2007 Honda Odyssey: jerking or lurching

Filed Aug 29, 2014 · Engine · 97,000 miles · IA

When accelerating from idle, at times, the engine is sluggish and doesn't seem to respond immediately. The engine revs slightly and then as it seems to engage, it jerks forward.

Filed Jul 3, 2014 · Engine · 133,000 miles · AL

On 04/18/14 I took my vehicle to tameron honda because it was misfiring. The check engine light would come on then the engine would begin jerking and not responding. I paid $5940.01 because they said the engine needed rebuilding. This is a lot of money but I did not have a choice in that they told me I would not get anything on a trade in and I really couldn't afford another car. I picked up the car after the repairs were complete and the next day I was at a stop trying to merge across a 4 lane road. The engine started misfiring again and I couldn't get above about 10 MPH. No one hit me but it could have very easily been a bad accident. I have taken my vehicle back to tameron 4 more times with the same scenario. Twice I have been on the interstate and lost power to about 10 MPH. Again I managed to pull to the side without getting hit. Just a lot of horn blowing. The dealership really didn't have an explanation. The last time I talked to the service manager who assured me the problem was fixed and it was probably due to my "fuel". They continued to let me drive the vehicle even though I was telling them what was happening. A couple of weeks ago I was on the interstate with my grandson in the car. The engine completely shut off like a switch had been pulled. I hit my hazard light button and managed to coast to the side of the road. I had to call a tow truck.the explanation given was the fuel tank indicator had broken and I was out of gas. They replaced the indicator and also replaced the fuel pump which was recalled. They didn't mention the recall. I know my vehicle has 133,000 miles but this doesn't seem right. I am suppose to have a rebuilt engine and I am just waiting for the next incident. Next time there may be a crash.

Filed Jun 29, 2014 · Body, Engine · 75,000 miles · TX

In 2010 I had to have 3 out of the 4 motor mounts replaced on my engine and then last week I was told that I need to replace 2 of the motor mounts. I was told by the honda service center this is not a normal wear and tear item and that I should not have had to have them replaced again 4 years later. I've also seen multiple complaints about various models of honda odysseys with the same problem. Your engine shakes terribly at start and while idling and has a hard kick when you start to go from braking and idling and jerks forward which I can only attribute to this problem. It caused me to brake because I thought my engine had fallen out of my vehicle or was about to and in stop and go traffic on the highway this can be quite dangerous. I believe this is a known problem by honda as I've seen it mentioned on numerous websites and I have notified honda myself just recently. I would hope they would look into this. I am not able to get this fixed as it costs nearly 1200$ every time this occurs.

Filed Feb 15, 2014 · Acceleration · 82,000 miles · DE

Today while slowly pulling into a parking space, my 2007 odyssey suddenly accelerated on its own. I had just taken my foot off the brake and let the car coast forward a little before I parked it when it lurched forward. I was able to hit the brakes hard and stop it quickly before any damage was done, but I was very shaken up and afraid to drive home. I called the dealer and will have the car towed for examination.

Filed Oct 5, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 132,000 miles · GA

I entered a highway and was accelerating to a speed of approx. 35 MPH when the vehicle suddenly decelerated, as if the brakes had been slammed on, causing me to lurch forward, triggering the seat belts to tighten. I maintained steering control, removed my foot from the gas pedal, then suddenly the vehicle accelerated rapidly without my pressing on the gas pedal. This happened four times within approximately 60 seconds. I'm stating this mildly when I say the experience was terrifying. I pulled over, turned the car off, and called our mechanic who advised I slowly and safely drive the van to the shop, which wasn't too far away, or consider having it towed. I chose to drive slowly to the mechanics and the problem did not occur again. Upon diagnostic testing, our mechanic said it was a steering sensor that lost its memory and needed reset, an easy fix and that while this problem is rare, it's not unheard of, yet it shouldn't happen again. (we had recently had new tires installed prior to this event, the mechanic suspected that while the tires were being changed, the sensor's memory must have been wiped.) the second event was this past wed., oct. 2, the same experience as before happened again. Only on this occasion, our mechanic's diagnostic testing did not provide a code as it had before, but recognizing the complaint, they reset the sensor again. In both events, the roads were dry, clear weather, we were driving on new tires and at low speeds, having just moments before turned on the ignition and begun accelerating. We are now being told that our vehicle has two broken motor mounts. We highly suspect this is due to the sudden jerking back and forwards from this involuntary deceleration/acceleration issue; it's an expensive repair! Honda needs to recall this model and get a fix asap. We are thankful this hasn't caused an accident--yet. *we bought this van used in 2010.

Filed Mar 12, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 74,920 miles · IL

We have a 2007 honda odyssey with 76,000 miles. In december 2012 we had been driving for approximately 3-4 minutes, exiting onto the highway and accelerating to reach 65 miles per hour. When we reached approximately 55-60 MPH and were still accelerating the car spontaneously applied the brakes for approximately 3 seconds, lurching us forward. We stopped accelerating and began to pull over. It again spontaneously braked as we were slowing down. We attempted to drive slowly along the side of the road, to get to the next exit, and it happened again. Once we were finally able to stop in a safe place we turned off the car. We turned the car back on and it did not do it again. We took the car to the dealer and they only found one code - the steering sensor. They re-calibrated it but were not convinced that was the problem. Sure enough, approximately two months later the same thing happened. We were not going quite as fast and it did not lurch quite as severe. After it did this three times I was at a stop light and pushed the switch to turn the vsa off. It did not occur again. Took it to the dealer and they found no codes. They drove 17 miles and could not duplicate the problem. The weather conditions both times were approximately 30-40 degrees with some snow or wetness on the ground from prior precipitation. The dealer continues to say there is no problem because it shows no code and they can't replicate the problem. Manufacture was contacted and they instructed dealer to drive again and try to duplicate. They deny any other incidents documented (despite listings on this website that say they have been notified of the same problem.)

Filed Feb 11, 2013 · Transmission · VA

2002 honda odyssey. Consumer writes in regards to faulty transmission in vehicle. *smd the consumer stated she was driving down the highway, when suddenly, it felt as though the vehicle had jerked out of gear or if the brake had been applied. The consumer stated she recently drove the vehicle, and the tcs and check engine lights illuminated and the vehicle started jerking again.

Filed Jun 30, 2011 · Steering · 3,000 miles · NY

Tl -the contact owns a 2007 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle would pull from left to right abnormally and when applying the brakes, the steering wheel would jerk violently. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop for inspection but the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The technician advised the contact that the vehicle would need an alignment and that the rotors should also be replaced as a temporary fix. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The VIN was not available and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 3,000 and the current mileage was 42,000. Kmj

Filed Feb 8, 2011 · Brakes, Steering · OH

Consumer states ongoing problem/defect with a honda odyssey concerning front wheels wobbling and vehicle jerking *tgw the consumer stated the wobble from the front wheels was most noticeable at low speed turns. The consumer stated when he hit the slightest bump, the wobble could be felt in the steering wheel. After turning a corner, and the steering wheel was released, the steering wheel returned to straight forward with a series of jerks. The dealer was unable to provide a remedy even though there were complaints from other customers. *jb the consumer stated he returned to the dealer regarding problems with the brakes. The service writer informed the consumer there was a weakness in the hydraulic brake system and the master cylinder would have to be replaced. The consumer learned of a recall, but records showed it was never replaced. On may 21, 2010, the modulator and sealing caps were replaced. On january 19, 2011, the dealer installed a master cylinder repair kit. The remedies showed little to no improvement. The consumer stated after not using the brakes for a few miles, he would have to pump the brakes several times, in order to stop, because the pedal would go to the floor.

Filed Aug 10, 2010 · Acceleration, Tires · 25,000 miles · CA

Honda odyssey 2007. Sudden unintended acceleration. While approaching at about 5mph to a stop sign with a stopped vehicle before me, I applied the brake but rather than stopping, the car lurched and the tachometer rose to >2000. I kept my foot down and applied more force on the brake and the car then came to full stop. This is very disconcerting. We bought this vehicle new and after ~ 15000 miles, the car vibrated excessively while traveling at 60-70 MPH. Per repair shops, all four tires were "deformed" and cannot be repaired and needed to be replaced.

Filed Jun 22, 2010 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda odyssey. The contact received a notification of an unknown recall and had repairs made to the vehicle at an authorized dealer. After repairs, when driving at minimum low speeds and driving uphill, the vehicle would violently jerk. The dealer advised the failure was due to the transmission. The vehicle was left with the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. The contact was concerned that the repair would not correct the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 52,000. Updated 10/27/10.

Filed Jun 16, 2010 · Transmission · 30,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda odyssey. The contact stated she had her vehicle serviced for the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v098000 (service brakes, air). When receiving the vehicle back from the dealer, the contact noticed there was an unusual jerk when changing gears. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and she was advised she would need to replace the torque converter. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle then began to exhibit an unusual clunking from the front end of the vehicle when driving at speeds of 45 MPH or greater. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure and advised the contact that she should not be too concerned with the noise. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure and current mileages were 30,000.