2014 Honda Odyssey: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Oct 25, 2025 · Engine, Transmission · CA

The car is not shifting properly and lags or hesitates when changing gears. This issue causes the car to jerk, particularly when transitioning from lower gears to higher ones. Additionally, there has recently been a noise coming from the driver's side wheel, although the brake pads are in good condition.

Filed Jan 31, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · NC

This started approximately one year plus ago. The problem is exhibited mostly when the vehicle is pulling away after a stop light. From a full stop n pushing the accelerator, the vehicle pulls forward a little n then totally hesitates n stops in the middle of the intersection leaving us in a position to be hit from behind. . Consequently, the vehicle suddenly jerks n moves forward rapidly - again putting us and other drivers at risk. Also, in driving in stop n go traffic, the vehicle suddenly jerks ahead n we are at risk of hitting car in front of us or getting hit from behind. We have had the van to a Honda dealer at three different times, but they are unable to get the van to replicate that motion. There were no warning lights or messages. We have noticed recalls for other vans even up to the 2013 but NOT the 2014 Honda Odyssey!! We thought by now the 2014 would have been included in the recall, but so far no luck! The vehicle has not been seen by the police or an insurance rep but is available for inspection any time. It would seem that the problem is fuel injection or some sensor. Please help before we are injured or someone else gets hurt.

Filed Jan 18, 2023 · Engine · 93,315 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2014 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal, with the check engine warning light and two other unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact initially had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where an oil leak was discovered behind the spark plugs. After the initial failure, the contact had the spark plugs replaced four separate times. The vehicle was also taken to a dealer where it was determined that the cause of the failure was the piston rings, and the contact was given an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 93,315.

Filed Nov 17, 2020 · Body, Transmission · 141,000 miles · IN

We have a pearl white odyssey. The paint has peeled off 2 times, and we are told it is not covered! I have seen and heard of issues with this same paint on other honda vehicles. Honda knows there is an issue with the paint on these vehicles! They should fix this instead of the customer, since they are aware of the issue since the beginning of manufacture of the vehicles that have this paint on them! Now we have a car that we want to keep for a while but we need to keep spending funds to keep it looking nice, when honda should be covering a known flaw. Also, the transmission has constant hesitation when doing regular driving. It like it cant find a gear.

Filed Apr 20, 2018 · Transmission · 58,000 miles · IN

When accelerating from a stop light or from a situation such as slowed traffic in a stop and go setting, vehicle regularly lurches and transmission hesitates before locking into correct gear and suddenly accelerating forward. It seems as if the computer is searching for correct gear, but hesitates way too long to lock in as engine speeds have already increased. This happens most often after engine has warmed fully.

Filed Jun 13, 2017 · Acceleration · NC

My honda odyssey has been hesitating during acceleration, we almost got rear ended due to this issue. I think this is a safety problem that needs to be fixed.

Filed May 11, 2017 · Acceleration · 62,250 miles · AR

When I try and accelerate from a slow or stopped position my vehicle stutters or hesitates before speeding up. It's been doing this now for several months. I noticed it after my filter was changed on oct 26,, 2016 at the dealership. When my sons raised the hood they found the top was not closed down and locked on the filter. A lot of trash had gotten in there. The problem seems to be getting worse. I've mentioned it to dexter alexander and he had the service guys blow it out but it hasn't helped. This is a $38,000 vehicle that I'm paying on every month. This should' be happening. This is my second odyssey. Never had a problem with my first one. Please please please figure out what's causing this and fix it. I'd hate for you to lose me as a customer.

Filed Dec 6, 2014 · Fuel system, Transmission · 400 miles · NY

As I try to accelerate from a low speed, for example entering an intersection or a highway, the transmission slips and bangs into gear, causing the van to hesitate before it moves, it is a violent feeling, almost like being rear ended from another vehicle. I have brought it to the dealer numerous times and had the technician experience what I was talking about verifying something is wrong. Then when I go to pick it up after its been fixed, I am told by the manager that it is normal because no codes came up.

Filed Aug 24, 2014 · Transmission · 6,800 miles · WA

When driving between 10 and 30 MPH, the car hesitated to accelerate. When pushing acceleration harder, the car started to jerk. When the car went on the slope, it made a loud clunking noise coming from the transmission. Stopped the car for several minutes and restarted again, the problem was gone. The next day I took the car to the dealer. The dealer stated that they cannot duplicate the issue and no repair was performed.