2006 Honda Odyssey: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Apr 4, 2023 · Transmission · TX

The contact owned a 2006 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and shuddered. Additionally, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact restarted and parked the vehicle at the residence. An independent mechanic went to the residence and diagnosed the vehicle with a failed transmission. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 19, 2015 · Engine · 141,200 miles · VA

Motor mounts failed causing violent shudder at highway speed. I've seen hundreds of complaints online about this problem on honda odyssey with low miles. It should be recalled as this is defect.

Filed Sep 20, 2014 · Transmission · 140,000 miles · CA

Transmission shudders around 37 MPH.

Filed Nov 4, 2013 · Transmission · 100,800 miles · TN

Car shudders when shifting gears at lowers speeds(20-40).

Filed Oct 27, 2013 · Steering, Transmission · 120,000 miles · CA

Vehicle shudders while accelerating and worse with turning left onto freeway onramps etc. Causes some difficulty steering and need to enter freeway at very slow speed disrupting traffic.

Filed Aug 19, 2012 · Transmission · 101,000 miles · MD

Transmission continues to shudder at 50 MPH. It looks like it shutters until you hit the gas or let off. If you are coasting on flat ground, steady at the same speed, it will do it until you let off the gas or hit the gas harder.

Filed May 7, 2012 · Transmission · 89,000 miles · TX

Soon after purchasing our 2006 honda odyssey ex I noticed a shudder when I was going slowly in traffic. It had trouble shifting up. Usually when this happens I'm only going between 30-45. It seems fine when I quickly accelerate. Now it happens almost every time I drive it. I know it's a transmission issue, because it sounds like all the other complaints here. I have taken it to the dealer we bought it from and of course they couldn't find the shudder. It was probably because they only drove it for 2 miles. I'm very frustrated with honda and won't ever purchase one again.

Filed Dec 31, 2011 · Transmission · 84,000 miles · PA

Transmission failed after 84,000 miles. Transmission shudders between gears at various speeds when accelerating. Reverse also does not engage and appears to exhibit slippage.

Filed Dec 29, 2011 · Transmission · OH

During acceleration or deceleration, the steering and transmission shudders between 30 and 45 MPH. When this condition happens, the vehicle becomes difficult to control and can easily become unsafe. While accelerating, the vehicle can shudder and easily shift to one side. This condition has occurred over the past year. It is now happening repeatedly and with increasing severity. I have replaced tires and checked alignment. I have also replaced brakes and turned rotors. The dealer indicated today that the problem is related to the torque converter and transmission.

Filed Oct 11, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 100,000 miles · VA

Recently I have felt a "shuddering" at speeds below 40mph. I take it to the shop for that problem as well as another issue with my power sliding doors. This is not the first time I have had problems with my doors. I have already had to replace the motor in the driver side sliding door(which was covered by warranty at the time). And now I am looking at replacing power door center rollers in both power sliding doors at an estimated $560.00 (and no longer have warranty). Since I have had the vehicle it has been a hassle with the power sliding doors. They closed half way on my children getting in and out of the car all the time. And don't work the other half of the time. The issue with the "shuddering" is due to front and rear engine mounts needing to be replaced at an estimated $1355.00. I have done some research online about this problem and it seems that alot of the 2006 honda odyssey's have had the same issue and some happening again shortly after it has already been replaced once. I think that honda should do a recall on the "defective engine mounts". This cannot be safe to ride in. I have also read that honda is aware of the problem and is calling it a "known issue" but still not fixing the problem or reimbursing people the cost of repairs. How many more people have to complain about this or even get injured before honda will do something about it???

Filed May 25, 2011 · Transmission · 88,888 miles · WI

2006 honda odyssey exl transmission shudder. Either a failing torque converter or transmission. I am writing in concern to my odyssey transmission. I have had a consistent problem with the transmission shuddering between 20-40 MPH. As it shudders there is also a drop in RPM's. I have spoke with (2) other owners of the same model year odyssey and they have the same problem. Upon further research I have located 1000's of blogs about this issue. This to me is raises a concern. This is not normally wear and tear for a transmission. There is a problem that honda isn't addressing. There have been recalls in the past, issued by the federal safety agency, in regards to honda transmission problems. These problems don't ever seemed to be fixed. Based upon the amount of complaints I have read about, the (2), other than mine, that I have personally heard about makes me feel as there should be some type of interaction with your agency. Honda continues to blow off the issue and say it isn't a problem. Transmissions should last way longer than 60-80k miles. I have never towed or abused my transmission in any way shape or form and it is failing me. I believe it is solely a manufacturer issue. I believe it is also a safety issue in which honda knows about but is failing to resolve.

Filed Sep 27, 2010 · Transmission · 30,000 miles · TX · crash

Our 2006 honda odyssey minivan has been taken for repairs numerous times to address front end shudder that increases with speed, becoming noticeable at ~25mph and most pronounced at 60-65mph. The steering wheel vibrates left-right at a high frequency and increasing intensity while this shudder is happening. Braking effectiveness is measurable hampered and one can feel the shudder through the brake pedal as this occurs. We have had the tires replaced much more frequently than their scheduled life would suggest necessary, we have had the alignment and balancing checked, and we have asked honda to repair the vibration problem, all without success. There are online forums where odyssey owners discuss similar problems (for example, see the edmunds site: townhall.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f1085e1) and lack of resolution by honda. A quick web search (e.g., "honda odyssey front end vibration" or "honda odyssey torque converter recall") will result in many other references to similar or identical situations of serious front end vibrations. We have experienced a minor accident which involved hitting a car in front of us at low speed and I believe this problem played a role.