2005 Honda Odyssey: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Jun 30, 2016 · Engine · TN

The back motor mount needs to be replaced. I have low mileage in this vehicle and the engine shudders when it is in the eco setting.

Filed Jul 24, 2014 · Transmission · 156,000 miles · NC

Bought our 2nd odyssey in may 2014. Used. 153000miles. Took to honda dealer to make sure all service was up to date. Oil and transmission fluid changed. They said everything was good despite a shudder we felt at 40 45 MPH. Driving in july on a 12 hr family trip and we hear a high pitched whine only upon acceleration. The transmission failed. Left us stranded 14 hrs from home. Had to borrow a van from a family member to get all 7 of us home again. The car is now in the shop , needing a $2200. Repair. Not happy with honda!! The 2000 odyssey has had 3 transmissions put in, the 1st tranny was recalled by honda and replaced at no cost @ 80k. The 2nd tranny we paid for and failed at 180k. Thought the 2005 model had the tranny problem fixed. Apparently not! Buyer beware! We will never purchase another honda.

Filed Jun 25, 2014 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · NC

I'd been experiencing symptoms of judder for over 3 years that I have been driving odyssey. It's rare and hard to replicate, so never bothered taking to honda dealership or any other mechanic. I recently learned that honda had a service bulletin but I was not aware of the same. It basically means honda knew about the problem and there were other owners who had experienced similar problem. (per honda it's a service bulletin, but not a recall, so I was not pro-actively informed about it). As part of the service bulletin they extended the warranty (8 years/105k miles) and would fix the issue for free. I was not aware of this. Service bulletin: 12-029 when I learned about this my vehicle had crossed the age but not the mileage (2014 and 103k miles). I requested the dealer and honda to make an exception as I was still within the miles that they had. I had been experiencing the problem long before I was aware, but didn't bother to fix it because it didn't bother my drive. I feel honda should have fixed the issue for free, especially a known issue. Add to that I am curious why it's treated as service bulletin, but not a recall. In any event I wanted to share with the federal safety agency, other consumers and honda.

Filed Apr 23, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · TX

I have a 2005 honda odyssey touring. There is a strong shuddering and shake when I reach the speeds of 20-30 MPH. This also happens when the eco mode engages. I have also noticed that I am not getting the same fuel economy with this issue. I am hesitant to call honda with my VIN. For the fact of them deleting any recall or problems with my van. After reading many articles about honda owners experiencing the same issues as mine. My only question to the federal safety agency. What are you waiting for to make honda be held responsible for this serious problem. Perhaps honda is paying you off to ignore the problem exist. I have been contacted by honda dealerships wanting to purchase my van. I do not have my van listed for sell or have I thought about selling it. How is it they are able to get my address and phone number? This leads me to believe that honda knows that this problem exist. If they can get owners such as myself for fall for there game plan. The dealer is going to get issue fixed at no charge to them. Then sell the van for much more than they are offering me. Even when I told them no! They continued to call me asking if I would reconsider the offer of selling the van. Is this just coincidence of a cover up by honda or the demand for these vans is high. Hummmm!

Filed Mar 11, 2014 · Transmission · 72,000 miles · MO

2005 honda with 72k mi now exhibiting the classic "shuddering" issue...I.e. Between 30-35 and 40-45mph in eco mode. The car literally shakes during acceleration until 50mph. We also experience humming from the transmission. It looks like several complaints regarding the same issue have been posted on the link below http://www.odysseytransmission.com//problemcases?msgid=510. Honda's response is quite disappointing acknowledging lack of ownership concerning their product; leaving the consumer holding the bag. I feel like we've been sold a bill of goods. We the consumers would graciously appreciate an advocate who will hold grossly lucrative companies like honda accountable for their product and act in good faith on behalf of the consumer. Your immediate attention is most appreciated.

Filed Mar 22, 2013 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · NC

Have had a few problems since purchased van new. First problem around "08 is a vibrating-shuddering felt in steering wheel. At about 35- 45 MPH and just before the "econo" would kick in, I would feel the vibrating start. If I increase my speed quickly and get on up to about 50mph, it would stop. Thought it needed a tune-up..did that-still vibrated. Thought it was transmission-had it flushed-still vibrated. It wasn't a constant problem back in "08, but irritating.now in 2013 it is many times a day and shudders very badly. Took it to honda dealer today about the escalated vibrations. Test drove it and said vibrations were from torque converter and needed to replace transmission.also needed timing belt replaced. I did'nt expect to hear transmission-expected to hear rear motor mount(600.00) needed replacing. I specifically took my van in to check the motor mount.when he said torque converter/transmission I asked him what the motor mounts looked like. He said the tech did'nt mention that .no one likes to hear they are about to inccur some expensive repairs, but I did'nt expect to hear transmission replacement at 170,000 miles.the fellow at the dealership stated that"heck,that is really good for the 2005 odyssey".our nissan truck had over 300,000 miles and our dodge duelly has over 200,000 miles neither with transmission issues.so, this issue still remains unrepaired-waiting on estimate from dealership. Yikes! The passenger sliding door has not operated correctly for 3-4 years now. It does'nt close all the way. If you open the sliding door,when you close it itwill beep like its not closed.you have to get out and manually slam it shut. They said it may be the motor...too much to fix it..so we just don't use it.recently while pulling into parking spaces,I hear a whinning sound and steering is more difficult.

Filed Jan 5, 2013 · Transmission · 101,000 miles · AZ

The van is having transmission shudder issues when driving at about 30 to 40 MPH. No warning lights on the dash board yet.

Filed Jul 15, 2012 · Engine, Fuel system · 75,000 miles · OH

I want people to know that honda now has a software fix for shuddering transmission problems and shaking. Our 2005 odyssey touring would shake between 35-45 MPH. We had the transmission serviced several time and never had a broken engine mount. Honda just came out with this fix in late june 2012 and it seems to have solved our problem. Our honda garage installed this software update for free even though we now have 122k. It only takes 15 minutes. Hope this helps.

Filed Mar 23, 2011 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · AL

At around 85,000 miles our 2005 odyssey started exhibiting a transmission shudder in the 30-40 MPH range. I talked with the dealer about it, and they mentioned it would require the torque converter being replaced. However, they offered a much cheaper possible fix to the problem of replacing all the transmission fluid (cost about $200). That seems to have temporarily fixed the problem. I had the flush done again after 15,000 miles. Hopefully, this will be the only fix needed.

Filed Mar 12, 2011 · Transmission · 58,000 miles · IN

Transmission problem, vehicle shuddering in between gear changes. 2005 honda odyssey, 58,000 miles. Needs a new transmission per repair shop and dealer. Appears there are numerous complaints on honda transmissions from 2000 to 2010 honda odysseys. Will cost approximately $4800 to replace. No recall to date yet numerous complaints on the net.

Filed Dec 8, 2010 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · MA

Judder in transmission, going up incline at about 32mph, 1500rpm, especially when cold. Vehicle at 65,000 miles.

Filed Dec 1, 2010 · Transmission · 32,727 miles · PA

Whining sound and shuddering at certain speeds, generally 30-40 MPH. Believe it is transmission related.