2002 Honda Odyssey: jerking or lurching

Filed Mar 12, 2018 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · VA

I have had transmission problems and fuel pump problems . Had the transmission fixed twice in this van twice. And now car is jerking and mechanics say it's the fuel pumpl I had nothing but problems with this van not operating been taking it to mechanics they tell me it's the transmission I get a used one put in and now van jerks and stalls mechanics fix sensor it doesn't work change fuel pump this van ha been nothing but problems and after researching I find out there have been transmission problems with these cars and doesn't look like there has been a recall on the transmission but a lot of complaints on 2002 odyssey's.I spent all kinds of money on trying to get this van fixed. For the last 7-8 months. I was driving the car started having problems so it took it to two mechanics they told me first it was the transmission I had a used transmission put in that had 60;000 miles on it the second incident driving the van on highway 60mph the car started jerking and stalling. Finally had the car towed to mechanic they couldn't fix it and sent it to a dealer . This car has been nothing but problems. Apox date started having problems july 2017

Filed May 1, 2016 · Transmission · 159,000 miles · FL

Van has 159000 miles on it. While driving, transmission slips while shifting. Shudders and jerks while shifting. A road hazard, concerned it may cause being rear ended by other vehicles.

Filed Oct 4, 2015 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · OH

The van jerks as I speed it up. It seems like a transmission problem.

Filed Aug 13, 2015 · Transmission · 162,000 miles · MI

When I drive at normal speed the transmission slips and I feel an erratic jerking motion causing me to push against the seat belt. No engine or warning light comes on at any time. I checked with my mechanic and he diagnosed this as a transmission issue where the transmission is slipping between 2nd & 3rd and 3rd & 4th gear. I called honda hotline and they refuse to acknowledge that there is a problem. I checked online and see that several owners are complaining about their 2002 honda odyssey with transmission slipping.

Filed Oct 2, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 69,000 miles · CO

On 9/10/14 I started noticing transmission slipping/down-shifting at 40mph/2k RPM many times during a less than an hour drive. Rpm would suddenly jump to 4k, and then comes back while the car suddenly jerks/slows as if it's put on engine brake. Vehicle is 2002 odyssey and has 69k miles. Took the car to honda dealer where the car has been serviced for years and they were able to reproduce the issue, and I was told it requires a new transmission which would cost $3700 for a reman transmission with 3-y/36 kmil warranty. Talked honda america and tried to "seek goodwill assistance for transmission" per some recommendations. They took my info, and details, and eventually told me they reviewed their parameters, and decided this is not a case they are willing to assist. Checked my maintenance record and was able to find a recall repair performed many years ago. I searched online and found there are tons of such transmission issues reported on honda odyssey. In some cases, there seems to be require a transmission replacement every 50k miles or so. Apparently honda has been knowingly selling such defective transmissions for many years w/o telling the customers. I'm disappointed to say the least at honda america, and the so called honda quality which is proved to be a costly myth. I have a hyundai with close to 90k miles and so far I don't have any transmission/engine issues. I think I'm done with honda.

Filed Jul 23, 2014 · Body, Brakes · VA

For a few months now I have noticed that when I make left turns, whether from a stopped position or a speed of 0-5mph, the van jerks and slows to a almost stop. I am afraid that it will shut down and cause a very serious accident one day. I have called honda a few times to inquire about it and nothing is being done. The breaks are only a year old and seems to work fine but there is a noise every time I push the brakes. Not the usual bad brakes sound but like a tapping sound. Also the 2 passenger sliding doors will not close or open at times as well as the back windows. The motors has been changed in the panel box, please what could it be and is there any help honda should be doing as they have stated these problems aren't under warranty?

Filed Apr 5, 2014 · Transmission · 92,000 miles · NJ

The automatic transmission has a loud whining noise during acceleration and there is a banging noise and lurching while shifting into different gears; although it does not do it all of the time, but the noise is constant. I have brought these problems to the honda dealer's attention at 60,000 miles and they claimed that there is nothing they can do until the transmission breaks down and that I am the 2nd owner and so there is no warranty. I called honda america and they said there is nothing they can do to help me. I transport children and am fearful that the transmission will seize up and an accident will occur. I have researched this problem and discovered that there is a serious flaw in honda transmissions and that they have not addressed it to owners' satisfaction. Honda designed and built these transmissions and need to be held accountable; they charge up to $5000 for rebuilt transmissions that are also flawed. Consumers need to be protected from negligence. Why is honda being allowed to get away with this? It seems that they are making money on transmission repairs; and, in time, they will loose customer confidence and loyalty!

Filed Jul 1, 2013 · Acceleration · 121,470 miles · TX

The vehicle started jerking around 40 mile per hour giving abnormal revolutions. The vehicle was moving at 10 miles per hour after a few minutes eve with the push of accelerator with sudden jerks.

Filed Oct 13, 2012 · Transmission · 92,600 miles · NC

Driving under normal conditions, the transmission started jerking and slipping losing traction. The warning light came on. I took it to my mechanic the next day. He ran a diagnostic check and replaced the two solenoids that controlled the automatic transmission shifting. I drove it 25 miles and it started jerking again and slipping.

Filed Jun 22, 2012 · Transmission · 225,480 miles · SC

The transmission has been slowly slipping since about 170,000 miles. I have been driving it slowly and being careful when it shows a struggle switching into the lower gears. Yesterday it really jerked when switching from 2nd to 3rd gear and the engine light and tcs light came on. I pulled off into the nearest subdivison and turned off the vehicle. I then restarted the 2002 honda odyssey and the tcs light went out but the engine light stayed on. I am concerned that this transmission was part of an earlier recall and I never got the chance to replace the transmission and now I am stuck paying full price for a transmission.

Filed Jan 11, 2012 · Transmission · 87,000 miles · CA

I began having trouble on the transmission with slipping gears (2nd and 3rd) a few weeks ago, and jerky shifting when going into reverse, drive, etc. I've had to release the accelerator and reapply it to engage the gears several times a day. Tcs and check engine light were on. This happened to me in the past but the errors went out. The last time I have to reset the power by removing one connector of the battery.

Filed Aug 29, 2011 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly shifted into second gear with a violent jerk. Suddenly, the engine warning indicators illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure continued to occur during acceleration. On a separate occasion, the same failure occurred while in reverse. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where they detected that the transmission fluid was burnt and discolored. Also, there were internal malfunctions which required the transmission to be replaced. The transmission was rebuilt. The technician stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.