Why is my car suddenly misfiring?

An engine misfires. Engine misfires can be caused by a list of faults, but there are a few suspects that occur more than others. The primary villains are simple – spark or fuel – usually manifesting in spark plugs, plug wires, the coil(s) or the fuel-delivery system.

What can cause a misfire on a Honda Odyssey?

Common reasons for this to happen:

Faulty spark plugs or wires.
Faulty ignition coil.
Broken piston rings.
Burnt or bent valves.
Broken valve springs.
Camshaft worn out.
Fuel injector is not working.

Why is my Honda Odyssey not accelerating?

Fuel injectors may become dirty over time and not be able to provide as much fuel to the cylinder as is needed. Dirty fuel injectors may cause the engine to run lean which will in turn, cause hesitation when accelerating.

How do you tell if your injectors are clogged?

Dirty Fuel Injector Symptoms

The Engine Misfires. Dirty fuel injectors may cause your vehicle’s engine to misfire.
Idling Gets Rough. Does your vehicle sputter and shake when you’re at a stop sign or sitting in traffic?
Your Gas Mileage Tanks.
The RPM Needle Starts to Dance.
Your Car Won’t Start.

Are there any recalls on the Honda Odyssey?

If this engine misfire defect had resulted in a massive recall instead of a class action settlement, the included vehicles would be defined by Honda’s manufacture date for the parts, not model year. For instance, here is the language used in two of the NHTSA Recalls for the 2007 Odyssey:

When did the Honda Odyssey engine misfire happen?

If our car was manufactured a month later (September 2007) and the engine misfire happened a year sooner (April 2014), the entire $9400 would have been under the extended warranty and reimbursement plan.

What kind of engine does a Honda Odyssey have?

The full information on the Engine Misfire case is available here, but in quick summary, the Settlement Class Vehicles include Odysseys from Model Year 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 that are equipped with a 6-cylinder engine with Variable Cylinder Management (“VCM-2”).

What is the diagnostic code for Honda engine misfire?

The Engine Misfire at issue generates one or more of the following vehicle diagnostic trouble codes (“DTC”): P0301, P0302, P0303, or P0304. The class action settlement is a legal agreement defined by model year as documented in the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number).