Transmission failed at 60,000 miles. Required complete rebuild at cost of $2,800.00. According to transmission shop, honda is aware that there is a problem with these transmissions yet isn't recalling them. From what I was told, some transmissions are locking up, which makes them a un-safe. A few years ago, there was a recall from honda attempting to address this problem by adding a transmission cooler. I had the car serviced under the recall at the time, but it appears to have been ineffective.
2002 Honda Odyssey transmission complaints
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Transmission failure 2002 honda odyssey. Transmission slips and is periodically unable to properly change gears. Honda dealer reports that transmission needs replacing. Only 79,000 miles. This appears to be a wide spread problem. The transmission recall (the federal safety agency campaign id number :04v176000) was previously performed by dealer. Followed regular recommended maintenance with the transmission fluid change twice in the last four years.
The automatic transmission on my 2002 honda odyssey ex-l failed on 7/24/08. It had done 77.5k miles. Honda refused to replace it without any cost to me. I ended up paying $2k for a remanufactured transmission.
Transmission slipping on honda odyssey 2002 model, looks like major defect with honda minivans from years 99-03.
My 2002 honda odyssey ex # (mi 53,519) has failed to accelerate properly, transmission is failing to engage. The van then functions as if in neutral gear. This is extremely dangerous because it is occurring when driving in traffic. I took it to the honda dealer and he informed me that I need a new transmission. He also informed me that honda will not offer any assistance in the cost of this repair. This is unacceptable for a vehicle with such low mileage. Add to that I have discovered that this problem and honda's response is not unique but is somewhat common.
2002 honda odyssey failure of transmission. Check engine light came on which LED to failure of transmission on minivan with 49,000 miles. Honda paid to replace transmission and gave another warranty for 36,000. On about 7/12/2008, transmission failed again with additional 55,000 miles. Vehicle was being serviced for check engine light and technicians discovered that transmission went bad again . Honda only covered 80% of repair costs.
While driving at 70mph on interstate 65 near montgomery, alabama there was a sudden transmission failure in our 2002 honda odyssey resulting in the front wheels locking up and the vehicle skidding to a halt. The vehicle came to rest in the left lane of the interstate. We exited the vehicle quickly and called 911. A couple of squad cars responded within a few minutes. We could not disengage the transmission so were unable to push the vehicle to a safe place. There were some close calls but no accidents from other vehicles trying to avoid our stranded minivan. Eventually got the vehicle towed to a honda dealership in montgomery (mcconnell) where we were told that the transmission was indeed locked up and would need to be replaced along with both drive shafts and both front tires. We contacted american honda to see if they would cover the cost of repairs because (in our view) this is a defective transmission. Was initially told no because our mileage of 100594 was outside the warranty and our 2002 model year was not covered under the extended transmission warranty give to model years ending in 2001. After a week of haggling american honda did not admit to this being a defect but did agree to cover 80% of the repair cost through goodwill. Our final bill was $1301.71 for a remanufactured transmission, 2 new drive shafts and 2 new tires.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. In 2005, the transmission failed and the contact had the vehicle repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). Three years later, she noticed that the engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument control panel. The dealer stated that her transmission failed and would cost $5,400 to repair. A representative from the dealer stated that they would only assume financial responsibility for $1,675 worth of repair costs. The technician did not state what caused the transmission to fail. The manufacturer was unable to provide any assistance. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 51,000 and current mileage was 118,000.
2002 honda odyssey lx with catastrophic transmission failure on highway. Dramatic and sudden reduction in speed. Could have resulted in an accident.
Took car in the first two years experience high RPM when automatic mini van was trying to shift gears. Continued maintenance and the problems which they claimed were nothing. Now my transmission at 65,000 needs to be replaced. A recall fix that was made they told me would fix this problem for a very long time. They want to charge full price on my transmission that I brought to them several times before warranty was up to get fixed and they told me there wasn't a problem. Now, no warranty and they want to repair it.
I purchased my new 2002 odyssey ex in late december of 2001 and as of july 21 th e car has 87,520 miles. Sometime last week, the engine check light was on. I took the car to capital honda for repair on friday july 18, 2002. Service advisor, angelo pinillos called me back and told me that my car has the failure code of p0730, which means need to replace the transmission and PCM. He told me that "honda dpsm offered one time good will assistance cp 25% ah 75% and customer would pay $2979.25 valid for 30 days." I feel that this is a design flaw and honda knows about this problem since 1999 odyssey and honda should pay for entire repair. Dealer said I can take the car home and so I did. I called honda motor (800‑999‑1009, case manager's ext 118047) and they have opened a case for me and the case still under review. He asked me to send him prove of changing the transmissionfluid but I told him that I may not be able to find it. He seems to imply that honda would not able to help me much if I don't have the maintenance record. I first noticed the problem about 2 months ago, the RPM went up for no reason and the car has no power but it went away after release the gas paddle. It happens about once a week at first and the frequency has been up to like 3 times a week and then the engine check light went on. I don't remembered when but their record shows that my car have been service one for the transmission recall by other dealer which I have been there for oil change once or twice. Honda should provide fix this transmission problem free of charge to it customer just like they did for odyssey 1999-2001.
2002 honda odyssey purchased new. 2nd gear is failing at 90,000 miles. We complained about 2nd gear prior to 2004 recall. Took car in for recall 2004, oil cooler installed despite our complaints of 2nd gear problem already occurring. 2nd gear improved for a year and then steadily got worse. Now have to replace. Honda paying for trans but not labor after much arguing. We believe car was dangerous before and after oil cooler installed with many scary occurrences...dealer always said it was fine but finely told us to replace trans last week. Would not have driven car if I had been fully aware of the real danger. Believe many odyssey sare being driven in unsafe condition without owners being fully aware of danger and honda not showing concern for their consumers who have misplaced their trust in the manufacturer.
My 2002 honda odyssey with about 50k miles needs transmission replaced. Based on my research on the web and a recent consumer reports issue I believe this model year van needs to either have the warranty extended for the transmission or a recall issued to provide new transmissions. I know the warranty was extended for models up to 2001 because of transmissions problems. Although the dealer has agreed to pay half the cost I'm still not satisfied because of the possibility that the transmission will go out again. There are countless accounts on the web of others that have had more then one transmission replaced in the same van. This is also a big safety issue since the van sometimes doesn't shift gear while in motion. Somebody can easily bang you from behind.
Transmission is slipping, van stalls, hesitates during slow and fast speeds.
I own a 2002 honda odyssey van with 95k miles and the transmission needs to be replaced. Based on my research on the web and a recent consumer reports issue I believe this model year van needs to either have the warranty extended for the transmission or a recall issued to provide new transmissions. I know the warranty was extended for models up to 2001 because of transmissions problems. Although the dealer has agreed to pay half the cost I'm still not satisfied because of the possibility that the transmission will go out again. I personally know someone who had the transmission replaced three times in their odyssey and there are many accounts on the web of others that have had more then one transmission replaced in the same van.
Transmission failed on 2002 honda odyssey while on a hill, stopped at a traffic signal, so was able to coast to a safe place. Vehicle did not move when accelerator pedal was pressed. Appeared to work when tow truck arrived about 30 minutes later, but had it towed to dealer so as not to have a problem on the highway. Dealer found that the transmission needed to be replaced. Cost using a rebuilt transmission was about $3000. Mileage was approximately 70,000. Dealer said this was not a problem with this model and year.
106,000 transmission slipping between 20-30 MPH (2-3 gear) honda suggested replacing motor mounts ($700) may 08. Van still did not perform properly hard shifting still slipping. July 08 van engine light came on as well as tsc and flashing "d". Would not engage had to pull over and disengage gears . Honda dealer said the replacement transmission was 4100 called american honda and received the"good will" adjustment of 30%. Ridiculous that the timing belt out last the transmission!
Transmission failure with honda odyssey. When pulling into traffic and attempting to pick up speed (to 30+ miles per hour) the car is unable to shift gears. It locks and is unable to move until car is pulled over and put into neutral and then back into drive. Rpms shoot up during this time and engine light goes on. Consequences were two near accidents.
I have a 2002 honda odyssey. In 2004 I took my vehicle in to get the recall "taken care of". The supposed "fix" - I didn't have any discoloration at the time in my transmission - was done at the dealership. Since then, I'd get the occasional shift in gear feeling while driving. As it only happened once in a while, I was told that it was a common thing. Recently, the last couple of weeks it started "shifting" consistently and would occasionally stall after putting the car in reverse and then back in drive mode (I would hit the gas pedal and nothing would happen). So I took it to my mechanic who then diagnosed a transmission failure. He then told me that transmission failure in the odyssey was common knowledge and told me to contact the manufacturer of the defect. When I contacted them, they told me that since I had already taken it in for the recall that they couldn't help me. I contacted the dealership and they said that they had to do a diagnostic and since we were past the warranty period that the manufacturer would probably make us take care of it. As multiple people are having transmission issues even after the recall was "fixed", I think there is a bigger problem. Why is honda allowed to sell these vehicles knowing they have a problem with the transmission? As of right now we are playing the "waiting" game with the manufacturer and dealership. We are currently at a standstill. Who has $4,000 to fix something that shouldn't even be a problem? Not me.
Auto transmission failed on my 2002 honda odyssey vehicle which had recall back in april 15th, 2004. I was never notified. Initially, transmission fuel was dirty, my mechanic suggested transmission oil change which was changed at honda dealer about 10-12 days prior to transmission failure.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While driving various speeds, the gears on the transmission would slip. The vehicle becomes stuck in first and second gear, and when accelerating, it goes from the fourth gear. The vehicle lunges forward, brakes, and then lunges forward again. The contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission); however, the dealer stated that there was no recall for his vehicle. The failure mileage was 116,000. Updated 07/29/08 *bf updated 07/29/08.
Power train failure. Cars transmission started hard shifting approx. 6 months ago. Taken to dealer who said the motor mounts were broken and replaced the mounts. Car continued to hard shift especially on hard acceleration and typically when advancing from second to third gear. Took car back and mechanic reported the transmission needed replacing. Approx. Cost $3500. Also stated that since we didn't perform 60,000 mile service, that it was our fault.
2002 honda odyssey transmission still slipping after the "cooling tube" recall was installed. The van had ~62,000 when the 'cooling tube' was installed. Honda dealer wants $3000 to replace. I have since done research and found that this is a known issue that honda is ignoring. This is a serious safety issue that will likely cause fatalities. When accelerating to get on a freeway or otherwise, and then you unexpectedly lose power it causes other behind you to slam on their brakes to avoid a collision. Why isn't there an "defect investigation" open on this?
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While accelerating from 30 MPH, the vehicle slipped out of gear and would not catch the gear on the highway in traffic. It slipped into gear once the contact pulled over to the side of the highway and depressed the accelerator pedal again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced with new motor mounts and a new controller. The repair would cost $4,900. The dealer also stated that the vehicle had previously been repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). The current mileage was approximately 77,500 and failure mileage was 77,400.
Problems with transmission for the past year. Finally had to replace it.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the transmission failed due to the second gear. While driving 55 MPH on a clear, sunny day, the vehicle suddenly failed to move when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The check engine light illuminated and the lights located on the gears began blinking. He had to press extremely hard on the accelerator pedal in order for the vehicle to move. The dealer stated that the vehicle was safe to drive since it was able to be moved. The contact feels that the failure is a safety issue because another vehicle could have crashed into his vehicle. No repairs have been made. The current and failure mileages were 48,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the engine and tcs warning lights illuminated on the instrument control panel. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the torque converter failed and the transmission needed to be replaced. The technician stated that unless the contact noticed a difference in the gear shifter, the vehicle did not have to be immediately repaired. The technician further stated that because the vehicle was previously repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission), the contact may have to pay for the repair costs. Honda stated that they would only cover fifty percent of the repair costs. The failure and current mileages were 105,600.
Our 2002 honda odyssey began experiencing transmission "slipping" while driving. It seems to occur between second and third gears on our automatic transmission. It is much worse if you try to rapidly accelerate to pass someone or to merge onto the highway from an on ramp. In this instance it occurs every time, often jerking and forcefully in a whiplash like motion as the van downshifts. As the van slows while accelerating I'm concerned my family will be struck from behind. Research seems to show that honda has known of a design flaw with these transmissions for quite some time but no recall has been issued. Someone got to do something here quick to help all the car owner
2002 honda odyssey transmission is failing. While driving on a state highway, I pressed the gas pedal the engine revved but the van decreased in speed because it was no longer in gear.
I have an early 2002 odyssey and my transmission just experienced the same 2nd to 3rd gear transmission problem as those recalled for the earlier 1999-2001 models that I have researched and read about. I had the last recall fixed a few years ago for my model and they told us that this will eliminate any and all future transmission issues. Well, it didn't and I am left with 2 quotes from 2 difference shops costing between $4,000-$5,000. The car has been sitting at the dealership for 3 days...just sitting, while I cry and think about what I am going to do with trying to get 3 small children around and commute to a full time job. I want to file some lawsuit to have honda put a new transmission in but I don't know where to begin...this is not fair since it is a honda issue! They won't cover it and they should. I have done much research and its seems that many people are in the same situation as I am. I can't afford the repairs and just paid off honda $24,000+ for this van.
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