2002 Honda Odyssey: sudden loss of power

Filed Jul 2, 2021 · Transmission · CA

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The transmission How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? When I was on the highway the car lost power and I was almost rear-ended by a car when I was stopped on the freeway on my way to the doctor. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No, I am a recent buyer and do not have much information about previous problems with this vehicle. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No, when it broke down, I just called the tow truck and they transported it to a mechanic and the mechanic put the machine in to find out what the fault was, and he told me and showed me that the fault was in the transmission and the cost would be $1800 to $2000 dollars or so to fix it. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Yes, before the breakdown the car turned on a light that I didn't recognize but I kept going because I was on the freeway and a few meters ahead the accelerator didn't respond, so I had to pull off the road to call the tow truck. Personal, I don't have any documents to prove this because logically I don't have $2000 dollars to fix the transmission. When I was with the mechanic and he checked the car he just showed me and said what it meant. the light that came on the dashboard. Also, yesterday I received this paper and it said that if the car shows up with more faults to come in with the code that comes on the document. I found it strange to receive it because according to me when I bought the car, everything was in good condition and now the transmission is not working, apart from the air bag. For these reasons I would like to know how I can take the car to them, if it does not walk and to get it to them, I have to take the tow truck.

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 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 Feb 12, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 173,000 miles · TX

Vehicle lost power...would not shift into higher gear. Vehicle continues to have problems. I have been told needs new transmission. Have read many posts regarding issues with honda odyssey having transmission problems.

Filed Nov 23, 2012 · Electrical · 99,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost power and stalled without warning. The contact merged to the shoulder and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that all of the warning lights illuminated once the vehicle was restarted and the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised the contact that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000 and the current mileage was 104,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jun 9, 2012 · Transmission · 150,050 miles · AL

While driving on the interstate with the cruise control on I noticed RPM's were increasing. Stopped the cruise control and used the gas pedal. Rpm went back to normal then slowly increased. I noticed I was loosing power and pulled to the side of the interstate. The transmission had 'blown'. There was transmission fluid everywhere. No warning lights came on and there was no indication of a problem. Loss of power at the wrong time could cause a serious problem. Apparently honda transmissions have a history of going out like this.

Filed Apr 6, 2012 · Transmission · 16,100 miles · CA

Sudden loss of power when accelerating from a stop. Occurs most when heading up incline. Need to shift from d to d3 to restore power. No error codes, check engine light, or tcs light is evident. Transmission was rebuilt @141k due to slipping and p0730 error code from original transmission.

Filed Jan 7, 2011 · Transmission · 89,648 miles · IA

I was driving my young children to school, when in the middle of a busy intersection, my 2002 honda odyssey (89,000 mi) lost power. If was as if it shifted out of gear, into neutral. After a few seconds it shifted back. I prayed the rest of the way to school. After dropping the girls off at school, there were a couple of other instances where it shifted out of gear on the 2 mile drive to the transmission shop. Prior to this day, there was absolutely no warning that there was a transmission problem. (we had had it properly serviced according to the recommendations - aug 2010 tranny fluid changed). In fact, our bags were packed and we were planning to leave right after school that day for a 300 mile trip to grandparents. The trip had to be cancelled. We are so thankful it didn't happen on the highway. From the thousands of other stories I have read online, many others weren't so fortunate. Honda offered us $450 on the $3,300 repair. Now, we are aware of how well known and documented this transmission issue is on the odyssey. Does someone have to die before honda does something to protect owners from this sudden, dangerous failure of the transmissions? We bought a honda because of its safety rating. That was a huge, expensive mistake! With all of the reports of second and third transmissions failing on these vehicles, I will never feel safe in it again with my family! We plan to sell it, if we are able. Please make honda accountable for these defects and make them do something to make these vehicles safer. Thank you

Filed Feb 9, 2010 · Transmission · 64,824 miles · TX

No events leading up to the failure. The failure is the total loss of power to the drivetrain wheels due to automatic transmission torque converter failure. The automatic transmission is being replaced with a remanufactured automatic transmission. The onboard computer, an oxygen sensor and the ignition switch are also being replaced. These items were probably damaged when the automatic transmission failed.

Filed Jan 30, 2010 · Transmission · 61,230 miles · NY

My vehicle suffers intermittent transmission failure resulting in loss of power while driving.

Filed Nov 5, 2008 · Transmission · 73,000 miles · MD

4 weeks ago the transmission in our 2002 honda odyssey with @73000 began slipping occasionally. Gas mileage suffered. Slipping of transmission has increased. Car will lose power at high speeds and low speeds for 10-15 seconds 2x - 3x in a 15 mile drive. Dangerous if I'm in fast lane or can't pull away from light. Don't ever accelerate hard, fear of slippage. Took car to dealer and was told transmission needs replacing. Cost $6100. Called dealer service manager and asked for assistance. He called honda factory rep and reduced cost to $3440.

Filed Oct 29, 2008 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · FL

At 65,000 miles vehicle starting hesitating on accelerating between 2nd and 3rd gears. 75,000 check engine light came on, turns out issues are related to the transmission. Internet search reveals numerous issues with this particular odyssey engine. Owner believes honda should be responsible for all costs associated with engine problems due to number of issues. Potential safety issue, as failure to shift causes vehicle to lose power, and only able to re-engage if slowed to 1st or 2nd gear.