2000 Honda Odyssey: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Jun 20, 2012 · Transmission · 60,200 miles · TX

Transmission failure after only 60,000 miles. The transmission slips into neutral when upshifting between gears and then suddenly engages with a dangerous surge forward. I am the original owner of the vehicle and there were no previous problems with the transmission. The condition persisted for two days and required a complete transmission overhaul with a new torque converter. Research shows that transmission failure is all too common in honda odyssey vans.

Filed May 17, 2008 · Acceleration · 86,750 miles · AL · crash

In attempting to park in my garage, my van suddenly accelerated through the wall into my dining room. I immediately slammed on my brakes. My house was damaged but no injuries occurred. I was confused blamed myself. Only a few days later, in a slow moving line of traffic, I again felt the acceleration but was able to stop it prior to a collision.

Filed Oct 21, 2003 · Transmission · 53,401 miles · CA

Transmission failure: slipping and jerking during low speed after 30 minutes of driving. Sudden acceleration and down shifting around 3rd gear. Confirmed by dealership as faulty transmission assembly. Not being covered by manufacturer's extended 7 year warranty since car was originally marketed for canada despite the fact that it was originally purchased at beaverton honda in oregon.

Filed Dec 6, 2002 · Acceleration · AR

When accelerating from a stand still, the accelerator pedal sticks during the initial range of motion. This forces the driver to apply more pressure than normal in order to break thru the sticking point thus causing the van to surge forward. It is impossible to accelerate safely in a congested area such as the carpool line at our children's school. The dealer has attempted to fix it several times by cleaning carbon buildup. However the problem consistently returns. This is a serious problem that many owners have already complained about. Even the dealer acknowledges it is a common problem with this vehicle. I hope that it doesn't take a child getting run over before someone does their job and forces honda to fix the problem. Thank you for your help. Dt

Filed Apr 24, 2002 · Acceleration · PA · crash

Accelerator pedal sticks due to carbon buildup on throttle body. Pedal requires additional travel in order to provide response from engine. As a result, excessive pressure is required on the accelerator, causing the car to accelerate suddenly and more rapidly than necessary. Sudden acceleration helped contributed to damage in a rear-end collision at a stop sign. The throttle body has been cleaned twice since the purchase of the vehicle and needs to be cleaned again.

Filed Jun 3, 2001 · Acceleration · PA

The accelerator pedal, within the first couple inches of its travel, sticks so that when you try to gently accelerate, you are forced to apply excessive pressure to get past the "sticking point" causing the car to charge forward. Dealer has already removed carbon deposits from throttle body (1/11/01), but problem is now back and is slowly getting worse. I am concerned that unintended acceleration and/or loss of control could result from this problem.

Filed Jun 12, 2000 · Acceleration · FL

While driving about 35 MPH and coming to a stop sign, vehicle suddenly accelerated. Had to step on brake pedal to reduce speed, and control vehicle. Drove to a parking lot, and turned off engine. But, when trying to restart odometer went up to 4000 rpms. When trying to started again, vehicle was fine. Dealer could not find the cause.