2002 Honda Odyssey Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 4%of 960 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Honda Odyssey, 4% of the 960 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving on a residential street at approximately 25 MPH, the engine suddenly stalled with no warning. After bringing the car to a stop, I was able to restart it. The idle speed is normal (~900 RPM). The engine and rest of drivetrain have been fairly trouble free. The only possibly related thing is that the car sometimes hesitates under normal acceleration around 30mph. I am taking the car to the shop tonight.”
NHTSA complaint #10317795, filed 2010-03, 87,000 miles“2002 Honda Odyssey took to dealership for recall on sbs system only to be told by dealer ship all of my engine mounts are broken and need to be replaced . I have had a problem with going into gear . After reading several a forums on Honda I see this is a national problem . Honda should be made to have a recall on motor mounts . It's truly amazing that the van would go into the shop for a unrelated recall and they knew to check mounts . Do they already know engine mounts are a huge problem with Honda?”
NHTSA complaint #10500894, filed 2013-03, 174,000 miles“This is the second time in 2 yrs that my front engine mounts are bad. The side engine mounts are also bad. I was reading the forums and lot of similar complaints. I think this issue is safety issues.”
NHTSA complaint #10449299, filed 2012-02, 154,138 miles“The 2002 Honda Odyssey with 67k miles showed check engine light & was immediately taken to nearby mechanic, who identified the code as p1491 & asked me to take it to the dealer for coverage under 8yr/80k extended warranty. The dealership & american Honda company refused to cover it saying it was 45 days over the 8 yr warranty period, even though the 67k miles is under the 80k. There was no notification to me in the last 8 years about this possible problem, nor was there any check done on numerous services with the Honda dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10344321, filed 2010-07, 67,240 miles“The engine has leaked oil on three different occasions. Requiring me to take the van in for service each time. The first time oil was getting on the engine while driving and we could smell hot oil. The second and third times it was leaking from the bottom of engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10064521, filed 2004-04, 20,000 milesRelated recalls
- 02V226000Aug 28, 2002On certain minivans, sedans, coupes, and sport utility vehicles equipped with v6 engines, a timing belt tensioner pulley on the water pump is misaligned and…Covers: Honda Odyssey 2002, Accord 2002, Acura MDX 2002 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10053545Aug 9, 2013Honda: troubleshooting of diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p1456 and p1457. Dealers are to run evap function test to find if there is a leak so the vehicle can be repaired.
- 10024566Feb 5, 2008Honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Warranty extension: egr valve contamination or egr port clogging may cause dtc p0401, dtc p1491, or engine…
- 10013616Jan 29, 2008Accelerator pedal hard to press. *eh accelerator pedal feels like it pops when first pressed. Updated 4/1/08.
- 10012650Nov 23, 2005Pcm replacement. *eh pcm replacement for erratic or harsh shifting.
- 10017431Jul 20, 2005Warranty extension: egr valve contamination or egr por clogging may cause dtc p0401, dtc p1491, or engine hesitation/surge.
- 10016295May 16, 2005Engine-cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes.
- 10015294Feb 16, 2005Timesert 14mm drain plug thread repair kit.
- 10015292Feb 16, 2005Timesert 12mm head bolt thread repair kit.
- 10014747Jan 16, 2005Dtc p0172 after timing belt and or tensioner r&r.
- 10014485Oct 16, 2004Engine coolant leaks.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 1% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 7 | 1% |
| 2018 | 12 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 7 | 3% |
| 2012 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 10 | 4% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 14 | 3% |
| 2007 | 36 | 4% |
| 2006 | 71 | 10% |
| 2005 | 87 | 10% |
| 2004 | 22 | 4% |
| 2003 | 44 | 5% |
| 2002 | 42 | 4% |
| 2001 | 28 | 5% |
| 2000 | 29 | 4% |
| 1999 | 35 | 7% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 11 | 16% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2002 Honda Odyssey
608 complaintsAir bags
99 complaintsBody and structure
55 complaintsElectrical system
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
33 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
24 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsTires
17 complaintsFuel system
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Honda Odyssey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology