Transmission error code p0740 (torque converter clutch circuit) on honda odyssey 2002. Unknown cause. After researching we have seen that this is a very common problem with the 2001-2002 hondas and very expensive to repair. It was suggested we report to you.
2002 Honda Odyssey transmission complaints
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2002 honda odyssey with 48,000 miles has an overheated transmission and needs replacement. The mechanic states that alot of these vehicles have had this problem. He advised me to contact honda service for warranty service. Honda service at plaza honda told me there is no warranty for my transmission. Web blogs have shown many honda owners trying to participate in a class action suit against honda to be responsible for these repairs.
Shifting problems from defective cooling system.
Driving on freeway, tried to accelerate (from about 60mph) and transmission slipped into neutral. Was very dangerous; car slowed down immediately, large semi behind almost hit us. Looked at dashboard, car was still in d (drive) but the engine RPM was almost redlined. After a few seconds, had to manually shift to n then back to d to engage transmission. This morning, took the car to the dealer and was told that the transmission needs to be replaced. This is a 2002 honda odyssey with roughly 54,000 miles- ridiculous to need a new transmission, and there was no warning of the failure.
Transmission failed on 2002 honda odyssey with only 91,000 miles. Transmission is slipping when shifting in lower gears. Clunking sound when vehicle comes to a full stop. Vehicle is unsafe to drive. This vehicle is part of the second generation odysseys that are well known for early transmission failures.
Honda odyssey transmission failed on the highway. Vehicle would only go about 20 miles per hour maximum. Prior to full failure there was a hitch in the shifting at low gears.
Transmission on 2002 honda odyssey ex failed. Dealer indicated it would need to be replaced at cost of $5,700. They indicated that current transmission recall was not valid and I did not qualify.
I am the original and only owner of a 2002 honda odyssey. At approximately 66,000 miles, I began to feel the vehicle jarring when accelerated. After a week, it began to shake(twice). A few days later, when accelerating the car, it remained in a neutral state while the RPM was going wild, it did that for a full minute as I was merging into the highway, it did that again as I was changing lanes in which a vehicle had to swerve out of the way to avoid a disaster. I brought the vehicle in to findlay honda of henderson on april 30, 2009. The service advisor, john, drove the vehicle (while I accompanied) to see if he could duplicate the problem. After a mile or so on the highway he was not able to do so...so we went back to the shop where I waited. About an hour later, john advised me that it may take longer and asked if they could keep the vehicle until 3 that afternoon, no problem. At approximately 3pm that same day, I received a phone call stating that my vehicle was ready to pick up, the vehicle showed no signs of trouble. I asked that he keep it overnight and test drive it again in the morning, it was a safety hazard to keep it on the road. I received a phone call the next morning from john who proceeded to tell me that the transmission needed to be replaced. I was in disbelief, after only 66-67,000 miles. I was quoted approximately $4,500. For the repair. After a bit of bantering and arguing with everyone from the service advisor john, to the service manager jesse, to the district manager shawn, to the representative from american honda, I was offered a 50% discount. A 'remanufactured' honda transmission was put in place of the faulty one.
Our 2002 honda odyssey while driving at 40 or 60 miles per hour severely jerked forward and then backwards with the same effect on the passengers as hitting an object, very scary> I took it to the honda dealer and he said the problem was broken motor mounts which were replaced at a cost of $600.00. Three days after leaving the dealer the problem returned intermittently and was observed by the dealer technician and now identified as a transmission problem recommending transmission and transmission control module replacement at $4800, with no guarantee that this would correct the problem. This is not why we buy hondas. We do not expect transmissions to go bad at 103,000 miles. Now after a little research, I discover that a long list of honda owners are suffering with this design defect with no or little help from honda. As a owner of three honda vehicles an incident like this will turn me to another manufacturer if honda does not own up to its responsibilities to build a safe reliable vehicle.
The car slips from 2nd to 3rd gear. The failure occurs often, at least 3 times a day. The consequence of the failure is that the care is not engaged in a gear so we have to pull off the road to try to reengage the transmission. I took the car to the honda dealer, they said I will have to pay $2,500 for the new transmission. This is not acceptable since it is honda's fault, a bad transmission in the 2002-2004 odyssey.
Transmission failure on 2002 honda odyssey. There was a recall that did an inspection or a replacement transmission. My vehicle was inspected and later the transmission failed. Honda offered $1,000.00 to correct the problem. Cost for repair from honda was $5,500.00. I took it to another repair shop and corrected the problem at a cost of $2,400.00.
Honda odyssey transmission failing at 106,000 miles. Shifts very hard. Scary to drive. Not reliable family vehicle any longer. Is a known design flaw, but honda will not do anything. Many people report exact same issue on same year vehicle. Many have had transmission replaced 3 or 4 times. A transmission should not fail at 100k miles. Dealer recommends to replace transmission and computer for $5k.
1. "check engine" light came on about more than 1 yr ago, one week after a regular maintenance at the dealers. I brought it back to the dealer, and the service adviser drove it around, and said he will just reset the light. 2. While driving on the freeway on 5/9/2009, I accelerated trying to pass a car, and the car jerked very badly (the service adviser called it "slipped gear"), and later, same symptom happened while city driving (between 2nd gear and 3rd gear). 3. I took it to the dealer, and the service technician drove it around with me, and identified it as a "transmission problem". My 2002 honda odyssey minivan has 106017 miles on it. I am the original owner, and there are many many customers currently experiencing the same problem with the automatic transmission. The class action lawsuit against honda for odyssey automatic transmission problem covers up to 2001 model, but the problem I have is exactly the same as the description in the class action lawsuit. It was very scary on the freeway when it slipped gear.....it felt like the car was in 'neutral' for a little while until it jerked into the gear.
My transmission slips in low gears causing the car to rev extremely high (4,000 RPM) with no power. This has happened twice in the past month. Each time I have been able to pull over to avoid crashing with my children in the car. In an attempt to diagnose the problem my mechanic has replaced the transmission fluid. The fluid was discolored and contained metallic fragments. The van was serviced as part of the recall in 2004 at the dealer where I bought it in 2002. The oil jet was installed but obviously did not remedy the problem. The van is at 90,000 miles. This is (I now realize) a well documented problem and I would expect honda to cover the cost of a new transmission.
I step on the gas pedal, the RPM is go up to 4-5, but the van is not moving.
2002 honda odyssey with 72,000 miles. Regular maintenance done, yet 1 week ago it transmission began slipping and missing shifts, between 1 and 2, 3 and 4. Dealer examined it, said new transmission needed, quoted $3500, claiming that included $3500 "goodwill" from honda. Now car is disabled until I fix it.
2002 honda odyssey, 98k miles. While driving on highway at 60 MPH, transmission began to slip out of gear causing the vehicle to lurch violently back and forth. Once off the highway, the tcs light and engine malfunction light came on. Also lost reverse. Had vehicle towed 15 miles to closest dealership. They say the transmission needs to be replaced. This vehicle is not safe.
I'm an original owner of a honda odyssey 2002, with 66k miles on it as of 4/6/2009. The transmission starts slipping at approximately 30-45 MPH on the highway. It would shift back and forth between neutral to drive gear. Sometimes, it harshly jerks between gears. The check-engine and tcs lights turned on most of the time. We don't feel safe using this vehicle for fear its transmission could stop any time while on highway.
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.
2002 odyssey with 39,000 miles: transmission slips and disengages between 1st-2nd and 2nd-3rd gear shifts. Took van to dealer to have transmission recall update performed. Dealer was able to duplicate trans shift problem(s) exactly. They contacted american honda to see what they wanted to do with the trans. Dealer performed the oil-jet re-call work and changed the trans fluid, that's it. (evidentially, am honda said no to warranty replacement). I received a call from the dealer that the van was ready for pick-up. On the way home from the dealer the trans slipped between 2nd-3rd gear. I called the dealer to tell them that the problem was still present. They told me I would have to bring the van back and duplicate the problem for them!!! What, they got the trans to fail when it was in their hands and then let me go with a known trans problem. It's apparent through their actions that honda is doing what's best for honda, not the customer and their safety. After all, this was a safety recall. I started to sense there was some sort of issue going on with the transmissions. So I hit the web to do some research and found out all about the trans failures honda vehicles were having (civics, accords, odysseys, pilots). Honda extended the trans warranty to 7yrs 100k mi on the '99-'01 odyssey's resulting from a class action suit. This did not include the '02-'03 odys. Honda should have included the '02-'03 odys, but that would have been the "right thing to do". I understand the trans problem was "fixed" for the new-body style '04 odyssey. So basically the '02-'03 ody owners are pretty much on their own to battle with am honda $$ to get a remanufactured transmission to replace the original transmission which is known to have "heat build-up" problems and fail. Even the recall notice states there is a heat related problem. I can't believe the trans failed at 40k mi and I paid for it!. Money does matter, but it's the point that honda is not standing faithfully behind their product.
2002 honda odyssey had a recall for transmission problem. Consumer states that this is the second transmission failure. *nj the consumer stated the transmission seized.
2002 honda odyssey- engine light came on at 86,000 miles. There is a harsh jerk when shifting gears and problem accelerating with high RPM. This problem has been going on for about two years. The car was taken to the dealer and they said nothing was wrong before. On april 7, 2009 at 87,000 miles the dealer said the transmission is slipping and needs to be replaced. Frequently the car does not accelerate and the engines rev up. This is hazardous potential on the roadways. The honda dealer has contacted american honda and they offered to pay for 50% of cost which is $1700.
2002 honda odyssey with transmission problem at 103500 miles, gear slip, rough up and down shift, also whisper nose from bearing.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the transmission was slipping in his vehicle. Honda recommended that they repair the vehicle. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle downshifted without warning. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. Once it was restarted, the service engine indicator illuminated after the vehicle had been operating normally. The dealer stated that the vehicle was still safe to drive. The failure lasted for only 40 seconds and then the vehicle would operate normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced due to an incorrect gear issue. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The repair would cost $4,000. The failure and current mileages were 112,000. Updated 08/04/09 *bf updated 08/05/09.
I own a 2002 odyssey honda that has 98000 miles on it. The transmission has failed and I think honda motor company should take responsibility for this. This car has not pulled any extra weight.
The transmission on my 2002 honda odyssey completely failed for the second time on sunday 3/7/09. The mileage on the van at the time was approx. 112,000. Fortunately, no one was injured. I was able to drive the van, albeit slowly, to a nearby honda dealer, gustman of appleton, wi., where I left it. This is the second time this odyessey's transmission has failed to the point were a complete replacement was necessary. On or about 6/17/05 at 56,427 miles the original transmission was replaced by lakeland honda in sheboygan, wi. Presently, honda of america will only cover 55% of the total repair bill at gustman in appleton. And, besides the new or remanufactured transmission honda is requiring that the odyessey's $800 computer also be replaced. The total cost is expected to run about $4,300.00. Subtracting honda's 55% leaves me with a bill of at least $2,365. I am concerned that should this 3rd transmission fail an accident may result and someone could get injured. So far I have been lucky. In my view honda of america is not concerned about the owners of their vehicles.
Transmission not shifting gears. Intermittent failure. New transmission required on 2002 88,000mi honda odyssey.
I own a 2002 odyssey honda that has only 50000 miles on it. The transmission has failed and I think honda motor company should take responsibility for this. I paid top dollar for this car expecting it to go much farther than 50000 miles before its dead. I have no hitch. This car has not pulled any extra weight.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the transmission felt as if it were slipping. The vehicle would occasionally fail to shift into gear and would also jerk when shifting. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission), but the dealer stated that it would cost $4,500 to repair because the recall only pertained to vehicles up to the year 2000. The failure and current mileages were less than 84,500. Updated 5/5/09 *cn updated 05/06/09.
My vehicle is a 2002 honda odyssey ex-l. The vehicle was subject to a recall for its automatic transmission (the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v176000). Recall service was performed for my vehicle by replacement of the original transmission in 2005. I had not noticed any significant changes in performance since I purchased the vehicle in 2006 that alerted me to any new problems with the transmission. When the incident occurred, I was driving the vehicle on the interstate at 62 MPH. Spouse and four young children were passengers. Without warning, a loud "clunk" was audible from the engine and the vehicle lurched, after which the transmission completely locked, the front wheels quit turning, and the vehicle skidded to a stop within around 100 yards or less from the initial point of failure. The front tires were smoking and nearly burning when the vehicle came to rest, having been worn down to the belts despite them being only about one year old. It was later determined by the dealer that when the transmission locked, it also caused the engine block to crack, the shift cable snapped, and the right axle was broken into two pieces. American honda agreed to install a remanufactured transmission, a salvage engine, new right and left axle assemblies, and new front tires. The dealer was instructed to send the transmission back to honda. I was able to maintain only very limited control of the vehicle when the front wheels locked, and it is remarkable that there was no crash, injuries, or fatalities considering that this occurred at highway speeds in a narrow urban construction zone with moderate traffic. At least two other vehicles avoided hitting mine from behind only by quickly braking and swerving into the adjacent lane. This is a well-known defect for this transmission that has not been corrected by the recall. Many owners are on their 3rd or more transmissions, and I have seen reports of similar incidents (lockups at high speeds) to mine.
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