I own a 2002 honda odyssey and its transmission has to be replace by a new one due to a failure on the third clutch. They said it is normal but a made some research and a lot of people ( honda owners forum) experience the same problems like mine. Wikipedia and identifix on their articles describe this problems as defects not corrected on this vehicles. On 1999 they made a huge recall regarding transmission issues and they still have it. The quotation for the repair is around $3,500. I'm not the only one. Thanks
2002 Honda Odyssey transmission complaints
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Took van in for 60,000 mile service at 61,125 miles. The tcs service lit had just come on. Diagnosed with tcc failure needing a new transmission. Vehicle was built in 08/07. Extended warranty only covered through 07/07. In the process of contacting honda to try to get the repair covered. The transmission slips occasionally from 3rd to 4th. Getting worse as time goes on.
My 2002 honda odyssey, is not shifting properly between 2nd and 3rd gear, it simply "revs" and will not shift up. If you slow down and start over, it is fine. Honda has not been helpful, they tell me the vehicle is out of warranty, even though I purchased the vehicle used along with the extended warranty. Upon research I find there are many out there who have been through the same experience, honda perhaps needs a class action lawsuit before they pay attention to their poor engineering.
Failed transmission on my honda odyssey (2002) at 76,000 miles. Honda paid 75 percent of the total cost and I paid the remainder (about $1,000).
I was driving the car and it started to slow down. I pushed on the gas pedal, the engine rev up but the car couldn't accelerate, like driving in neutral gear. Took it to a dealership and they told me the transmission gear was damaged and needed to be replaced. It cost me $3,500 part+labor to make it done. Wasn't aware of this common failure until today. I called american honda and was told to submit all related documents for reimbursement review.
Transmission fluid forced out of breather tube and flowed all over engine compartment leading to smoke and obscured vision. Car towed to the dealer where they stated that the transmission required replacement.
Transmission failed.
2002 honda odyssey transmission slipping and chattering. Consumer states that he found a recall and when he went to the dealership they told him his VIN number was not included. He had to pay to have the transmission replaced.
Sporadically when shifting into 3rd gear,the transmission seems to completely disengage, the engine RPM increases rapidly, and the car loses power. After letting off of the gas, the transmission will shift.
My 2002 honda odyssey had a second transmission failure a few days ago. I was not able to reliably get the car to engage into gear. The transmission first failed in june of 2004 and was part of a recall campaign by honda.
2002 honda odyssey transmission slips and shudders shifting from 3rd to 4th gear. Initial transmission recall service for 2nd gear oil jet performed on june 10, 2004 at 34672 miles. Vehicle taken to honda dealer for transmission check after calling honda north america and opening complaint case. Service department manager stated that transmission and PCM (control module) needed to be replaced after checking vehicle. Service manager stated repairs would cost $3200 total with american honda agreeing to pay $1600. Transmission is an ongoing and known (by honda as noted by the service manager) problem in the 2002 odyssey.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the transmission slips, makes a loud noise, and the vehicle surges forward while in second gear. The dealer stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact stated that the oil jet was placed into the transmission in 2004. The dealer stated that the vehicle needed a new transmission. The current and failure mileages were 106,000. Updated 01-15-08. *kb updated
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While driving between 25 and 45 MPH, the engine revs but the vehicle does not move when the accelerator pedal is depressed. The dealer was notified and stated that a new transmission was needed. The current mileage was 96,300 and failure mileage was 88,000. Updated 01-14-08. *kb updated the consumer paid for the labor only. Updated 12/12/07.
2002 honda odyssey with transmission failure customer states that honda knows about this problem and he wants to reimbursed for repair**nar**cc the consumer stated a tenet spring in the automatic transmission snapped. The consumer stated there was a recall for this vehicle but his vehicle identification number was not included in the recall or extended warranty. The dealer stated driver's rear door doesn't open from the inside.
Previous recall the federal safety agency campaign id number : 04v176000 " fix" performed 2004 as part of recall was to install an oiling jet . Problem with the was an at failure at " high mileage". I did not have " alternative transmission " put in my vehicle at the time of the 2004 - they determined " fix " was adequate now that I am high mileage I have had a failure of my transmission with a near lock up . Honda america has offered a nominal reduction in cost but cost to me will be $1900 + $250 to make diagnosis. I believe honda did not repair my vehicle correctly in 2004 and now I am paying the consequence of their failure to provide a correct repair . I am requesting more adequate financial coverage for replacement of failed defective at which is known to fail in this scenario - my current scenario - of high miles as the alternative procedure they did perform in 2004 - to add lubrication line - failed to meet the level of a reasonable correction of defective part. The regional honda service representative says he has no way to find the images taken during the 2004 inspection evaluation used to determine that the at did not require replacement at that time due to criteria of wear . Lack of this documentation as required by the honda tsb protocol required as part of the federal safety agency mandated recall is a failure to meet the standard set as part of the agreed and mandated safety recall the federal safety agency campaign id number : 04v1760000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While driving 35 MPH the vehicle speed decreased when he depressed the accelerator pedal. The dealer stated they would pay for a new transmission but not the labor. The current mileage was 80,400 and failure mileage was 80,390.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the transmission slipped periodically and the engine raced, but the vehicle failed to move. He had to remove his foot from the accelerator pedal and allow the engine to slow down. This would temporarily correct the failure. Initially, it began as an intermittent failure, but later occurred everytime the vehicle was driven. The dealer stated that a recall repair was previously performed at approximately 21,000 miles. Honda advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnosis. The dealer found an internal defect in the transmission that needed to be replaced. The purchase date, failure speed, and recall number were unknown. The current mileage was 69,333 and failure mileage was 69,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While driving 20 MPH, the transmission slipped before shifting. The vehicle would not accelerate over 35 MPH. The contact stated that the failure began when she picked up the vehicle from the dealer after it was serviced for recall number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). The current mileage was 33,426 and failure mileage was 33,200.
For the past few months, when accelerating my 2002 honda odyssey from start, e.g., entering a highway on an incline, occasionally the gear fails to engage, I.e., pressing the accelerator increases the RPM to 5k without moving the vehicle. There have been occasions where I've had to pull over to the side. The symptoms were similar to the information on the transmission recall notice I received from honda a couple of years back. I took my vehicle to honda of westport, where the service manager (george) told me point blank that the recall campaign was over. After some persuading, they agreed to look at the problem, and said they couldn't replicate it. Last week, the check engine light came on. On calling the westport honda service dealer, the service manager (george) told me the same thing (I.e., the recall campaign is over). Frustrated, I took my car to the local mechanic who checked that diagnostics came back with code p703 (incorrect gear ratio), indicating that it was a transmission problem. I called back george at honda of westport with my findings and he repeated the same "recall campaign is over" and I would have to bear all expenses to repair this vehicle. Given that the problem started back in march, just past the vehicle's warranty, I believe it is unfair of honda to rebuff me and refuse to entertain the automatic transmission issue which is already well documented.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that he is experiencing failure with the powertrain automatic transmission. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost power and smoke began to rise from the front of the vehicle. He then noticed fluid leaking from the undercarriage. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where they stated that the injector kit was bent and burned and he may need a new transmission. After the vehicle was repaired at 62,123 miles, the transmission light illuminated on the dashboard. Honda of america stated that they would provide him with a new transmission. However, he would be responsible for the cost, even though they are aware that this is a manufacturer defect. The dealer also stated that he would have 2.5 hours to take the offer or the deal is off, especially if he were to take the matter to court. The contact has a report from the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed. Recall number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission) was referenced. The current mileage is 79,214 and failure mileage was 78,242.
1. The shifter for the automatic transmission on my honda odyssey lost all tension - sliding from park through all driving modes. It would not have stayed put in drive, reverse or other if the car went over a bump. 2. We avoided accident and injury by not driving it until the transmission was rebuilt. 3. Honda refused to include it under warranty or recall. Manchester transmissions rebuilt the transmission and identified these problems: a) broken detent (ro) spring (manchester transmissions and manchester honda claim they have never seen this spring break before) and that it appears to be due to a defective part. B) worn clutches. C) worn torque converter clutch and cooler. D) replaced solenoids and rear transmission mount.
Vehicle transmission overheated and locked into 2nd gear while on highway going 75 miles an hour. Technician that looked at the transmission said that the fluid was burned due to getting too hot, which caused it to go into fail mode. There was previously a recall on the transmission (04v176000) which has these same symptoms. When the recall came out we had the transmission recall worked performed by the dealer. It appears that there is still a problem with this transmission. We've had the transmission replaced and the dealer refused to take any responsibility. They state that transmission fluid burnt up due to use not servicing it every 30,000 miles. The owners manual says to only check the fluid every 30,000 and to service it at 75,000 miles. We've had the fluid check at every other oil change. So the last time the transmission fluid was checked was 10,000 miles before this incident.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While driving 30 MPH, the transmission failed to shift gears. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was serviced for the federal safety agency recall # 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission) at 20,000 miles. An oil injector was placed in the vehicle. The current mileage is 68,000 and failure mileage was 65,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. When depressing the accelerator pedal, the contact heard a whistling sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The dealer stated that a new transmission was needed. The vehicle is currently at the dealer. In 2004, the vehicle was serviced under recall # 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). The oil jet kit was replaced. The current mileage is 124,000 and failure mileage was 73,000.
2002 honda odyssey with transmission problems customer states the transmission was rebuilt in 4/07 and how he is having problems again and was told by a mechanic that it was a result of a design flaw**cc the consumer stated that he wants honda to take ownership of the defect and they should in fact have an extended warranty to cover the transmission.
This is an update to odi# 10192316. I called honda hq and filed a complaint about my transmission problem on 6/4/07. Honda hq called the service manager at south shore honda and as I was told wanted to know about my service records concerning my 2002 odyssey. After that discussion and with the low mileage on my vehicle, honda decided to install a new transmission on my odyssey at no cost to me. I was told by barry at honda hq the the new transmission is a rebuilt one that has been reenginered.I dropped my vehicle off at south shore honda on 6/6/07 and it was ready on 6/8/07. I cannot stress enough how painless and how smooth this whole process has been. Sam the service manager and joe the service rep.at south shore honda were fantastic. I just hope that this transmission lasts longer than the last one. Other than that honda did a great job in handling this situation and has made one of its customers very happy.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While accelerating and/or shifting gears the vehicle would shift hard causing the vehicle to jolt. The travel speed was not a factor. The failure mileage was 36,000 and the current mileage was 38,000. The local mechanic diagnosed the failure as a transmission failure. The contact found recall 04v176000. However, the manufacturer stated his VIN was not part of the recall.
My vehicle began to rev like it was in neutral when I was driving at low speed or when I proceeded from a stopped position. I took my vehicle to south shore honda. On sat 5/26/07 was told that it was the egr valve and that it was still covered under a special warranty. I was told that I had other issues. 1. Front engine mount $362.75, 2.side engine mount $219.65 3. Dealer recommended fuel injector and valve cleaning 193.90 total $843.26 with tax. Three days later same problem with the engine rev like it was in neutral. Took vehicle back to honda on 6/2/07. This time I was told that it was the transmission and that it would cost $4900.00 to fix. Vehicle has 42,839 miles. Spoke to service manager about all the events and said he would call honda hq and get back to me. I will give an update as soon as I hear from the service manger.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey esl. While driving 70 MPH, the contact heard an explosive noise coming from the vehicle. He turned off and restarted the vehicle. He attempted to shift into drive, but the vehicle failed to move. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but has not been inspected. At 50,000 miles, the vehicle was serviced for the federal safety agency recall # 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 68,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The transmission fluid changed at 85,000 miles. At 87,000 the vehicle was taken for regualr maintenance, and the contact was advised that the transmission fluid should be changed again. There had been no failure to date, but the contact was concerned about the need to change the fluid after only 2,000 miles. The engine size is not available. The current mileage is 87000.
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