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2002 Honda Odyssey lights problems

12 complaints (1% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 190,000. 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints
12
of this car's complaints
1%
typical mileage
190,000
crashes
3
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Headlights: switch
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Honda Odyssey lights problems in other years

1995200020052010201520202026

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2002 Honda Odyssey owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

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 Jan 7, 2018 · Airbags, Lights · OH

Takata recall my van was part of the recall and the fix was done but when it is humid outside then my SRS light comes on and stays on. When we go down south to florida then the SRS light comes on and stays on until we get into less humid weather. We are planning on moving back down south and we are worried that the airbags are not fixed right. Also the passenger headlamp goes out twice as fast as the drivers side. I have to replace the passenger side headlamp twice before I have to replace the drivers side.

Filed Aug 8, 2017 · Airbags, Lights · 200,000 miles · TX

Takata recall: I bought a used 2002 odessey with 200,000 miles on it. And after I got it home I noticed the SRS light being on. I thought it is a simple loose connection. But after searching online, it seems to be a serious problem which needs urgent attention and fixing.

Filed May 4, 2016 · Lights · NY

The high tail brake lamp on the honda odyssey from many model years including the 2001 thru 2015 model years burns out at a high frequency impeding the visibility of the vehicle braking and causing a danger of being rear-ended.

Filed Dec 1, 2015 · Body, Lights · 212,898 miles · NC · crash · 3 injuries

Seat failure - rear ended by honda accord at approx. 40 MPH while stopped on a 2-lane state highway to turn left . Foot off brake. Propelled forward about 3 car lengths. Massive failure of second row seat backs. Second row seat backs broke and reclined against 3rd row seats. Had there been passengers in the 3rd row, they would likely have sustained serious injuries. Front passenger seat twisted left. Other vehicle (honda accord) had front driver-side airbag deployed and driver-side side air curtains deployed.

Filed Jun 2, 2015 · Airbags, Body · 190,000 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

My odyssey was involved in a front collision at 45 miles per hour. T-boned another vehicle when they pulled out in front of the odyssey. Neither front air bags deployed. I had just in the past few months had the air bags replaced due to the recall. My mother who was driving received neck, shoulder and back whiplash and a seat belt burn. The passenger in the other vehicle broke his hip and femur and went into surgery yesterday. Why did the airbags not deploy?

Filed Nov 1, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 159,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

I was driving 2002 honda odyssey ex-l on the freeway. It was a stop and go traffic, vehicle in front of me stopped at certain point and I couldn't stop quick enough. To my surprise the air bag never deployed which caused a whiplash, bruise on the right side of upper body and also my left knee bump in to the dashboard.

Filed Sep 9, 2004 · Lights · MS

While turning on the headlights both driver's side and passenger's side lights would go off on their own. Consumer was able to drive vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that bulbs needed to be replaced.

Filed Oct 21, 2003 · Electrical, Lights · CA

Problems with radio volume button, indicator light, and vehicle pulls to the left.*mr vehicle pulled to the left when the consumer test drove it on 08/10/2002. Dealer assured her it would be repaired. After about one week of driving the vehicle, it continued to pull to the left unless she held the steering wheel to the right and forced it to go straight 08/20/2002. On 09/24/2002 vehicle was taken to the dealership for problems with the door and SRS light coming on and off while driving. On 10/24/2002 consumer drove the vehicle to the dealership again. They stated the problem was fixed. On 12/18/2002 the consumer insisted that the technician test drive the vehicle to experience the defect. Technician did experience it and stated it needed to be fixed. The next day they informed the consumer an alignment was done to fix the "pulling to the left". As far as the SRS light, there were no repairs at that time. Consumer would be contacted to make an appointment for repairs. On 04/10/2003, consumer returned for routine maintenance and a total fix for the pulling to the left. Consumer wanted a replacement vehicle.

Questions about the 2002 Honda Odyssey lights

Does the 2002 Honda Odyssey have lights problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the lights of the 2002 Honda Odyssey, 1% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2002 Honda Odyssey lights problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 190,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Honda Odyssey lights?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Honda Odyssey have the most lights problems?

The Honda Odyssey model years with the most lights complaints are 2000 (13 complaints), 2002 (12 complaints) and 2003 (11 complaints).

Other 2002 Honda Odyssey problems

Transmission 608Airbags 99Engine 69Body 55Electrical 35Acceleration 33Brakes 32Locks 24Suspension 19Tires 17Fuel system 13Seats 13Seat belts 12Steering 12Wheels 8Visibility 7Driver assistance 5

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