2017 Honda Odyssey: Car stutters when accelerating
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2017 Odyssey report: car stutters when accelerating. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 93,000 miles.
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints for the 2017 Odyssey in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11682617 (filed 08/23/2025): “At 60 mph the vehicle began shaking , i pulled over , put it in park while still running, and got out to inspect. i noticed some smoke from under the hood and by the time i got inside to release the hood latch , the smoke stopped. with multiple lights on the d…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11664844 (filed 06/04/2025): “While driving, the battery indicator light illuminated. suddenly, the power turned off. the vehicle could be steered and brakes used, only. then, as quickly as the power turned off, it restored and momentarily powered the accelerator. then the power stopped ag…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
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: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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