2002 Honda Odyssey Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 0%of 960 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 176,008miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2002 Honda Odyssey, 0% of the 960 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 176,008 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Sporadically while driving, instrument lights all come and soon after car will just stop running, sometimes lights will just stay on. So far its at low speeds, on take off or coming to a stop. If I let the car sit a few minutes I can restart it.this happened several times. Took it to Honda and couldn't find problem. From going on line I see that this was a common problem. After peoples many replacement parts it was finally isolated mostly to replacement of a part in the ignition switch assembly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11093344, filed 2018-05, 247,600 miles“Recently, while driving my car on the freeway my car decideds to shut off which is scary and has happended more than once and not having the speed of control of trying to get over when you are in the fast lane. This has happened numerous of times. My main concern is how many other people have this happened to before. This is very dangerous and a serious situation because you don't know if the car behind you will slow down. I always end up pressing my emergency light right away, hoping the other drivers are paying attention because I am driving with my children in the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10822061, filed 2016-01, 176,008 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11139513, filed 2018-10, 112,756 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 10 | 1% |
| 2018 | 7 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 16 | 3% |
| 2007 | 35 | 4% |
| 2006 | 8 | 1% |
| 2005 | 11 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 3 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 2 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2002 Honda Odyssey
608 complaintsAir bags
99 complaintsBody and structure
55 complaintsEngine cooling
42 complaintsElectrical system
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
33 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
24 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsTires
17 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Honda Odyssey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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