2002 Honda Odyssey steering problems

Filed Jan 4, 2025 · Body, Steering · CA

I was involved in a traffic collision on December 15, 2023. The California DMV requires a brake and light inspection for a salvage retention reregistration of my car. After going to two brake and light shops they will not perform a brake and light inspection due to a recall P30 04V‑176. I went to a Honda dealer to get the recall fixed and they said they cannot or will not perform the recall as it is not needed. Please let me know what I can do to fix this issue as I don’t see what and why the brake and light inspections cannot be done and I need them completed.

Filed Oct 25, 2016 · Steering · 5 miles · CA

The steering wheel on our vehicle pulls to the right or the left, and stayed. When we accelerate or the transmission up-shifts, suddent steering wheel on our vehicle pulls to the right or the left the vehicle continues to go straight when this happens but turning the wheel left has no effect until the vehicle speed evens out. There is also something in the front end that is loose and is very noticeable on rough roads or entering/exiting parking lots.

Filed Apr 24, 2015 · Engine, Steering · 143,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While driving at 70 MPH, the engine stalled and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.

Filed Dec 18, 2013 · Steering, Suspension · 100,000 miles · OH

The steering wheel on our vehicle pulls to the right when we accelerate or the transmission up-shifts. The vehicle continues to go straight when this happens but turning the wheel left has no effect until the vehicle speed evens out. There is also something in the front end that is loose and is very noticeable on rough roads or entering/exiting parking lots. You can hear something jiggling or moving around that should'nt be doing so. We have taken it to 3 honda dealerships and have spent over $3,000 replacing parts but the problem persists. The local dealership seems to think this is normal but I disagree, especially when your heart skips a beat whenever it happens. It is very unnerving and seemingly dangerous.

Filed Dec 5, 2011 · Acceleration, Steering · 124,000 miles · IN

Failed on interstate @ 50mph.

Filed Oct 15, 2011 · Electrical, Steering · 11,000 miles · CA

About 20+ times, while driving and then applying the brakes at low speed, all of the dashboard/instruments panel lights flashes on briefly, then turns off. The honda dealer could not fix this problem because they could not reproduce this intermittent problem. Then on 10/14/2011, the same thing occurred again but in addition to all of the dashboard/instruments panel lights flashing, the steering wheel locked up where it could not be turned and almost caused an accident (almost ran over a pedestrian). Luckily the brakes still worked. After turning off the engine, pulling out the key, and then restarting it, the problem went away. Many owners have reported the same problem on the honda odyssey owner's forum at: http://www.odyclub.com/forums/9-problems-concerns/1365-2002-dashboard-lights-flash.html this is a known honda problem where they issued a technical service bulletin (tsb) #03-902, which can be seen at: http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/odyssey/x03-902e.pdf this tsb shows that replacing the alternator fixes this problem. My wife does not want to drive it anymore because she fears that this vehicle is unsafe to drive.

Filed Nov 1, 2010 · Acceleration, Steering · 120,000 miles · CA

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

Filed Aug 16, 2010 · Steering · 102,000 miles · MA · crash

I was on 128 n in mass. At 5:15pm in heavy traffic on the 2nd lane from the right near exit 35. A sedan on the right-hand lane came too close to my 2002 honda odyssey and I swerved slightly to avoid it, while still staying on my lane. After that, the wheel would not straighten and the car started weaving. I signaled and went over to the break down lane and tried to stop the car, but it went totally out of control, rolled over on the passenger side and came to a stop after hitting the guardrail. Thankfully, my two passengers and I were unhurt, but the van was totaled. The cars behind me had seen the van weaving and slowed down and it was a miracle that the odyssey did not hit any other car. We spoke to our local honda dealership who could give no satisfactory explanation about the car's sudden failure. The van had 102,000 miles on it at the time of the failure, had recently passed inspection, had new tires and had an up-to-date service record. While we were fortunate to be physically unharmed, the shock and trauma stayed for a long time and I can only bring myself to talk about it after many months. I was very disappointed with the lack of response from our dealership in burlington, ma, where I had regularly taken the car since it was bought in 2002.

Filed Oct 1, 2009 · Steering, Transmission · 140,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While driving he experienced gear failure, which caused the steering column to lock. The manufacturer was notified in reference to recall #04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission); however, he was advised that since the recall was already performed, they would not assume any responsibility for repairs. An authorized technician concluded that the transmission was never replaced. The failure has not been remedied. The failure and current mileages were 140,000.

Filed Nov 10, 2008 · Engine, Steering · 105,000 miles · CT · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The independent dealer stated that the vehicle was in very good condition at the time of purchase. The contact stated that the vehicle began pulling to the left. The tires were replaced and an alignment was performed. She also observed a massive oil leak coming from the vehicle. The dealer stated that nothing could be done because she was outside of the 30-day used car warranty. An independent mechanic discovered that the vehicle was involved in a previous crash, in which the crankshaft was sealed as well as the origin of the massive oil leak. The mechanic found that the sealant previously used on the crankshaft and the tires were beginning to loosen. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were less than 105,000. Updated 12/15/08 *cn the vehicle needed a new crank seal, water pump and timing belt. Updated 12/16/08.