2011 Honda Odyssey: engine stalls while driving

Filed May 31, 2025 · Electrical · AZ

Vehicle stalled was able to safely get to side of road and stop and then everything locked up. I tried to get out of the doors. I manually unlocking them, but they would not allow me to get out. It was 90° outside and at this point the internal temperature was probably creeping to 120. I started to panic as I tried the other doors. Finally realizing I had to call 911. It was taking a while for her to believe me that I was stuck inside vehicle and not able to physically get out. I then tried the last sliding door and was able to pry it open and get out. This was a very scary situation. If the vehicle computer system turns off there should be a way to manually get out of the vehicle.

Filed May 19, 2021 · Engine · OH

The Honda Odyssey engine turns off while driving. My wife was driving with four children in the car and the engine died causing loss of power steering and brakes. This places all family members at serious risk of injury or death. Took the vehicle to three different service garages and none were able to reproduce the incident or determine a reason. One service garage was a certified HONDA Dealer and Service Center. They also were unable to determine the cause after having the vehicle for a significant period of time. They wanted to start replacing parts at a very high cost but indicated that there was no assurance it would fix the problems. Took the vehicle to another service garage where they said the parts the dealer wanted to replace were working fine and it would not solve the problem. Drove the car home and the engine failed again while I was driving on a highway. I also lost all power to the steering and brakes. The vehicle is available for inspection. I will not let my wife or children ride in the vehicle. It is not safe. There were no warnings prior to the failure. All service garages indicate there are no codes that are generated when they run the computer scans.

Filed Oct 16, 2014 · Electrical · 46,855 miles · RI

Driving approximately 25mph on a side street. Car shut off while driving. Immediately lost power steering and power brakes. Had to come to a complete stop to restart car. Car restarted and drove 1 mile home. Car towed to dealership. Dealership could find no error message on computer reading.

Filed Sep 17, 2013 · Engine · 25,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle intermittently stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000. .... Updated 10-17-13 *bf the consumer stated on particular occasion the vehicle, while in motion, stalled without warning. The steering wheel and brakes locked up. The consumer was able to restart it but the failure recurred about one mile later. Each time the failure occurred the 15% oil indicator light appeared.

Filed Jun 5, 2012 · Engine · 25,000 miles · NC

My honda odyssey has "stalled" on numerous occasions. It happens most often when you are slowing down to near stop and then need to rapidly accelerate (ie, you are approaching a red light that then turns green). It often pauses and stutters (almost like it jumps) before actually accelerating. It has never completely cut off, it just feels like it is going too. This problem always occurs on an incline as well. For example, if must stop on a hill and then accelerate - it feels like it will most certainly cut off before rapidly starting to accelerate several seconds later. One time, several months ago, I actually had to have the vehicle towed in because it was doing it so much and I was afraid to drive it on the highway. I was told by the honda dealer that it was a spark plug problem (corroded or something) and these were replaced. However, the problem has persisted. Vehicle is currently in the shop again because it is now occurring every single time I drive it. Currently, have about 40,000 miles on it.

Filed Oct 9, 2011 · Acceleration, Transmission · 500 miles · WA

The van has, on numerous occasions (approx 1 per 1000 miles) failed to accelerate on command, in fact, it actually seems to stall out for 1 to 5 seconds. The longer it stalls out, the more explosive the acceleration, once it comes. This condition seems to crop up most often just after slacking off on the gas. For example: in traffic, if I and have taken my foot off the gas to maintain space from the car in front of me, then try to accelerate to get into an opening in the adjacent lane, the van just hangs there, as if the ignition has been turned off. Then suddenly, the car responds to the accelerator with a jerk. My theory is that it has to do with the fuel conservation system that turns various numbers of cylinders off and on, depending on demand. I have reported this to the dealer who sold this to me and they asked me if I could take it out for a drive and duplicate it for them. I told them it would be okay if they were willing to pay for the gas because I can't "make" it do it on command. I've just become aware that what I describe is the most common circumstance: steady or slight acceleration followed by slacking off, followed by an attempt at rapid acceleration. The attempt at rapid acceleration results in hesitation and then rapid acceleration, either of which, could create the situation for an accident.

Filed Jul 25, 2011 · Transmission · 525 miles · NC

2011 honda odyssey ex-l with 300 miles on it, stumbles/hesitates at low speeds (15-20 MPH) when light throttle applied with transmission in "d" on a slight incline. Honda dealer in boone, nc could not resolve problem. On 7-25-2011. Owner drove car from dealer and problem happened three more times. Immediately returned car to dealer but dealer could not duplicate problem but said they would contact honda for advice. This problem has happened six times since new and car has just 525 miles on it and gives driver sensation that engine has stalled.

Filed Apr 19, 2011 · Electrical · 700 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2011 honda odyssey. The contact stated that whenever the key was in the ignition the electrical warning light immediately illuminated informing the contact to shut off all electrical components in the vehicle. The contact was forced to turn off all of the lights in the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test which indicated that there were no failures. The dealer stated that the contact needed to drive the vehicle more often. Although the contact drove the vehicle more frequently the electrical warning light continued to come on. The contact also stated that the vehicle could shut off while driving and cause a crash to occur. The failure mileage was 700.