2002 Honda Odyssey power train problems
607 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2002 Honda Odyssey — 63% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The transmission How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? When I was on the highway the car lost power and I was almost rear-ended by a car when I was stopped on the freeway on my way…”
filed Jul 2, 2021
“The contact owns a 2002 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated along with a warning message which stated that the driver’s and passenger’s side air bags need to be repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V501000 (Air Bags) as the cause for…”
filed Jun 28, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN…Campaign 04V176000 · Apr 15, 2004
Related service bulletins
Service Bulletin - Case v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Case No. BC 424169 (Third Clutch Transmission Settlement - $25 Credit Vouchers).
A21-054 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 28, 2021Service Bulletin - PCM replacement for erratic or harsh shifting.
A04-060 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 7, 2019
Power Train problems in other Odyssey years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Odyssey | 25 | 9% |
| 2024 Odyssey | 11 | 13% |
| 2023 Odyssey | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 Odyssey | 14 | 11% |
| 2021 Odyssey | 6 | 5% |
| 2020 Odyssey | 16 | 4% |
| 2019 Odyssey | 122 | 13% |
| 2018 Odyssey | 159 | 17% |
| 2017 Odyssey | 7 | 18% |
| 2016 Odyssey | 38 | 14% |
| 2015 Odyssey | 41 | 20% |
| 2014 Odyssey | 73 | 24% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Honda Odyssey
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.