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2002 Honda Odyssey repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 392 repairs.
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2002 Honda Odyssey repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 325 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Honda Odyssey

Engine not specified

Honda Odyssey in Illinois, United States
Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
Jul 2014

157500 mi

US $600
broken alternator took out battery too 
Honda Odyssey in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2007 - Mar 2010
Apr 2007

71000 mi

US $600
Wheel bearings worn 
Honda Odyssey in Florida, United States
May 2013 - Dec 2014
Apr 2014

125000 mi

US $250
The car shake a little so I made sure it was nothing bigger then doing major problem solving, more money more parts involved. 
Sep 2014

125000 mi

US $250
The transmission always ready to brake. But there is a distinctive sound that makes when it's almost ready to be dry, no trans oil. So pay attention to it is like a whistle. That should be a heads up. 
Honda Odyssey in Virginia, United States
Apr 2012 - May 2012
May 2012

170000 mi
Advised I needed new transmission for $5000. Took van to a transmission specialist who fixed leak for $300. 
Honda Odyssey in Texas, United States
Jul 2010 - Aug 2011
Mar 2011

180000 mi
wiper motor 
Honda Odyssey in Alabama, United States
Nov 2015 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016

236000 mi

US $25
The cables connecting to the battery were no longer staying on. We had changed the battery out and think it had to do with a small change in the size of the poles. We purchased new cables specifically made for the battery. 
Honda Odyssey in Maine, United States
Jun 2009 - Sep 2009
Sep 2009

127000 mi
Needed new rack and pinion. Needed new exhaust system. 

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2002 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

Honda Odyssey in Tennessee, United States
Jun 2011 - Feb 2014
Feb 2014

148000 mi
Transmission died, TC slipping, needed replacement. 
Honda Odyssey in New York, United States
Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
Oct 2011

148000 mi

US $150
Transmission slipped once. Had tranny drained, flushed and refilled. Check engine light indicates problem with 4 gear sensor. 
Dec 2011

148000 mi

US $240
replaced leaking radiator Problem with 4 gear sensor. 
Honda Odyssey in Ontario, Canada
May 2011 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011

143840 mi
Rear wiper seized, common older odyssey problem. Easily resolved by removing wiper shaft and cleaning/greasing. 
Honda Odyssey in Massachusetts, United States
Sep 2011 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012

131000 mi

US $3000
Transmission failure 
Honda Odyssey in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011

154000 mi

US $400
alternator 
Honda Odyssey in Montana, United States
Nov 2011 - Apr 2012
Dec 2011

107000 mi

US $1500
Replace two transmission sensors Replace Motor mount 
Honda Odyssey in New York, United States
May 2012 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015 Replaced muffler. Had to open the hood hatch with a screwdriver. 
Honda Odyssey in Ohio, United States
Nov 2009 - Oct 2012
Mar 2011

176000 mi

US $750
Replace broken front coil springs and struts. Replace broken front coil springs and struts. 
Oct 2012

205000 mi

US $750
Repair blower fan controller 
Honda Odyssey in South Carolina, United States
Nov 2011 - Jun 2018
Jul 2012

158800 mi

US $1300
Replaced rear, front, and side motor mounts 
May 2014

186700 mi

US $2700
Replaced transmission 
May 2015

200000 mi

US $390
EGR valve replacement 
Feb 2016

215700 mi

US $300
Replaced A/C system hose with leak and recharged A/C 
May 2017

234000 mi

US $152
A/C transistor replacement 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010

68000 mi
Car screams like a banshee when driven in cross winds. This is caused by poor weather seal on the front doors. Dealer has fixed it before, but it doesn't stay fixed. 
Honda Odyssey in Alabama, United States
Sep 2010 - Mar 2016
Apr 2011

111700 mi

US $350
Crank sensor became intmittant and had to be replaced.  
Feb 2016

184100 mi

US $300
sliding door issues, and lock issues 
Honda Odyssey in Michigan, United States
Nov 2010 - Jul 2013
Jan 2012

118000 mi
Hood latch required replacement 
Jun 2012

118000 mi

US $950
Replace A/C compressor 
Honda Odyssey in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2010 - Jun 2018
Apr 2011

109420 mi

C $825
Engine mount starting to deteriorate. 
Mar 2012

116560 mi

C $200
4th gear pressure switch failed, replaced along with 3rd gear pressure switch for precaution. 
Apr 2012

117060 mi

C $216
Replaced front engine mount. 
Aug 2014

129580 mi
Daytime Running Light module failed, had to open it up and re-sauder connections. 
Nov 2016

140940 mi

C $117
Replaced left front control arm (worn ball joint) 
Dec 2016

141360 mi
Brake fluid level sensor false warning. Tried cleaning it but that didn't completely eliminate the false warnings. 
May 2018

146320 mi
LR door switch wasn't always detecting a closed door. Glued a spacer to the door frame to push the switch in more when closed. 
Honda Odyssey in Illinois, United States
Oct 2010 - Apr 2011
Nov 2010

137000 mi

US $10
Sliding door roller. 
Dec 2010

137000 mi

US $200
outer tie-rods were worn. Had to be swapped out by shop since it was seized. then alignment took a few trials.  Also, sliding door roller was broken, caused scratches to the door cover plate. 
Honda Odyssey in Indiana, United States
Aug 2010 - Nov 2010
Aug 2010

155000 mi

US $3400
Tranmission let go of all it's fluid on Highway. Honda Dealer wanted $6.5K for rebuilt tranny. I paid $2.95k for rebuilt tranny w/ 3 yr warranty. Cost includes $100 towing & $350 rental car. 
Nov 2010

163000 mi

US $3200
An intermittent wiring issue that disabled the power left rear door and the rear heater fan at the same time. The right rear door was okay. Guess is that Tranny fluid got in connector... Front end looseness...even though I had replaced motor mounts, some bushings and the struts, it sounded like, on medium and up bumps that someone had a hammer underneath the hood. 
Honda Odyssey in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2010 - Jul 2014
Oct 2013

152800 mi

US $300
Power steering hose replacement 
Honda Odyssey in Illinois, United States
Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
May 2010

134700 mi

US $700
A/C compressor, condenser, expansion valve 
Oct 2010

139500 mi

US $140
rear passenger sliding door roller assembly 
Honda Odyssey in Oklahoma, United States
Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
Feb 2011

142000 mi

US $150
Motor mount(s) replaced 
Jun 2011

145000 mi
Transmission failing, repair not deemed worth expense. We are keeping the Odyssey until the cloud of indecision lifts from my wife's brow, or it coasts to a quiet stop beside the road. It is currently showing a brilliant array of warning lights. 
Honda Odyssey in Florida, United States
Jan 2011 - Mar 2014
Jun 2011

219000 mi

US $100
driver window would not operate. Motor replaced. 
Mar 2012

236000 mi

US $300
Power steering pump leaking. Pump replaced 
Aug 2013

258000 mi
There is a major oil leak from the oil pump and main gasket. Items not repaired due to estimate close to $1000. 
Honda Odyssey in Arkansas, United States
Jul 2012 - Jun 2018
Feb 2013

86800 mi

US $1
erratic idle. removed and cleaned the IAC. was getting code P1126 
Honda Odyssey in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2010 - Dec 2015
May 2013

155000 mi
CEL on, but mechanic unable to find problem. He reset the light, no problems since. 
Nov 2014

175100 mi

US $300
motor failed for sliding door, wouldn't close all the way. 
Mar 2015

178000 mi

US $200
cylinder was misfiring, easy fix. 
Nov 2015

184000 mi

US $500
Driver's side sliding door wasn't closing all the way. Dealer replaced closing motor, but didn't solve problem. Claims also need to replace connections in door. 
Honda Odyssey in Arizona, United States
Mar 2013 - Feb 2015
May 2013

192700 mi

US $5
Replaced leaking windshield washer hose. 
Jun 2013

195000 mi

US $516
Replaced Struts 
Nov 2013

200700 mi

US $15
Right Headlight bulb burned out. R&R'd bulb. 
Jul 2014

216000 mi

US $30
Replaced Alternator Drivers sun visor had to be replaced. 
Nov 2014

221000 mi

US $12
Right headlight bulb replacement 
Dec 2014

222000 mi

US $7
Replaced Battery 
Feb 2015

222000 mi
A/C Cooling inop 
Honda Odyssey in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2006 - Mar 2010
Jun 2006

61300 mi
Transmission replacement - sensor indicated problem, replaced under transmission extended warranty. 
Honda Odyssey in Iowa, United States
- May 2007
May 2007

95000 mi
EGR Valve replacement, free under extended warranty. 
Honda Odyssey in Alberta, Canada
Nov 2016 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016

120900 mi

C $100
Daytime running module was bad, no turning on daytime lights. Replaced the module. 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Feb 2016 - Oct 2023
Sep 2016

169000 mi

US $1000
The power steering pump was leaking and the steering motor was dead. 
Jun 2019

189000 mi

US $50
Windshield washer fluid hose snapped while opening hood. Replaced it. 
Honda Odyssey in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2016 - Oct 2019
Jan 2016

116560 mi
Valve lash adjustment was done. Later engine was tapping loudly. Returned to dealer, they readjusted all valves (said it was their mistake, sorry)They had previously adjusted them without allowing the engine to cool down properly 
Jun 2016

124000 mi

C $500
Rear struts replaced due to leakage 
Jun 2017

136400 mi

C $600
During last inspection, dealer incorrectly stated that 50% of the brake pads remained. 10,000km later, while on a vacation, the brakes began squealing loudly. I had to pay for a brake inspection. It was found that the brake pads were very thin and the squealing noise had come from a warning feature on the brake pad warning that it was time to replace the pads. The Honda dealer in my home town, later reimbursed me for the cost of the out of town inspection. I paid for a normal brake job. 
Jul 2018

145700 mi

C $391
Oxygen sensor (upstream of catalytic convertor) was replaced due to CEL code. 
Honda Odyssey in Utah, United States
Sep 2007 - Mar 2010
Oct 2007

54372 mi
Transmission was whining. Due to extended warranty, the dealer replaced transmission twice with used transmissions from wrecked Odysseys. Still whining. 
Honda Odyssey in Georgia, United States
Aug 2003 - Oct 2013
Apr 2003

11243 mi
replaced alternator 
Jun 2004

28469 mi
Replaced EGR valve, fixed radio volume control on steering wheel 
Sep 2004

32404 mi

US $100
replaced gas cap opener 
Mar 2007

72302 mi

US $301
replaced roller on sliding side door 
May 2008

94281 mi

US $2983
Replaced Transmission, replaced motor mounts, replaced rear main seal, timing belt, water pump 
Jul 2010

130000 mi

US $4000
Replaced engine 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018

176000 mi

US $700
Front Motor mount replaced 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Jan 2012 - Jul 2022
Jun 2017

153000 mi

US $822
Complaint - loud clunk when A/C engages first time after vehicle sits for a day or more. The compressor clutch and coil are making the noise. Starting to fail. Replaced A/C compressor, clutch, and coil. 
Honda Odyssey in Ohio, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2019
Jun 2017

220000 mi

US $980
Replaced Wheel Bearing Brake Job including rear calipers 
Honda Odyssey in New Mexico, United States
Mar 2017 - Jul 2019
Jun 2017

190000 mi

US $350
Replace rear shocks Coolant boiling in overflow tank, radiator cap replaced 
Jul 2017

190000 mi

US $400
Passenger power window does not work, power door locking system does not work on driver's side door. switch replaced on passenger power window, now works but not from drivers door. Replace drivers door lock actuator, wiring harness from driver's door to car, but power door locking system does not work. Problem likely caused by installation of trailer brake actuation system. 
Honda Odyssey in North Carolina, United States
Dec 2015 - May 2019
May 2016

207000 mi

US $68
Replace rear wheel bearing hubs 
Oct 2016

219000 mi

US $140
Original radiator failed, started leaking. Replaced with new radiator. 
May 2017

236363 mi

US $47
The passenger window regulator broke and the window would not go up. Bought Carquest replacement from Advance Auto Parts. YouTube repair video by 1A Auto was the perfect guide. Very easy job and took less than 30 minutes. 
Honda Odyssey in Florida, United States
Sep 2015 - Jul 2017
Sep 2015

309000 mi
battery and terminals replaced 
Jul 2017

315000 mi

US $336
Wheel bearing failing on right front 
Honda Odyssey in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2012 - Jun 2018
Aug 2013

96060 mi

C $3000
rebuild transmission 
Nov 2014

107880 mi

C $600
tie-rod end needed replacement 
May 2015

114940 mi

C $120
alternator stopped charging 
Oct 2015

120880 mi

C $450
exhaust cracked 
Mar 2016

127720 mi

C $1200
need replacement 
Sep 2016

137640 mi

C $1400
clacking noise when turning or on bumpy road 
Dec 2016

139500 mi

C $1450
replace calipers 
Jun 2017

140740 mi

C $1150
replaced tire rod ends replaced wish bones 
Jan 2018

143840 mi

C $3150
need to replace transmission 
Honda Odyssey in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
Aug 2015

71860 mi

C $1600
Replaced radiator and hoses. The radiator had begun to leak near the bottom, the hoses were not leaking. These were the original factory parts on the vehicle.  
Nov 2015

76260 mi

C $1200
transmission pressure switch EGR valve replaced 
Honda Odyssey in New York, United States
Nov 2013 - Dec 2013
Dec 2013

134000 mi
Automatic transmission was skipping second gear. 
Honda Odyssey in Oregon, United States
Oct 2009 - Jan 2011
Aug 2010

57500 mi

US $660
During repair of power steering belt (lost a rib) motor mount found to be broken. 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Oct 2012 - Mar 2016
Nov 2012

175300 mi

US $1955
Fuel intake had to be completely pulled apart and cleaned along with throttle body cleaning.  Also had struts replaced for the second time. I would say that it is normal wear for a car with this many miles. 
Mar 2013

182000 mi

US $525
Master cylinder, oil change, tire rotation. 
Dec 2013

188000 mi

US $946
Faulty float cap. I replaced it myself for $36.00 vs. $100.00 dealer charge. Brake fluid flush. Oil change.  Coolant flush Turn rear brakes and new pads and replace both inner CV boots. 
Mar 2015

203000 mi

US $145
Changed the transmission fluid and dealer stated that there is a leak around the oil pump. Need to bring it back when timing belt is replaced and pay $1080 for belt end tensioner and another 200 for this leak to be fixed. 
Honda Odyssey in Michigan, United States
Feb 2014 - Jul 2016
May 2015

170000 mi

US $140
Fuel injectors 
Jun 2015

169000 mi

US $70
Idle air control valve 
Jul 2015

170000 mi

US $80
EGR Valve replaced 
Mar 2016

178000 mi

US $300
Radiator leaking 
May 2016

178000 mi

US $150
Power steering fluid leak Wheel bearing grinding Brakes needed replacement, sticking caliper 
Honda Odyssey in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2014 - Dec 2015
Mar 2014

206000 mi

US $500
Replacement of front lower control arm 
Honda Odyssey in Virginia, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015

US $132
Failed 4th gear switch 
Honda Odyssey in Virginia, United States
Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
Oct 2014

165000 mi

US $300
Starter went bad, replaced 
Jan 2015

181000 mi
ECL indicated a problem that requires transmission rebuild or replacement. This was the _second_ transmission in the car, an AAMCO transmission, and it had only 32,000 miles on it. 
Honda Odyssey in Connecticut, United States
Jun 2014 - Mar 2015
Jul 2014

143700 mi

US $940
Muffler and resonator Engine running rough. Bad coil pack replaced 
Honda Odyssey in Tennessee, United States
Sep 2013 - Jul 2017
Dec 2014

200000 mi

US $735
new rotors and pads on front. rear right caliper was frozen. installed new one. no other work on rear. 
Honda Odyssey in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

172000 mi
Minor rust (paint blisters) on the driver door and passenger side rear wheel well (not rusted through and noted with the annual Ziebart inspection). Had to be rusted through for Ziebart to cover repair. 
Honda Odyssey in Texas, United States
Jun 2009 - Jan 2011
Aug 2009

111000 mi

US $754
Wheel bearings replaced passenger front. 
Nov 2009

117000 mi

US $338
4th gear pressure switch replaced. 
Jun 2010

128000 mi

US $387
Replaced hinge on driver side sliding door. Wheel in hinge has disintegrated. 
Honda Odyssey in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2003 - Sep 2012
Jun 2003

21700 mi
Front Struts replaced under warranty. Technician noticed leaking. Apparently there was a quiet recall on bad struts and Honda didn't know what vehicle they were on. 
Sep 2003

24800 mi
Honda had to replace the transmission due to codes from the "Check Engine" prompt. This was after checking the lubrication of the gears on a recall and it was pronounced fit, and also after a new control module had been installed. 
Feb 2008

101680 mi

C $1329
Noticed noise in front suspension over bumps at low speed. Rough ride as well. Front struts and springs replaced as well as sway bar links and one sway bar bushing. 
Sep 2008

109120 mi

C $300
Wavering steering wheel at low speeds, rattle from suspension at low speeds, clunk over bumps, wander at high speed. Driver's side tie rod end had to be replaced. 
May 2009

119660 mi

C $650
Mechanic noticed excessive wear on the passenger side tie rod end and it was replaced. Mechanic noticed that the stabilizer bushings were worn and they were replaced. Oil Sensor was leaking. Replaced. 
Jul 2010

133300 mi

C $500
Alternator failed. Car running just on battery. Computer started to act up. Technician noticed the catalytic converter mounts and shield were rusting out. Some exhaust leak. 
Mar 2012

149420 mi
Hard starting when engine warm. Check Engine light. Analysis revealed misfire all cylinders. Replaced all plugs, one ignition coil. Loose lower ball joint passenger side. Replaced control arm and ball joint assembly. Caliper Sliding Nut driver's side rear wheel was seized. Removed and replaced. Engine light came back on two days after the last repair. Mechanic found misfire on front three cylinders. Could not find a reason for it. Moved front three ignition coils, which included the one new one, to rear. Still hard to start warm. 
Sep 2012

151280 mi
My Honda dealer wasn't able to find the hard start problem. I decided I didn't want to spend any more money looking for it. Then I decided to trade it in with the problem, which cut the trade-in value. 
Honda Odyssey in Maryland, United States
Aug 2007 - Dec 2012
Jun 2009

153000 mi

US $1200
Two of the three motor mounts were replaced. Some engine sensor was replaced. 
Dec 2011

199000 mi

US $575
Bushings replaced. 
Honda Odyssey in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2007 - May 2012
Jun 2007

46523 mi

US $2
Clock light replacement 
Jun 2010

78000 mi

US $272
transmission error code indicated that there was a problem with a sensor. replaced 4th gear sensor 
Honda Odyssey in Virginia, United States
Apr 2007 - Aug 2014
Jun 2007

74000 mi
Audio control buttons on steering wheel intermittently fail (send wrong signal). Dealer described as a known problem based on a ground fault. Research indicates TSB 03-022. Dealer refused to pursue goodwill warranty, wanted $225 labor to repair. I decl 
Jun 2008

86000 mi

US $180
Brake pedal switch that locks out transmission shifter was intermittently failing. Dealer could not replicate, but we decided to replace anyway. Also, the driver's door switch (controls interior lights) had failed. 
Oct 2008

93000 mi

US $400
Replaced left front wheel hub. 
Mar 2010

106000 mi
Replaced driver's and front passenger's seat belts due to failure of retractors. Cost covered by Honda under "lifetime seat belt warranty." 
Aug 2014

148000 mi
Steering wheel audio controls worked only intermittently. We just lived with the problem and used the head unit controls. 
Honda Odyssey in Florida, United States
Oct 2007 - Jul 2013
Mar 2009

115000 mi
The driver seat belt attachment defective and dashboard SRS light came. Replaced under lifetime warranty. 
Oct 2010

145000 mi

US $4550
gears were slipping in first to second, the dealer replaced the transmission with a brand new transmission and we have not had problems since 
Honda Odyssey in Nova Scotia, Canada
Nov 2007 - Jun 2012
Jan 2009

70680 mi
Step-dad said it sounded a bit noisy starting up, might be the timing belt. Shop found a hole in some part of the exhaust. Drivable, but won't pass inspection. Decided not to fix at this time due to cost. 
Jul 2009

80600 mi

C $1500
Hole in front exhaust pipe 
Sep 2009

83080 mi

C $400
Front tie rod end replacement (passenger side, I think). 
Jun 2011

112840 mi

C $70
Some part of the exhaust had come apart, and a gasket needed to be replaced. 
Oct 2011

115940 mi

C $2400
Front exhaust pipe replaced. Replaced suspension component in front passenger side. Unsure of exact component. 
Honda Odyssey in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2008 - Oct 2011
Nov 2010

88000 mi

C $165
Ventilation valve replaced. Was only blowing luke warm air when on full heat. 
Honda Odyssey in Florida, United States
Dec 2007 - Jun 2020
Jul 2008

93000 mi

US $1944
Transmission slipping 
Aug 2008

95000 mi
Oxygen sensor #2 (catalytic converter) failed. Transmission leaking fluid. 
Sep 2008

96000 mi

US $120
Replace oxygen sensor #2 Repaired transmission fluid leak. 
Dec 2008

100000 mi
Groaning or popping noise coming from rack and pinion steering unit. Wiring to power steering pressure switch broken. 
May 2010

122700 mi

US $97
Gronk coming from front end. Told it was the rack and pinion unit that needs to be replaced.  
Sep 2010

127000 mi

US $900
SRS "Supplemental Restraint System" (Air Bag) trouble light. Independent shop referred me to dealer since appears this problem is caused by seat belt switch which should be under warranty. I drove to the dealer once, but they couldn't look at it then. Replaced engine mount 
Dec 2010

131000 mi
Replaced driver's seat belt buckle 
Oct 2011

142000 mi
Water leak through roof above driver's seat. Rust on body inside hinge area of rear hatch. 
Dec 2011

144000 mi

US $212
Rust from beneath paint Water leak 
Nov 2014

186400 mi
Horn honking on it's own. Rattling noise in steering column. This was caused by the previous work to replace the airbag inflator under recall. 
Dec 2014

187000 mi

US $94
Replace clock lamp. Replaced rear vent motor. Replaced control knob for rear AC Slider door rubber stops deteriorated / missing 
Aug 2015

193400 mi

US $90
Rear wheel bearings noisy on passenger side. Had not yet failed, but would have soon. Rear hub replaced. 
Dec 2015

197000 mi

US $10
Minor leak in power steering return line. Replaced clamp. Groaning noise from front end when turning steering wheel. Tightened bolts attaching rack & pinion to frame. 
Mar 2016

200000 mi
Water pump leaking. Timing belt idler bolt broken. 
Jun 2016

202000 mi

US $10
Humming noise from wheels. Replaced front wheel bearings. Rear window washer not working. Replaced one-way valve and flushed system. Roof rack cover missing. Replaced part 
May 2018

222000 mi

US $250
Replaced catalytic converter. 
Honda Odyssey in Michigan, United States
Nov 2007 - Jun 2018
Feb 2008

103000 mi

US $300
Emission sensor "idiot" light on. Fuel Filler door not opening.?cable off? 
Honda Odyssey in Connecticut, United States
Jun 2009 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011

101000 mi
Needs transmission, motor mounts 
Honda Odyssey in Iowa, United States
Jan 2007 - Mar 2010
Jul 2009

77000 mi

US $120
Hood latch did not release properly. Replaced latch. 
Mar 2010

78000 mi
Dealer said it needed new rear struts. 
Honda Odyssey in Indiana, United States
Jan 2007 - Feb 2011
Jun 2007

118000 mi

US $580
New struts then strut bearings 
Jul 2007

120000 mi

US $500
New struts and shocks- then knocking noise in front end- greased strut bearing which fixed the noise problem.  
Honda Odyssey in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2006 - Feb 2013
Jul 2007

46500 mi

US $4
I had to find the part numbers on line with the help of Ody Club Forums. Took the part number to the dealer, because they could not find them on their own, and gave them to them. Parts came in and it took me about 10 min to fix it. 
Aug 2010

79000 mi

US $4400
Check engine and TCS light came on and the transmission was slipping/not shifting. Drove the car home, only a mile, and had it towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed it as a faulty transmission. 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Apr 2006 - Sep 2015
Oct 2010

91000 mi

US $900
engine mount replaced 
Aug 2011

97000 mi

US $3400
transmission slipping; had it rebuit 
Sep 2011

98000 mi

US $70
AC issue diagnosed to be multiplex module problem. Item replaced. 
Jul 2012

101000 mi
Replaced transmission 
May 2014

114000 mi

US $480
driver side window motor replaced 
Honda Odyssey in Ohio, United States
Apr 2006 - Apr 2011
May 2009

59000 mi
AC needed charging and so my father-in-law and I did it. He had the necessary equipment and coolant. 
Jul 2009

60000 mi
Bad AC blower 
Jan 2010

64000 mi

US $1280
AC compressor went out and snapped a belt. Major repair. 
Honda Odyssey in Illinois, United States
Apr 2006 - Jun 2017
Jul 2008

96000 mi

US $95
Check engine light on. Told it was a "hard" fault code in the computer and that the Cat. Converter was dead and would need replaced. Cost $1400. Told dealer to f-off - Midas et. al. would do it for $400. 2 days later the light went off and has not returne 
Mar 2009

110000 mi

US $210
Error codes for EGR valve malfunction and Cat. Converter operating below threshold. Suspected EGR valve problem was causing false reading on cat. by recirculating too much exhaust. Replaced EGR valve which also eliminated the cat. issue. 
Jun 2010

123000 mi

US $500
Left front wheel bearing replaced. Also front brake pads replaced and rotors turned. 
May 2011

138000 mi

US $600
Bad catalytic converter and o2 sensor. Replaced both, problem solved. 
Jan 2012

151000 mi

US $2600
Transmission failure.  Also, broken engine mount. 
Feb 2016

172900 mi

US $1200
Front struts worn out and broken spring on driver side. 
Honda Odyssey in Italy
Apr 2006 - Jul 2022
Dec 2007

35960 mi
Hesitation while driving 50 - 60 mph on light throttle, TCS and CEL on. Code DTC P1491 read by dealer. EGR valve replaced. Known issue with TSB and Honda extended warranty for EGR valve. 
Sep 2010

43400 mi
SRS light comes on regularly. Dealer installed shunt as suggested by a TSB, then performed reset of system, but within 15 minutes of driving away the light came back on again. 
Mar 2011

44020 mi

€80
SRS light problem resolved by replacing the driver's side seat belt buckle - a common fault for which a TSB exists. 
Oct 2012

50320 mi

€30
Rear left E-brake was not engaging adequately and hand to be cleaned up and adjusted 
Oct 2015

63860 mi

€103
Passenger side fluid filled engine mount leaking and replaced 
Honda Odyssey in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2006 - Apr 2016
Nov 2010

204800 mi

US $1000
Timing belt and water pump replaced at 205,000 miles.  Right-front motor mount replaced. Alternator replaced. 
Nov 2011

227000 mi

US $80
Outer tie rod 
Jun 2012

239000 mi

US $600
Bushings and ball joints 
May 2013

257300 mi

US $550
New condenser 
Jul 2013

258800 mi

US $561
Replaced two AC hoses and re-charge. 
Honda Odyssey in Nova Scotia, Canada
Jan 2007 - May 2010
Jun 2009

167400 mi
recharge air conditioning 
Sep 2009

168640 mi

C $500
rusted rad and fittings. replaced. 
Honda Odyssey in Colorado, United States
Jan 2015 - Jan 2016
Jan 2016

217000 mi

US $600
Alternator replaced 
Honda Odyssey in Arizona, United States
Jul 2004 - Mar 2010
Sep 2004

29876 mi
Repaired rattling sliding side doors under warranty. 
Feb 2006

39307 mi

US $45
Replaced leaking LR shock absorber. 
Sep 2007

47000 mi

US $420
Mechanic found two broken engine mounts while performing a timing belt replacement. 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Feb 2008 - Jun 2022
Mar 2008

72000 mi

US $800
Transmission slipping in third gear. Rough, delayed shifts or jerking shifts since 50,000 miles although has received regular transmission fluid changes 7 times at even intervals since 2003. Repair part only ordered on this visit. No repair done. Transmission slipping in third gear. Rough slipping or delayed shifts since 50,000 miles although has received regular transmission fluid changes with factory fluid 7 times at even intervals since 2003. Transmission replaced. Did not receive full ... 
Jun 2008

75000 mi

US $70
Rear window motor broken. 
Dec 2008

80000 mi

US $100
Plastic under-engine body panels loose, unsecured. Missing fasteners. Flapping and loose when running.  
Mar 2009

80000 mi

US $100
Wheel stud broken. 
Jun 2009

81000 mi

US $100
heater fan resistor assembly failed 
Oct 2009

86000 mi

US $800
EGR Valve and ports.  
Jan 2010

89000 mi

US $2000
AC compressor broken, replaced. AC compressor broke. Replaced. AC vacuumed, leak repaired. 
Feb 2010

89000 mi

US $400
Sliding door would not open or close properly. Replaced roller and adjusted cable.  egr valve and ports 
Apr 2010

90500 mi

US $300
Wheel bearing rear. Grinding sound 
Jul 2010

93700 mi

US $400
Wheel bearing noisy. Replaced.  
Sep 2010

97000 mi

US $400
rear engine mount 
Dec 2010

99000 mi

US $1200
All engine mounts. Loud noises and vibration when engine moves. 
Feb 2011

99600 mi

US $600
alternator seized.  
Nov 2011

106000 mi

US $3500
Transmission failed. Rebuilt 
Apr 2012

107000 mi

US $650
Power steering pump leak. Pump replaced. 
May 2012

107000 mi

US $500
Leaking timing belt tensioner. IAC valve broken 
Oct 2012

110000 mi

US $1200
POWER STEERING RACK REPLACED FOR LEAK, STIFF STEERING. 
Jan 2013

113000 mi

US $100
Flashing letter D on shift indicator. Dealer states could not duplicate. Code erased. No repair done. 
Apr 2013

115000 mi

US $3999
Transmission extreme slipping flaring. 
Jul 2013

117000 mi

US $250
Ignition key did not turn. Required repair of lock. 
Dec 2013

121000 mi

US $200
Check engine light. Catalytic converter failed. Replaced. Drivers window did not operate. Replaced window motor and some other parts. 
Feb 2014

121600 mi

US $1750
Transmission failure. Transmission rebuilt. 
Mar 2014

122000 mi
Transmission failed after being rebuilt. Mar 2014 repair no additional cost to me. Transmission rebuilt. 
Jul 2014

123200 mi

US $750
Fuel pump failed. Replaced. 
Dec 2014

126000 mi

US $800
Compliance bushing broken, front strut broken. 
May 2015

127600 mi

US $800
Engine mounts broken, replaced 
Jun 2015

128000 mi

US $700
Emissions control, EGR valve not working, replaced 
Jul 2015

128300 mi

US $900
Sliding door broken, stuck partly open. 
Oct 2015

129300 mi

US $700
IAC valve stuck. Replaced 
Mar 2016

132000 mi
No start. Ignition lock cylinder broken. Replaced. Smoke from AC system, no cooling. Overpressure, Relay failure, needed compressor, recharge, clutch, coil, relay 
May 2016

133100 mi
L front Power window failed open. Parts replaced 
Jul 2016

134300 mi

US $3000
Transmission overheating, spits out transmission fluid. 
Dec 2016

138000 mi

US $100
Transmission detent spring broken. Would require transmission replacement to repair. Repair not done due to cost est $3000-6000 
Feb 2017

139000 mi

US $800
R front wheel bearing and hub 
May 2017

139000 mi

US $500
Instrument cluster intermittent failure. Instrument cluster replaced with used unit. 
Jun 2017

139000 mi

US $500
Oil leak Vtec gasket. Replaced 
Sep 2017

141000 mi

US $1000
Engine mounts, all. Broken mounts, all replaced. 
Feb 2018

144000 mi

US $1000
Emissions. Failed catalytic converter 
Mar 2018

144000 mi

US $300
Blower motor transistor failed. Replaced 
Apr 2018

144000 mi

US $200
Misfire. Failed engine coil 
Jun 2018

146000 mi

US $800
Radiator transmission cooler leak. Radiator replaced. Transmission and cooling system flushed, refilled. 
Jun 2021

164000 mi

US $700
Sliding door stuck. 
Mar 2022

169000 mi

US $350
Replacement stuck caliper Engine mount replacement 
Honda Odyssey in New York, United States
Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Dec 2007

103000 mi

US $900
Transmission needed to be replaced. 
Honda Odyssey in Kansas, United States
Mar 2005 - Feb 2012
Sep 2005

54206 mi
transmission replaced 
Nov 2008

115000 mi

US $3300
transmission replaced 
Apr 2009

122000 mi
Went back 2 weeks later for the IAC valve on the intake manifold (could have been damaged when timing belt replaced but can't prove). Amount spent later refunded when another dealer found problem was misrouted vacuum line. 
Nov 2010

157500 mi

US $1000
rear engine mount, lower transmission mount 
Aug 2011

174000 mi

US $500
Motor mount pass side,  sway bar rods, rear shocks 
Oct 2011

177000 mi

US $450
front struts/springs replaced 
Jan 2012

182000 mi

US $2800
rebuilt transmission 
Honda Odyssey in Quebec, Canada
Dec 2008 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

98580 mi
One of the solders in the daytime running light module went bad. Re-soldered it and it fixed it. Got the idea of the problem and solution from the web. Seems to be a common problem, not just to Odyssey but many Honda vehicles. 
Honda Odyssey in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2008 - Jun 2022
Jun 2016

138260 mi

C $141
SRS light on. Replaced driver's seat belt buckle. 
Jun 2018

154380 mi

C $15
Engine oil leak. Replaced oil filter housing gasket. 
Jun 2020

170740 mi

C $941
Headlight lenses foggy. Replaced headlight housings. 
Sep 2021

175460 mi

C $218
Tried to start the engine. Heard only starter clicking. Battery had suddenly died. Replaced battery. 
Honda Odyssey in Ohio, United States
Jan 2009 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009

102000 mi

US $50
Vibration when driving low speed (20-25 mph). 
Honda Odyssey in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2009 - Jul 2012
Feb 2010

124000 mi

C $120
I had to replace the front right tire rod ends outer right tire rod end replacement 
Honda Odyssey in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2009 - Nov 2016
Dec 2010

145700 mi
Power in the whole van faded and stalled the car. Replaced alternator 
Oct 2012

176160 mi

C $800
front shock absorbers sway rod bushings timing belt engine mounts - 2 
Jul 2013

186720 mi
Power steering pump needed replacement 
Jun 2016

230020 mi
It was just diagnostic. There was a gear ratio problem as per Check Engine Light Code. 
Honda Odyssey in Maryland, United States
Jul 2006 - Feb 2015
Feb 2015

186000 mi

US $100
Alternator died and was told that most likely the electrical system damaged as a result. Sold the car. 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Aug 2009 - Sep 2014
Jul 2010

145000 mi

US $1150
Transmission failed with approximately 145,000 miles. Mechanic said torque converter showed signs of heat stress and there was debris in system. Rebuild required. 
Sep 2011

166000 mi

US $125
Starter replaced by owner. 
Apr 2013

197300 mi

US $2
Power steering system had a leak at the intake. Replaced intake o-ring. Noise disappeared for a week, but now has returned. 
Jun 2013

199000 mi

US $10
Power steering pump has a leak. Attempted to seal leak by replacing gasket. Repair attempt failed. Power steering still leaks and makes noise. 
Oct 2013

203200 mi

US $600
I had the power steering pump replaced. The steering noise went away, but subsequently the high pressure hose began to leak. I then had the high pressure hose replaced. 
Nov 2013

203300 mi

US $50
Rear passenger suspension is squeaking and clunking. Replaced rear spring hat and seat rubber insulators. Did not fix problem. 
Jul 2014

204000 mi

US $214
Alternator replaced, part warranty from Autozone. 
Sep 2014

204000 mi
Suspension squeaking and clunking never resolved. 
Honda Odyssey in Texas, United States
Apr 2009 - Jan 2013
May 2009

107000 mi

US $3566
My transmission started shifting roughly, so I took it in. Needed new tranmission. Dealer wanted $5K, got a new one without known Honda defect for $3500. 2nd - Class Action lawsuit against Honda pending...also needed new motor mounts due to bad tranny. 
Jul 2011

130000 mi

US $530
Sporadically all warning lights would come on (1 week). Alternator went out and left me stranded at an intersection. Would not start, could not put in neutral to push it. Van had to be towed. Replaced alternator and it works fine now. 
Jan 2013

144000 mi
SRS light has come on several times over the past 2 years. Finally diagnosed as driver seatbelt buckle sensor. Had it replaced free. 
Honda Odyssey in Illinois, United States
Mar 2009 - Jun 2014
Jan 2009

70000 mi

US $4500
Transmission replaced 
Oct 2011

84000 mi

US $500
Front end links replaced. Alignment needed as well. 
Dec 2012

92000 mi

US $200
Front strut had come loose from the mount. It was tightened and the front end re-aligned. 
Honda Odyssey in Iowa, United States
Jun 2008 - Jul 2012
Jul 2010

147000 mi

US $140
replaced motor mount 
Oct 2010

154000 mi

US $200
Replaced shocks and struts as they were leaking 
Feb 2011

162000 mi

US $5
Door switch, responsible for turning on the dome lights broke - replaced switch, less than 5 minutes to repair 
May 2012

185700 mi
Rear wiper became stuck. Took wiper assembly out of van, drove out wiper shaft, polished shaft, lubricated and re-assembled. 
Honda Odyssey in Ohio, United States
Jul 2008 - Jan 2016
Aug 2010

155000 mi
Replaced shocks and lower ball joints. 
Nov 2011

177000 mi

US $200
Front end shake at 70 mph. Replaced front wheel bearings, lower ball joints, rotors, and front brake pads. 
May 2014

223000 mi

US $190
Rear brake rotors, pads, wheel bearings 
Sep 2014

229000 mi

US $100
Replace front shock springs Replaced front right lower ball joint 
Dec 2014

234000 mi

US $80
Suddenly rough running. Check engine light lit.rnFelt like running on 5 cylinders. Purchased ignition coil pack and replaced #2 ignition coil. Problem solved.Took 10 restarts to clear check engine light. 
Nov 2015

250300 mi
Exhaust catalytic converter gasket replaced 
Honda Odyssey in Arizona, United States
Mar 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2008

91000 mi

US $2500
Transmission Replaced, Motor Mounts Replaced 
Oct 2008

110000 mi

US $3000
Items repaired: air filter, transmission (again - at only 10.000 miles since mew trans).  Exhaust repaired. Clogged throttle body repaired. Rear shocks, front control arms repaced. 
Honda Odyssey in Wisconsin, United States
May 2008 - Oct 2015
Apr 2012

152200 mi

US $3300
Noticed transmission was slipping and jerking into 2nd gear. Replaced with rebuilt transmission, also replaced 3 mounts. 
Nov 2012

165700 mi

US $160
Exhaust pipe came apart at flange near catalytic converter. Shop repaired by welding on a new piece.  Also replaced tie rod. 
Apr 2013

176000 mi

US $400
All dash lights came on, battery was losing charge due to failed alternator which was replaced 
Oct 2013

187500 mi

US $35
Scraping noise from rear. Found that brake pad was worn down to metal due to stuck caliper. Replaced pads and unstuck and lubbed caliper. 
Mar 2014

195000 mi

US $15
Engine light on for EGR issue 
Apr 2014

197000 mi

US $160
Rear caliper sticking, replaced pads, took caliper apart and removed rust, replaced pins. replaced brake pads Replaced lower ball joint 
May 2014

199800 mi

US $70
Engine light on again due to EGR valve. Found solution via uTube on how to fix EGR problems. Cleaned EGR passages by scraping and spraying carb cleaner. Engine light on, code showed miss fires. Car idles rough. Removed wires to spark plugs to determine with one was not firing by noticing engine idle changes. Found a bad spark plug coil, part replaced, cost $50 
Honda Odyssey in Connecticut, United States
Apr 2008 - Dec 2012
Dec 2009

50000 mi

US $75
Engine splash guard was loose, causing "grinding noise" at full wheel lock. Dealer reattached the guard.  
Honda Odyssey in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2008 - Jun 2013
Oct 2008

107000 mi

US $800
Oil leak at time of timing belt change. 
Jun 2010

132000 mi

US $1000
broken suspension arm 
Honda Odyssey in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2008 - May 2021
Apr 2008

89900 mi

C $592
One of the transmission sensors died so it had to be replaced. Front right (inner) bearing worn out and making noise. Was replaced. 
Sep 2010

119040 mi
There's definitely a problem with this transmission and now I discover that there's Honda forums all about their transmission problems. Honda Canada is doing nothing so far to rectify the issues. Gears sticking, driving shudder, error codes 
Nov 2010

120440 mi

C $5000
After much discussion with Honda Canada the deal they offered was beat by the local dealership (who was not even responsible for missing problem). I brought this to attention while still under extended warranty but still had to pay in full. 
Sep 2016

176700 mi
Smell of raw fuel traced back to gas tank filling vent/filter which is believed to be plugged and very costly to replace so will go without repair. 
Nov 2017

186620 mi

C $5300
After briefly pulling a small trailer, the next day the transmission started having sticking or shifting delays. I took it in right away. A repair was not possible, entire transmission needed to be replaced/overhauled. In the end, I found out that the previous transmission replacement that occurred 7 years ago by a local Honda dealership had a missing bearing right from the start (which explains the constant minor issues I have been experiencing since then and there looks to be nothing I can do about it because that dealership has since closed). 
Honda Odyssey in Connecticut, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2017
Jan 2012

US $450
Struts replaced, rear shocks replaced 
Jan 2016

171800 mi

US $120
Bearing noise 
Sep 2016

236000 mi

US $154
Driver side wheel bearings 
Honda Odyssey in Tennessee, United States
May 2008 - Jun 2011
Jul 2008

65000 mi
Diagnosed leak in AC system, ordered part, no charge at this time. 
Jun 2009

84000 mi

US $100
Bad transmission, replaced under extended warranty. 
Aug 2010

117000 mi

US $500
Replaced driver's side wheel bearings 

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2002 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

Honda Odyssey in Michigan, United States
Sep 2016 - Jun 2017
May 2017

200000 mi

US $900
Power steering hose leaking, fixed the leak and replaced fluid, additionally replaced sway bar link and sway bar bushing 

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2002 Honda Odyssey 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Honda Odyssey in Texas, United States
Apr 2006 - Sep 2007
Mar 2007

82000 mi

US $100
Two motor mounts were broken and had to be replaced. Also rear window motor was not operating properly and had to be replaced. 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Apr 2006 - Jul 2009
Jul 2009

91000 mi

US $625
Front and left motor mounts. Right rear shock. Rear vent motors intermittent, pulled the fuses vs repair at $225 each. Clock light out, 1 hr labor to pull entire dash to replace. Problem minor, cost ridiculous. 
Honda Odyssey in Quebec, Canada
Apr 2006 - Mar 2010
Dec 2006

43400 mi
transmission defect again (3rd time) 
Honda Odyssey in Missouri, United States
May 2008 - May 2018
Jun 2008

102000 mi

US $50
failed engine mount due to age 
Apr 2011

137000 mi

US $10
D4 light bulb out, clock illumination bulb out, replaced both bulbs. 
Sep 2011

141000 mi

US $65
AC high pressure hose leak, hose replaced, AC system evacuated and recharged. 
Sep 2012

155000 mi

US $80
Replace both front struts, lower ball joints, control arm bushings (one failed), stabilizer bar links, & stabilizer bar bushings replace rear shocks. 
May 2013

162900 mi

US $20
left front engine mount torn due to age, replaced with new mount. 
Oct 2013

165300 mi

US $390
replace fourth gear clutch solenoid and fluid 
Nov 2014

179000 mi

US $900
Scrapping sound when turning left. Left front caliper worn - replaced left front caliper. New front pads left & right, new front rotors left & right.  Replaced both front wheel bearings. 
Honda Odyssey in Alabama, United States
Apr 2008 - Mar 2010
May 2008

121000 mi

US $100
CEL came on transmission would not shift from 3 rd gear. 
Honda Odyssey in Prince Edward Island, Canada
May 2007 - Oct 2007
Jun 2007

44640 mi

C $130
Yearly inspection, airbag system test, seatbelt replacement & 4 wheel alignment. MK: Only seatbelt meets criteria to be included. 
Honda Odyssey in Ohio, United States
Nov 2006 - Jan 2007
Dec 2006

97000 mi
Transmission completely failed at 65 mph on highway. Unable to move out of traffic. Towed to Honda dealership for repair. 
Honda Odyssey in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2006 - Mar 2010
Feb 2008

81840 mi

C $200
Power door locks would not work. Found Multiplex unit faulty (i.e. the controller). Parts ordered. Will DIY the repair. 
Honda Odyssey in Kansas, United States
Feb 2007 - Sep 2007
Mar 2007

74000 mi
Transmission was slipping. Made service appointment where a bad transmission was diagnosed. Dealer kept the vehicle and the repair was completed within 3 days. 

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2002 Honda Odyssey 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Honda Odyssey in Texas, United States
Apr 2013 - Dec 2015
Apr 2013

191000 mi

US $293
Starter failed. 
Dec 2015

225000 mi
Component that regulated the temperature had failed. The engine was overheating and shutting off. Timing belt broke. 

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