2018 Honda Odyssey acceleration & cruise control problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Aug 27, 2026105,000 miFLDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate, requiring the contact to forcefully depress the accelerator pedal to move the vehicle. The contact stated that multiple warning lights unexpectedly illuminated, including the Road Departure Mitigation system, Collision Mitigation Braking System, and Lane Departure Warning system warning lights, and…

   NHTSA complaint #11760009 · source
2. Filed May 1, 2026UTAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The acceleration lags or stalls after braking to almost a complete stop. The lag is anywhere from 1 to maybe 3 seconds and I’ve almost gotten into multiple accidents as the vehicle has stopped in the middle of a lane or intersection when I’m trying to turn. The Honda dealership says they have been able to duplicate the issue, but said they don’t have a fix for the problem.

   NHTSA complaint #11735186 · source
3. Filed Apr 24, 2026FLBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

   My car has started breaking randomly without reason. Just a few days ago it slammed on the brakes. I was driving on the interstate and went around a bend, and my car slammed on the breaks. I. Talking from 70- 5mph in seconds. I didn't have time to do anything. Nothing in front of me, nothing on the side. The car behind me had to swerve into the median to avoid hitting me. My car almost caused an accident. Im honestly afraid to drive it. Im not sure if the radar system is an…

   NHTSA complaint #11733680 · source
4. Filed Mar 9, 2026VAEngineOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise Control

   One week ago, I was driving on a highway, accelerating to the 65 MPH speed limit on that road, my van's accelerator completely stopped responding. Despite pumping the pedal repeatedly, I was unable to control my speed at all, and the car continued to lose speed. I had my three children in the car at the time, and given that people regularly go in excess of 70 MPH on that road, I was in danger of not being able to exit the road and/or being hit. I was able to coast off of…

   NHTSA complaint #11723069 · source
5. Filed Feb 24, 2026AZDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

   Issue Description: My 2018 Honda Odyssey (VIN: [XXX] ) has a total failure of the Multipurpose Camera, permanently disabling the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), and Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS). In addition to these, the regular Cruise Control is also disabled. These are primary safety systems, not elective conveniences. Persistent Failure: Errors occur immediately upon every startup. Mid-Drive Danger: Systems have deactivated…

   NHTSA complaint #11720173 · source
6. Filed Dec 16, 2025INAcceleration & Cruise Control

   My vehicle stalls when I turn left or right from a stop light or sign. It’s incredibly dangerous especially when I have my kids in the van with me. We’ve taken it to the Honda dealer for repair and they’ve done work but the issue has not been resolved. I’ve seen countless forums of people with this year make and model who have had the same issue. I don’t know why there’s been no recall but someone is going to get seriously hurt if this issue is not resolved.

   NHTSA complaint #11705243 · source
7. Filed Sep 29, 2025AZAcceleration & Cruise Control

   We purchased our 2018 Honda Odyssey in January of 2024. Since we purchased the car, it regularly hesitates from the stopped position. This regularly yet intermittently causes a safety hazard when turning right into traffic or making a left turn because the acceleration does not work and feels as if it is failing for 2-4 seconds. There is a recall with other models that are the same year and close to with similar issues however ours is not included. I have now reported it to…

   NHTSA complaint #11690451 · source
8. Filed Sep 19, 2025ILAcceleration & Cruise ControlSuspension

   Multiple warnings occurred simultaneously when I started my car I been doing a research on the web I found out that many buyers have the same problem with their van's and already reported here is the list that found 2018 2019 2020 Honda Odyssey Touring and EX-L , I found out that the camera/sensor in the windshield (near the rearview mirror). It needed to be replaced. their camera has an internal failure!!! This needs to be recalled

   NHTSA complaint #11688323 · source
9. Filed Aug 25, 2025FLEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   Vehicle has a vibrating shake when you go about 26 to 40 miles per hour like it does not know on what gear to be me I took the car multiple times to the dealership, and after charging me hundreds of dollars they had the face to say it is what it is. That the design of the car. I even called the corporate and no one really cared. I am always scarred that engine or transmission will fail and cause an accident. On the last trip, as I was stuck in traffic, stop and go was hard…

   NHTSA complaint #11683026 · source
10. Filed Jul 12, 2025CADriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control

    Front camera failure causes multiple safety issues. Lane keep assist collision mitigation road departure mitigation high beam problem This is a known issue and the dealership knew about this immediately hearing the multiple warning signs. Cost of replacement is over $2000.

    NHTSA complaint #11672974 · source
11. Filed Jun 16, 2025OHElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

    I have had four diagnostics on this vehicle and it's pointing to sensors which are inside the transmission transmission was not leaking and wasn't slipping or nothing I went to get in the vehicle after it was sitting for an hour and I put it in reverse it went right back in the park I put it in dry went right back in the park I couldn't get it out of the park and it was saying on the dash that stop driving one safe transmission problem emission system problems okay like a…

    NHTSA complaint #11667240 · source
12. Filed Apr 1, 2025FLFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

    Stalling lagging on acceleration. Leaving me stranded in the middle of road or intersection. Honda dealership says they can duplicate the issue, but there is no fix.

    NHTSA complaint #11652170 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology