2002 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 3%of 960 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the engine of the 2002 Honda Odyssey, 3% of the 960 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have had my alternator mounting bracket crack and break twice in the last month. I am now replacing it for the third time. This is a major defect and problem, and there are no parts out there...you have to search salvage lots. This is ridiculous, and I am really fed up with it! This is my first Honda, and have been incredibly disappointed!”
NHTSA complaint #10652530, filed 2014-11, 190,000 miles“I was driving 2002 Honda Odyssey ex-l on the freeway. It was a stop and go traffic, vehicle in front of me stopped at certain point and I couldn't stop quick enough. To my surprise the air bag never deployed which caused a whiplash, bruise on the right side of upper body and also my left knee bump in to the dashboard.”
NHTSA complaint #10651854, filed 2014-11, 159,000 miles“Two transmissions replaced at the dealership, so far, on my Honda Odyssey mini van, one at 60,000, the other at 162,000. The most recent failed transmission (6/16/2012) happened while traveling 60mph on a freeway, it felt like it slipped into neutral because I had no ability to accelerate! It was terrifying! I felt it miraculous that I could 'coast' off the road without being hit.”
NHTSA complaint #10462128, filed 2012-06, 60,000 miles“I purchased this 2002 Honda Odyssey new and after only 69995 miles, my transmission stopped working. This is unacceptable to happen at this low of mileage to a car that had no prior accidents.”
NHTSA complaint #10547700, filed 2013-10, 70,000 miles“Automatic transmission on my 2002 Honda Odyssey failed at 111000 miles (specific failure is the torque converter). Symptom was gear slippage. I contacted Honda requesting a good faith repair since this is clearly a problem with their transmissions and Honda declined. Hundreds of Honda Odyssey owners, model years 1998-2004, report the same transmission failure. I'm requesting this issue be investigated by NHTSA to encourage Honda to take remedial action on behalf of Odyssey owners affected.”
NHTSA complaint #10479458, filed 2012-10, 111,493 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 46% |
| 2025 | 239 | 55% |
| 2024 | 44 | 36% |
| 2023 | 15 | 14% |
| 2022 | 15 | 11% |
| 2021 | 26 | 18% |
| 2020 | 71 | 14% |
| 2019 | 135 | 14% |
| 2018 | 190 | 19% |
| 2017 | 10 | 26% |
| 2016 | 93 | 34% |
| 2015 | 54 | 26% |
| 2014 | 59 | 19% |
| 2013 | 69 | 33% |
| 2012 | 39 | 16% |
| 2011 | 25 | 11% |
| 2010 | 46 | 18% |
| 2009 | 34 | 17% |
| 2008 | 40 | 8% |
| 2007 | 58 | 7% |
| 2006 | 74 | 11% |
| 2005 | 68 | 8% |
| 2004 | 50 | 9% |
| 2003 | 32 | 4% |
| 2002 | 27 | 3% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 9 | 1% |
| 1999 | 9 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
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 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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