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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%)

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2002 Honda Odyssey suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (32%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (20%)

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Chart based on 84 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

127000 mi Needed new rack and pinion. 
71000 mi

US $600
Wheel bearings worn 

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2002 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

140940 mi

C $117
Replaced left front control arm (worn ball joint) 
152800 mi

US $300
Power steering hose replacement 
236000 mi

US $300
Power steering pump leaking. Pump replaced 
175300 mi

US $1955
Also had struts replaced for the second time. I would say that it is normal wear for a car with this many miles. 
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.  
163000 mi

US $3200
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. 
111000 mi

US $754
Wheel bearings replaced passenger front. 
176000 mi

US $750
Replace broken front coil springs and struts. Replace broken front coil springs and struts. 
195000 mi

US $516
Replaced Struts 
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. 
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. 
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. 
203300 mi

US $50
Rear passenger suspension is squeaking and clunking. Replaced rear spring hat and seat rubber insulators. Did not fix problem. 
204000 mi Suspension squeaking and clunking never resolved. 
107880 mi

C $600
tie-rod end needed replacement 
127720 mi

C $1200
need replacement 
140740 mi

C $1150
replaced tire rod ends replaced wish bones 
39307 mi

US $45
Replaced leaking LR shock absorber. 
190000 mi

US $350
Replace rear shocks 
220000 mi

US $980
Replaced Wheel Bearing 
315000 mi

US $336
Wheel bearing failing on right front 
169000 mi

US $1000
The power steering pump was leaking and the steering motor was dead. 
124000 mi

C $500
Rear struts replaced due to leakage 
84000 mi

US $500
Front end links replaced. Alignment needed as well. 
92000 mi

US $200
Front strut had come loose from the mount. It was tightened and the front end re-aligned. 
178000 mi

US $150
Power steering fluid leak Wheel bearing grinding 
206000 mi

US $500
Replacement of front lower control arm 
207000 mi

US $68
Replace rear wheel bearing hubs 
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. 
176160 mi

C $800
front shock absorbers sway rod bushings 
186720 mi Power steering pump needed replacement 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
149420 mi

C $870
Loose lower ball joint passenger side. Replaced control arm and ball joint assembly. 
83080 mi

C $400
Front tie rod end replacement (passenger side, I think). 
115940 mi

C $2400
Replaced suspension component in front passenger side. Unsure of exact component. 
100000 mi Groaning or popping noise coming from rack and pinion steering unit. Wiring to power steering pressure switch broken. 
122700 mi

US $97
Gronk coming from front end. Told it was the rack and pinion unit that needs to be replaced.  
193400 mi

US $90
Rear wheel bearings noisy on passenger side. Had not yet failed, but would have soon. Rear hub replaced. 
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. 
202000 mi

US $300
Humming noise from wheels. Replaced front wheel bearings. 
90500 mi

US $300
Wheel bearing rear. Grinding sound 
93700 mi

US $400
Wheel bearing noisy. Replaced.  
107000 mi

US $650
Power steering pump leak. Pump replaced. 
110000 mi

US $1200
POWER STEERING RACK REPLACED FOR LEAK, STIFF STEERING. 
126000 mi

US $800
Compliance bushing broken, front strut broken. 
139000 mi

US $800
R front wheel bearing and hub 
199000 mi

US $575
Bushings replaced. 
93000 mi

US $400
Replaced left front wheel hub. 
227000 mi

US $80
Outer tie rod 
239000 mi

US $600
Bushings and ball joints 
118000 mi

US $580
New struts then strut bearings 
120000 mi

US $500
New struts and shocks- then knocking noise in front end- greased strut bearing which fixed the noise problem.  
78000 mi Dealer said it needed new rear struts. 
123000 mi

US $500
Left front wheel bearing replaced. Also front brake pads replaced and rotors turned. 
172900 mi

US $1200
Front struts worn out and broken spring on driver side. 
89900 mi

C $592
Front right (inner) bearing worn out and making noise. Was replaced. 
154000 mi

US $200
Replaced shocks and struts as they were leaking 
155000 mi Replaced shocks and lower ball joints. 
177000 mi

US $200
Front end shake at 70 mph. Replaced front wheel bearings, lower ball joints, rotors, and front brake pads. 
223000 mi

US $190
Rear brake rotors, pads, wheel bearings 
229000 mi

US $100
Replace front shock springs Replaced front right lower ball joint 
174000 mi

US $500
sway bar rods, rear shocks 
177000 mi

US $450
front struts/springs replaced 
124000 mi

C $120
I had to replace the front right tire rod ends outer right tire rod end replacement 
160700 mi

US $450
Struts replaced, rear shocks replaced 
171800 mi

US $120
Bearing noise 
236000 mi

US $154
Driver side wheel bearings 
132000 mi

US $1000
broken suspension arm 
110000 mi

US $3000
Rear shocks, front control arms repaced. 
165700 mi

US $160
Also replaced tie rod. 
197000 mi

US $160
Replaced lower ball joint 
117000 mi

US $500
Replaced driver's side wheel bearings 

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2002 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

91000 mi

US $625
Right rear shock. 
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. 
179000 mi

US $900
Replaced both front wheel bearings. 

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