2010 Honda Odyssey: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jul 22, 2026 · Electrical · 182,697 miles · MN · fire

The contact owns a 2010 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the battery warning light illuminated, and smoke was coming from under the front passenger’s side hood. The vehicle was driven to the residence and parked. The contact stated that moments later, smoke and flames were coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle, and the Fire Department was called to the scene. The contact was able to extinguish the flames using a water hose prior to the Fire Department arriving at the residence. While at the residence, the fireman disconnected the battery as a precaution. The cause of the fire was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 182,697.

Filed Jun 8, 2023 · Fuel system · 145,623 miles · MD · fire

The contact owned a 2010 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH the vehicle began to vibrate and there was an odor of burning coming from the rear. The contact stated that she saw a "red glow" coming from the rear seat. The contact pulled the vehicle over and stopped, as the contact exited the vehicle it burst into flames. The contact stated that she did not notice any warning lights. The contact stated that the police and fire department arrived on the scene. The contact stated that water and chemicals were used by the fire department to extinguish the fire. The police wrote a report and the vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The contact stated that her insurance provider had declared the vehicle a total loss. The contact related the fire to recent recall work that had been performed for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V112000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,623.

Filed Aug 9, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · TN · fire

We had driven less than half a mile, and we’re sitting in traffic to turn when all of the warning lights came on and the van shut off. We restarted the car and the same thing happened. Then there was a popping noise and smoke began coming from under the hood. Within 2 minutes the van caught on fire. The entire engine compartment burned, as did the windshield and part of the dashboard.

Filed Jul 21, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · WA · fire

My car self-combusted and caught fire while parked in my driveway. The fire started in the hood of the car and continued for 30 minutes or so despite my best efforts to put out with my hose. The fire department had to come to put out the fire. The car was parked for 90 minutes from last usage and no one was in the car. The temperature outside was around 80 degrees. This is potentially a huge safety risk for Odyssey owners. The car had 124k miles on it and had done the full 120k maintenance service at Honda dealer (Honda of Kirkland). The car was serviced per regular maintenance schedule by the Honda dealer. Hard to believe a car will go up in flames on my driveway like that. See pictures. Fire department was from Eastside Fire Station 33. Captain Kurt McGowan. Fire witnessed by many of my neighbors who also tried to help me put out the fire before fire truck came.

Filed Apr 21, 2021 · Engine · 120,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 honda odyssey. The contact stated while driving on the freeway at 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact drove to the side of the road and upon exiting the vehicle, the contact saw smoke emerging from the front of the vehicle. The contact then stated that the vehicle engulfed in flames. There were no crash or injuries due to the fire. The fire department was contacted and was able to extinguish the fire. The police arrived on scene but a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a impound lot. The contact had not notified a local dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and the contact filed a formal complaint with them. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jun 30, 2020 · Engine · 79,000 miles · KY · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while his wife was driving a burning odor was present. After parking and exiting the vehicle smoke and flames were present coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the fire. During the incident, the vehicle was destroyed. A fire report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the fire was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 79,000. *bf

Filed Nov 19, 2017 · 83,000 miles · NC · fire

Shortly into a short trip (~5mi) on local streets, smoke came out of the front hood. The vehicle was stopped immediately and 911 called. The emergency team arrived quickly, but fire was noticed in the front hood even before they showed up. The fire was put out but the vehicle was totaled as the front hood was almost complete fried. The vehicle was under regular maintenance and had about 83000 miles on it. Before this incident, no warning sign or other indications were noticed.

Filed Aug 22, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 85,774 miles · NJ

Self acceleration on highway: driving on highway (new york state thruway) I realized car (2010 odyssey ex) was starting to speed up on its own, even with brake (foot completely off gas pedal) it was very difficult to slow down to below 55 MPH: when I braked harder car shook heavily as if brake was fighting engine. Finally (within 1-2 miles) I came to a safe area to stop (a small rest-"text" stop) stopped on brake hard and pulled hand brake, and turned off engine - smoke came out of brakes . Front disk brakes were glowing orange. After brakes cooled down restarted car drove about 2 miles at 40mph - on highway to exit and checked into hotel.

Filed Jan 6, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 68,000 miles · CA

I got into the car with my children on jan 3rd at about 11:30 am. As we were approaching the highway on-ramp, the car suddenly stopped (brake) for absolutely no reason while I had my foot on the gas! I made a u-turn to get away from the on-ramp and go home. The car was not driving right. The car slowed/stopped 2 more times. I was on my street, when the "brakes went out". I coasted into my driveway. Smoke began billowing out of front wheel wells. When I was turning off the ignition, the vsa light came on. I didn't know if the car was on fire, so I rushed my kids out of the car and called 911. The fire department arrived while the car was still smoking, hot, and smelling. I had car towed. The dealership called and was going to get honda involved. They could not see any problems and couldn't duplicate the event. My service advisor said that the car was "drivable", but didn't feel comfortable letting me take it. I said that I didn't feel comfortable taking it because I can?t trust its safety. January 5- I have been doing a lot of research about a very recent recall on this exact problem. There is a problem with a yaw sensor telling the vsa system to engage while the car is accelerating without the brake lights turning on. Now it all makes sense! The only problem is that my car is not named in this recall. Only 2007-2008 honda odyssey owners were notified. I have a 2010. According to the documents, honda does not have the parts to fix the problem, but will explain to owners what to do in case this sudden stopping occurs. I am dumbfounded! There is not a chance that my children and I will get into that car with "instructions" in the event this happens again. It seems that the problem is not contained to 2007-2008 models. It is quite obvious that honda needs to expand its initial recall. I think they should be warned about this potentially deadly problem.

Filed Feb 17, 2012 · Engine · 15,000 miles · FL · fire

Car went on fire and was total loss. Waiting for investigation to be completed.