2010 Honda Odyssey: jerking or lurching

7 of the 255 complaints about the 2010 Honda Odyssey describe jerking or lurching.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 69,600
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Jerking or lurching by model year

2026
2
2025
10
2024
3
2023
1
2022
4
2021
1
2020
10
2019
42
2018
48
2017
3
2016
8
2015
14
2014
46
2013
6
2012
8
2011
2
2010
7
2009
5
2008
10
2007
18
2006
10
2005
4
2004
12
2003
40
2002
53
2001
24
2000
20
1999
16
1998
1

What owners say

Filed Oct 16, 2025 · Brakes · UT

When having to slow down or stop quickly, the van starts to jerk back and forth and shake a lot and the car becomes very difficult to control. This is especially noticeable when going down hills such as I-70 in Colorado, I-15 in eastern California or mountain passes in the Sierra Nevadas, but also when coming around a corner on a freeway and the traffic is stopped. It would be very serious if driving and a child ran out into the street in front of the van. I recently learned that this has happened fairly frequently with Honda Odyssey vans. I have had to replace brake and strut parts and bearings multiple times. (gratefully the struts were still under warranty, so I only had to pay for labor the ensuing times.)

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 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 Jan 19, 2016 · Transmission · 69,600 miles · CA · crash

Occasionally as I come to a stop (apply the breaks, the engine would surge up to 5,000 RPM), the vehicle would lurch forward until the I applied additional pressure to the breaks. The engine would shift down to the idle configuration. . I have had this problem since I bought the car in 2011 for maintenance they were unable to replicate the problem. They said that without the replication they cannot fix it. This problem caused 2 minor accidents and I am afraid that something more serious may occur.

Filed Feb 22, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · IN

Stopped vehicle at a stoplight that was red. Had foot on the brake. Noticed that the engine wanted to rev up and take off. Applied brake pressure harder to keep the vehicle from lurching out into oncoming vehicle. Threw the gear selector into neutral. Engine no longer went into acceleration and back to normal. I made sure that there was not any floor mat or something on the accelerator to cause this problem. This is the second time this has happened with this vehicle. I will be taking the vehicle into honda to see what they say.

Filed Jun 5, 2010 · Transmission · 10,700 miles · NY

2010 honda odyssey (10,000 miles) leased-- transmission revs at 6 and slams into gear at around 40 MPH. Second occurrence since february occurred tuesday. The car jerks and slams into gear upon entrance to a highway, with further revving and loud banging slamming into gear for the next shift. Between 1st and 2nd and then 2nd and third gears. It has not happened since then. Very scary.

Filed Feb 1, 2010 · Acceleration, Electrical · 750 miles · NY

I have just bought a 2010 honda odyssey on october 16, 2009. On january 16, 2010, I was driving in new york city traffic stopped at a light behind several cars. Suddenly the car's engine started to race and lurched forward even with my foot on the brake. For several seconds the car kept lurching forward as I tried to step down on the brake even harder. As suddenly the unintended acceleration stopped. I came within inches of crashing into the car in front of me. I have four passengers in the car who witnessed this event at the time.