2010 Honda Odyssey: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 56 owner complaints for the 2010 Honda Odyssey that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11619224 (filed 10/10/2024): “The incidents of sudden acceleration while braking on this model are vast. my van has experienced several sudden un-commanded acceleration incidents while braking starting in 2022. honda lawyers are in control and thus no technical explanation. my last event was on [xxx] post hurricane helene in ash…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11563057 (filed 01/02/2024): “Honda service bulletin [xxx] i recently discovered after doing some research on why my 2010 odyssey is showing cylinder1 misfire code. i replaced the injectors, swapped coil packs, etc. still cylinder1 misfire issue. now i find out that honda is aware of this issue and related to vcm and some rings …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11478348 (filed 08/09/2022): “We had driven less than half a mile, and we’re sitting in traffic to turn when all of the warning lights came on and the van shut off. we restarted the car and the same thing happened. then there was a popping noise and smoke began coming from under the hood. within 2 minutes the van caught on fire.…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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