2012 Honda Odyssey Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 5%of 245 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,690miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2012 Honda Odyssey, 5% of the 245 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,690 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When pressing the accelerator, the vehicle hesitates, then surges forward at a high rate of speed. This happens quite often with no pattern or indication. I questioned the dealer and they said it was due to the wireless method used to transmit the signal from the accelerator to the injection system. They said I would have to learn to live with it.”
NHTSA complaint #10482571, filed 2012-10, 4,500 miles“My wife's 2012 Odyssey touring was parked on the ramp to our garage, with the emergency brake on. I released the brake and applied slight pressure to the accelerator with the car in reverse gear: it lurched backward and the brake could not stop it, though a neighbor's garage did. When I drove it forward to park it the car sped forward thirty feet or so before it obeyed the brake. The garage will need a new door -- at least -- but the car suffered minor damage, except that the taillights will not go off.”
NHTSA complaint #11297899, filed 2020-01, 105,000 miles“After making a right turn after a full stop, I accelerated to about 5 MPH and was about to park (less than 20ft from stop sign) when the vehicle suddenly accelerated to a high speed. I was unable to break after repeatedly applying pressure on the brake pedal. I was unable to avoid a head on collision. Airbags deployed including the side bags next to my 6 year old son. The vehicle was purchased 2 months ago from grossinger Honda on western ave. In chicago, a certified Honda dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10763837, filed 2015-09, 36,000 miles“After stopping the car has tried to accelerate on its own while the brake was applied. Six times since purchase, four times this year. I have reported the problem twice to Honda service as it occured twice on the way there for an oil change. The car was definitely stopped at busy intersectionsa and turning it off did not stop the problem immediately. It required two or three on and offs in busy traffice. Have tried to videotape problem but traffic has spooked my ability and concern that engine would blow, so loud is the rearing up. …”
NHTSA complaint #11057960, filed 2018-01, 60,000 miles“I was in my driveway, stopped, getting ready to pull in to the garage. I had stopped with my foot on the brake pedal, and then I pressed the button to open the garage door and waited for the garage door to go up. While the garage door was starting to go up and the brake pedal was still pressed, the car suddenly, unintentionally, unexpectedly accelerated by itself into the garage door causing the windshield to break on the garage door and the garage door to break off of its tracks. It is unknown the component or system that caused the sudden unexpected acceleration. …”
NHTSA complaint #10925655, filed 2016-11, 37,926 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10129413Jan 25, 2018Service bulletin - The tailgate won?t open from the outside handle in temperatures near freezing or colder, but will open in warmer temperatures. There is an internal failure of…
- 10211577Mar 1, 2016Do you have an Odyssey in your shop that has a power sliding door that won?t open or close by using the following? ? Power sliding door main switch on the dash ? Keyless…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 3% |
| 2025 | 5 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 6 | 4% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 14 | 3% |
| 2019 | 67 | 7% |
| 2018 | 54 | 5% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 12 | 4% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 | 21 | 7% |
| 2013 | 12 | 6% |
| 2012 | 13 | 5% |
| 2011 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 | 13 | 5% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 30 | 6% |
| 2007 | 33 | 4% |
| 2006 | 14 | 2% |
| 2005 | 23 | 3% |
| 2004 | 23 | 4% |
| 2003 | 30 | 3% |
| 2002 | 33 | 3% |
| 2001 | 17 | 3% |
| 2000 | 20 | 3% |
| 1999 | 11 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 15% |
| 1996 | 4 | 6% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2012 Honda Odyssey
60 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Honda Odyssey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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