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P0302 on HONDA ODYSSEY

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
11
Most Affected
2013, 2012, 2014

What P0302 Means on Your HONDA ODYSSEY

Real HONDA ODYSSEY Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"The check engine light started to blink and the vsa came on as well. this happened after i pulled into our driveway thank goodness because the engine started to shake the car. we took the van in our local dealership and it had a p0302 code. engine misfire."

— 2012 HONDA ODYSSEY owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 01/24/2020

"Honda Odessey 2013Driving down a highway at 55mph when we heard a loud backfire. Engine light came on, car shook violently. We immediately pulled into a gas station where a mechanic was present. Mechanic scanned for codes and codes p0302 and P0303 came up."

— 2013 HONDA ODYSSEY owner • STRUCTURE,ENGINE • Filed 01/10/2024

"Driving down the road at 45mph when suddenly in heavy traffic my 2013 Honda Odyssey's check engine light begins flashing and the vehicle begins to shudder. I was unable to accelerate to the speed limit and had to pull the vehicle over."

— 2013 HONDA ODYSSEY owner • ENGINE • Filed 07/01/2023

"A service bulletin and warranty extension for 2011 - 2013 odyssey's was issued on january 20, 2015 regarding an issue with piston rings resulting in the fouling of spark plugs setting dtc's p0301 through p0304. late in 2019 our odyssey threw a p0302 code and started running very rough."

— 2013 HONDA ODYSSEY owner • ENGINE • Filed 03/18/2020

"Today i found out that my pistons were bad in my 2013 odyssey. i had just had my points, plugs and wires changed out in late november early december. i was surprised to see that this is a common problems with the odysseys."

— 2013 HONDA ODYSSEY owner • ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 02/01/2020

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0302 on HONDA ODYSSEY

54.5%
18.2%
9.1%
9.1%
9.1%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2012
1
2013
6
2014
1
2015
1
2016
1
2019
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P0302 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026