2002 Honda Odyssey Equipment Problems

“Automatic doors sometimes fail to close completely, stopping mid-way. Need to restart car to close them. Warning lights (all) lit up multiple times on several occasions for about 2 minutes each time; then went off. Carbon deposit build-up in throttle cable makes the accelerator pedal very sticky and I need to constantly remind Honda service to clean and lubricate; otherwise, it becomes very sticky and I need to push hard on pedal ~ leading to hard acceleration.”

“This form is not right- equipment was not generated properly 1) the vehicle maintenance, tcs and engine check lights illuminated. I took the vehicle to the dealer to check the vehicle. According to the dealer, the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. 2) this is the second transmission failure that I've had with this vehicle. The transmission was replaced at 69,000 engine miles and now at 160,000 engine miles and the vehicle was just 8 yrs old. 3) the dealer indicated that it would cost $3500 with assistance from Honda. Without assistance, the transmission would cost $4500. …”

“My A/C went out in my 2002 Odyssey. I am being told a rock or other debris hit the condenser, the freon leaked out, and then the compressor locked up. The whole system has to be replaced to the tune of $2000. An internet search reveals hundreds of similar complaints due to the grill that protects the condenser not doing the job. I see this as a clear design flaw. Especially when my research revealed an aftermarket grill (not designed by Honda) has been designed and is being sold. Honda needs to step up and issue a recall and take responsibility for this problem.”

“Driving home in my 2002 Honda Odyssey on an 80 degree evening, I heard a popping sound near the radio console, small amount of smoke came out of the volume control knob, and strong odor of burnt wire or something. Took the van to the dealer and was told that radio (cd/tape/dvd combo) needs to be replaced and it would cost about $1000. I didn't even hit the 4th year anniversary of ownership of this van and the radio failed already. The dealer said that cause is usually due to coins being slipped-in into the cd/tape slots by kids. …”

“A few months after purchasing a Honda Odyssey car the air conditioning stopped working as we were driving down the road. The service technician was unable to duplicate the problem. On more than one occassion the service technician was able to replicate the problem and insisted that if it were to happen again he would replace the entire air conditioning system(only to find out the next time it happened he no longer worked there and the whole process had to start over again). …”