What's New for 2002 Honda Odyssey
Knowing how much a vehicle has changed from previous model years can help provide additional context when reviewing reliability ratings. Our Editors give you the bottom-line on what's new, the pros, the cons and more.
What's New for 2002
The Odyssey gains a number of improvements this year. Included with the Odyssey 2.1 upgrade is more power, a new five-speed transmission, standard rear disc brakes and side airbags, optional leather seating and DVD entertainment, two new exterior colors and minor interior storage refinements. Read More
Long-Term Reliability Ratings by Identifix
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2002 Honda Odyssey Reliability Rating
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An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Evaporative (EVAP) Bypass Solenoid. Problems with the EVAP Bypass Solenoid may cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. The cost to replace the EVAP Bypass Solenoid is estimated at $82.52 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Automatic Transmission. When the Automatic Transmission is replaced with a remanufactured Automatic Transmission, Honda recommends the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) be replaced to improve the durability of the Automatic Transmission. The cost to repair the Automatic Transmission is estimated at $2,400.00 for a remanufactured Automatic Transmission and $572.00 for labor. The cost to replace the PCM is estimated at $500.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Main Blower Motor Resistor. This can cause the blower motor to become inoperative. The cost to repair the Blower Motor Resistor is estimated to be $72.75 for parts and $39.00 for Labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the optional Power Sliding Door. The cost to repair the Power Sliding Door is estimated at $233.50 for parts and $227.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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Reliability ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overview below.
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