2002 Honda Odyssey electrical problems

Filed Apr 7, 2025 · Electrical · WA

The van completely shuts down no matter where I am. When I try to turn it back on the green key light DOES NOT appear on the dash. The van will still crank but will not turn over. Until the green key light appears on the left side of the dash. I have to sit anywhere from 5 minutes up until 8 hours one day. It does this 3 to 4 times a day. The only warning I get is the green key will start flashing on the dash that's when I know it has shut down. I feel like it has something to do with the immobilizer. Because of the green key. I have changed my key fob battery , regular battery, checked all the fuses. This is very dangerous, it has left my family and myself in some deadly positions. Dar and raining it has shut off on the highway with barely any shoulder to pull off on. Cars and trucks driving past at 60 to 70 miles per hour in the dark and rain a few times we were almost hit. There is nothing I can do but sit and wait for the green key to appear then I know we are in safe zone again until u expectantly it decides to do it again. 😩This is so frustrating leaving for work or appointments I have no clue what time to leave because the shut down is random. I have searched many videos on how to disengage the immobilizer or these click your key 6 times forwards and backwards press the lock and unlock on key fob. NOTHING HAS WORKED. When I purchased the vehicle he gave me all 3 keys I'm assuming valet and 2 main keys and the key fob. Please anybody know anything please help me and my family have came very close to death numerous occasions. I don't know what else to do. I have my grandbabies and this is our only means of transportation. Thank you [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Dec 27, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · 123,456 miles · GA

My vehicle tells me the passenger airbag isnt working then it turns off so something electronicly is messed up.

Filed Apr 13, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 160,000 miles · VA

A couple weeks ago as me and my 2 toddler sons were going down the road. The vehicle had what seemed a power surge and taillights went out and power went low radio stopped and doors unlocked. Luckily we were close to home I got new fuse for lights radio said error but music didn't matter the next day I had to jump it to got work but seemed ok. The next few weeks I dealt with doors locking and unlocking. And one morning came out both doors were open.I didn't let boys ride after problems escalated one day doors stopped and got stuck in middle when they were getting out. It I replaced some fuses and everything seemed ok but most days battery felt work when starting. I went to get boys and I'm glad I didn't have them when it died in middle of road smoking I got it in parking lot. Called father and we took battery out to go get a new one. The battery was swollen water and acid spitting out like it was going to burst. New battery installed and drove it maybe 5 min back home. Thought well it was battery whole time. Went inside to open easter things with boys I walked outside hour later and smelled electrical fire smell bad there was smoke coming out of hood not aloft but battery was dead. It seems like something keeps pushing power through the different elements causing them to short. If you look up on internet dead battery 2002 honda odyssey nothing but story's of power surges making vehicles loose power burn out the list goes on and on. What if my boys and I had lost power on highway. Or door decided to open I don't know the problem but every story talks of it. Kids lives in these vehicles are in danger. Please help.I say it could easily be accidents I was just smart enough to avoid them by disconnecting paying attention and be prepared. Not everyone is like me most hop in and go now I have no vehicle no help and think of all the other children in these van's. Thank you

Filed Apr 8, 2018 · Electrical · 210,000 miles · WA

Ignition switch malfunction. While driving down the road the van will die but if you bump the key the power to everything turns back on it started this last year and continues to do it

Filed Sep 3, 2017 · Electrical · 180,000 miles · MD

Navigation system malfunction. On approximately 8/16 or 8/17/2017, the clock displayed on the navigation screen became stuck at "0:00". I'm not sure whether this affects the actual navigation function, GPS system, or other electrical (or non-electrical) components. I believe the dvd-based navigation system hardware and software was manufactured by alpine for honda (and many other auto manufacturers). I have updated my map/software dvd twice since I purchased the car in 2002. I have turned the navigation system and the car on and off several times, removed the software/maps dvd and reinserted it, and performed many other attempts to fix the problem, all without success.

Filed Jan 25, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 176,008 miles · CA

Recently, while driving my car on the freeway my car decideds to shut off which is scary and has happended more than once and not having the speed of control of trying to get over when you are in the fast lane. This has happened numerous of times. My main concern is how many other people have this happened to before. This is very dangerous and a serious situation because you don't know if the car behind you will slow down. I always end up pressing my emergency light right away, hoping the other drivers are paying attention because I am driving with my children in the vehicle. Five kids I take to school everyday and my main concern is there saftey at all times.

Filed Aug 12, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 200,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the air conditioning turned off and the engine lost power. All the warning indicators illuminated. The contact discovered that the alternator bracket was fractured. The failure occurred three other times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Aug 4, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 99,600 miles · NJ

I purchased the honda odyssey 2002 on tues july 28th 930pm and was driving home. I lived 1 hour away from the honda dealership. Upon driving for first 40 minutes of highway around 1020pm as I entered jersey city, nj the van stalled at very 1st traffic into the city. It came up with 2 indicators: tcs and malfunction indicator lamp. The engine indicator is still on. I tried to drive the van from traffic light and it wouldn't go over 20mph while RPM would move to 4-5. I pulled over and waited 5 minutes, turned off the van and restarted. I drove/made it home slowly with my heart pumping very fast. Please let me know what honda is going to do to take care of these problems. The van had gone through multi point inspection and we were aware of known issues but these transmission issue was in the clear and happens on my drive home. And thank god it happen in the city while standing at the traffic light vs highway as well as the very same day vs a month later where I would of have been out of luck. But time will tell now who makes what effort to resolve my issue. Feel free to call me at [xxx] or [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 6, 2015 · Electrical · 165,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While driving at 50 MPH, the key fell out of the ignition as the vehicle continued to move. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 165,000. Updated 09/21/15

Filed Jul 23, 2014 · Body, Brakes · VA

For a few months now I have noticed that when I make left turns, whether from a stopped position or a speed of 0-5mph, the van jerks and slows to a almost stop. I am afraid that it will shut down and cause a very serious accident one day. I have called honda a few times to inquire about it and nothing is being done. The breaks are only a year old and seems to work fine but there is a noise every time I push the brakes. Not the usual bad brakes sound but like a tapping sound. Also the 2 passenger sliding doors will not close or open at times as well as the back windows. The motors has been changed in the panel box, please what could it be and is there any help honda should be doing as they have stated these problems aren't under warranty?