2002 odyssey van, auto transmission fluid turns black in less than recommended miles. Transmission is noisier and requires more frequent transmission fluid change than recommended by honda. Honda dealer says the transmission is good, but find it strange that the fluid becomes black so quickly. Honda says the transmission is fine and follow the recommended maintenance schedule.
2002 Honda Odyssey transmission complaints
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The transmission in our 2002 honda odyssey started feeling like it was dropping into neutral and the car just stops, my wife (with 3 kids in the car) had swerve off the road. Once she slows down it re-engages and runs fine. This started happening more frequently, so we took it to the dealership. It needs a new transmission at 80k miles for $4700. I have done some research and found hundreds of other cases where this has happened to other people. Honda has acknowledged a problem with the 2000 and 2001 models and extended the warranty on those to 100,000. The problem is obviously still an issue in the 2002, they have to tried to tell me that my car was not affected. But obviously it has. They need to address this with the 2002. Please help keep our kids safe! This is a family vehicle. Thanks, ronnie
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 throwing one's head and neck backwards in a whiplash like motion as the van downshifts. Since this is the primary car for my wife and child it greatly concerns me. As the van slows while accelerating I'm concerned they 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. At least not that I've been able to find. The local dealer has only offered a refurbished transmission costing be 3000 dollars with them only paying 300 dollars.
2002 honda odyssey transmission failure. We strongly believe that honda has design problems. Despite their attempts to fix the problem by installing a fuel pump to lubricate the gears, the transmission (torque converter) had a massive failure. Initially, honda agreed to pay for 50% of the repairs but retracted the offer after we voiced concerns about varying verbal repair estimates provided by the dealer. The dealer would not provide the repair estimate in writing even after asked to. We requested honda to pay for the part and we would pay for the labor. Honda's position was that they would rather 1) retract the offer and 2) not help with dealers pricing or business practice because the dealership was independently owned and operated. Lisa prak, a regional manager with honda suggested we could call bbb and file our complaint. Her supervisor suggested we contact the federal safety agency but they would not participate in the repairs.
I bought the van in jan 2007 when the mileage was 46000 miles. I had the transmission fluid flushed twice since. I started having issues with my van not going into 3rd gear in jan 08. I took the van to the dealer a couple of times but their service reps could not reproduce the problem. They asked me to come back when it became worse. On april 1st, the same thing happened and this time the engine light came on. The mileage was 61,000. I drove straight to the dealer and after running diagnostics, they said the transmission needed to be replaced. They said they called honda on my behalf and that honda offered to pay 50% of the costs. I called honda and opened a case file. The case manager said he'll get back to me in 2 days but called me after a week. In the meantime, I asked the dealer to perform the repairs.
Automatic transmission failed 2nd to 3rd gear in traffic jam with my children and wife on interstate 95 washington dc only 53500 miles on my 2002 honda odyssey mini van.
Total transmission failure at 61,211 miles. Complete transmission rebuild required.
Hard shifting / slipping transmission.
Purchased a 02 odyssey on 5/06 two years later transmission fails will not shift from 2nd to 3rd problems started about one month earlier but then just stopped altogether towed it to nalley honda in union city ga told me that it would be 4,500 told them that this is ridiculous that honda knows there is a problem with their transmissions with on 78,000 mile it should not fail that there are 100's if not thousand of complaints online about the 99-03 odyssey transmission that they're lucky I did not get into a crash, they said the would talk to the regional manager to see if they can assist, still waiting for their response also filed complaint with honda USA case is being reviewed by them as well to see if they will help there should be a class action law suit again honda knowing there is a defective device in their cars I'm surprised how they just let people drive knowing that they can lose power at any time causing an accident or death will be buying a toyota as soon as this matter is resolved you would thin nhsa would have done something by now!!!
My 2002 honda odyssey started showing signs of transmission problem around 83,000 miles. It would go through its cycle ie; 1st, 2nd, then it will start slipping. Slow the van down below 20 MPH to get it engage back into 2nd then hope that it would engage into 3rd. American honda would only cover parts but we would have to cover labor. This is a insane offer. With so many odyssey's out there with the exact same problems as the '99-'01 transmission recall they had for those years. Very appalling. Disgusted with honda customer relation teams. Case manager is even worst. They just don`t care. Honda needs to do a major recall on the vehicles.
My 02 honda odyssey transmission fails to shift from 2nd to 3rd gear occasionally. When taken to the dealership, they can't get it to replicate it's poor shifting performance. I hope that a recall is mandated before anyone is rear ended and killed or severely injured do to the malfunction of this transmission.
I had the oil jet kit replacement for issue 04v176000 done previously. However, at about 63,500 miles, my transmission failed. Although the dealer immediately offered that honda would pay half as a "goodwill" gesture, I think that this failure was premature and preventable. From past experience with honda vehicles, I expected at least 100,000 miles without such a major problem. I suspect that the course of action to resolve issue 04v176000, namely inspect the transmission and replace if damage was found, allowed too much leeway for honda to merely install the oil jet kit and hope that the warranty would expire before the transmission failed completely. Although having honda pay half was better than paying nothing, I'm extremely disappointed that I had to pay anything for something that, from all research that I've done, appears to be a design defect that was known by honda.
Transmission on my honda odyssey began to slip at about 45,000 miles. Took the van to the dealer for servicing and they said they could not tell what the problem was and sent us back out on the road after they told us the warranty on the drive train had been extended to 100,000 miles. Went back in at 60,000 miles with the same problem, engine revving between gears, losing power etc. Told us a valve needed to be replaced and serviced the transmission. They also told us the warranty had not been extended on the 2002 but only on the 1999-2001's. At 70,000 miles the problem became worse and engine light and tcs light started popping on. Took it in again and they said the transmission would have to be replaced. After calling honda USA they agreed to provide the necessary parts if we paid $1000+ for labor. I found out later that there is a defect in the transmission. That thousands of people have had the same problem with the 2002 model and that the federal safety agency had issued a recall on the 2002 transmission. Yet honda did not inform me of this the two times I came in and told them I was having transmission problems. Both times they sent me and my family back out on the road in a defective vehicle.
My 2002 honda odyssey frequently gets stuck in 2nd gear while changing to 3rd gear, occasionally shifts into a neutral state, and randomly shifts back into 2nd gear. Two dealers and american honda have all refused to repair this problem which was identified as a recalled mechanical failure in the transmission on the 2002 honda odyssey's. The dealers want to charge approximately $5k to repair it with a replacement transmission. This is unacceptable and both dealers and american honda should accept responsibility and be accountable for this apparent defect. They claim that the "oil jet kit" was to prevent the potential problem before it happen, but as a result that measure of preventable maintenance was unsuccessful. I would like my vehicle repaired as soon as possible at no charge.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. When appyling pressure to the brake pedal, the contact heard and felt a loud grinding noise. The dealer changed the brake shoes, but the problem still persists. The vehicle was inspected by two additional professional technicains and they advised her that nothing was wrong with the brake system. On two occasions, the sliding door would spontaneously open, allowing her children to exit the vehicle while in motion. The dealer could not duplicate the failure; however, they greased the rollers on the sliding door, which remedied the failure. Several months later, the vehicle was rear ended directly in the center of the vehicle by another vehicle traveling 35 MPH. None of the air bags deployed. There were no warning lights prior to the crash. The dealer was not notified. The cotnact took her vehicle to the dealer for the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission). Because there was no discoloration in the transmission fluid, the dealer informed her that the vehicle could not be repaired until it showed signs of failure. The contact called the dealer when she began experiencing failures shifting gears, and they advised her that they would not repair the vehicle under the free remdey outlined in the recall. The dealer refused to provide an explanation. The contact is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileaege was 80,000. *updated 10/20/08 *bf updated 10/21/08.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that it is extremely difficult to physically shift the gears in the vehicle. She also hears a loud banging noise whenever she shifts gears. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the RPM's dramatically increased and the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and a technician stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that they would only cover fifty percent of the repair costs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 80,000.
2002 honda odyssey with transmission problems. Consumer states that the vehicle will act like it is in a neutral gear when on the highway. Dealer stated that the problems she encountered was not mentioned in the recall.
I have honda odyssey 2002 with mileage about 86,000. When I dive on the road, the transmission is now slipping into neutral as I'm driving. I feel very dangerous on this case.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that his transmission failed. There was no recall available for the 2002 model. The current and failure mileages were 89,387.
The 5-speed automatic transmission on my 2002 honda odyssey failed at 77,000 miles (specific failure is the torque converter). Symptom was gear slippage at slow speed. The transmission was the subject of an 15 apr 2004 safety recall for second gear inspection (honda tsb 04-021 dated 29 oct 2004); dealership ed napleton honda of st peters, mo claims to have performed work in oct 2004, though nothing was replaced. I opened a case with honda, n012008-03-1900809. My vehicle was apparently not covered under the class action warranty extension. Numerous honda odyssey owners, model years 1998-2004, report premature transmission failure, as is my case. I'm requesting this issue be investigated by the federal safety agency to encourage honda to take remedial action on behalf of odyssey owners affected.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission) and noticed that her second gear malfunctioned. There were no failures prior to the repair work. She stated that the vehicle was very difficult to shift. Each time she had the vehicle serviced, she would ask about the transmission failure. The contact was informed each time that the vehicle would perform in that manner after the oil kit was installed. The check engine light illuminated and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The contact was informed that the vehicle's second gear failed. The dealer attempted to charge $3,200 for the repair. Her local dealer stated that they would pay 75% of the repair work, if she paid the other 25 percent. The contact believed that she should not have to pay anything because there was a recall. The current mileage was 61,288 and failure mileage was 25,735. Updated 04-09-08
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle randomly downshifts into second gear. The contact is required to shift; however, there is a delay before the vehicle begins operating normally. The dealer stated that the transmission must be replaced. The vehicle is currently at the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 38,100 and current mileage was 38,750.
Transmission failure. After second gear it will slip. Already had a recall performed on it with an oil jet cooler.
2002 honda odyssey recall on automatic transmission. Consumer states that the dealer stated that her vehicle was not involved in the recall. And not to bring it in to be looked at. Consumer stated the transmission failed on several occasions. *kb the consumer stated she received a recall letter in the mail regarding the transmission, but when she provided her VIN she was told her vehicle was not included in the recall. The transmission failed in october 2005. After the transmission failed, the consumer was then informed her vehicle was indeed included in the recall. The consumer was told to fax over all the necessary paperwork for a full refund. The consumer then received a call stating her vehicle was not included in the recall. Honda stated they had spoken with the mechanic, and the work that was performed wasn't included in the recall. The transmission failed again on august 11, 2007.
With only 1500 characters, there is not enough room to complete the details. I bought the honda odyssey used, with 76,000 miles on it. I have owned it for 2 years/3 months. Since that time, I have had intermittent 2nd to 3rd gear slippage that happened once every 2 months. I was told by a honda dealer to watch it over the next few months, not the one I usually go to. I then brought it in recently and explained the slipping was occurring once a week, the every couple of days. The vehicle now has 132,000 miles. He told me it was the transmission, especially when 1 day before scheduled maintenance, the check engine light came on. The code was p0730 (incorrect gear ratio). I was told it needed a new transmission. Since the 2nd to 3rd gear slips and rev's the engine, without engaging for up to 30 seconds now, and based on over 10 websites with many customer complaints, this seems to be the issue. I cannot add all the content from these websites, but honda has a secret warranty (as do many manufacturers) on this issue. I have been offered warranty pricing of $2700/2 = $1300 for the transmission, and told I would have to pay the labor of $750, totaling $2154, by the regional rep. Unacceptable. I have documented proof, even with this mileage that others have received this secret warranty transmission for free, including labor. I can submit the links and details of these cases at honda's/bbb's request. Resolution sought: I want american honda to back their defective product. I want them to replace the transmission for free (parts and labor), and provide a 100k warranty with it. 36,000 is poor, since most other companies offer 100k warranty. If I buy a rebuilt transmission from other transmission or goodyear, etc. Stores, they give a lifetime warranty or 100k.
I have a 2002 honda odyssey and the transmission is going on the car. I had it at the dealership. They inspected it and said I had to pay 1,400.00 . I told them I could not afford it at that time and I picked up my car. I have since contacted them and asked to do the service although I feel it should be a warranty item. They rescinded their offer to repair the car for 1400.00. I feel it should not be any cost to me the car has less then 100,000 miles.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While driving 10 MPH, the transmission skipped when shifting into second gear. The dealer stated that a new transmission was needed at the approximate cost of $1,300. There were no prior warnings before the failure. The manufacturer has not yet been notified. The dealer stated that they did not want to make the replacement, even though the warranty and mileage were covered under the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). The failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 110,000.
Honda odyssey 2002 model, transmission failed at 65k miles and needs replacement. Searching the web, it appears honda is aware of the problem and has extended transmission warranty of 1999-2001 models, but not 2002 and later models.
I have a 2002 honda odyssey. I had the transmission serviced in august 2007. In december 2007, I took it in due to rough shifting. I was told it needed new engine mounts. Two weeks later, I took my family to the mountains on a getaway. It was slipping out of gear on nearly every other hill. When we got home, honda agreed to cover 1/2 the replacement cost. My half was $1600. I read posting online where honda had paid the entire repair cost for some customers. Why the disparity? My guess is that these transmissions are failing at ridiculously high rates, and they are trying to minimize their losses.
Honda odyssey 2002 lx transmission slips on 2 and 3rd gears transmission slipped while making a turn almost got rear-ended found out there was a recall but honda refused to accept my van was included and only offered to pay half for transmission replacement.
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