7.9
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$4,660.00
Average Mileage:
88,792 miles
Total Complaints:
14 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replace transmission (10 reports)
- not sure (3 reports)
- rebuild the transimission (1 reports)
transmission problem
Helpful Websites About 2002 Honda Odyssey transmission disengages
2009Nov 01
Odyssey EX
- Automatic transmission
- 160,000 miles
We started noticing a problem when our "D" light went out, we never thought anything of it. Months later our transmission light went on, we were told it was code bO 420. We are having a problem with getting a new transmission with our car warranty that we purchased. We are currently having way to many problems with our 2002 Honda odyssey. Our passenger sliding door sticks and half the time doesn't close. It stopped locking automatically on that door only. The back windshield wiper stopped working. We have to manually open our trunk door. Aghhh I'm really starting to hate Honda odyssey. The only reason why I traded in my 2003 Honda Civic Lx is because we were expecting our second child, boy what a mistake. Good luck all with your complaints. To all researching this van DO NOT BUY ONE, STAY AWAY!
2009May 18
Odyssey 3.5V6
- Automatic transmission
- 87,000 miles
The original owner was an evil genius! At first symptoms, he went to a Toyota dealer, and traded in his pristine looking Odyssey.Toyota dealer experienced no problems, and either did I when I test drove it. Two days later, it started slipping intermittently. Toyota dealer-no codes. Local transmission shop-no codes, "could not replicate". They finally sent it to local Honda dealer, who immediately condemned the tranny.Honda of N.A. "generously" paid half. Toyota dealer and I split the rest. OH!- and the Honda dealer said the lower control arm was " worn out", and "fell apart" on them, (fat chance!!). (Honda of Ft. Myers---Beware of them!) Well, if the tranny lasts another 87k, I guess it will be o.k. I was totally shocked when I researched the internet and found Hondas had this congenital defect! I bought this because of their reputation for durability.How could they be rated #1or #2?? Are the other minivans that bad?
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2009Mar 19
Odyssey EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
Seriously? $4000 to replace the transmission on a van that's only 6 years old and only 70,000 miles! I had an even worse problem with a 89/90 Accord, but at least that one was under warranty! At least this site reassured me that it really DOES cost this much to replace the transmission. Next time, I'll take the Sienna.
2009Feb 05
Odyssey EX 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 104,000 miles
We bought the 100K mileage warranty but not helpful at all, dealer just willing to offer the 10% discount from a $4000 replacement quote. We love this van because it has our family's many memory in the past 7 years.... Thought made by Honda is really money worthy ($33000 out the door at that time) but we paid the tuition eventually. One coworker of mine still driving his Toyota Previa van over 200K without a power tran related problem. Why is it that Toyota can but Honda can't? It hurt our trust-which nothing can make up for.
2009Feb 24
Odyssey EX-L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 104,000 miles
I bought this van from a friend after his end of lease with 60,000 miles. The van has been doing well, except one time overheating. But last week, the van started jerking, and appears like gear slipping, just going uphill or going over 40 MPH, with check engine light on. I have 104000 miles on it. Brought to dealer, diagnosed with bad tranny, with estimated cost of $4800, including ECU. However, I changed the transmission fluid and it appeared to be doing better with no incidence of jerking and slipping going uphill and at about 60 mph, at least when I was test driving it. Is it possible that the fluid is just old? Or it is just a teaser? Will Honda contribute more than 50% of the cost? My 4Runner has 170000 miles and no major problem, just routine maintenance and wear and tear (water pump, timing belt); had a Toyota Celica with over 2000000 miles on it, no problem. I think I'll go back to Toyota (Sienna) for peace of mind.
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2008Apr 02
Odyssey LX
- Automatic transmission
- 55,000 miles
Transmission problem - gears dis-engage when shifting from 2nd to 3rd. Also an abrupt shift from 1st to 2nd gear.
2008May 07
Odyssey EX 3.7V6
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
I am another victim of the Honda reliability scheme. I thought i was doing the right thing putting my daughter and my wife in a Honda odyssey. She loves the car but is scared to drive it. I have only had the car for 4 months and have been trying to get this resolved ever since. I have had all of the issues described below with the hesitating and the shaking. the random thrashing of the engine and transmission. It has not broken yet or killed us so I guess we are going to go trade it before its all done and never ever buy a Honda again.
2008Sep 11
Odyssey EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 63,000 miles
We took our Honda in today. Guess what? Bad transmission at 65K miles. They offered to pay parts and freight but want us to pay labor $700. I don't feel like I should pay a dime. What can be done to get them to pay? What is the best way to get rid of the van? Trade in? I am ready to go to Toyota.
2008Jul 14
Odyssey XLE 3.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 105,000 miles
Well Honda says the leaking seal is because the output shaft itself is wobbling and causing the seal to fail prematurely. And why is this because this piece of sh*t tranny is coming apart at the seams again. I know I could force Honda to replace it again with a lot of screaming on my part. They are replacing them with up to 125000 miles on them with proof of service and prior problems nad you paying the labor 600 to 900 bucks what ever they can get out of you.
Honda even offer the grand sum of $2000 on a trade in on a new Odyessy (fat chance of that) They came back with what if we upped it to $7000. My question to them does that include a lifetime warranty on the transmission. Answer no way. So off to the Toyota dealer where we took a $8000. trade in offer and a $2000 promo discount on a 2008 Toyota sienna XLE. No more Honda's for us we are tired of being their test grounds and being expected pay for it.
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2008Apr 15
Odyssey EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 60,894 miles
I currently operate 3 odyssey vans, having sold another. The two 1998 odysseys run great, with nothing but routine maintenance. One has been driven very hard and has over 350000km (210000mi), it runs like a Swiss clock and is very reliable although beaten up! The other 1998 has just reached 100000km (60000mi) and is really in mint condition. OUCH, the 2002 Odyssey with only 100000km (60000mi) is just like my previous 1999 in that it is giving intermittent transmission disengagement. Eventually the 2002 transmission will fail and need to be replaced. Given the $3000 (approx) cost to replace 'hurtin' tranny and related school, sport and life expenses raising four kids, I'll have to run the 2002 until transmission fails! Tranny shops have told me they've done a few of these 2002 transmissions, problem seems to be similar for almost all of them, looks like a design glitch, no guarantee that either a rebuild or new tranny will correct design deficiency.
Having been "twice bitten" you would think Honda would step up to the plate and help out, given low odometer numbers, oops no way. Their escape clause is the 2002 age of the vehical...5 year out for them and I get burned.
2006May 18
(reported on)Odyssey EXL
- 60,621 miles
I have always been a Toyota fan, Celicas and Camrys with 200000 miles plus with only wear and tear items to replace.. Honda is rated in the same class by CR, but losing a transmission at 60K smacks of domestic car quality that doesn't support the past reputation of Japanese imports.. a huge disappointment to say the least. The fact that the warranty is so short never concerned me due to the reputation for reliability.. but if you are a buyer you may wish to rethink that philosophy and protect yourself. Honda is not standing behind their product even though there is an obvious problem with this vehicle over several years from 99 on to 2003.
2008Feb 21
Odyssey EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 115,575 miles
This piece of junk we purchased with already 66,000 km on it. When trying to engage from 2nd to 3rd gear it just starts revving, and won't go into 3rd. I called Honda Canada, as I had purchased the extended warranty. I was told too bad, it is out of warrant and what did I expect purchasing a used vehicle. I said I expected more from Honda given the amount of money I paid. Taking to mechanic today, wait and see. If mechanic says needs new transmission, it will be sitting in the driveway for a long long while. During that time, given the long standing history of transmission problems with the Odyssey and the poor design/quality. I think I will draft a Statement of Claim against Honda, any one interested in joining for a Class Action Law Suit against Honda, please contact me.
2007Nov 09
(reported on)Odyssey EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
When driving my HONDA ODYSSEY @ 30-40 MPH, on occasion the transmission seems to disengage. The RPM goes up to 3000 while there is no increase in speed, seems to have lost of torque. I am not sure if this is covered under power train warranty. This symptom does not occur everyday but at least every week or every 2 weeks, that is why I feel like not bringing it to the dealer for diagnosis because the problem does not occur all the time & there is no engine check light to get a code. This van has been properly maintained. I feel that the Honda quality is just a myth. I never had transmission problem w/ my Toyota before. This may be the last time that I will buy a Honda. I will be hoping to have a Toyota again in the near future.
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2009Oct 01
Odyssey EXL 3.5L V6
Just over 10k use a year, serviced and looked after. Now a new transmission is needed. Dealer and Honda America response- "too bad it wasnt a year earlier model" (09-01 were part of a $350 million recall) even though they admit nothing really changed with the 02-05 models.
Honda used to mean reliability and quality. Consider this before you buy any Honda! You know I wont be!!
Chris W.
Overland Park, KS, USA
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