing they have. *tr

I have a 2002 honda odyssey. on monday, july 5, 2010, the transmission went out of it. this is the 2nd transmission that has needed replaced on this vehicle. the vehicle has 180,000 miles and the original was replaced at 90,000. reading many blogs seems to indicate that this is a broad problem and needs attention from an outside agency. *tr

We own a 2002 honda odyssey and have 12600 miles on it, we are the original owner and have done all services and it is in great condition. but recently we are having transmission problems and were told by the honda service center that transmission needs to be replace for about $4000 (the vehicle is probably just worth that much). effectively we will need to throw away the van. i have seen many people with complaints of transmission for 1999-2002 honda's. i think honda should pay for these repairs and take responsibility for these problems. *tr

I have a 2002 honda odyssey with 72,000 miles. has many electrical problems and no transmission problem. i follow the oil changes and the maintenance. please do something with the honda. they sell [xxx] for gold. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*tr

June 21, 2010 (12:55pm): we are driving our 2002 honda odyssey and there is a bit of incline where the transmission suddenly gave away, rpm went up from 2k to 4k and then immediately everything was back to normal we barely made it, otherwise the suv behind us would have rear ended into us. but the check engine came on and has remained on since that incident (code p0730). the van has 78000 miles on it and has never been taken for a rough ride. the van does not seem to have any trouble afterwards, but the check engine will not go away. my wife uses it to ferry children, and this is our only car. june 21, 2010: took it to honda dealer, who says that honda will cover a part of it. he says that out of goodwill, his manager will speak to district parts and service manager to get a better quote. honda knows about this problem, but will not recall it. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. while driving 15 mph, the contact attempted to accelerate but the vehicle would not increase in speed. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the ecu and transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not beenr repaired. the current mileage was approximately 71,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

Honda 2002 odyssey broke down in the desert going 75 mph between las vegas and california. we had to drive at 40 mph with our flashers going loaded with 7 passengers and all our luggage (going on vacation to beach in california). had to have it towed back to vegas on june 7th to aamco transmissions. needs a new transmission. it is june 16th and aamco still has our van, had to take out the transmission they installed and reinstalled it. honda had a transmission recall on this van in 2004 which we had taken care of, or so we thought. luckily we weren't hit on the freeway. don't know if it has been repaired correctly as of yet. have to drive from slc, utah back to vegas to pick it up.

The gear wouldn't go lower than "d", no l1 and l2. also noticed high noise during the driving, making me feel that the car is moving at the lower gear. the car had the previous transmission recall, and serviced (5 years ago). according to the web, there are thousands and thousands of owners suffering from the same issue. honda asked me to get the diagnosis ($95), but they won't guarantee any support in transmission work. *tr

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 . *tr

Transmission was replaced on a new 2002 honda odyssey at 41,000. now at 94,000 miles another transmission must be replaced on the same vehicle. the same problems seems to be occurring. the car sounded funny. this is what alerted the problem to me the first time. shortly afterward the car died in the middle of driving it. again the same problem is occurring with the same minivan again. they told me they replace the transmission. this honda automatic transmission was recalled by honda on my exact vin number shortly after i had my transmission replaced by them. i had a service contract so there was no charge. the same problem seems to be starting to occur once again. the last time i was driving on freeway and the minivan died suddenly. i reported the problem to honda 7 times before they finally replaced the transmission. again i brought my honda to them for the funny sound. this time they wish for me to pay to have the entire transmission replaced. i know since my contract is up i have to have it replaced otherwise the car is unsafe to drive. is this normal to have third transmission replaced in car with less than 95,000 miles on it. it is a 2002 odyssey. even if they replace the transmission several times have they truly corrected/resolved the vehicle problem? or are they bandaging up their mistake. the recall called for a transmission replacement and also another part to be replaced on my particular vin #. i believe they did a faulty job that it why i am going on my third transmission. i don't drive like a maniac, i drive to and from work and its an automatic transmission. i don't want to end up with our family in the car again like last time in the fast lane on the freeway with the car dying. i trusted honda last time and they failed me. how can i tell if they fixed the problem and why am i getting stuck with a faulty transmission that must be replaced every 30,000 miles...i feel they are covering up their recalls and they are sending me out w/a faulty car again. *tr

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. *tr

We have a 2002 honda odyssey with a transmission that is failing at 139,000 miles. along with thousands of other odyssey owners (see website http://forums.automobilemag.com/70/6556907/technical-discussion/2003-honda-odyssey-transmission-problems/index.html) and also website http://www.odysseytransmission.com/ for all the complaints. the 2nd class action lawsuit was cancelled due to other lawyers backing out. this continues to be a problem for honda, but nothing is being done about it. this needs to change now, and help for us needs to be from you at this point. toyota is taking a hit, but honda seems to keep flying under your radar. please take a stand now and help us thousands of people. they fix one transmission and within 30,000 miles the new one fails also. you need to stand up for us little people, as it is your job. thank you and god bless! *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

While driving in my neighborhood, the van revved very high and wouldn't shift gears. there was a grating sound and it finally shifted harshly. i took it in the next day, and our mechanic said it was under a recall from honda, so we took in directly to the dealer, honda city in liverpool, ny. they confirmed that the whole transmission needed to be replaced. they denied there had been a recall until i produced proof, and then they said that it had been fixed at that point and there was nothing they were going to do about it. *tr

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. *tr

Upon accelerating the car, all of a sudden the engine started racing and the car drastically slowed down with no warning at all. fortunately there was no one close behind at the time. prior to this incident the tranny had been noticeably less smooth then normal but no warning lights. upon inspection by the dealer (where car was purchased) dealer said new tranny needed. mileage 89,502. dealership installed a honda rebuilt tranny. note that car has been maintained only by honda dealerships.*tr

Honda odyssey vehicles apparently have a well known transmission problem. models from multiple years (including mine: 2002) have short lives 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. *tr

2002 honda odyssey transmission! this car is a pile of junk! i feel unsafe driving my two small children around in it! had the transmission replaced 9 months ago at 93,000 miles and i am already having issues at 104,000 miles. unreliable, not safe, and i wish i could throw it away! honda cars of america will not help me and i have spent close to $4,000 fixing this pile of rubble! my mom and i just got stuck an hour and a half from home in columbia, sc after driving. the car would not accelerate on the highway and i basically had to coast off the exit and stop at the red light. when i stopped i looked over my shoulder and smoke was coming from underneath the car. the transmission hose had broken and transmission fluid was all over the place! we were stuck with nowhere to go for 3 hours!!! *tr

Transmission failure on 2002 honda odyssey with 97,000 miles. *tr

I own a 2002 honda odyssey and have had nothing but problems with the transmission since i purchased it. the clutch between first and second gear has been failing for a number of years and when brought to honda dealers, on at lease three occasions and to honda america i have been told it is "a hard shift", " my fault for not using honda dealers to service my transmission" (which is not true) and that my local independent mechanic was not knowledgeable (he builds race cars and restores classic cars). all of this has been an attempt to shirk responsibility for a poorly made product. the transmission already has one recall and according to the records at honda it was completed. in reading many owners comments it is clear that this transmission was poorly designed and even more poorly supported by honda. i have had to replace the transmission since the local honda dealer finally took the time to properly diagnose the issue, which was what my local mechanic stated the issues were. it is appalling that yet another company puts forth a product that puts the safety of two small children and a mother in jeopardy simply for profit. i have already told honda america that i will never purchase another product from them. i am writing to alert you to the fact that many americans are being ripped off by honda and requesting that you investigate this abuse and put a stop to honda's fleecing practices. *tr

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. *tr

Automatic transmission slipping in lower gears. honda dealer says it will cost over $4,000 to replace the transmission and then continue to assess other damage that may have occurred from the transmission going bad. the van only has 80875 miles on it. the 7 year/100,000 mi certified used car warranty expired july, 2009. *tr

2002 odyssey lx, 158,200 miles, well maintained & serviced. suddenly started missing downshifts (to 3rd gear i think) while coasting down in stop-and-go traffic, dropping completely out of gear into neutral. stepping on the gas just caused the engine to race. down-shifting manually also had no effect. after slowing to the next shift point, it would re-engage. happened multiple times (15~20). later, it also began occasionally missing 3rd gear up-shifts too. started looking for replacements immediately. about 2 1/2 weeks later (april 16th) at 60 mph, it suddenly kicked into a lower gear and threw my wife forward like stomping on the brakes, three different times. after that, the check engine locked in and transmission drive indicator started flashing. we are replacing the transmission with a re-manufactured unit through our mechanic on next friday, april 23rd. the old unit *could* be available, but will probably be sent back for the core, unless you contact us before that. *tr

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. *tr

Honda odyssey transmission slip on freeway entrance , accelerating from 30 -40 mph, transmission slip. engine rev went up suddenly; but car did not accelerate. barely avoided rear end collisions. *tr

2002 honda odyssey with 69,000 miles. began experiencing gear slippage in 2nd and 3rd gear. took vehicle to transmission shop. the damage was extensive to all gears. rebuild of transmission was 3200.00. no recall information was provided by honda dealer in 2004 when recall was issued. i never was notified of any recall regarding transmission. according to transmission shop, the failure and damage was a direct result of the failure of transmission fluid to lubricate the gears. this was due to a failed transmission fluid jet. cost of the upgrade kit would have been $38.00 plus labor. result of failure to notify owner was $3200. the transmission has been rebuilt and the jet kit has been replaced with the upgraded kit. i intend to pursue honda corporation for reimbursement for damages and rebuild of transmission. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Transmission failure. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. the contact stated that when shifting from first to second gears, the transmission malfunctioned. while drving 20 mph, the engine would idle extremely higher than normal and the vehicle would not shift into third gear. the dealer stated that the failure was due to the gear lock. the failure mileage was 55,000 and the current was 56,000.

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.

I have a 2002 honda odyssey whose transmission is juddering and slipping. we've had into the dealer 5 times since the car had about 70k miles and honda never told us this is a major problem on this year odyssey. they now want to charge us $5000 to replace it. *tr