2004 Honda Odyssey: jerking or lurching

Filed Jan 14, 2020 · Seats · 189,000 miles · VA

Bracket holding seat to body of vehicle snapped. Appears to be manufactured incorrectly. Failure occurred while driving down the road causing the seat to suddenly jerk and fall.

Filed Feb 26, 2015 · Acceleration, Transmission · CA

Was driving normal then car stalled and started reving very loud and jerking when pushing on gas while the d for drive was lashing even when put ino park the d still flashed blue was reading about problem and it sounds like transmission failure

Filed Nov 15, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 115,000 miles · GA

Driving on highway on 11/15/2014 way to work around 65 MPH and suddenly felt a jerk as some one hit from behind, looked around and keep driving felt jerk again and speed of vehicle came down pulled car to the side. Stopped the engine for few minutes and started the car again put gear in drive and car is moving very slowly even giving enough gas. End of calling tow truck and towed car to close by dealer. Dealer called me today 11/15/2014 to inform there is a transmission failure and need around $6000 in repairs.

Filed Sep 10, 2012 · Transmission · MD

The transmission jerks and shudders. I am losing confidence on the safety of this vehicle.

Filed Dec 8, 2011 · Transmission · 200,000 miles · IL

Driving on the highway florida to illinois at apx 65-70mph,without warning vehicle looses power, almost to a crawl, smoke bellowing out behind the car. Diagnosed as transmission failure. Honda dealership states vehicle is not cover by warranty or recall. Dealership could replace tranny at a cost over $5k. Opted to install another odyssey trans independently. This failed in less than 1k miles. Opted to then have original transmission independently rebuilt with genuine honda's oem parts and specification with honda dealership consult. Worked fine for appx 26k miles then torque converter burned out again. Replaced and repaired torque even solenoid but less than 8k mi tranny failed again. All these happened in less than one year and 30k miles. Bill kay honda dealership still saying car is not involve in recall/suit and out of warranty. Previously I complained at planet honda about a jerk/thump when increasing speed between 10-40 and dealership states they 'could not duplicate the problem'. Vehicle is still down and honda and their dealerships are still screwing it's customers. Ps: had 2002 odyssey that was on its way out with similar problems but it crashed. Also, have a 2001 civic with same transmission failure sitting for the least 3 years with only about 100k on it! Shame on you honda!!!

Filed Sep 12, 2011 · Transmission · 110,617 miles · NY

20year old drove younger sister and teammate to soccer practice. On the rap of the expressway @ a speed of about 35-40 miles van hesitates to accelerate and jerks. Cars slow down to let her merge so not to hit wall barrier. Thought it was probably bad gas, only to find out 3 days later on a weekend trip to soccer tournament it was transmission. Same thing happened @ the toll both, only to have tsc light and engine light to come on. Stopped @ local honda service station only to find out needed a new transmission with only 11000 miles. Service manager said it was a known transmission problem. Can't believe honda and the federal safety agency, would allow an accident waiting to happen that could cause potential death! The odyssey is a family car... Many young lives are at stake.

Filed Jul 28, 2010 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · MI

I was driving my honda odyssey ex 2004 in the left most lane with my wife and 3 kids (ages 7, 10, 12) on a highway at 70 MPH. Suddenly the vehicle took a jerk (like a hiccup) and all the systems shutdown immediately. Even the steering was completely frozen since there was no power. I hardly managed to pull to the shoulder while high speed traffic was passing. It was a horrible feeling. My family was completely terrified. I had the car towed to dealership. They found a "short circuit" in the ignition wiring. Also, my "transmission" was not working. Short circuit was repaired ($250) but transmission quote is over $4000 which I cannot afford.

Filed Jul 1, 2010 · Transmission · 156,500 miles · IN

I was driving and my van started kind of jerking and then it would not accelerate. My tcs (traction control system) light came on. I was merging on a major highway in peak rush hour traffic and my van stopped on a curve. My child and I were almost killed by a semi that just about rear-ended us but instead drove into another lane, about hitting another car. The van was running, but would not drive or go in reverse. The dealer told me it is the transmission and it would be $4,000 to repair. I saw on-line that many, many other people have had the exact same problem with the honda odyssey transmission. I am currently getting a second opinion. Both the dealer and american honda told me that there are no problems with the honda odyssey transmissions in the year my van was made, which I do not believe is true. Both refused to help me and did not tell me that there had been recalls regarding honda odyssey transmissions and that there have been many problems just like mine.

Filed Nov 23, 2004 · Transmission · 1,000 miles · GA

My 2004 honda odyssey has lurched and loss forward power/motion for just a few seconds while driving normally at speed between 40-60 MPH. This has happened during the first 7500 miles. Cruise control was not on during these events. I have checked recalls and other owners and found similar comments. This could cause an accident if passing or additional power is needed while driving up incline. Have had fuel pump recall item corrected. Please investigate!

Filed Jul 15, 2004 · Transmission · PA · crash

2004 honda odyssey lurched backwards while in idle then accelerated out of the garage.*mr the consumer contacted the dealership who told the consumer their best guess was that the gear was stuck between park and reverse and eventually popped into reverse.

Filed Jun 8, 2004 · Acceleration · 6,950 miles · PA

On four separate occasions, first in january 2004, and most recently on may 24, 2004, my 2004 honda odyssey lx lurched violently, causing driver and passengers to be thrown forward. Driver was able to maintain control of the car on all occasions. On each occasion, the car was traveling approx. 40 MPH. Despite two visits to two different honda dealers, nothing is being done to fix this problem. American honda corp. Also refuses help. Driver of the vehicle fears that a serious accident could result if the car is traveling on the highway when this lurching occurs.

Filed Feb 16, 2004 · Acceleration · 50 miles · NY

I had notice the accelarator pedal giving a jerky movement and car starting after hesititing for a few seconds since day 1 whenever I acclerate. This is continuing to happen and occurs more frequently when there is rain or snow.