2013 Honda Odyssey: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Oct 25, 2024 · Fuel system · 165,000 miles · HI

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that when the check engine warning light illuminated, the code indicated a possible emissions failure. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The dealer was made aware of the issue and the contact was informed that his vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact then received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 165,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed May 11, 2018 · Engine · 96,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and felt as if it would stall. The contact was able to drive home. The following day, the vehicle was taken to luther brookdale honda in brooklyn center, minnesota 55429 where it was diagnosed that there was carbon build-up on piston number three and the engine needed to be rebuilt. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure via e-mail. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

Filed Nov 29, 2017 · 27,000 miles · OH

Quite often, the vehicle does not respond to the accelerator when moving slowly, I.e. At an intersection, or when stopped. It happens most often when initiating a turn, from a stop or slow roll. The hesitation is unnerving! It can last a half-second, which is a long time when cars are approaching. It may be the accelerator, the engine, or the transmission. Seems the engine is not being told to increase power in real time. The dealer, of course, will not do anything unless it can be duplicated, which is hard to do in a short test drive with a technician. They want $106.00 for every time I try. I am sure honda is aware of the situation, but they put it on the dealer, so no action is taken. Thank you honda for ruining our faith in your product!

Filed May 3, 2017 · Transmission · 31,230 miles · MI

In a unpredictable manner, the van looses power when trying to accelerate at speeds of 35-65 MPH. Twice I thought there was a real chance we would get rear ended. Here is what happened on at least 20 occasions over a two week period. 1) I would try to accelerate at speeds of 35-65 MPH and usually when going up hill. 2) the van would not respond (accelerate) but rather the eco light would flash on and off 2 or 3 times and many times the rpms would drop rapidly from 2000 down to 1000 or so. 3) even after 1-3 seconds no response. 4) if I removed my foot from the accelerator and then depressed the accelerator again, it would then respond normally. As far as I can recall, the cruise control was not engaged when any of these incidents occurred. After no problems and over 2000 miles later, the van failed to accelerated when gas pedal pressed 5 more times in 2 days. So far for 6 weeks no problem. Also, there are times that the vehicle, when stopped, will hesitate for 1-2 seconds and then surge forward when accelerator is depressed.

Filed Feb 25, 2017 · Engine · 53,640 miles · TN

On 2/22/2017, my wife was driving vehicle, suddenly hesitates and stalls. Proceeds to the nearest vehicle service location (not a honda dealer). Technician evaluates codes (all misfires - p0304, p0305, p0306 & p0300). Informs wife of piston/engine recall and service bulletins. Replaces 3 spark plugs to make vehicle drivable and clears codes. Advises to contact honda dealership. I contact dealership and make appointment for next morning (2/23). After bringing in vehicle, dealer advises that under warranty they are not authorized to do repair as the codes were cleared by 3rd party and are not showing now. Their recommendation is to drive vehicle until issue arises again (not if issue arises, but when issue arises) and to have it brought back to dealer for repair. I expressed concern that this is a known and documented defect, yet they will not repair. I also expressed that this is a legitimate safety concern in that the failure was sudden and unexpected and that if my wife was driving the vehicle with my children aboard and the failure occurs in traffic or as she is merging or entering a roadway, a crash can occur. Dealer maintained position that they were not authorized to do the work under the warranty. Contacted american honda and was told that work would not be authorized due to 3rd party clearing codes. Honda assigned case manager and case number ([xxx]) and advised the same. I have asked to speak to supervisors, but have not received a response to date. Am concerned that this is a known defect, with a known repair, and honda's refusal to address is a significant safety concern. Noticed similar complaints listed as the federal safety agency 10950032, 10907653, 10875963, 10682162, 10660226, 10588234, 10496891. Dealership is honda kingsport (tn). Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 22, 2016 · Engine · 100 miles · RI

When driving in town and stopping for lights the car hesitates when stepping on the gas again and almost stops. I can get it to go again if I let go of the gas and step on the gas again. This also happens when I am driving on the freeway and I go to accelerate and it hesitates then I do the same thing and it starts to pick up speed. This is dangerous when I am trying to turn in front of cars, switch lanes and when others do not notice I stop when starting off at a light. I have had this into the repair shop and they say it is a computer problem but there is no fix. I want to buy a new honda but can not buy another car with this problem conntinues. Unfortunately it does not do it on command so I cannot go and get a repair man to ride and feel the problem. I have had several friends who drove the car also comment on this problem. Problem started when I bought the car and is still happening 3 yrs later.

Filed Feb 8, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 40 miles · MD

Upon starting from a stop sign or red light, there is sometimes a "hesitation" where the tachometer falls from around 2000 RPM to about 1000, then recovers after about 1 second. The car has been to the dealer twice - they are unable to replicate the condition.