2002 Honda Odyssey: hesitation when accelerating

Filed May 28, 2014 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while traveling 30 MPH, the vehicle hesitated shifting between second to third gears while the speed decreased to 10 MPH. The vehicle resumed to normal speed once it transitioned into forth gear. The failure occurred on four separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 70,068.

Filed May 3, 2013 · Transmission · 117,000 miles · WI

I called honda dealership (honda motorwerks, lacrosse, wi) with concerns about erratic shifting between 1st and 2nd gear and also a loud clunking sound when shifting gears. I was told to bring vehicle to dealership and they would install an oil jet kit that would take less than an hour. They mentioned nothing about a mandatory inspection for heat discoloration which could lead to them installing a new transmission. I cancelled appt when I learned installing the jet kit would "close the recall" on my vehicle. I hesitated calling honda motorwerks to begin with after owning an 80's model honda civic that had a recall on the gas filler pipe that I was not aware of. I ordered the pipe, paid them and installed it myself and the whole time they knew it was under recall but said nothing to me when I went to pick the part up. Now they are trying to pull a fast one on me again. This dealership proved they can not be trusted and by the hundreds of complaints on the odyssey's transmission it is obvious that no matter what honda dealership you take your vehicle to, you will be stuck with a huge repair bill. Mine has yet to be fixed and vehicle is unsafe to drive.

Filed Nov 2, 2011 · Transmission · 127,263 miles · GA

My 2002 honda odyssey's transmission failed. The code p0730 gear ratio incorrect was the problem that was given by the honda dealership. The mileage on my vehicle is 127,263. There was no clear warning, the car hesitated on the way to the dealer and when I got there the dealer said I needed a new transmission at the cost of $3800.00 and they also said I needed three engine mounts at a cost of $920.00. On the internet I have seen hundreds of complaints about this code p0730 for the 2002 honda odyssey but there has never been a recall. We need a recall on this item code p0730 transmission failure and gear ratio incorrect.

Filed Oct 21, 2011 · Transmission · 108,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate between first and third gears. There was also an extreme increase in engine rpms and the vehicle would not respond to reverse attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 108,000 and the current mileage was 116.000.

Filed Aug 19, 2011 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 104,000 miles · OH

One month ago, my honda odyssey transmission started to slip and hesitate when I drove into free way. Almost rear-ended by cars behind. And also, engine and tcs light came on. I had to turn on emergency light and drive at about 40 miles/hour on the free way. The slip seems to happen when the auto transmission switches between 2nd and 3rd gear. When putting on gas to accelerate, it can take long time (1 minute) to go from 20 miles/hour to 40 miles/hour, and during that time, it may suddenly accelerate if the transmission decides to speed up!!!! Very dangerous!!!! Since then, the transmission problem didn't go away. Contacted american honda and they refused to cover any cost to fix it. A honda dealer did agree to cover 40% of the repair. This problem happens very often on honda cars, please urge honda to step up and accept their transmission failure, and to cover 100% cost for the repair.

Filed Mar 31, 2011 · Transmission · 18,000 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate when he was changing gears. The failure occurred most often when shifting from second to third gear. The vehicle was included in the recall 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the vehicle did not need to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure continued to occur. The failure mileage was 18,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.

Filed Jul 19, 2010 · Transmission · 100,050 miles · TX

2002 odyssey - ck engine light came on at 100k miles. Took it to the dealer and they pulled a p0740 code. Dealer stated cost would be $5500, but would reduce it to $3000. This includes a new transmission and computer. They said that both need to be replaced to actually correct the problem. The problem would come back if transmission was only rebuilt. Next, I took the van to a 3rd party shop and confirmed code and problem. They want $3000 to rebuild it, replace the known bad parts and several other valves and solenoids, but no new computer. 3rd party shop said this is a known problem that honda should have taken care of for all odyssey's. Van now hesitates when hot and looses power. Going back to dealer to take up their offer and see what financing they have.

Filed Mar 8, 2010 · Engine · 87,000 miles · MD

Driving on a residential street at approximately 25 MPH, the engine suddenly stalled with no warning. After bringing the car to a stop, I was able to restart it. The idle speed is normal (~900 RPM). The engine and rest of drivetrain have been fairly trouble free. The only possibly related thing is that the car sometimes hesitates under normal acceleration around 30mph. I am taking the car to the shop tonight.

Filed Sep 6, 2009 · Transmission · 160 miles · NC

I own a 2002 honda odyssey. Bought the vehicle on 2/7/04 with 28,317 miles. On 2/17/04 with 28,784 miles brought the vehicle in saying the transmission was hesitating. The dealership found nothing wrong. On 6/29/04 brought the vehicle in for the transmission (2nd to 3rd gear tranny oil kit install) with 35.385 miles on the vehicle. On 9/28/04 brought the vehicle in at 40,676 miles with the same hesitation issues. I was told then that the hesitation was merely caused by the electronic signal in the transmission and the accelerator. I took that as gospel and drove with the ever worsening issue until today (9/5/09). On 9/2/09 I brought the car in for a transmission flush to see if that might help. The engine light was on and the tlc light was on. The service person and mechanics did not even address that issue, even through they were driving the vehicle around their lot. I mentioned the lights to the service person who told me to drive the vehicle around for a few days and if the light stayed on to come back in. They would turn off the light and see if it said off. If it came back on I should bring the van back in. My transmission totally failed. In the middle of highway traffic my van started to slam in and out of gear. I had to slam on breaks to keep from sliding out of control due to the sudden lower gear kicking in at 70 MPH. Luckily I had just dropped off my daughter and it was only my wife and I in the vehicle. I am upset that I was at the dealership and they totally ignored the lights that were on, and that they told me to drive around with the engine light on to see if the problem would get worse. I found two blogs with people all over the country having these same issues - failing transmissions even when maintenance has been maintained and failing service at honda dealerships. You people need to address this issue. There are many 1998 - 2003 honda vans out there and they are just ticking time bombs.

Filed Aug 16, 2009 · Transmission · 114,000 miles · LA

Have always had all scheduled maintenance completed. Previously: 39,000 miles july 2004 had the oil jet completed by honda for recall; 43,000 miles oct 2004 check engine light coming on and shifting abnormally, re-manufactured engine installed by honda per sb# 04-043; 67,000 miles july 2006 shift hesitation between 30 - 60 MPH, egr valve replaced by honda per sb# 05-026. Still having hesitations after egr valve replaced, but honda was not able to determine any additional problem. Continued this hesitation on and off. 114,000 miles mar 2009 shift slipping and van moving slow. Of course passed all warranties. Advised by honda that I needed yet another transmission costing almost $4,000. Called american honda. Only offered 25% discount. I was able to get it done cheaper by someone else with a better warranty. I would like to be included if there is any type of "defect" determined, which I as well as many others believe is the case.

Filed Apr 8, 2009 · Transmission · 91,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While driving between 30-40 MPH on normal road conditions, the vehicle experienced gear shift failure and excessive hesitation. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. In 2004, the contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). The recall remedy was performed and consisted of installing an oil jet kit. The recall repair was insufficient and has not corrected the failure. The failure and current mileages were 91,000. Updated 05/27/09 *bf at 91,000 miles, the vehicle exhibited intermittent gear shift failure and excessive hesitation in low gears around 30 MPH. The check engine light illuminated at 92, 623 and stayed on. Diagnostics codes revealed a transmission problem and incorrect gear ratio gear. Updated 06/01/09.

Filed Dec 11, 2008 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · MA

Automatic transmission is hesitating (one of the gears is malfunctioning).