2002 Honda Odyssey Seats Problems
9 owner-reported seats complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (9)
Your power seat lifts up unexpectedly while you're driving, particularly when accelerating, and then drops back down when you press the brake. This intermittent movement could affect your comfort and driving position. The issue may involve a faulty power seat motor or control switch that needs inspection and replacement.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT ABNORMALLY MOVED FORWARD AND IN REVERSE. IN ADDITION, THE SEAT DETACHED FROM THE MOUNT WHEN THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT ABNORMALLY MOVED BACKWARD WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REACH IN THE BACK SEAT. SHE ATTEMPTED TO RETURN THE SEAT BACK TO NORMAL POSITION BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO USE HER SAFETY BELT WHEN DRIVING BECAUSE THE SEAT WAS UNABLE TO BE READJUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 143,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 144,200.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT WARMER WAS ENABLED FOR 10 MINUTES WHEN THERE WAS A PINCHING SENSATION FROM THE SEAT CUSHION AREA. THE SEAT WARMER WAS TURNED OFF. AFTERWARDS, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES FROM THE WARMTH OF THE SEAT WARMER. THERE WERE NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF A FIRE OR DAMAGE TO THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE A PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT WARMER.
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE. SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND HAD IT REPAIRED. BUT FELT THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. ALSO, CONSUMER WAS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT.*AK
WIFE REAR ENDED WHILE PARKED AT RED LIGHT. OTHER CAR TRAVELLING 40-45 MPH WHEN IT STRUCK HER CAR. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE ON THE RIGHT SIDE, CAUSING HER RIBS AND SOFT TISSUES TO BE INJURED. CAR HAS NOT YET BEEN TOTALLED BY INSURANCE, IT IS STILL BEING INVESTIGATED. WE WONDER IF THIS IS A COMMON OCCURENCE IN THESE CARS, A 2002 HONDA ODYSSEY.*AK
MY WIFE WAS REAR-ENDED BY A 2000 CHEVROLET HD 3/4 TON TRUCK. THE HONDA'S REAR CRUSH ZONE OPERATED AS DESIGNED. WHAT CONCERNS ME IS THAT HER DRIVER'S FRONT SEAT WAS BROKEN DURING THE COLLISION. *LA
THIRD ROW BUCKETS SEATS ARE BOLTED TO FLOOR. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER'S INFANT WAS FLIPPED FORWARD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
HEAD RESTRAINTS (HR) DO NOT WORK AS DESCRIBED ON PGS 14 & 104 OF OWNERS MANUAL. I HAVE A LONG TORSO AND THE FULLY EXTENDED HEAD RESTRAINTS HIT ME BELOW THE BOTTOM OF MY SKULL. FROM THE TOP OF THE FULLY EXTENDED HR THERE IS STILL 10" TO THE ROOF. I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER & HONDA AM ABOUT ALT. HR'S WITH LONGER POSTS. I WAS TOLD NONE EXIST EVEN THOUGH I CAN'T COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OF THEIR MANUAL. TO ME, HONDA CAN BE SUIED FOR FAULTY EQ. IF I'M REAR ENDED AND RECEIVED NECK/SPINE INJURIES. THE LOCAL DEALER PARTS DEPT SAID I'M NOT THE FIRST TO ASK ABOUT THE SHORT POSTS ON HEAD RESTRAINTS. *AK