I took my van to honda and was advised that the transmission needs to be replaced. It will not shift into 2nd gear 99% of the time. My van only has 111,000 miles on it and I am concerned as to why it was not included in the recall of the transmission on this year/make/model. I am still making payments on it and was told a new transmission from honda would be $4500. There is no reason a transmission should go out at 111,000 miles when it has been well maintained through honda over the years. My car will not go above 20 miles an hour on most occasions. If I rev the engine high and get it over 30, then it will change to 2nd gear. It is a safety hazard when trying to merge onto interstates and I have been almost hit a few times. I cannot accelerate to a safe, merging speed. My drive light continuously flashes and my tcs will come on from having to rev the engine. I have 3 kids and I do not feel safe driving this with them in it. Can this be included in the recall? Please let me know. Thank you. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2002 Honda Odyssey: stuck in gear or won't shift
33 of the 960 complaints about the 2002 Honda Odyssey describe stuck in gear or won't shift.
- owner complaints
- 33
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical repair cost reported
- $4,600
- typical mileage
- 97,550
- recalls
- 1
Stuck in gear or won't shift by model year
What owners say
Slipping in 2nd gear as im coming onto highway wont shift over 20mph has happened numerous times couldve got me and my children seriously hurt they need to fix all transmissions with this problem very dangerous when driving on the highway. Good thing my dad doesnt live far. I was too scared to drive all the way home. What if there is not a next time because the person behind me isnt paying attention when my tranny slips and theres a crash and maybe even a death. My kids were beyond scared. Mommy are we going to die? I shouldn't have to answer that question ever to my children.
Pulled out of gas station. Stopped at red light. Went to take off from red light and the van stalled to shift. After it finally shifted I headed home and my van wouldn't shift into high gear. 113k miles and the transmission fails. This is crap honda.
Transmission does not shift from 2 gear to 3 gear it is a known issues with all honda vans.
Vehicle lost power...would not shift into higher gear. Vehicle continues to have problems. I have been told needs new transmission. Have read many posts regarding issues with honda odyssey having transmission problems.
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).
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the transmission would not shift from second to third gear while driving approximately 25 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileages were 39,000.
At 115000 miles the transmission started getting stuck in neutral between 1st and 2nd gear. I took it in to a mechanic who said it looked like the transmission was failing but no codes were coming up. A couple weeks later as the transmission slipped my check engine light came on as well as the tcs light. I took it back to the mechanic who got the code p0730 and told me the transmission needed to be replaced. I got a hold of my dealer who could not help me but could replace the transmission at full price. Honda corp. Just hung up on me when I started asking them about the recall back in 2004. I spoke with a co-worker about there 2002 honda odyssey and there transmission went 2 months ago with under 100,000 miles. He also had problems speaking with corp. & dealer I will never buy honda again!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift into any gears and would not reverse. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. The contact stated that the repairs did not correct the failure. The drive warning indicator was illuminated and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the transmission and computer assembly. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer would not assist with the repair because of the vehicle age and mileage. The failure and the current mileage was 140,000.
Transmssion would not go into gear while trying to climb an incline on a road that had no shoulder and dangerous curves.
2002 honda odyssey transmission 3rd gear failed at 98,182 miles. Consumer complaint research shows that the 2002 honda odyssey transmission 3rd gear fails after 90,000 miles. A transmission failure at highway speed could result in a catastrophic crash. While driving in an urban area, I backed up and there was a loud clunk and the transmission slipped. When I shifted to forward, the transmission slipped again and would not shift into 3rd gear. I was able to immediately drive to the local honda dealership and was told 3rd gear is out and the transmission would need to be replaced. The transmission had the 2004 recall performed at 24,269 miles (2nd gear inspection and oil kit injector installed), and was service at a honda dealership for transmission service at 55,823 miles, 58,395 miles and 75,659 miles. The odyssey had a few rough shifts 58,395 miles, which prompted another transmission service (fluid replacement).
Service bulletins that may apply
- Case v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Case No. BC 424169 (Third Clutch Transmission Settlement
- PCM replacement for erratic or harsh shifting.
- Replacing a canon A75 digital camera to take inspection photos for s/b 04-021, safety recall: a/t 2ND gear...
- Transmission-won't come out of park, p not illuminated
- Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) leaks
- Erratic and harsh shifting; malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on or d indicator blinks. tt
- Safety recall: automatic transmission second gear inspection
- Removing a stubborn atf filler bolt
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- On some mini vans, sport utility and passenger vehicles, certain operating conditions can result in heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission, eventually leading to gear tooth chipping or gear breakage.
- Risk
- Gear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- On vehicles with 15,000 miles or less, the dealer will update the transmission with a simple revision to the oil cooler return line to increase lubrication to the second gear. On vehicles with more than 15,000 miles, the dealer will inspect the transmission to identify gears that have already experienced discoloration due to overheating. If discoloration exists, the transmission will be replaced if discoloration is not present, the dealer will perform the revision to the oil cooler return line. The recall began on april 21, 2004, for pilot, odyssey, and mdx owners. Owners of the accord vehicles will start receiving letters on june 28, 2004, and on june 29, 2004, for owners of the tl and cl vehicles. Owners should contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009 or acura at 1‑800‑382‑2238.
Recall number 04V176000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2002 Honda Odyssey won't shift
Is stuck in gear or won't shift a common problem on the 2002 Honda Odyssey?
33 of 960 owner complaints about the 2002 Honda Odyssey (3%) mention stuck in gear or won't shift. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
How much does it cost to fix stuck in gear or won't shift on the 2002 Honda Odyssey?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $4,600 (median of 6 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Honda Odyssey?
There is 1 recall and 38 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Honda Odyssey
Transmission failure 270Slipping 177Check engine light 92Jerking 53Airbag light 50Stalling 33Hesitation 30Harsh shifting 27Loss of power 21No deployment 18Door locks 17Engine failure 12Sudden acceleration 11Overheating 10Adaptive cruise 9Pulling 8Shudder 7Tire blowout 7Seat belt 6Coil spring 5Fuel pump 5Warning lights 5
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