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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5FNRL189X2B••••••2002 Honda ODYSSEY
That is about average for the 2002 Honda ODYSSEY — 6 complaints per build across 122 builds.
8on this build
788on the model
122builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 5Air Bags 2Fuel/propulsion System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherJul 2017
I have had transmission problems and fuel pump problems . Had the transmission fixed twice in this van twice. And now car is jerking and mechanics say it's the fuel pumpl I had nothing but problems with this van not operating been taking it to mechanics they tell me it's the…
Power TrainMay 2017
Driving on highway pulled over a crystal like substance on back window (liquid) and in front of car pulled over it was coming out underneath my car had to get car towed dylan said it was the transmission and that there have been many problems with these vehicles with the…
Air BagsFeb 2015
According to the safety recall notice, I was to make an appointment to have my driver's airbag replaced immediately. It has now been 3 months since I called to make an appointment and I have yet to hear about scheduling me in. Its the only vehicle available to me so I have no…
Power TrainAug 2015
When I drive at normal speed the transmission slips and I feel an erratic jerking motion causing me to push against the seat belt. No engine or warning light comes on at any time. I checked with my mechanic and he diagnosed this as a transmission issue where the transmission is…
Power TrainJan 2013
Transmission slipping. Vehicle went through the recall process. Dealer/honda say need a new transmission. Mentioned the recall and they said there is nothing they can do about it. It seems a wide spread problem and the recall was not extensive enough. Honda should have replaced…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5FNRL189X2B056488 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.