2010 Honda Odyssey: check engine light

Filed Mar 23, 2021 · Engine · 138,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Sep 18, 2020 · Engine · 140,000 miles · VA

Engine light and using oil. Codes p3497 and p3400. Engine oil pump outputs high oil pressure causing cylinder pause mode. Vehicle in motion. Same problem as service bulletin 13-055 with 2013 odyssey.

Filed Jan 3, 2020 · Engine · 135,000 miles · GA

The car is currently registering individual cylinder and multiple random cylinder misfires. When starting- the engine will vibrate excessively for a short period of time then will even out and run normally. At idle, the engine will experience mildly excessive vibration. I have taken the car to several repair shops and have replaced coils and spark plugs. One repair shop mentioned a valve timing control code on their diagnostic equipment. I took the car to an official dealer for the manufacturer and they did not identify this code. The dealer indicated that a valve adjustment was needed. I then retrieved the car and had an alternate dealer for the manufacturer diagnose the issue. This second dealer service department also indicated that a valve adjustment was needed. The valve adjustment repair was performed. The car drove normally for a few days then began reand an gular moderate to heavy vibration, the 'check engine' light flashed on and off then eventually stayed on continuously. The car was returned to the dealer who had done the valve adjustment and the dealer indicated that the car engine needs to be replaced or that both head gaskets need to be replaced. I found that there was a class action lawsuit filed against this manufacturer related to valve timing control problems leading to cylinder misfires and engine failure with an extended warranty offered as a result. I called the national corporate offices and inquired if this warranty applied to my vehicle. They advised that there was an extended warranty related to the issues I had described but that the VIN for my vehicle was not listed among the warranted vehicles. I was told my only option would be to file a complaint to see if the nhsta could require the manufacturer to include my vehicle under warranty for repair as the warranty resulted from a lawsuit related to a known design issue with the car.

Filed Nov 9, 2019 · Fuel system · 170,900 miles · IA

While driving on interstate engine lost all power and engine light came on, driver pumped the gas pedal and the engine regained power, it almost caused an accident.

Filed Nov 5, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 104,700 miles · IN

The vehicle was in motion, when the check engine light started flashing and the vehicle started jerking. I rushed to the dealership and I was informed that there was misfiring and they had to update the software, replace the spark plugs. They also informed that the piston rings were leaking and some of the engine oil was burnt, I also heard that this was an issue on this vehicle that others had faced, a class action lawsuit had been filed where honda had provided a warranty extension and not a recall, so the issue will have to be handled by me. I was worried about my family's safety and honda was not ready to resolve the issue.

Filed Mar 4, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 129,000 miles · CA

Check engine light started flashing, vsa light came on, rough idle, felt like it was going to shut off when stopped at lights. Took my van in to see why check engine light was flashing. After diagnostics, was told that piston 3 was misfiring, and these engines are notorious for this misfire issue.

Filed Jan 24, 2018 · Engine · WV

2 wks ago 1/7/18 we noticed a ticking noise that my husband said sounded like it was coming from the engine sitting at idle or moving..he checked the oil and there was none there..it was not time for a routine oil change and we get them done reg. At a nissian dealership..he put 2 qts of oil and lucas additive to see if the noise would quite down..however it did not and has started to get louder..he then went to a mechanic friend who used a stethoscope and said that it was coming from the engine for sure..we called the dealership who we got the van from and they said to bring it in because they didn't understand why there wasn't any oil in it..they said that they did some research and show that honda settled a lawsuit about fast oil comsuption and engine failure..my local honda dealership said that there is nothing they can do because the extended warranty went out 9/17 and it would need to have a cel..I asked them if they would be able to start a complaint with american honda but they said that since I'm not a customer of their dealership that it would be out of their control..it sounds terrible at idle and when you are going through 1st and 2nd gear..I'm afraid that it's not safe to drive with my kids in the car and will stall out anywhere..I don't know what to do because a new engine will cost thousands of dollars and I'm afraid that the van is only worth like $6-7000 but we owe like $12900 still

Filed Jul 6, 2017 · Engine · 75,000 miles · CA

Our engine is always so low on oil it does not register on the dip stick. In this state I add 1.5 quarts of oil. I read online that a massive amount of honda vehicles have this issue when our vehicle triggered a check engine code and looked up the code. I brought the vehicle to the dealer in westminster ca and they did a check for oil consumption and had us return in 1000 miles. When we hit that mileage 3 weeks later I checked the oil in the morning before returning to the dealer and again the oil did not register on the dip stick. The dealer had the van for 4 hours and then told us it was checked and found to be 0.60 quarts low and that they considered it with normal range of oil consumption. I personally believe they lied and that the van was at least 1.25 quarts low. Have no idea what our options are now since I feel the dealer was dishonest, just keep adding 1-2 quarts every few weeks and hope the engine does not fail I guess.

Filed Aug 24, 2016 · Engine · 69,135 miles · NY

Purchased this van 03/24/16.. While driving on highway,the check engine light came on, I pulled over check the dip stick and there was but a drop of oil in it ...I took a taxi to the nearest gas station bought 3 bottles of oil and I added 2 quarts of oil that day, I had called 2 days prior to make an appointment for an oil change and they told me I should wait till its at 15%(it was at 30% when I called) then 2 days in the light came on... I didn't drive the van after I got home till the date of the appointment 08/18/16, the dealer service dept. Telling me that they are going to place the van on a oil consumption test and I must check the oil levels each time I fill up at the gas station.. And return after 1000 miles ( basically I hear drive until the engine brakes an then it will cost you to fix or replace cause your at fault) an engine should be using oil and the dealer should know where the oil is going, don't tell me its normal to burn at least a quart of oil its not**** I know about vehicles ... Then to clear the check engine light they say I have to pay for an software update (4 mths after buying this van) and I have a 2 year warranty for this van... To much deceit with these dealers

Filed May 12, 2016 · Acceleration, Fuel system · VA

Vehicle jerked lightly each and every time I stepped on the gas pedal. The vibration is more obviously when vehicle changed from stop to motion. However, the vibration can still be perceived when the vehicle is in motion. The faster the car is in motion, the less vibration perceived. The car runs smoothly if it is running at the speed 60mph or more. No check engine light. Car used lightly, parked in the garage and only has 35k on it. Oil changes performed regularly every 3k, air filter changed yearly.

Filed Oct 29, 2014 · Engine · 98,838 miles · CA

While driving on the freeway the check engine light illuminated, 10/28/2014. I took the vehicle to the dealer where they advise the dtc code p3497. They advised that the rocket arm bank, oil pressure switch, needed to be replaced on both sides. I had the vehicle repaired. A prior incident occurred on 01/15/2014 where the check engine light illuminated while driving on the freeway. I took the vehicle to the dealer where they advised the dtc code p3400. They advised that the oil pressure switch was faulty. I had the vehicle repaired.

Filed Jul 25, 2014 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle lost acceleration as the engine warning light illuminated. The failure occurred on two occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, who stated that the third cylinder had misfired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 09/05/14*lj updated 12/4/2014