When the vehicle is started up, there is a sudden period of unwarranted acceleration (less than a second). It feels like the accelerator input is misread and re-calibrated and then the problem does not come back. I have noticed this problem more often in cooler weather than otherwise.
2006 Honda Odyssey acceleration complaints
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Unexplained acceleration.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 MPH and attempting to apply brake pressure the vehicle failed to slow down. The ignition was turned off to stop the vehicle. It was towed to the dealership for inspection. They determined the floor mat was jammed against the accelerator pedal. The contact disputed the dealer's conclusion that the floor mat caused the vehicle's acceleration. The vehicle was recently repaired at contact's expense, and honda was willing to put it back on the highway, and risk injuring other motorists. Updated 5/10/2006 - *ak
2006 honda odyssey brakes failed to stop when depressed. *ts the consumers wife had to turn off th ignition in order to stop the vehicle. It was determined the floor mats jammed under the accelerator. The cruise control would stay on.
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