2016 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

“We have been getting multiple warning lights (fcw, ldw, check engine) which occur with sluggish engine performance. The engine will misfire and not accelerate as it typically does or shudders/jitters trying to accelerate. Diagnostic tool shows p0303 for misfire in cylinder 3. I changed out the spark plug which was very fouled (saved it) and this fixed it for a few weeks and then it returned. Changed out all spark plugs but issues and code are back again after a few weeks.”

“I own a 2016 Honda Odyssey. This past summer ,while driving the vehicle began to lose power and shake. I had it towed in where I was told that the piston rings needed to be replaced, however, the first step would be to replace the spark plugs. They knew exactly what was going on because numerous individuals have had the same issue with their Honda Odyssey. Now just last week the same problem happened and the piston rings are being replaced for $5000. There was previously a class action lawsuit on earlier model year Honda Odyssey's due to the same issue. …”

“I brought my car to a stop at a very busy intersection leading to a four lane road and the car wanted to lunge forward. I had to almost stand on the break to stop the car and the engine roared. I turned it off. I then started the engine again and it did the same thing. I waited a few minutes and started it again. This time it was ok. I had this happen last year and took it in to Honda. They could find no problem. This could cause a car to go into traffic if the driver was not paying attention.”

“Sudden loss of engine power while attempting to merge on a highway. Fortunately I had a shoulder to escape onto as I could not make it up to highway speed and could not merge. Found out afterwards that the cause was spark plug fouling as a build up occurs during eco mode as oil bypasses the piston rings on cylinders equipped with the Honda vcm (variable cylinder management) system. The build up continues until the engine begins to misfire and triggers the check engine light and the engine runs rough, stumbles and drives in 'limp along' mode. …”

“Initially noticed starting problem where car wont start. Then got a p060a code and vsa light noticed low battery and hooked up a battery charger. I noticed a clicking sound like the starter was engaging several times and all the cabin lights were on, all on its own. I have noticed the cabin light was on before when I first came to the car and I simply thought that kids opened the door before me. Now I am suspicious that the car is running the starter and turning on the cabin light is draining the battery. This issue might occurred earlier as I had to change the battery after about 2 yrs. …”