1. bad automatic transmission causing van to speed forward by itself.van constitute danger to us and other road users. 2. in the NHTSA record, there are no open recall for this vehicle whereas Honda (manufacturer) has recall for automatic transmission open for this vehicle. Why is the government record at variance with that of the manufacturer?

- Albany, GA, USA

Repeated surging in engine speed from idle without pressing on gas pedal.

- Solana Beach, CA, USA

In attempting to park in my garage, my van suddenly accelerated through the wall into my dining room. I immediately slammed on my brakes. My house was damaged but no injuries occurred. I was confused blamed myself. Only a few days later, in a slow moving line of traffic, I again felt the acceleration but was able to stop it prior to a collision.

- Enterprise, AL, USA

In April, our family took a ride (speeds to 50 mph). Our van's engine began to rev up at stop lights to approx. 5000 RPM's. we had to pump the brakes violently in order to stop, then park. (depressing them once didn't slow it down enough.). after a frightening drive, and similar episodes on the way to the dealer (approx. 5 miles away), the engine had quit racing. They couldn't diagnose anything, but mentioned that perhaps my husband had pressed both the brake and the gas to cause this. No way! not after driving the van for four years. In may, we drove to Colorado (from Indiana). After the first 3 hours, we pulled off the hwy., the engine roared when we slowed to about 30 M.P.H.. again, we pumped the brakes, terrified that we weren't going to stop. The brakes are barely effective, although they were just checked. A Colorado dealer tried to put the van on the computer to find a problem code, none existed. They couldn't help. Once home, I brought the van to our dealer again. They couldn't duplicate the problem. No service was listed on the receipt (although Honda usa claims they did something with the throttle body during that visit). This week, I was slowing down at a stop sign, and it happened againl. The next day, I pulled into a parking lot (cold engine). Once stopped or almost, it began revving (50000 RPM's). I put it into "park" and it slowed down immediately. Honda usa informed me that they can't help me. If the problem isn't duplicable in their shop(s), it can't be diagnosed. I am terrified for the lives of my 2 children that frequently drive with me. Please understand: Once you are able to stop the van, and put it into park, it no longer revs or feels like it wants to take off. The problem vanishes once I stop at a dealership. It occurs only sporadically. I noticed at least two similar complaints on your site; one dated July 18, 2001, another June 12, 2000.

- St. John, IN, USA

While driving 60 mph, the vehicle accelerated to 80 mph without applying the accelerator. The consumer was able to control the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer informed the consumer there was either dirt or carbon build-up in the throttle body which caused the butterfly valve to stick.

- Leesburg, VA, USA

When accelerating from a stand still, the accelerator pedal sticks during the initial range of motion. This forces the driver to apply more pressure than normal in order to break thru the sticking point thus causing the van to surge forward. It is impossible to accelerate safely in a congested area such as the carpool line at our children's school. The dealer has attempted to fix it several times by cleaning carbon buildup. However the problem consistently returns. This is a serious problem that many owners have already complained about. Even the dealer acknowledges it is a common problem with this vehicle. I hope that it doesn't take a child getting run over before someone does their job and forces Honda to fix the problem. Thank you for your help.

- Little Rock, AR, USA

Accelerator pedal sticks due to carbon buildup on throttle body. Pedal requires additional travel in order to provide response from engine. As a result, excessive pressure is required on the accelerator, causing the car to accelerate suddenly and more rapidly than necessary. Sudden acceleration helped contributed to damage in a rear-end collision at a stop sign. The throttle body has been cleaned twice since the purchase of the vehicle and needs to be cleaned again.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

I am a sharp 62 year old with a perfect driving record. I was pulling onto an off-street parking space at a slowed crawl pace. My foot was already on the brake because I had slowed to enter the parking space and I applied more pressure to the brakes to come to a complete stop. The vehicle jumped into a high acceleration moving the parked car in front of me 5 feet which slowed me down. I came to a complete stop only when I turned off the key and removed my foot from the brake. Do not discriminate because I am 62 - this was not operator error.

- Hudson, MA, USA

Intermittently throttle sticks when decelerating. Dealer has cleaned throttle body. However, throttle still sticks. Consumer has since returned to dealer on two occasions, they have ordered a replacement throttle assembly.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

Within the first one or two inches of travel, the accelerator sticks, when gentle pressure is applied to start out or accelerates slowly the accelerator does not move, but when additional pressure is applied, the accelerator jumps a half inch or so, this makes it virtually impossibile to start smoothly from a standing stop or, once moving, to gradually and smoothly accelerate, consumer has had the vehicle checked by performing clean carbon build up from throttle plate which still has not resolved problem, also was advised by dealership that vehicle was compared to another Odyssey and showed the same characteristics and the Honda tech-line was contacted, was advised that other Honda Odyssey's would be checked once they came in.

- Charlerston, WV, USA

When facing uphill, van will roll backward continuously once driver's foot is removed from the brake until gas is applied or brake reapplied.

- Santa Clarita, CA, USA

While traveling about 50mph engine makes knocking noise. Rpms go over 1500 also, front wheels on driver side vibrate, and entire vehicle shakes when traveling about 70mph.

- Duluth, GA, USA

While traveling 45mph vehicle became stuck at full throttle. Driver was able to slow down & stop by putting vehicle into park. Consumer had vehicle towed to dealership. Dealer mechanic stated there was excessive moisture in the throttle body.

- Washington Township, NJ, USA