Identity
Year:
2002
Make:
Honda
Model:
Odyssey
Generation Name:
2nd Gen (RL1)
Generation Start Year:
1999
Generation End Year:
2004
Vehicle Systems
Vehicle Details:
Engine: 3.5L V6 J35A1. Drive: FWD. Trans: 4AT (1999-01) / 5AT (2002-04).
Rating
Repair & Maintenance:
Mechanical Design Vulnerabilities: Catastrophic transmission failure (internal clutch debris clogs screens). Sliding door motor failure. Failure Modes: Transmission slip/slam, EGR valve clogging. Independent Repair: High, but transmission repair is expensive.
Recall & Legal:
Recall: 04V176000 (Transmission), 02V120000 (Ignition), Takata. Legal: Transmission class-action settlement and warranty extension.
Vehicle Control:
None. Rating: 0/10.
Driver Control:
None. Rating: Excellent.
Dealer Capture:
None. Rating: Excellent.
Recommendation:
NO. Unless the transmission has been replaced with a verified updated unit or an external cooler has been added. Mechanically risky.