2002 Honda Odyssey: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed May 29, 2023 · Acceleration, Engine · CA

I've noticed that while driving the vehicle maintains speed/accelerate (without gas pedal pressed, and with cruise control off). I have to constantly fight the vehicle's constant acceleration with brakes. While idling, it keeps going to high RPM and then reduce and then high RPM.

Filed Oct 14, 2013 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 169,000 miles · MA

I was entering an interstate on a crowded day with construction cones on the side of the road. I had to accelerate quickly to get into a lane, and hit the gas pedal. I let up on the pedal once I was on the highway, but the pedal was stuck. I tried to pull it up, but it would not move. I could not get over, as the shoulder was blocked, so looked for an exit. I tried to shift into neutral, but it did not slow the car when I did. The only success I had at all in slowing the car (I was going 70mph when it stuck) was in holding the brakes, which I did. I finally saw an exit where I could get off, and I did, holding the brakes as hard as I could while throwing the car into park and killing the engine. It was only by turning the car off that I was able to stop it. When we started the van later, there was a horrible smell (probably the brakes), but the pedal came unstuck. My mechanic discovered that the cruise control had gotten stuck, and he disconnected it. It is the most terrifying car experience I have ever had, and I am only thankful that I was alone in the car, and not with my children. I was incredibly lucky, was completely traumatized, but have had to get over it because my job requires a great deal of driving. I don't trust my van, even though I know the cruise control is not connected. What else will it do now!? I have been unhappy with visibility in this van, already, and this confirms that I will never again purchase another one.

Filed Jun 9, 2012 · Transmission · 150,050 miles · AL

While driving on the interstate with the cruise control on I noticed RPM's were increasing. Stopped the cruise control and used the gas pedal. Rpm went back to normal then slowly increased. I noticed I was loosing power and pulled to the side of the interstate. The transmission had 'blown'. There was transmission fluid everywhere. No warning lights came on and there was no indication of a problem. Loss of power at the wrong time could cause a serious problem. Apparently honda transmissions have a history of going out like this.

Filed May 28, 2012 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · TX

I was driving on a road trip and having neared my destination city, I had taken off the cruise control and exited the highway. After slowing down at the intersection, the car would not engage into second gear as I tried to accelerate. It continued doing this until I was able to stop and call aaa and have my car towed to the local honda dealership. After running the diagnostics, the service advisor told me that the transmission is shot and needs to be replaced. Since it is a long holiday weekend my car is still sitting while they are closed and waiting to hear back on the estimate to replace the transmission.

Filed Oct 21, 2010 · Transmission · 188,000 miles · GA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda odyssey. The contact was driving with the cruise control set to 55 MPH when the vehicle began to jerk violently. The contact could see white smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was advised that the transmission would need replacing. The mechanic stated that the transmission had burned out. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously inspected under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission) but not repaired. The vehicle was not repaired for the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 188,000.

Filed Dec 16, 2008 · Transmission · 95,000 miles · CA

While driving highway with cruise control on at 75mph, suddenly lock to low gear which caused to high RPM and I was not able to change the gear for more than 10 minutes.

Filed Aug 16, 2006 · Acceleration · PA

2002 honda odyssey accelerator pedal sticks and won't release when brakes are applied. *kb ***nar*** this problem occurs intermittently when the vehicle is coming to a stop. This had been happening sporadically for the past four years. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer and a technician there witnessed the problem. The dealer checked and cleaned the cruise control cable and accelerator cable. The pedal became stuck five days after these components were checked/cleaned . The dealer has been unable to determine the cause of the problem.

Filed Apr 13, 2004 · Acceleration · 19,350 miles · MI

Un-inteded acclerate while cruise control is on during low speed. I notice if the cruise control is on, even the cruise speed is not set, during the wait of traffic light the throttle will acclerate. I need applied extra force on the break-pedal to restraint the van move forward. I has been cautious on this, no accident been cause because of this. But honda should exam their electronic throttle control program.

Filed May 30, 2002 · Engine · FL

Consumer states that while returning from a long trip using cruise control, consumer heard a loud noise under vehicle, vehicle started to slow down indicater lamps came on dash indicating a problem. Consumer pulled over engine died and would not start. Took to dealer and they stated the timing belt was broken. Next day dealer stated the bolt that holds timing belt broke. Please provide any further information.