Thanks for the good info., will check the web site.

sc
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
news:elmop-DC7313.06494618052005@text.usenetserver.com...
> In article <xsyie.972$kj7.868@newssvr21.news.prodigy.com>,
> "Scott C" <sns1820@aol.com> wrote:
>
> > I'm hearing about transmission problems on 2000 - 2003 Odyssey's. I'm
about
> > to (perhaps) buy a used one - 2002, all factory recalls have been done,
> > including a transmission valve or cooler - any issues with those 2002's
that
> > have had the factory recall?
>
> The transmission problems with the 02-03 models were way different than
> those with the 99-01 models, because in 02 the transmission became a
> completely different beast than before. It became a 5 speed, while the
> previous were 4 speed.
>
> That being said, Honda obviously struggles with the design, engineering,
> and manufacture of automatic transmissions.
>
> I have an 02, and it got the recall done, but if you go to odyclub.com
> you'll see many, many transmission issues even on the 02-04 models.
>
> I, for one, will never pay for a transmission repair on my 02 for as
> long as I have it. Period. I have determined that myself, and I have a
> good relationship with my dealer, and frankly Honda knows how badly they
> screwed up--and based on all of that, I know I will not stop asking
> until Honda pays for everything should my transmission ever crap out.
>
> You're probably safe, with only 38K miles and the recall already
> performed. But beware. And check out odyclub.com.