2018 Honda Odyssey: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Mar 20, 2026 · Fuel system · VA

My Odyssey began to shudder and misfire. Luckily, I was in a parking lot when it happened. It stopped running. Several attempts to restart were unsuccessful. Once when it did start, it was missing and would barely move. After about 15 minutes, I was able to get it started and get home (a little over 2 miles). I installed my code checker to find the problem. I initially had 22 codes - including P0301-P0306, P0300 and P0087. I waited a while and re-ran the test. The P0087 continued to show. I did not attempt to drive it anymore until the next day, when I took it to Canady & Branch (Auto Repair). They checked for codes and also had the P0087 code. They called and informed me of the issue and indicated that it involves the fuel pump. They also indicated that there were recalls for the Honda Odyssey for the fuel system:fuel pump. I contacted Priority Honda to determine if this would be covered under a recall. I was told that the recall did not involve my Odyssey. I needed my vehicle, so I had Canady & Branch make the necessary repair ($874.42 - the diagnostic was an additional $77). I spoke to Honda USA today and was informed that they do not cover 3rd party work and reiterated that my vehicle was not on the recall list. I was told that IT HAD BEEN on the list but was removed in March of 2024.

Filed May 24, 2024 · Fuel system · 27,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000.

Filed Aug 13, 2023 · Transmission · MA

The transmission in my 2018 Honda Odyssey clunks and shutters and jerks forward when accelerating and jerks slow down when decelerating. Stop and go traffic I either can barely accelerate or rapidly accelerate after upshidting and almost hit the car in front of me. The transmission shudders and clunks and jerks

Filed Oct 13, 2022 · Brakes, Locks · 50,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the accelerator pedal, the transmission failed to operate as needed and was shifting hard. Additionally, the vehicle would hesitate to respond and there was an abnormal loud mechanical sound coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who performed a Transmission Control Module (TCM) software update. However, the failures persisted. The contact also stated that the vehicle would jerk and would shudder when depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the rear driver's side and passenger's side sliding doors would reopen independently after being closed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed May 24, 2022 · Transmission · MI

Transmission delays in shifting from neutral to first on acceleration, when it engages it finally squeals the tires. Also at around 25 miles an hour it club is into the next gear and the whole car shudders. It is a safety issue and makes crossing roads scary. It has been looked at multiple (4?) times by different Honda dealers and they always reply it is functioning normally. There are no warning lamps or errors showing on the instruments but it is not normal.

Filed Apr 12, 2021 · Transmission · 78,000 miles · TX · crash

I'm an owner of 2018 odyssey ex with 9-speed trans. This is my third odyssey I own. I have two 2016 and one 2018. I'm very disappoint about this 2018 trans and the lack of attention from honda regarding this known issue. From the part saleperson to the advisor, all noted the issue with these 9-speed transmission. Rattle, hesitation, shuddering, jerking, were some of the ongoing issues. I completed intense research and found tons of people have the same problem. I was rear ended due to this hesitation and miss gear issue while driving. The is a safety issue and needs to be addres before someone is serious hurt.

Filed Mar 3, 2021 · Transmission · 26,000 miles · TX

I'm owner of 2018 odyssey. I have 9-speed trans. This is my third odyssey I own. I'm disappoint about this trans. Hesitation, shuddering, jerking, were some of the issues. In taking the odyssey into the dealership to address the issues they sad the model 2018-2019 with 9 speed trans. Just have problem. Wow I just have 31000mils. (my previous 2011 odyssey shift whit no problem) I was research and find lot off people have same problem , even someone filed class-action lawsuit alleges that the nine-speed zf 9hp automatic transmission. What I need to do?