2002 Honda Odyssey: complete transmission failure

Filed Dec 2, 2018 · Transmission · 144,000 miles · OR

3rd gear has completely worn out, it slips when trying to shift into 3rd gear. Transmission has been opened and 3rd gear clutch pack is completely worn out and spring is warped and was stuck in 3rd clutch drum. Transmission failure

Filed Oct 10, 2018 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 112,756 miles · TX

Transmission torque converter clutch circuit p0740 and p0430 - needs new transmission. Check engine light is on traction control light is on and diagnosed error codes p0740. Transmission fails to engage, slips with no drive power. Progressively getting worst. Requires replacement of transmission as per dealer at cost of $5,900. This same problem has affected several 100,000s of 2002 to 2004 honda odyssey vans and other honda models with same transmission. Honda knows about this problem with these models and still has done nothing to repair them. Honda odyssey transmission problem is widely known and discussed at length on online honda forums and at dealerships, to a point where nobody is willing to buy these used vehicles at bluebook market value. The cost associated with a transmission replacement is $5900, in excess of current vehicle market value. On further investigation, honda has an active recall for odyssey transmissions up to model year 2001. This has been in place since year 2003, when the 2002 honda odyssey was relatively new, hence not included in this recall, even though the transmission in 2001 and 2002 model year are same. To make matters worse honda knew of this transmission design problem which continues past model year 2001. They used the same transmission till model year 2004. I would like honda to recall odyssey transmissions from 2002 to 2004 as well and repair them under warranty. Several other honda vehicles models are also impacted by this poor transmission design. Then why has honda not done anything to help its customers. I would like the federal safety agency investigate further leveraging on the 2001 honda odyssey recall to expedite a resolution forcing honda to recall for repairs. Thank you.

Filed Jan 24, 2018 · Transmission · 215,000 miles · CA

Transmission slips on 2nd to 3rd gear or disengages altogether upon acceleration which is happening on a more frequent basis lately. Transmission fluid changes are made every 30k miles by dealer. Oil jet recall has been performed upon tsb notification, added oil cooler, cleaned and/or replaced filter and solenoids just to prolong the inevitable transmission failure.

Filed Apr 11, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 111,000 miles · IA

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).

Filed Mar 13, 2015 · Transmission · 134,000 miles · OR

I bought a 2002 honda odyssey with 130,000 miles on it. The transmission was replace at 80,000 miles. I experienced slipping out of gear up hill at around 134,000 miles. This exact thing happened to my previous honda odyssey a 2001 model. It's transmission went out. So, I am fairly confident this transmission is about to go out as well.

Filed Jan 8, 2015 · Transmission · 62,000 miles · TX

I am the original owner of a 2002 honda odyssey van. On 11/07/2014, van failed to accelerate and the malfunction indicator was on. I had van towed to the local honda dealership. The service dept. At dealership said ecl code was p0730 & the transmission needs to be replaced. The approx failure mileage on van was 62,000 miles. I had to pay $3500 for having the honda dealership rebuilt the transmission. The dealership told me that 3rd gear had heat discoloration & is burned up along with the clutches. I have the photos & also the damaged parts that were replaced by the dealership. Since I had low mileage I contacted honda but they refused any help saying warranty period on van had expired. I also contacted honda's recall dept, since I felt that the burnt 3rd gear was related to transmission overheating problem per 2004 honda recall for 2001 to 2004 vans. Honda said that recall was for 2nd gear & my discoloration was on 3rd gear. This is like splitting hair; since internal damage to transmission was due to the root cause of transmission overheating. I feel with single owner & low mileage of van & with the heat discoloration of transmission parts, honda is responsible for the premature failure of transmission due to heat buildup. Therefore, honda should pay me for my cost to rebuild the transmission. The 2004 recall letter clearly states "if heat discoloration exists, the dealer will replace transmission". That letter further states "this work will be done free of charge." I feel honda is refusing to honor the intent of the 2004 recall letter.

Filed Dec 2, 2014 · Transmission · 62,064 miles · TX

I am the original owner of a 2002 honda odyssey van. On 11/07/2014, van failed to accelerate and the malfunction indicator was on. I had van towed to the local honda dealership. The service dept at the dealership said the ecl code was p0730. They said transmission needs to be replaced. The approximate failure mileage on van was 62000. I had to pay around $3500 for having the dealer rebuilt the transmission. I had the service advisor take photos of the damaged transmission. The service advisor told me that the 3rd gear has heat discoloration & is burned up. In addition he said, clutches were burnt up. I have the photos of the 3rd gear discoloration & also have the damaged parts that were replaced by the dealership. Since my van has low mileage, I contacted honda but they refused any help saying warranty period on van had expired. I also contacted honda's recall dept, since I felt that the burnt 3rd gear was related to transmission overheating per 2004 honda recall related to 2001 to 2004 vans. Honda said that recall was for 2nd gear & my discoloration was on 3rd gear. This was like splitting hairs; since internal damage to transmission was due to the root cause of transmission overheating. Honda refused to take any ownership of transmission failure & refused my plea for any assistance with the $3500 I had to pay honda dealership for rebuilding the transmission. I still feel, with the low mileage on my van & with the heat discoloration of parts inside the transmission, honda is responsible for the premature failure of transmission & the cost to the rebuilt the transmission. The 2004 recall letter clearly states "if heat discoloration exists, the dealer will replace transmission". The letter further states that "this work will be done free of charge". I truly feel honda is refusing to honor the intent of the 2004 recall letter.

Filed Oct 2, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 69,000 miles · CO

On 9/10/14 I started noticing transmission slipping/down-shifting at 40mph/2k RPM many times during a less than an hour drive. Rpm would suddenly jump to 4k, and then comes back while the car suddenly jerks/slows as if it's put on engine brake. Vehicle is 2002 odyssey and has 69k miles. Took the car to honda dealer where the car has been serviced for years and they were able to reproduce the issue, and I was told it requires a new transmission which would cost $3700 for a reman transmission with 3-y/36 kmil warranty. Talked honda america and tried to "seek goodwill assistance for transmission" per some recommendations. They took my info, and details, and eventually told me they reviewed their parameters, and decided this is not a case they are willing to assist. Checked my maintenance record and was able to find a recall repair performed many years ago. I searched online and found there are tons of such transmission issues reported on honda odyssey. In some cases, there seems to be require a transmission replacement every 50k miles or so. Apparently honda has been knowingly selling such defective transmissions for many years w/o telling the customers. I'm disappointed to say the least at honda america, and the so called honda quality which is proved to be a costly myth. I have a hyundai with close to 90k miles and so far I don't have any transmission/engine issues. I think I'm done with honda.

Filed Apr 19, 2014 · Fuel system, Transmission · 103,000 miles · FL

The automatic transmission occasionally disengages between 30mph to 40mph. Sometimes it re-engages or sometimes manually downshifting causes the drive to re-engage. Dealer says this is a known issue and the solution is to replace the transmission. I've taken it to a local mechanic and a called a local transmission company and they also say this is a know issue with this model year. A google search turns up many people with the same issue for this model year of the odyssey. I will have to get this fixed as I cannot count on the vehicle for reliable and safe transportation any more.

Filed Apr 9, 2014 · Transmission · 212,200 miles · MO

At approximately, 212,200 miles, the transmission began slipping when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear and also when shifting from neutral into reverse. Transmission was recalled a few years back, was inspected by the dealer and was told that they found nothing wrong with my vehicle. I was even told this about 45 days ago during a visit for major maintenance. Yet, within the last 8-10 days, these problems have suddenly appeared. They are the exact same problems that other 1999-2004 odyssey owners are reporting and are the ones that were the reason for the recall. Honda and the dealer don't want to do anything except install a new transmission at a cost of over $6100.00. This is 3 times the value of the current value of the vehicle.

Filed Mar 27, 2014 · Transmission · 106,800 miles · CA

This was about transmission problem. The transmission slipped at around 35 MPH speed inside a tunnel in yosemite national park with two children in the car. Fortunately there is no car behind us and the transmission engaged again couple seconds later. The engine check light was on when the slippage occurred. I have to drive extreme careful out of the park mountain area for 35 mile to reach the first car service garage for a check. Honda dealer did a diagnostic and recommended a transmission replacement that costs $5600. My car is just over 100k mile and was well maintained. Dealer district service manager and honda america denied any responsibility of the transmission failure. They insisted that the recall in 2004 already fixed the transmission issue but it did not obviously! The fix cost is much more than the car current value and posts a extreme damage situation if it were operated without transmission fix. It is very disappointed that company like honda ignores the safety issue of their car.

Filed Mar 6, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 78,000 miles · OR

Transmission 2nd and 3rd gear are slipping. Car wouldn't accelerate while in motion but engine RPM went up. Had to pull over and try again. Honda dealership said I need a new transmission ($5,700). Honda america customer service refused to provide any financial help and claim that the faulty transmission was due the age of the car and is out of warranty.