2002 Honda Odyssey suspension problems

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 Jan 6, 2013 · Suspension · 104,000 miles · MD

Passenger side front suspension spring was found broken during a regular car maintenance. Springs on both side were replaced. I was informed by the service agent at the honda dealer that the rest of the suspension components were ok. However, about 2 months (and about 2000 miles) later, the passenger side strut broke. The entire passenger side front suspension assembly was replaced.

Filed May 3, 2012 · Engine, Suspension · 70,000 miles · IL

Vehicle creates vibration as if traveling over washboard surface on otherwise smooth roadway when accelerating at low gradual speeds. Vibration disappears after accelerating through harmonics or decelerating. Engine mounts (3) worn out prematurely. Suspect poor design. Excessive engine movement caused the front passenger engine mount mounting bolt (2 x m10 x 40mm) to shear & second bolt was stretched and yielded such that the washer face of the bolt was raised 1/4" from the mounting surface rendering the top mount useless. The rear mount seems to be the major culprit. It is hardest to see visually & appears the 1st to fail causing excessive strain & failure on 2 remaining mounts. Potential safety concern. Reference complaint no. 10425453.

Filed Oct 20, 2011 · Suspension · 153,000 miles · MN

As my wife was backing out of our driveway, the right front spring broke into 2 pieces. Had she been going down the road I can think of a number catastrophic events that could have occurred. In 55 years of driving I have never had this happen or even heard of it happening. As I search the internet, however, it appears that this happens with this vehicle more than should be expected.

Filed Mar 16, 2011 · Suspension · 74,556 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle exhibited an unusually loud bang as the contact lost control of the vehicle. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and later discovered that the front driver side coil spring was fractured. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the coil spring was repaired. The failure mileage was 74,556 and the current mileage was 74,600.

Filed Mar 6, 2011 · Suspension · 169,000 miles · ME

Front pass side (right) coil spring broke suddenly about 3 inches from the top while traveling down road our near home. The coil popped out of the strut upper mount and rubbed on inner fender. Replacement coils were fitted on 3-5-2011 to both sides when it was discovered the right side coil was previously broken at the bottom flat wound coil. The left side front coil was also previously broken at the top most coil,for an unknown amount of time . The sharp ended piece was trapped under the remaining spring piece.

Filed Dec 20, 2010 · Suspension · 80,000 miles · GA

Clunking/thudding noise from passenger front of vehicle while traveling over small bumps in road or rough patches of highway. Vehicle evaluated by honda dealer in 2006 for cause. Never fixed. Was told sound could not be reproduced. Have driven since listening to same sound. Disassembled front right strut assembly to replace strut/shock. Found passenger front spring broken. Has likely been broken since 2005. Suspect that other springs are broken on the vehicle as well.

Filed Jan 7, 2008 · Suspension · 96,370 miles · NY

1) normal driving, no history of accidents or major potholes, etc, that could have possible contributed. 2.) front coil spring on driver side broke, with pieces of the spring falling off. No accident, but needed to repair something that really should not be breaking. 3.) fixed at dealer at my expense. I have a broken part of the spring available.

Filed Aug 29, 2006 · Suspension · 62,000 miles · NJ

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was taken in for a state inspection and had failed due to the front passenger side shock absorber. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined the shock absorber failed and replaced it. Updayed 10/04/06.

Filed Aug 18, 2006 · Suspension · 52,000 miles · MA

I own a 2002 honda odyssey. On july 22, 2006 while I was parking the van in my garage, I heard loud clanking noise from the front left side. Later next day, when I was backing up the car, a metal piece fell on the ground. It turned to be **suspension spring coil**. I read from other consumer sites that, in 2001 and 2002 honda odyssey models this is a known issue. Luckily my extended warranty covered the repair expenses. I sure hope the federal safety agency would investigate into this potentially dangerous issue. For now, I am just hoping the other coils don't break while driving.