The vehicle started jerking around 40 mile per hour giving abnormal revolutions. The vehicle was moving at 10 miles per hour after a few minutes eve with the push of accelerator with sudden jerks.
2002 Honda Odyssey acceleration complaints
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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.
Two transmissions replaced at the dealership, so far, on my honda odyssey mini van, one at 60,000, the other at 162,000. The most recent failed transmission (6/16/2012) happened while traveling 60mph on a freeway, it felt like it slipped into neutral because I had no ability to accelerate! It was terrifying! I felt it miraculous that I could 'coast' off the road without being hit.
I have 2002 honda odyssey ex car and saw a check engine light turned on my vehicle while I was driving. I went to nearby honda dealer for a diagnosis and they told me its a transmission issue and needs to be replaced. Also about the honda odyssey transmission recall for this 2002 model.my car had only 82000 miles on it. Honda rep. Told me it will take $4600 to fix the problem in their concern. I have 2 infants and I am scared to accompany them in this car because of the transmission issue. Also honda is not helping to fix their own problem.
Failed on interstate @ 50mph.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that over the course of years, the vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. The engine would rev even while in the neutral position. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer several times but the failure could not be duplicated. The last time the vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, the contact was informed that the idle control module was broken which caused the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 104,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that after pulling into her driveway, the vehicle suddenly accelerated after the brakes were applied and crashed into the garage. The driver sustained injuries to the foot and later went to the hospital. The vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired. The manufacturer was also contacted and they informed him that they will have an investigator come out to look at it. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact pulled over and noticed that the engine was still revving. She turned the vehicle off and restarted it. When she restarted it, the engine continued to rev. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that someone would get back with her. The dealer called and stated that she would be responsible for the diagnostic fee. The current and failure mileages were approximately 120,000. Updated 11/08/10 *bf the dealer diagnosed the problem and stated the idle air control was bad and the power steering pressure switch wire was broken. Updated 11/2210 *bf updated 11/23/10
My 2002 honda oddysey had sudden unintended accelerated twice this year. Both of them occurred when I stopped it on a red light. About 5 seconds, it accelerated by itself, and stopped for about 1.5 second. I beleived this is a very dangerous failure that will lead to an accedent and human safety. I called a local honda dealer and asked if he was aware of the problem, or if there was a recall associated with this problem. He said he's not aware of that, and nothing he could do. So now I hope the federal safety agency is aware about this and passes this message to the honda company. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving in reverse the vehicle suddenly accelerated out of the driveway across a two lane road, over a curb and into a neighbors yard where it crashed into a tree. There were no injuries. The police were not notified. The contact was able to continue driving the vehicle and it functioned normally. A month later she was driving into a parking space with a sidewalk in front of it when the vehicle accelerated again without driver intent. When the vehicle accelerated onto an elevated sidewalk, the vehicle stopped accelerating. No injuries were reported and there was no police involvement. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they test drove the vehicle and there was nothing wrong with it. Honda was notified and stated that they trust their mechanics at the service centers; therefore, there was nothing wrong with the vehicle and offered no other options or solutions. She called the dealer again and told them that there was a failure and asked them to inspect the vehicle thoroughly. On july 27, 2010 the dealer stated again that nothing was wrong with the vehicle and it was driver error. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000. The current mileage was approximately 60,000.
My vehicle began to rev like it was in neutral when I was driving at low speed or when I proceeded from a stopped position. I took my vehicle to south shore honda. On sat 5/26/07 was told that it was the egr valve and that it was still covered under a special warranty. I was told that I had other issues. 1. Front engine mount $362.75, 2.side engine mount $219.65 3. Dealer recommended fuel injector and valve cleaning 193.90 total $843.26 with tax. Three days later same problem with the engine rev like it was in neutral. Took vehicle back to honda on 6/2/07. This time I was told that it was the transmission and that it would cost $4900.00 to fix. Vehicle has 42,839 miles. Spoke to service manager about all the events and said he would call honda hq and get back to me. I will give an update as soon as I hear from the service manger.
2002 honda odyssey accelerator pedal sticks and won't release when brakes are applied. *kb ***nar*** this problem occurs intermittently when the vehicle is coming to a stop. This had been happening sporadically for the past four years. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer and a technician there witnessed the problem. The dealer checked and cleaned the cruise control cable and accelerator cable. The pedal became stuck five days after these components were checked/cleaned . The dealer has been unable to determine the cause of the problem.
I bought a 2002 honda odyssey from small dealer. Come to find out that the engine oil is leaking. It had 52000 miles on it. Dealer says it is out of warranty due to mileage. I believe that honda should fix that problem for me as it is not due to wear and tear of the vehicle. I believe the seal is defective and should be replaced free of charge. The dealer is asking $600.00 to fix the problem. The vehicle also lunges forward when decelerating and coming to a graded stop.
Mary (my wife) was parallel parking our 2002 honda odyssey ex-l in downtown appleton, wi. She had pulled next to the car in front of the space she was going to use. She shifted the car in to reverse and began to turn her head to check benind her when the vehicle suddenly accelerated in reverse at very high speed, jumped the curb and crashed into a building. Fortunately nobody was on the sidewalk but the building and vehicle sustained substantial damage. She is certain she did not depress the accelerator and that the vehicle did this "on it's own". The vehicle is currently at gustman honda where it is being inspected. Preliminary reports from the dealership indicate that they cannot find any computer or mechanical defects that would have caused this unintended acceleration. We are extremely nervous about driving the car again, especially if they can't find anything and will likely be looking to purchase a different vehicle.*ak 8jb
The consumer heard noises coming from the vehicle's transmission. *nm the vehicle pulled to the right, the electronic equipment light would go on and off for no reason, the air bag light had come on, transmission failed, the gears would not shift easily, the RPM arrow would erratically swing from different levels while the transmission was struggling to shift gears, the tcs light was intermittent along with the engine light and the heater exhilarated a loud sound when in use.
The vehicle was serviced for an oil leak at the dealer. While sitting in the vehicle a friend noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle. The dealer serviced the vehicle, and told consumer it was normal to smell gas. *ak the gas smell continued. The vehicle was taken back to the service dealer and was informed that the gas cap need to be replaced. The driveway would be covered in oil. The transmission would shift rough and would jerk. *sc
While driving engine revved at a high rate, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
2002 honda odyssey car intermittently accelerates upon braking 32,000 miles started about 2 months ago dealer can not find the problem, no repairs have been made.
Un-inteded acclerate while cruise control is on during low speed. I notice if the cruise control is on, even the cruise speed is not set, during the wait of traffic light the throttle will acclerate. I need applied extra force on the break-pedal to restraint the van move forward. I has been cautious on this, no accident been cause because of this. But honda should exam their electronic throttle control program.
While driving at any speed and applying the brakes with all warning light on instrument panel the vehicle suddenly accelerated. Dealer notified.
Intermittently sudden acceleration , consumer has to shift into neutral. Dealer can't duplicate or correct the problem.
The accelerator pedal became stuck.
While parking, the vehicle experienced sudden acceleration that resulted into the consumers vehicle rear ending another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle sustained a cracked radiator and damage to the left bumper, left fender, lights, hood and air conditioner. *ts
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