Dt*: the contact stated that prior to having transmission problems a recall letter # 04v176000 was received pertaining to the transmission 2nd gear inspection. The vehicle was taken to the dealers who stated that the recall was on a voluntary basis only and that they would inspect the vehicle. Upon inspection, the dealer determined that transmission only needed to have an additional cooling line run through the transmission and a flushing. After the recall remedy began having problems with the transmission. While driving, there have been several almost accidents due to a malfunction of the transmission stalling. After the most recent incident, the vehicle was towed to the dealer. Upon examination, the dealer determined that the transmission needed to be replaced but they will not replace the transmission under recall. The consumer also experienced brake problems. Updated 09/13/06.
2002 Honda Odyssey transmission complaints
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Dt*: the contact stated at any speed, the transmission shifted hard. The dealership determined the transmission needed to be replaced. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 04v176000, regarding the automatic transmission. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Dangerous condition exists. The 2002 honda odyssey, after driving 40 to 50 miles and when the car is down shifting to go up a hill or to pass another vehicle, it will down shift very violently into I assume 1st gear. It will go from about 2000 RPM to about 7500 rpms in an instant when the gas pedal is pushed down, even gently, in order to maintain highway speeds. This occurred about 10 times the friday prior to july 4, 200 6 and again on friday july 28. 2006 . After the first time we took the car to a honda dealer in tulsa, oklahoma. We told them the problem and they said the car's computer showed there was no problem. They drove the car for about 10 miles and could not make it do it again. I had told them they needed to drive it for 100 miles to make it do it again. After the second event, which was very much like the first, we took the vehicle to bob howard honda in oklahoma city and received almost exactly the same response. If they cannot drive the car and make it do what we are complaining about they say there is nothing they can do. What they do not realize is that it is a very serious condition with possible life threatening consequences. If you are driving down the interstate and come to a slight incline where the car, in order to maintain highway speeds, suddenly and without warning down shifts into first gear and the tachometer goes to 7500 rpms one could be rear ended by a vehicle following too close. I am a 63 year old white male who has been driving since I was 15 and I have never experienced this dangerous situation before.
(product name: honda odyssey transmission) I took my honda odyssey to midas for normal servicing with a transmission flush, after getting the car back several (2-3) days later my transmission was down shifting form 5th gear to 3rd while accelerating to highway speeds. I took the car back and they said not enough transmission fluid was added at first and that they said they fixed the problem, after I had 2nd & 5th gear started to slip. The transmission is no longer working and the cost to repair it is over $2,000 dollars. Honda america said that since the car has 111,000 miles on it that they will do nothing, midas says they did everything correctly but honda says they did not use honda transmission fluid so they are to blame. I want this fixed. Help.
2002 honda odyssey, ex. Mileage 33600. While accelerating through 35 - 50 MPH, transmission downshifts on it's own, the car jerks,shakes and then surges forward. The engine speed changes between 1000rpm to 1500rpm. It is scary, especially with the kids in the car. The problem first started occurring after about 15k miles. Have taken the car to dealer several times, dealer says everything is fine and that they cannot duplicate the problem. Everytime I take the van out for drive with my kids in it, I think that could be the day the car would stall on the road and this is causing me sleepless nights. Please investigate and issue a recall before something really bad happens and precious lives are lost.
2002 honda odyssey brakes make noise when backing up and stopping. Transmission shifts hard. Mechanic also determined there was a problem with the weld near transmission mount. *kb the consumer was told that the noise created by the rear disc brakes was by design. When the brakes wore out the consumer replaced all four pads and had the rotor turned. After that the noise was no longer present. The consumer noticed that the transmission was shifting hard and occasionally the RPM's would jump between shifts. Around this time the consumer received a recall referencing the automatic transmission. The vehicle was taken tot he dealer and the problem was repaired. After repair the problem worsened with increasingly hard shifts and more frequent slips where the engine revved up the vehicle didn't move. The vehicle was taken tot he dealer who indicated that the transmission needed to be replaced.
Consumer requesting reimbursement for failed transmission on 2002 odyssey. *ts ***nar*** the transmission was recalled.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, a diagnostic test was performed and displayed code p0740, torque converter. A the federal safety agency recall # 04v176000, was performed on the vehicle concerning the original automatic transmission. However the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership was not alerted.
Our 2002 honda odyssey ex is canadian manufactured. We purchased it from a oregon honda dealer 12/2001 with only 38 mi. On it. We were not told about the "grey market" or it's implications, and have never received any recall /safety information on this vehicle. The dealership said they couldn't get it for me. I contacted the dealership owner and finally the service dept. Got information on a transmission problem recall, and performed the service in sept. 2005. The canadian honda campaign number is k16; the federal safety agency bulletin number is 04v176000. The dealership service dept. Told me replacement of a lubricant part for second gear was needed. I never saw the bulletin itself until yesterday when I found it online. Now I know that the bulletins suggested replacing the part for vehicles with under 24000 km (15000 miles) and for vehicles with more kms/miles- ours had over 60000 miles -doing an inspection to see if there was discoloration on the gears from overheating, and if so, replacing the transmission. The explanation on both bulletins is that heat buildup occurs between the counter shaft and the secondary shaft second gears eventually leading to gear tooth chipping or gear breakage. The service dept. Now says the transmission is "full of metal", in spite of the revision to the oil cooler return line. I found out there is a 7yr/70,000 mile warranty on 2002 odyssey transmissions in canada and america ; honda canada says our model doesn't qualify, but couldn't tell me why. American honda says that the recall work was done and this new problem is not related to the recall problem. Yet 6 mo. Later we have a transmission full of metal, exactly what the recall work was meant to prevent. Neither manufacturer accepts responsibility. This is a definite safety factor - a transmission that is unreliable and unpredictable is hazardous, and renders the car undriveable.
The transmission on our 2002 honda odyssey minivan began failing around 40,000 miles. The 2nd gear lubrication recall had been performed. One of the modes of failure was the inability of the transmission to shift from 2nd to 3rd gear during acceleration. The transmission would come out of 2nd but not engage 3rd gear and would act as if it were in neutral. Another mode of failure was the transmission would abruptly come out of 3rd gear during acceleration. For both of these failures the engine would no longer be under load, and rpms would dramatically increase. This loud revving and no acceleration startles the driver. Both of these modes of failure are particularly dangerous, because they would happen during acceleration. When it happened, you would typically be trying to cross a highway, or merge onto the interstate. The driver would find themselves in an accident situation because the vehicle would not be able to safely cross the highway, or merge with traffic. Additionally, a rear end accident was a potential danger because you would suddenly stop accelerating, catching the driver behind you off guard. When the transmission was in neutral during the failure, you could not get the transmission to come back into gear until the vehicle had slowed down considerably. Once the vehicle failed to shift but this time showed a fault light on the dash. The fault decoded to an "improper gear ratio" message. The dealer determined that the transmission needed replacement. On conversation with a honda representative at their headquarters, she surprisingly acknowledged that there is a known defect in this transmission. My internet research has exposed many other cases of this exact same failure mode in this transmission (as well as some other failure modes). This transmission should be recalled and repaired at no cost to the owners as it causes a dangerous and potentially fatal situation.
I have a 2002 honda odyssey, 70972 miles. The engine light came on and I brought it back to the hoffman honda dealer. After charging me $93.28 diagnostic fee, the dealer told me that I need a transmission for about $5000. I contacting the honda america, the dealer said honda america would cover the parts and I would have to pay additional $600 for labor. Honda has extended warranties for the odyssey transmission (1999-2001). The number of transmission failures on 2002 odyssey is no less than 2001. But the company would not extend the warranty for 2002.
Transmission slips between 2nd and 3rd gears.
My 2002 honda odyssey, which I purchased brand new, has 50,000 miles now. Recently, I noticed a transmission problem and the 'tcs' and 'check engine' light came on. And the van will only move 20 miles per hour while the tach is at 4,000 RPM. Then, using an obd diagnostic tool, it showed 'gear ratio error'. To learn more about the problem I went online and found out from other honda owners that they have exactly the same problem on this particular year model. So I called honda headquarters and they were reluctant to help. In my opinion there should be a nationwide recall on this particular vehicle.
Transmission slipped gears and vehicle was unable to accelerate while climbing a hill. It happened several times afterwards. Dealers said the vehicle need a new transmission for ~$6000. I found cases like this have been widely reported at your and other websites. Please investigate if this is a product defect, but I am convinced it is. Thanks.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving on the interstate at 65 MPH a loud thump was heard, and the driver thought a rodent had been run over. When the vehicle left the interstate the transmission began to hesitate. The contact noticed fluid on the underside of the vehicle. The dealership determined the number 2 gear flew out of the transmission through the housing. There is the federal safety agency recall, # 04v176000, regarding the automatic transmission. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Update 3/3/2006 - *nm updated 03/14/06. *jb updated on 05/10/26.
I purchased a 2002 odyssey from a dealership in fairfax, va. I have been told that the transmission needs to be replaced it is not covered under the federal safety agency recall because it was made in canada. Even the extended warranty they sold me won't cover it for the same reason. I was told that canadian made vehicles sold in the us are not regulated by the federal safety agency.
Dt: the contact stated in 2004 vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency recall campaign 04v179000 concerning the automatic transmission. On december 16, 2005 the automatic transmission failed. It will not shift into any gear. The contact is currently waiting for the tow truck to arrive at the scene to tow the vehicle to the service dealer. He contacted the manufacturer, and was told they will offer no free remedy. *ak updated 1/23/2006 - the vehicle VIN was checked and honda replaced the transmission for free under a 7yr/100000 mile extended warranty.
2002 honda odyssey cd player, rear wiper motor, clock light and transmission stopped working few months after purchase. *ts ***no answer required***
In july of 2004 I received the recall notice for the 2002 honda odyssey for the transmission. I had called to bring my van in and told them that I was concerned because my van was not shifting properly and it had been driving "rough". I was told that if there was a problem with the transmission it would be replaced as instructed in the recall. Of course, honda said nothing was wrong and added to my transmission the oil jet kit. I was told that there was nothing wrong with my transmission. Intermittently over the next year and a half, my car would feel as though it was slipping or wouldn't shift smoothly. Finally, in nov. 05 I backed out of my driveway, I put the car into drive and the car just sat there. It finally shifted to d after sitting for about a minute or so. While driving the car could not shift into 2nd the RPM would fly with no acceleration. I called honda to bring in my car and was told I would have to bring it in the following week. I insisted on the next morning. The car almost didn't make it to the dealer there was no acceleration and it would not shift out of first. We were told that we needed a new transmission and it would cost$6820 to replace. The car is not drivable.
Transmission failure.
Dt: the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. He received a recall letter in may or june 2004 concerning the transmission . He took vehicle to dealer on 6-17-04, and they took pictures inside the transmission, and could not find any scorch marks. They hooked up a kit oil jet, part 106250-pgh-306 to the car to keep the gears from getting hot. At 37,000 miles, roughly two-three weeks ago the transmission went out. It started shifting poorly and jerking badly. He took vehicle back to the dealership, and they would not fix vehicle under warranty or under recall 04v176000. They said it was a salvaged vehicle. The contact stated that transmission was bad at the factory, and it should not matter that it was a salvaged vehicle.
(1) transmission failed to engage 2nd to 3rd gears while driving. (2) transmission failed and unable to drive the van (3) took the van to honda dealer. They said the transmission needs to be replaced. Premature transmission failure. It is a known problem for honda transmission. Some car/van does have extended warranty, but they do not have extended factory warranty for my van. My co-worker's 1999 honda odyssey's transmission was replaced with extended factory warranty after the transmission failed. Why is my van does not have extended warranty? Thank you.
2002 honda odyssey van 1. Transmission recall issued oct 2004, vehicle brought into dealer (honda house, st. Cloud mn) 60,000 miles. Dealer certified that transmission was ok, no work done. 2. At 65,000 miles transmission made banging noise when put into reverse and when cold. Transmission also shifted fast. 3. At 93,000 miles, transmission slipped from drive to neutral when driving down road, check engine light appeared. 4. Vehicle was brought in for checking and transmission fluid change. 5. Dealer indicated transmission was failing. 6. Dealer said previous model years 2000 and 2001 had similar transmission problems.
Transmission will fluctuate between gears. Have replaced egr under warranty. Problem persists. Little or no acceleration at times. Body feels loose over chassis. Vehicle from stop hesitates during initial acceleration. 25k miles.
I was not notified about the recall of the vehicle for transmission failures. When I found out my transmission had to be replaced, I was told by honda customer line employee at 800 999 1009 that a repair was made to my vehicle without telling me it was done. The recall was april 2004. The alleged repair was in may 2004. The alleged notice mailed to me was july 2004. I smell deception by honda. They may be covering up a bigger problem with the odyssey than the federal safety agency is aware. I have heard that several owners of 2002 odysseys have had transmission failures that could lead to locking up of the vans and could lead to crashes. My van recently did not accelerate while entering the interstate in dayton ohio. This nearly lead to a serious accident involving my wife and two kids. I learned of this recall from consumer reports . The so called repair in 2004 failed to correct the problem.
My '02 honda odyssey is now on its third transmission in 86000 miles the first was replaced at 3000. Last failure occurred on interstate while going through hills of chattanooga, tn. Traction control came on and brakes started to fail due to the large amount of transmission fluid ejected from vehicle. Luckily was able to control van and move off of roadway. Honda replaced entire transmission but has not reimbursed for other expenses. This vehicle has a significant overheating problem in the transmission causing failure.
My 2002 honda odyssey was shipped to us illegally by the honda canada(according to us honda). There was a recall on the transmission us honda refusing to do the recall order bec. The van was manufactured in canada. The van originally purchase in bremerton wa.
We have a 2002 honda odyssey ex. While driving, with foot on accelerator, the engine tries to shift into another gear, but just revs without engaging into gear. This has been happening regularly (every few miles) for the last two weeks. It had occurred previously several months ago, but could not be diagnosed by honda. It has become worse and more frequent in recent weeks, and honda was again unable to diagnose. Honda customer service could only advise taking it to another dealer for service. We know that there is a transmission recall on this vehicle. We are unaware of the step the honda service department took to try to diagnose or correct the problem.
Dt: there was a recall on the transmission. When dealer inspected the vehicle he advised the owner the need for a new transmission for which the owner would have to pay to have it installed. . Owner was aware of the fact that there was a recall and didn't feel that she should pay for anything concerning the recall. When the vehicle was first inspected in july of 2004 dealer advised owner that the car was fine, and when inspected the vehicle again in july 2005, owner was advised by dealership that the vehicle needed a new transmission. Owner spoke spanish only, and wanted odi to contact her.
Dt: consumer states while driving the vehicle, the front passenger wheel axle support broke and went inside the rim causing loss of control of the vehicle.
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