2018 honda odyssey engine management system problem
Costs me $1650 at my local Honda dealer Car started showing all kind of errors before the milleage waranty went out, one day when car was started, we saw the following errors scroll through the dash: road departure mitigation system problem power steering system eps problem vsa vehicle stability assist problem hill start assist problem brake system error brake hold system problem brake system problem I have taken the car in for these issues 3 times at a local dealership and nothing was found as a reason for the issue, they just "rolled" the errors to clear them and that seems to work for a few months. I was able to stop the alarm, but could not break the loop of the car powering on and off. This happens multiple times each month. Someone there should take a look at this issue. It was then I went online to check what caused it and realized there's a recall on that and I didn't get mail or an email about that. It's not us. This is a safety concern when I have a child sitting next to a door that opens while the vehicle is in motion. Then the sliding doors wouldn't shut all the way, reliably. Secondly the vehicles collision warning comes on when there is nothing around and says the passenger side sliding door is open when it is not. Something must be done now before serious accidents occur and someone dies. 3. I beg of you to research this for a possible recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. Hatch was left opened for 2 days for an event. If honda doesn't contribute financially to the transmission repair, I have no reason to buy another honda. I have had 4 incidents where I was in heavy traffic and acceleration onto a busy freeway from a ramp and when I merged into heavy traffic, my car quit! Failure of the infotainment system: the infotainment system will turn off and go into a series of failures, ultimately turning off completely and not functioning. The automatic tail gate hatch closes when its fully open. Car had 60,000 miles when my wife was driving and stopped on a red light the car never moved again, check engine light turned on and the car put itself in park, she couldn't shift to drive or reverse. This unpredictable acceleration makes it dangerous to pull out into traffic. As I braked at the red light, my young child in the back seat pulled the black strap right in front of her, which released the middle seat to slide forward. They kept overnight to test it when it was cold and ran diagnostics. This engine was equipped in many of the trim versions of the following vehicles over the next few years: 2008 to 2013 Honda Odyssey 2008 to 2012 Honda Accord This new logic won't cause the mechanical carnage that spurred the recall. Tow truck came but there is a serious defect in the transmission ' there is no way to manually shift this vehicle into neutral. It sounds like an electrical issue. All sensor lights come on with issues. the temperature was around 70 deg f and it was moderately foggy. It is a safety issue because I don't know if the van will accelerate or not right away when I press the gas pedal. The most terrifying issue is the lag time between gas being applied. The car was towed to the nearest honda dealer. It started with the entertainment system crackling and cutting out. After approximately 3-4 days he called and said there was evidence of rodent chewing on the coating of the wires. Constant discharge and recharge of battery presents a fire hazard. We have created our third case file with Honda N.A. We brought this up several times with different dealers and were always told that they couldn't replicate the issue and that there were no recalls on our vehicle. Even service rep at dealership said she has had other reports of it not functioning properly and the sensors/system may need to be 'reset'. I called honda north america and was essentially dismissed as I was told to just turn off my lane mitigation system, with no explanation or apparant care about what I had gone through. It happened again maybe 10 minutes later on a busy road traveling at 45mph. The costs to repair is too expensive. Cabin watch malfunctions and turns off, when that occurs the rear entertainment system freezes and stays on even when the car has been turned off. 1. I asked told them that this might be a manufacturer's problem because when I turn on the van the light was already on. The feature has many criteria that must be met before it will activate. WHILE PARKING, STOPPING, AND SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED 4 TO 5 INCHES WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS RELEASED. Gentlemen, START YOUR ENGINES!!! The contact owns a 2018 honda odyssey. Auto idle system engaged when the car was stopped waiting for a train to pass last night. And after the most recent repair by the dealership (replacing the tuner), the display screen will not come on for 10-15 min when first starting the vehicle (including the back-up cam and warnings). The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to be inspected. I COULD NOT FIND IT. This has to be some kind of electrical glitch or problem and it's frustrating that honda has no answers. The failure mileage was 135,000. One reviewer wrote this on Edmunds, I owned this minivan for 5 months so far and Im not satisfied with the reliability. All fuses checked ok. Maintenance is preformed iaw the vehicles manual at an official honda dealership. I am older and I believe the turn signal volume is too low especially due to road noise. Sometimes peeling out. Also the gas mileage seem to be less.. As I put the vehicle in reverse, an error message appears "camera system failure" and the backup camera does not work. Thank you kindly. Not the case. The vehicle was not repaired. We have taken the vehicle to have the camera adjusted three times to no avail. I am still awaiting response from them. That was over a month ago and I have received no information from them. While most of the transmission problems were sorted out with the 2007 model year, some software issues appeared for the 2018-2019 model, causing sudden shifts to park mode. When I slowed to a stop, the car suddenly died in the middle of the street and went into park. One Edmunds user wrote this about the system, We purchased this van brand new in March 2018. This is a huge safety issue, and I have seen online, that many others have experienced the same issue. Please help investigate. 2020 Honda Odyssey problems (0) View all. A automotive/mechanical engineer evaluated the problem, suggested it was the body control module and highly recommended I not park my vehicle in my attached garage until the problem is resolved. If the car had accelerated when the gas was pushed like it should I would have not been in this predicament. The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. I disengaged the acc using the 'cancel' button and that appeared to end the hard braking (I may have briefly depressed the brake pedal at the same time but cannot be sure). The locking attempts can be reduced by pushing the lock manually to a fully closed position. When then I saw smoke was coming from under the hood. The following day the alarm went off again. Taking it out on the road is just downright unsafe. Install a device to disable VCM. The failure mileage was 36,000. We are seeing a random issue when this feature activates where the vehicle will shut off the car entirely and place it in park. This has been reported by many owners on various forums, some of which were in accidents. On 2/11/19 the vehicle was taken to autowest honda for warranty repairs at 22,853 miles. This time I had a semi truck barreling down on me and and one to my right side. With the car still in accessory mode, I noticed the radiator fans were not coming on as they should have. The vehicle was examined, but no failure was found. Tried unlocking the door from the key fob and door remained locked. It was completely dead. Yeah, reviewing a books Honda Odyssey Service Manual could mount up your close links listings. The rain sensor fails to accurately assess water on the windshield, making the van's wiper choices either "off" or "low" or "high". My car would not switch gears quick enough which resulted in a brief stalling when trying to cross traffic. I was on a road trip with my family and stopped at a gas station. "CarComplaints.com" , "Autobeef", "What's Wrong With YOUR Car?" The service department of the Honda dealer verified with Honda that the noise was due to a timing belt chirp, per Honda Service Bulletin(SB) 16-054, which applied to the year, make and model of the automobile. My 2012 Honda Odyssey started misfiring only last year. 2012 Oddy EX-L, 175k miles. ***2018 honda odyssey caught fire while operational**** on 24th april 2019, on her way to drop our kid to school, my wife was driving our 2018 honda odyssey. Odyssey miles A D V E R T I S E M E N T S When I come to a complete stop and the start/stop motor goes into idle mode (shuts the engine down), I have a problem that occurs after it. This happened when the car is not in motion, and people are trying to get out through the second row seat of the passenger side. Gas needle will be below 1/2 full and it will only take approx. I unplugged the pinch sensor and checked to see if that was the problem but the pinch sensor works as its supposed to. Brand new vehicle. In the meantime, you are welcome to call us right away at 855-301-2100. After parking, van would not shift into gear and had to be drug onto tow truck sent by Honda Roadside assistance. This is annoying, and can still lead to a problem if I forget to turn it off. Also I don't get why misfire is not a safety issue? One of the issue is rear lift gate malfunctioning. I was driving the car on city streets and started to smell smoke. At times, the car may not respond to shifting to park and ignition button actions. After second break down, Honda NA response was that they didnt see the van as having an issue and told us they would not be offering any trade assistance towards an another Odyssey in an effort to get us out of the apparent lemon. Front nozzles work if van left in garage overnight. This is terrifiying. The vehicle was taken to waldorf honda (2450 crain hwy, waldorf, md 20601, (301) 843-8700) where it was diagnosed that a software update needed to be performed on the vehicle. On vehicle without auto closing rear door option. I have never experienced this before in my 30 years of driving new vehicles. Furthermore, the instrument panel indicators did not illuminate when the vehicle started and the cross-traffic monitor malfunctioned and had to be turned off. The car gives you no warning that this will happen. I reported this to honda dealer where I purchased the vehicle over two years ago before covid but it doesn't seem to concern them. I am usually unable to remain in the carpool pull throughs that long so I seat my baby on the drivers side so when we pull away with the door ajar, there is less of a safety concern until I am able to pull to another spot and deal with the door. We noticed the issue after a week or two after the purchase of the new vehicle. The car turned on the engine light indicating misfire in all the engine cylinders the dealer informed me that it was due to the fuel injector system and they changed them they gave me the car but it no longer worked I returned to the dealer and they told me that I have to pay for that they uncover the engine and find out the damage that was allegedly caused by the injectors with factory defects and that I have to pay for the repair of the engine to change it if necessary with my money. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Odyclub. When I took my foot off the brake to move forward, the car completely went dead. Mirrors are diverting from adjusted position almost every time I start the car, sometimes even in middle of driving! That could cause a lot of safety issues for anyone around the vehicle or driving the vehicle. It leads to improper power distribution to the wheels, frequent overheating and shuddering, and sometimes even slipping. Not move at all while engine revs, then moments later, the vehicle will accelerate so rapidly that it launches into traffic or the tires first lose traction before it launches. The contact stated that the engine made an abnormal knocking sound during acceleration. The dealership hated that the issue was considered cosmetic. Now my 2.5 year old van doesnt start and Honda claims it is a bad battery but that the ongoing electrical problems did not damage the battery. The verdict is still out. Happened to myself and many others. Honda has truly dropped the ball on this safety item and I believe it is enough of a concern to replace this lousy horn with a much louder dual tone horn at my own expense. Event occurred summer 2019. Image source: . The vehicle was taken to perfection honda (2603 american rd se, rio rancho, nm 87124, 505-221-5084) where it was determined that there was no failure. Sometimes the monitor goes blue and everything shuts down. I went to my local honda dealer and explained what had happened. Failure occurred when I put the transmission into "reverse" to activate the camera. When the road is turning to the right, the sensor will pick up oncoming traffic (because it sees the oncoming car as in my line of travel) and put on the brake. This is clearly manufacturing defect and honda corporate don't want to make this issue a recall. The contact stated that the front driver's and passenger's side head lights displayed a horizontal line and above the horizontal line, no light was projected. While driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle jerked and the engine revved. IN A ABOUT MILE LONG STRAIGHT STRETCH I CAME UPON A CYCLIST USING THE CENTER OF MY LANE AND CLIMBING ONE OF THE HILLS. Please check if you received similiar issue and help with me regarding the same. This has been reported by many owners on various forums, some of which were in accidents. 2018 honda odyssey was purchased 3/16/2018 at west honda dealership located in las vegas. AT RANDOM TIMES EITHER STATIONARY OR MOVING, THE AUDIO MULTI FUNCTION UNIT WILL LOCK UP AND DISABLE VARIOUS FEATURES OF THE CAR INCLUDING SECURITY SYSTEMS AND CLIMATE CONTROL. I was backing up and the camera failed to warning me of people walking behind me or the vehicle passing. Are they liable if an accident accused because of this? However, I feel this is a manufacture defect, the glass hatch window should not have exploded for no reason. The quote for parts/labor was more than 00. *js. Our vehicle when auto stopped may stall when attempting to resume driving. Entertainment system malfunctions constantly. It had happened previously before happening last night. My husband, kids and I immediately got out of the car and see wafts of smoke rising from the hood. When driving my car, and in the midst of a turn into oncoming traffic, my car shut down. On several occasions, I thought I put the car in park, only to have the car start rolling again, even if I got out of the car or took my foot off the brake. It happened again on I-40 near flagstaff at high speed on my way home to dallas from socal on jan 2nd. A large number of people appear to be having this issue with all sorts of fixes that are not solving the problem (https://www. On 9/21/20 while driving on the freeway at approximately 65 miles per hour the automatic emergency braking system activated as I passed a vehicle on the right. ONCE I WAS BACK IN THE LANE THE CAR GAVE ME CONTROL OF THE ACCELERATOR AGAIN. This happens randomly while driving, when starting the car as well. I bought the vehicle new on 07/10/2017. AT THIS MOMENT THE CAR STOPPED TAKING ACCELERATOR INPUT. Trouble is, the default action when the TCU reboots is to engage Park. Vehicle was stationary. When this happens, its possible to damage the parking rod, let alone drivers become targets for an accident. the backup camera has also failed to turn on when the vehicle is put into reverse. After several months of no resolution, honda american told us our case was being closed because the company continued to have no resolution. Sudden 'pop' noise was heard as coming to a stop on exit ramp of highway. May cause safety hazard if I were driving the vehicle with kids in the rear seat and it gave way then. This is regarding the sliding door recall that happened a few months ago. No one can tell me how much pressure was applied to my daughters foot that caused the serve bruising. It did so by changing the software so that, in the presence of low voltage conditions, a TCU reboot will simply attempt to shift the transmission to Neutral. The contact owns a 2018 honda odyssey. TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA ODYSSEY. I restart the van the van and it drives. But must of the time you have to wait for a few hours. I am also having cylinder misfire issues on my 2016 Odyssey. After spending years as a regular ol' car fanatic, he started working his way through the echelons of the automotive industry, starting out as social-media director of a small European-focused garage outside of Chicago. While driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle jerked and the engine revved. Use a 10mm socket with ratchet to remove the GROUND screw where it attaches to the chassis. The monitor shuts down at random times, for unidentified reasons, leaving the driver, distracted and attempting to resolve. The vehicle was taken to saco honda (754 portland rd, saco, me 04072, (207) 282-0900) where it was diagnosed that a new lower bearing, short box, pistons, cylinders, and crankshaft needed to be installed. Engine was running and I could hear it rev up but transmission seemed to not have engaged. To be one of the best family vehicles, the Honda Odyssey must have a functional and solid structure, but it doesnt seem to. My wife pulled over and took the kid out immediately. It caused loss of climate control as well as every single option related to and/or activated via infotainment display (wifi hotspot, bluetooth function, navigation, etc..). Any call I make or receive, the cracklin starts and call freezes until gets disconnected. A lot of vans had recall, however ours is not on the recall list, but we highly believe it should be due to safety concerns due to transmission failure. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver side sliding door was faulty. The dealership said they replaced the mechanism that opens the door as well as the sensors on both sliding doors to address the closing of the doors. The engine will rev for to a full second before the transmission "catches" and starts to move the vehicle. I purchased a brand new 2018 honda odyssey elite.. (their higher trim) k as soon as I drove off the lot. I have contacted honda and a case has been opened. After letting it cool down, I inspected the battery terminals again for any loose connections and could not find anything. It feels unsafe because in the event of an emergency it could take extra time to unlock and open that rear door to assist children in the back of the vehicle. I've had my 2018 honda odyssey touring for 2 months; it has 2600 miles. This exposes a large area of electrical wires. My windshield shattered from the heat. Honda Engine Swaps - Aaron Bonk 2007-02-01 When it comes to their personal transportation, today's youth have shunned the large . Before you do anything else, have your battery checked at AUTO ZONE. Front vehicle photos 1986-2018 Autodata, Inc. dba Chrome Data. It's inconvenient and more important, a safety problem. All sensor lights come on with issues. My husband was driving our 2018 honda odyssey van when he hit a deer and the airbags came out and my hearing was permanently damaged. Reports are collected, filed a complaint to the headquarter. I have noticed it happening more often when the ac is used. Ssince the computer was updated, the gas needle is wrong. WHILE PARKING, STOPPING, AND SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED 4 TO 5 INCHES WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS RELEASED. When you remove your foot from the break to resume driving, the car shuts off without immediately restarting, leaving you stranded. I was afraid that if an incident happened my family would be in danger. I had to let the battery die. With a navigation system, rear DVD player and other amenities, its simple to keep the kids entertained on long drives. The front window washer will not dispense fluid when the weather is cold. The vehicle was then towed to a transmission specialist who related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 19v299000 (power train, electrical system) however, the vin was not included in the recall. When my husband turned off the car, we immediately smelled something burning. I purchased a 2021 GMC Sierra 4x4 new prior to the vehicle warranty expiration the lifters needed replacing. The most recently reported issues are listed below. I tried calling honda roadside assistance, but was told tow truck was restricted on ohio turnpike. There are some causes for this issue. Now I know to turn the screen up when the cabin watch malfunctions so that my battery does not drain. Have there been any engine misfire recalls on the Honda Odyssey? Merging from west bound I-40 to south bound I-15, there was a slight incline. If this wasn't bad enough a month ago the electrical power/fuse to even accomplish what I just explained electrically shorted for no reasonable explanation. If you've ever curiously thrown a vehicle's transmission into Park while the vehicle is in motion, there's no doubt you're familiar with the cacophony of grinding metal that follows. While reversing out of the driveway, the vehicle suddenly jerked and abruptly stopped when the transmission erroneously switched from reverse to the park position. This is happening periodically. Honda's technicians will apply a TCU software update that applies this new logic, eliminating the issue. The same seat don't lock forward at all when people from the third row seat is trying to get out. This transmission issue has occurred occasionally since the minivan was new but has become much more frequent in the last three or four months. I tried jumping it again but it now won't power on long enough to try to start. Took it in have to have pistion replaced and extended coveragewont pay.Its freaking ridiculous. Uncomfortable seats are a common 2016 Honda Odyssey problem. It does not matter whether advancing straight ahead or turning into either direction. Vehicle randomly displays a warning that anti-theft cannot communicate and instructs driver to press and hold power. With kids on board it is always risky. Further, this is the safety vs annoyance issue, the vehicle will hesitate when accelerating from a stop. This occurrence contradicts the airbag deployment conditions specified in the owner's guide, which state that that the aforementioned airbags should deploy in the case of side impact or rollover situations. I again repeated, the car is designed to shut down while in motion just because of a system update? I myself got hurt and don't let my wife use it. After a few seconds, it reengages, the engine revs a little, and the car begins acceleration. Also the gas mileage seem to be less.. All my photos and videos are too big to attach. Front and rear parking sensor failure. 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