I have been having problems with my car starting after several tries it will start, but a couple months age I was having slipping problems, then now I went to get my car smoged and it didn't pass inspection. I have read about all the recalls, and I bought my car as a used car and was unaware of the recall for the transmission at that time. It cost a lot of money for honda to fix all these transmissions, and they are refusing to help their people, this is my second honda, I am a single mom of three and work 12 hours a day. I take care of our dying elderly and I need a dependable car if not we all loose, I do believe there should be another class action law suit after all I read, everyone is unhappy with their honda cars, it's a shame. Someone please help us.
2002 Honda Odyssey transmission complaints
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Transmission hanging up between 2nd and 3rd gear. When put in reverse, takes several second for transmission to engage. Honda dealer advised transmission needs to be replaced as it failed at the cost of over $4000. For a vehicle that was purchased brand new and maintained by the dealer, seems to be a engineering failure of the transmission.
Transmission went out suddenly in the middle of traffic. Car rolled to a stop and had to be towed. Mechanic recommended complete rebuild. Honda needs to deal with this. These cars have had nothing but persistent transmission problems and complaints. This is an engineering flaw.
Driving under normal conditions, the transmission started jerking and slipping losing traction. The warning light came on. I took it to my mechanic the next day. He ran a diagnostic check and replaced the two solenoids that controlled the automatic transmission shifting. I drove it 25 miles and it started jerking again and slipping.
Transmission failed suddenly while traveling with family. Apparently it is a well know issue for 2002 odyssey. I had every service & preventive maintenance done at authorized honda dealer since I bought it in 2002. It was out of warranty and I paid $3,600 for replacement transmission. This is a manufacturing defect and american honda should recall/replace for free.
Automatic transmission on my 2002 honda odyssey failed at 111000 miles (specific failure is the torque converter). Symptom was gear slippage. I contacted honda requesting a "good faith" repair since this is clearly a problem with their transmissions and honda declined. Hundreds of honda odyssey owners, model years 1998-2004, report the same transmission failure. 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.
2002 honda odyssey transmission the federal safety agency recall. Dealer repaired at 80k miles. The transmission has failed again at 80k miles after the fix. The honda factory fix appears to not actually work in the long haul. Called a transmission repair shop and the 2002 honda odyssey transmissions are failing again - not just mine.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the transmission failed while traveling 70 MPH. The contact stated that there was a smell of transmission fluid burning prior to the transmission overheating. The vehicle was repaired october 2004 under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission) for the transmission oil jet. The vehicle was recently taken to the dealer who advised that the transmission needed to be replaced. The failure and the current mileages was 90,045.
The transmission has been slowly slipping since about 170,000 miles. I have been driving it slowly and being careful when it shows a struggle switching into the lower gears. Yesterday it really jerked when switching from 2nd to 3rd gear and the engine light and tcs light came on. I pulled off into the nearest subdivison and turned off the vehicle. I then restarted the 2002 honda odyssey and the tcs light went out but the engine light stayed on. I am concerned that this transmission was part of an earlier recall and I never got the chance to replace the transmission and now I am stuck paying full price for a transmission.
While driving on the interstate with the cruise control on I noticed RPM's were increasing. Stopped the cruise control and used the gas pedal. Rpm went back to normal then slowly increased. I noticed I was loosing power and pulled to the side of the interstate. The transmission had 'blown'. There was transmission fluid everywhere. No warning lights came on and there was no indication of a problem. Loss of power at the wrong time could cause a serious problem. Apparently honda transmissions have a history of going out like this.
I was driving on a road trip and having neared my destination city, I had taken off the cruise control and exited the highway. After slowing down at the intersection, the car would not engage into second gear as I tried to accelerate. It continued doing this until I was able to stop and call aaa and have my car towed to the local honda dealership. After running the diagnostics, the service advisor told me that the transmission is shot and needs to be replaced. Since it is a long holiday weekend my car is still sitting while they are closed and waiting to hear back on the estimate to replace the transmission.
Transmission slip and couldn't change to proper gear which caused dangerous in driving. Traction and mil indicator on. After diagnosed the code, it is confirmed transmission issue. This car is well maintained. The 60,000 miles and 90,000 miles service were done.
Transmission fails to shift from 2nd to 3rd gear (slips and sometimes wont shift to 3rd gear) with check engine lights on (code p0730 gear ratio incorrect).
Transmission failure at 120k miles, failure to change gears while driving.
Sudden loss of power when accelerating from a stop. Occurs most when heading up incline. Need to shift from d to d3 to restore power. No error codes, check engine light, or tcs light is evident. Transmission was rebuilt @141k due to slipping and p0730 error code from original transmission.
Transmission started to slip at 80,000, we took it to the dealership, they suggested flushing would help, never mentioned that transmission failure is a known and acknowledged problem with odysseys and that there had been a recall for 2002's.
I have 2002 honda odyssey ex car and saw a check engine light turned on my vehicle while I was driving. I went to nearby honda dealer for a diagnosis and they told me its a transmission issue and needs to be replaced. Also about the honda odyssey transmission recall for this 2002 model.my car had only 82000 miles on it. Honda rep. Told me it will take $4600 to fix the problem in their concern. I have 2 infants and I am scared to accompany them in this car because of the transmission issue. Also honda is not helping to fix their own problem.
While driving the minivan on the highway, it would slip out of gear (around 2nd or 3rd gear). I had to let off the gas pedal to wait for it to re-engage. This happened a second time on 02/02/12 at which time I took it for diagnosis, the dealership told me I needed to replace the transmission ($4,150) without mentioning anything about the previous recall by honda. I then called american honda motor, they said if there is a problem with the 2nd gear the dealership can complete the safety recall for the second time and file a warranty claim. The dealership didn't offer this option claiming there was no warranty on the transmission.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle began to shift hard as the engine rpms increased. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technicians advised the contact that the transmission would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
My 2002 odyssey has a transmission that slips, we corrected a pressure switch that was bad and replaced with a new oem. Transmission still slips and doesn't give out any codes.
The automatic transmission slips between 2nd and 3rd gear, and in reverse. This is a very dangerous condition to have when trying to pull out into of merge with traffic. I am the original owner of this vehicle and have had all recalls performed as verified through my local dealer where I purchase the vehicle.
Transmission went at 48000 miles,it cost me $6000.00 with the computer can I get reimbursed for the components. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Trans shuders bangs into gear or slips then catchs.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the transmission would not shift gears correctly and remained in neutral. The vehicle would not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact had to wait approximately thirty seconds before the transmission would shift gears and accelerate as normal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where they stated that this was a common failure. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 106,000. Updated 03/27/12*lj the consumer stated the automatic transmission failed to shift from 2nd to 3rd gear and the vehicle decreased in acceleration. Updated evoq 03/30/12.
Transmission light started blinking and started slipping. Transmission and engine mounts were replaced at a cost of $2744. All maintenance prior to that was scheduled and performed at the local honda dealership.
Transmission has internal failures, replace transmission, only 108,844 miles.
I began having trouble on the transmission with slipping gears (2nd and 3rd) a few weeks ago, and jerky shifting when going into reverse, drive, etc. I've had to release the accelerator and reapply it to engage the gears several times a day. Tcs and check engine light were on. This happened to me in the past but the errors went out. The last time I have to reset the power by removing one connector of the battery.
Private sale purchase feb 2009, 80k. Since 06/2011, transmission shifts hard. Transmission is increasingly missing gear. High engine revs between shifting 1->2. Had transmission serviced per recommendations, non honda service station. Recently had the fluid changed. Same service station has been working on this car since it was purchased. We have been maintaining at a local non honda dealer. I have been doing business with this service station for 25 years.
2002 honda odyssey. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall campaign related to transmission *tgw the consumer was informed the recall had already been performed at 28,232 miles. However, the consumer has an invoice which showed the recall was not performed at that mileage. The consumer is seeking reimbursement for the transmission replacement. Also, the left middle seat recliner handle was replaced. *jb status updated 02/24/12
When my vehicle reached 85,000 miles, my transmission started to slip. The transmission need to be replaced. As a vehicle owner, I would expect a transmission to last around 100,000/150,000 miles. In 9/2011, I barely reached another 87,000 miles when the transmission started to slip again. I had my 4 young children in the car. The car would no longer accelerate as I was going up a bridge. The road had no shoulder to pull over on. I was in very great danger as 18 wheelers tried to pass me. I needed a new transmission. Priority honda in chesapeake quoted me $6000 to replace. I felt that it was hondas responsibility to replace their faulty transmission. I called american honda. The rep informed me that it would have to be the 2nd gear. Priority said that it had something to do with the torque converter. I went elsewhere to have my vehicle repaired. I had 3 other locations that told me it was the 2nd and 3rd gears slipping. I feel that priority honda had totally disregarded me as a customer. I have always taken my vehicle in to a honda dealer for maintenance/repairs. Whatever I was told that I needed done, I would have done. I am disappointed in the service I received from priority honda from the same rep from the past 8 yrs. This past week, once again, my van has left me stranded on the side of the highway with my 4 young children. Transmission again. Unfortunately, this was due to the workmanship of the company that has replaced the transmission. I feel that this could have been avoided. First, if honda made a transmission that was reliable, I would have not had to replace it two times. Second, if honda would stand behind their product, I would not have had to outsource to have the work done. I feel that my vehicle is in a stated of unreliability and with 4 young children ranging from ages 3 to 11, I can no longer put our safety at risk.
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