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2002 Honda Odyssey Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2002 Honda Odyssey, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Transmission

Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.

482
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED SHIFTING BETWEEN SECOND TO THIRD GEARS WHILE THE SPEED DECREASED TO 10 MPH. THE VEHICLE RESUMED TO NORMAL SPEED ONCE IT TRANSITIONED INTO FORTH GEAR. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,068.

NHTSA ID 10594490 · filed May 28, 2014

2002 HONDA ODYSSEY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *SMD ON AUGUST 16, 2004, THE DEALER INSPECTED THE TRANSMISSION, AS PER THE RECALL NOTICE, BUT DID NOT REPAIR/REPLACE ANYTHING. ON APRL 23, 2007, THE SHIFTING PROBLEMS WERE DUE TO AN INTERNAL PROBLEM; THE TRANSMISSION WAS FLUSHED IN AN ATTEMPT TO FIX THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THE SHIFTING AND SLIPPING OF THE TRANSMISSION CONTINUED. OVER THE COURSE OF TWO YEARS, THE FLUID WAS REPLACED, AND THE DEALER CLAIMED THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE SLIPPING PROBLEM. THE TRANSMISSION WAS FINALLY REPLACED ON NOVEMBER 10, 2009, AT A COST OF $3632.82.

NHTSA ID 10514209 · filed Jun 3, 2013
All 482 reports naming transmission

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

128
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 to the doctor. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No, I am a recent buyer and do not have much information about previous problems with this vehicle. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No, when it broke down, I just called the tow truck and they transported it to a mechanic and the mechanic put the machine in to find out what the fault was, and he told me and showed me that the fault was in the transmission and the cost would be $1800 to $2000 dollars or so to fix it. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Yes, before the breakdown the car turned on a light that I didn't recognize but I kept going because I was on the freeway and a few meters ahead the accelerator didn't respond, so I had to pull off the road to call the tow truck. Personal, I don't have any documents to prove this because logically I don't have $2000 dollars to fix the transmission. When I was with the mechanic and he checked the car he just showed me and said what it meant. the light that came on the dashboard. Also, yesterday I received this paper and it said that if the car shows up with more faults to come in with the code that comes on the document. I found it strange to receive it because according to me when I bought the car, everything was in good condition and now the transmission is not working, apart from the air bag. For these reasons I would like to know how I can take the car to them, if it does not walk and to get it to them, I have to take the tow truck.

NHTSA ID 11423253 · 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 the failure. The Vin was not included in the recall. The contact also stated that the manual transmission would jump out of gear and would not accelerate out of second gear until she manually shifted the vehicle to park and then back to drive. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a fuel pump and fluids needing to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 165,555.

NHTSA ID 11422689 · filed Jun 28, 2021
All 128 reports naming powertrain (other)

Airbags

Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.

98
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

SRS light stays on. According to my mechanic, it is a SRS fault 1-1 which is a resistance issue at assembly, not the coil.

NHTSA ID 11623260 · filed Nov 2, 2024

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Odyssey. The contact received recall notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V501000(Air Bags) and 15V320000(Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list because he no longer owns the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted.

NHTSA ID 11621991 · filed Oct 25, 2024
All 98 reports naming airbags

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

68
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

I've noticed that while driving the vehicle maintains speed/accelerate (without gas pedal pressed, and with cruise control off). I have to constantly fight the vehicle's constant acceleration with brakes. While idling, it keeps going to high RPM and then reduce and then high RPM.

NHTSA ID 11524302 · filed May 29, 2023

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The emission switch, check engine, and air bag sensor lights were illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 176,000.

NHTSA ID 11459590 · filed Apr 4, 2022
All 68 reports naming engine

Body & structure

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.

55
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

I was involved in a traffic collision on December 15, 2023. The California DMV requires a brake and light inspection for a salvage retention reregistration of my car. After going to two brake and light shops they will not perform a brake and light inspection due to a recall P30 04V-176. I went to a Honda dealer to get the recall fixed and they said they cannot or will not perform the recall as it is not needed. Please let me know what I can do to fix this issue as I don’t see what and why the brake and light inspections cannot be done and I need them completed.

NHTSA ID 11634080 · filed Jan 4, 2025

THE AIRBAGS ON MY HONDA WERE RECALLED AND WE HAD THEM REPLACED AT NANUET HONDA WHERE WE PURCHASED THE CAR. THINKING AFTER WE HAD THEM REPLACED THAT THEY WOULD ACTUALLY WORK IF WE GOT INTO AND ACCIDENT. THE HONDA HIT A DEER ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE WHOLE FRONT END WAS DESTROYED AND THE AIRBAGS NEVER WENT OFF. PLEASE SEE PICTURES BELOW. WE PAID A LOT OF MONEY FOR THIS CAR DUE TO THE SAFETY FEATURES AND NOT HAVING THEM WORK IS UNACCEPTABLE. PLEASE CHECK INTO THIS BECAUSE OTHER PEOPLE WILL HAVE THERE FAMILIES IN THE CAR AND WOULD LIKE TO MAKE PEOPLE AWARE OF THE MALFUNCTION OF THE AIRBAG BECAUSE MY AIRBAGS WERE REPLACED WITH THE RECALL AND DID NOT WORK. NOT A HAPPY CUSTOMER [XXX] PLEASE RESPOND [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA ID 11169850 · filed Jan 14, 2019
All 55 reports naming body & structure

Interior & seats

Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.

42
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the power seat lifted inadvertently while accelerating and when the brake pedal was depressed, the front corner of the seat went back down. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 80,933.

NHTSA ID 11631557 · filed Dec 19, 2024

SEAT FAILURE - REAR ENDED BY HONDA ACCORD AT APPROX. 40 MPH WHILE STOPPED ON A 2-LANE STATE HIGHWAY TO TURN LEFT . FOOT OFF BRAKE. PROPELLED FORWARD ABOUT 3 CAR LENGTHS. MASSIVE FAILURE OF SECOND ROW SEAT BACKS. SECOND ROW SEAT BACKS BROKE AND RECLINED AGAINST 3RD ROW SEATS. HAD THERE BEEN PASSENGERS IN THE 3RD ROW, THEY WOULD LIKELY HAVE SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES. FRONT PASSENGER SEAT TWISTED LEFT. OTHER VEHICLE (HONDA ACCORD) HAD FRONT DRIVER-SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND DRIVER-SIDE SIDE AIR CURTAINS DEPLOYED.

NHTSA ID 10807886 · filed Dec 1, 2015
All 42 reports naming interior & seats

Driver assistance

Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.

36
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

I've noticed that while driving the vehicle maintains speed/accelerate (without gas pedal pressed, and with cruise control off). I have to constantly fight the vehicle's constant acceleration with brakes. While idling, it keeps going to high RPM and then reduce and then high RPM.

NHTSA ID 11524302 · filed May 29, 2023

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. HONDA ODYSSEY TRANSMISSION PROBLEM IS WIDELY KNOWN AND DISCUSSED AT LENGTH ON ONLINE HONDA FORUMS AND AT DEALERSHIPS, TO A POINT WHERE NOBODY IS WILLING TO BUY THESE USED VEHICLES AT BLUEBOOK MARKET VALUE. THE COST ASSOCIATED WITH A TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT IS $5900, IN EXCESS OF CURRENT VEHICLE MARKET VALUE. ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, HONDA HAS AN ACTIVE RECALL FOR ODYSSEY TRANSMISSIONS UP TO MODEL YEAR 2001. THIS HAS BEEN IN PLACE SINCE YEAR 2003, WHEN THE 2002 HONDA ODYSSEY WAS RELATIVELY NEW, HENCE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL, EVEN THOUGH THE TRANSMISSION IN 2001 AND 2002 MODEL YEAR ARE SAME. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE HONDA KNEW OF THIS TRANSMISSION DESIGN PROBLEM WHICH CONTINUES PAST MODEL YEAR 2001. THEY USED THE SAME TRANSMISSION TILL MODEL YEAR 2004. I WOULD LIKE HONDA TO RECALL ODYSSEY TRANSMISSIONS FROM 2002 TO 2004 AS WELL AND REPAIR THEM UNDER WARRANTY. SEVERAL OTHER HONDA VEHICLES MODELS ARE ALSO IMPACTED BY THIS POOR TRANSMISSION DESIGN. THEN WHY HAS HONDA NOT DONE ANYTHING TO HELP ITS CUSTOMERS. I WOULD LIKE NHTSA INVESTIGATE FURTHER LEVERAGING ON THE 2001 HONDA ODYSSEY RECALL TO EXPEDITE A RESOLUTION FORCING HONDA TO RECALL FOR REPAIRS. THANK YOU.

NHTSA ID 11139513 · filed Oct 10, 2018
All 36 reports naming driver assistance

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

35
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The van completely shuts down no matter where I am. When I try to turn it back on the green key light DOES NOT appear on the dash. The van will still crank but will not turn over. Until the green key light appears on the left side of the dash. I have to sit anywhere from 5 minutes up until 8 hours one day. It does this 3 to 4 times a day. The only warning I get is the green key will start flashing on the dash that's when I know it has shut down. I feel like it has something to do with the immobilizer. Because of the green key. I have changed my key fob battery , regular battery, checked all the fuses. This is very dangerous, it has left my family and myself in some deadly positions. Dar and raining it has shut off on the highway with barely any shoulder to pull off on. Cars and trucks driving past at 60 to 70 miles per hour in the dark and rain a few times we were almost hit. There is nothing I can do but sit and wait for the green key to appear then I know we are in safe zone again until u expectantly it decides to do it again. 😩This is so frustrating leaving for work or appointments I have no clue what time to leave because the shut down is random. I have searched many videos on how to disengage the immobilizer or these click your key 6 times forwards and backwards press the lock and unlock on key fob. NOTHING HAS WORKED. When I purchased the vehicle he gave me all 3 keys I'm assuming valet and 2 main keys and the key fob. Please anybody know anything please help me and my family have came very close to death numerous occasions. I don't know what else to do. I have my grandbabies and this is our only means of transportation. Thank you [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID 11653320 · filed Apr 7, 2025

MY VEHICLE TELLS ME THE PASSENGER AIRBAG ISNT WORKING THEN IT TURNS OFF SO SOMETHING ELECTRONICLY IS MESSED UP.

NHTSA ID 11385090 · filed Dec 27, 2020
All 35 reports naming electrical

Brakes

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.

32
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving around a bend, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the brake pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the wheels locked up, and the parking brake was engaged to stop vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that failure was similar NHTSA campaign number: 02V226000 (Engine and Engine and Cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.

NHTSA ID 11423629 · filed Jul 6, 2021

AFTER SPENDING MONEY TO GET CAR FIX. FOUND OUT THERE ARE AT LEAST 60 RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE. I ONLY GOTTEN 7 OR 8 RECALL LETTER FROM HONDA. ACCORD8NG TO THE MECHANIC FRIEND, I COULD HAVE GOTTEN A NEW CAR AFTER ALL THE REPAIRS FROM THE RECALL. CALL HONDA ON THIS AND THEY SAID IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE YOU TAKE THE CAR FOR RECALL REPAIR. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR MISSING RECALL LETTERS, EVEN IF I NEVER RECEIVE THEM

NHTSA ID 11297086 · filed Jan 4, 2020
All 32 reports naming brakes

Suspension

Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.

19
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THE STEERING WHEEL ON OUR VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT WHEN WE ACCELERATE OR THE TRANSMISSION UP-SHIFTS. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO GO STRAIGHT WHEN THIS HAPPENS BUT TURNING THE WHEEL LEFT HAS NO EFFECT UNTIL THE VEHICLE SPEED EVENS OUT. THERE IS ALSO SOMETHING IN THE FRONT END THAT IS LOOSE AND IS VERY NOTICEABLE ON ROUGH ROADS OR ENTERING/EXITING PARKING LOTS. YOU CAN HEAR SOMETHING JIGGLING OR MOVING AROUND THAT SHOULD'NT BE DOING SO. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO 3 HONDA DEALERSHIPS AND HAVE SPENT OVER $3,000 REPLACING PARTS BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP SEEMS TO THINK THIS IS NORMAL BUT I DISAGREE, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOUR HEART SKIPS A BEAT WHENEVER IT HAPPENS. IT IS VERY UNNERVING AND SEEMINGLY DANGEROUS. *TR

NHTSA ID 10556551 · filed Dec 18, 2013

PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING WAS FOUND BROKEN DURING A REGULAR CAR MAINTENANCE. SPRINGS ON BOTH SIDE WERE REPLACED. I WAS INFORMED BY THE SERVICE AGENT AT THE HONDA DEALER THAT THE REST OF THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS WERE OK. HOWEVER, ABOUT 2 MONTHS (AND ABOUT 2000 MILES) LATER, THE PASSENGER SIDE STRUT BROKE. THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. *TR

NHTSA ID 10491606 · filed Jan 6, 2013
All 19 reports naming suspension

Tires & wheels

Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.

17
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Odyssey equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Defender XT, Tire Size: 225/60R16, DOT Number: AP3V047X. The contact stated while replacing the driver's and passenger's side front tires, the contact noticed chunks of tread detaching from the tires. The tire retailer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was caused by driving on gravel roads. The tires were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the tire retailer. The tire failure mileage was 59,000. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 249,000.

NHTSA ID 11501618 · filed Jan 13, 2023

VIBRATION DEVELOPED IN ALL FOUR MICHELIN DEFENDER TIRES WITH 9000 MILES AND 0.5/32 TREAD WEAR.

NHTSA ID 11310541 · filed Feb 21, 2020
All 17 reports naming tires & wheels

Other / unspecified

Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.

14
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

I was involved in a traffic collision on December 15, 2023. The California DMV requires a brake and light inspection for a salvage retention reregistration of my car. After going to two brake and light shops they will not perform a brake and light inspection due to a recall P30 04V-176. I went to a Honda dealer to get the recall fixed and they said they cannot or will not perform the recall as it is not needed. Please let me know what I can do to fix this issue as I don’t see what and why the brake and light inspections cannot be done and I need them completed.

NHTSA ID 11634080 · filed Jan 4, 2025

TREAD SEPARATION AND/OR BROKEN RADIAL BELTS. 3 TIRES WERE AFFECTED OUT OF THE ORIGINAL SET OF 4. SET WAS PURCHASED DEC 2015. FIRST TIRE FAILED AT 23K MILES IN AUG 2017 AT HIGHWAY SPEED DURING VACATION. SECOND TIRE FAILED AT 28K MILES IN DEC 2017 IN LOCAL TRAFFIC. THIRD TIRE FAILED AT 28K MILES IN JAN 2018 IN LOCAL TRAFFIC.

NHTSA ID 11073070 · filed Feb 15, 2018
All 14 reports naming other / unspecified

Seat belts

Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.

14
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TAKATA RECALL: I BOUGHT A USED 2002 ODESSEY WITH 200,000 MILES ON IT. AND AFTER I GOT IT HOME I NOTICED THE SRS LIGHT BEING ON. I THOUGHT IT IS A SIMPLE LOOSE CONNECTION. BUT AFTER SEARCHING ONLINE, IT SEEMS TO BE A SERIOUS PROBLEM WHICH NEEDS URGENT ATTENTION AND FIXING.

NHTSA ID 11013597 · filed Aug 8, 2017

TOOK CAR IN FOR RECALL. ON PICKUP OF CAR NOTICED SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DEALER WILL NOT FIX LIGHT UNLESS I PAY MONEY. BUT LIGHT CAME ON AFTER "FIXING" AIRBAG RECALL. *TR

NHTSA ID 10532629 · filed Jul 30, 2013
All 14 reports naming seat belts

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

13
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 the failure. The Vin was not included in the recall. The contact also stated that the manual transmission would jump out of gear and would not accelerate out of second gear until she manually shifted the vehicle to park and then back to drive. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a fuel pump and fluids needing to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 165,555.

NHTSA ID 11422689 · filed Jun 28, 2021

06/04/2021 2002 Honda Odyssey - Aftermarket Fuel Pump Lock Ring - Multiple Failures Safety Issue = Gasoline leaking out of the tank onto the ground. Starting in 2019, three aftermarket fuel pump lock rings have failed on one 2002 Honda Odyssey. The lock rings were all made of plastic. The OEM Honda lock ring was also made of plastic and after 17 years did not fail, but was replaced when a new fuel pump was installed. A DELPHI model FG0956 fuel pump had two lock ring failures. The third lock ring failure was on a AIRTEX model E8642M fuel pump. The torque spec per Honda for the fuel pump lock ring is a hefty 69 FT LBS or 93 NM. An SK click type torque wrench model 73100 was used on the installs, as was a fuel tank lock ring tool LISLE model 63000. All the lock rings were at first hand tightened to prevent cross threading before using the torque wrench. The SK torque wrench used has never been known to over torque bolts. The third lock ring for AIRTEX was torqued to about 60 FT LBS due to the prior failures. No warning lights or messages appeared when the lock ring fails. All failed within one year of install. Failure detected by noticing the smell of gasoline, especially outside the vehicle and sometimes inside the vehicle. Each of the failed lock rings split, and then gasoline starts leaking out of the top of the tank at the fuel pump and onto the ground. The fuel pump will start to rise above the tank due to it being spring loaded and the lock ring failing. The problem is most noticeable after filling the fuel tank, and when the vehicle is exposed to high outside air temperatures. If you look under the vehicle, a puddle of gasoline on the ground is sometimes visible just below the fuel pump. If the failure is not yet severe enough, you will not see a puddle but may still smell gasoline. A local auto parts store recommended purchasing an OEM Honda lock ring due to the aftermarket failures and the hefty Honda torque spec of 69 FT LBS on a plastic ring.

NHTSA ID 11419723 · filed Jun 5, 2021
All 13 reports naming fuel system

Steering

Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.

12
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

I was involved in a traffic collision on December 15, 2023. The California DMV requires a brake and light inspection for a salvage retention reregistration of my car. After going to two brake and light shops they will not perform a brake and light inspection due to a recall P30 04V-176. I went to a Honda dealer to get the recall fixed and they said they cannot or will not perform the recall as it is not needed. Please let me know what I can do to fix this issue as I don’t see what and why the brake and light inspections cannot be done and I need them completed.

NHTSA ID 11634080 · filed Jan 4, 2025

THE STEERING WHEEL ON OUR VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT, AND STAYED. WHEN WE ACCELERATE OR THE TRANSMISSION UP-SHIFTS, SUDDENT STEERING WHEEL ON OUR VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO GO STRAIGHT WHEN THIS HAPPENS BUT TURNING THE WHEEL LEFT HAS NO EFFECT UNTIL THE VEHICLE SPEED EVENS OUT. THERE IS ALSO SOMETHING IN THE FRONT END THAT IS LOOSE AND IS VERY NOTICEABLE ON ROUGH ROADS OR ENTERING/EXITING PARKING LOTS.

NHTSA ID 10918762 · filed Oct 25, 2016
All 12 reports naming steering

Exterior lighting

Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.

9
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

MY VEHICLE TELLS ME THE PASSENGER AIRBAG ISNT WORKING THEN IT TURNS OFF SO SOMETHING ELECTRONICLY IS MESSED UP.

NHTSA ID 11385090 · filed Dec 27, 2020

A COUPLE WEEKS AGO AS ME AND MY 2 TODDLER SONS WERE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE HAD WHAT SEEMED A POWER SURGE AND TAILLIGHTS WENT OUT AND POWER WENT LOW RADIO STOPPED AND DOORS UNLOCKED. LUCKILY WE WERE CLOSE TO HOME I GOT NEW FUSE FOR LIGHTS RADIO SAID ERROR BUT MUSIC DIDN'T MATTER THE NEXT DAY I HAD TO JUMP IT TO GOT WORK BUT SEEMED OK. THE NEXT FEW WEEKS I DEALT WITH DOORS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING. AND ONE MORNING CAME OUT BOTH DOORS WERE OPEN.I DIDN'T LET BOYS RIDE AFTER PROBLEMS ESCALATED ONE DAY DOORS STOPPED AND GOT STUCK IN MIDDLE WHEN THEY WERE GETTING OUT. IT I REPLACED SOME FUSES AND EVERYTHING SEEMED OK BUT MOST DAYS BATTERY FELT WORK WHEN STARTING. I WENT TO GET BOYS AND I'M GLAD I DIDN'T HAVE THEM WHEN IT DIED IN MIDDLE OF ROAD SMOKING I GOT IT IN PARKING LOT. CALLED FATHER AND WE TOOK BATTERY OUT TO GO GET A NEW ONE. THE BATTERY WAS SWOLLEN WATER AND ACID SPITTING OUT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO BURST. NEW BATTERY INSTALLED AND DROVE IT MAYBE 5 MIN BACK HOME. THOUGHT WELL IT WAS BATTERY WHOLE TIME. WENT INSIDE TO OPEN EASTER THINGS WITH BOYS I WALKED OUTSIDE HOUR LATER AND SMELLED ELECTRICAL FIRE SMELL BAD THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT OF HOOD NOT ALOFT BUT BATTERY WAS DEAD. IT SEEMS LIKE SOMETHING KEEPS PUSHING POWER THROUGH THE DIFFERENT ELEMENTS CAUSING THEM TO SHORT. IF YOU LOOK UP ON INTERNET DEAD BATTERY 2002 HONDA ODYSSEY NOTHING BUT STORY'S OF POWER SURGES MAKING VEHICLES LOOSE POWER BURN OUT THE LIST GOES ON AND ON. WHAT IF MY BOYS AND I HAD LOST POWER ON HIGHWAY. OR DOOR DECIDED TO OPEN I DON'T KNOW THE PROBLEM BUT EVERY STORY TALKS OF IT. KIDS LIVES IN THESE VEHICLES ARE IN DANGER. PLEASE HELP.I SAY IT COULD EASILY BE ACCIDENTS I WAS JUST SMART ENOUGH TO AVOID THEM BY DISCONNECTING PAYING ATTENTION AND BE PREPARED. NOT EVERYONE IS LIKE ME MOST HOP IN AND GO NOW I HAVE NO VEHICLE NO HELP AND THINK OF ALL THE OTHER CHILDREN IN THESE VAN'S. THANK YOU

NHTSA ID 11321011 · filed Apr 13, 2020
All 9 reports naming exterior lighting

Visibility

Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.

7
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING RECALL # 04V176000. THE VEHICLE WAS SENT TO DEALER FOR REPAIR ON AUGUST 31, 2006. HOWEVER, IN FEBRUARY 2007, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NEVER PERFORMED. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE SPORADICALLY. THE DEALER CLAIMED ONLY TO HAVE CHECKED THE OIL DIP STICK AND INSTALLED THE OIL JET KIT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER ON MARCH 8, 2007 DUE TO EVERY LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD BECOMING ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS NEEDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.*AK THE DEALER STATED THEY WOULD HAVE TO DO DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON VEHICLE AT CONSUMERS EXPENSE. THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED. DEALER STATED CONSUMER NEEDED NEW TRANSMISSION PERFORM AT CONSUMERS EXPENSE. NO REPAIR HAS BEEN MADE ON VEHICLE, CONSUMER IS NOT PAYING FOR NEW TRANSMISSION AND A RECALL WAS MADE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE WINDOW VENT MOTOR WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE WINDOW MOTOR WAS REPLACED. THE LIGHT BEHIND THE ODOMETER WAS WORKING. UPDATE 4/23/07*TR

NHTSA ID 10185983 · filed Mar 23, 2007

2002 HONDA ODYSSEY CD PLAYER, REAR WIPER MOTOR, CLOCK LIGHT AND TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. *TS ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *JB

NHTSA ID 10145382 · filed Dec 6, 2005

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Heating & air conditioning

Reports naming the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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. *TR

NHTSA ID 10223742 · filed Apr 8, 2008

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT WARMER WAS ENABLED FOR 10 MINUTES WHEN THERE WAS A PINCHING SENSATION FROM THE SEAT CUSHION AREA. THE SEAT WARMER WAS TURNED OFF. AFTERWARDS, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES FROM THE WARMTH OF THE SEAT WARMER. THERE WERE NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF A FIRE OR DAMAGE TO THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE A PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT WARMER.

NHTSA ID 10153779 · filed Mar 27, 2006

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