2008 Odyssey Transmission Question - HondaClub.com

johnaa · 05-16-2008, 10:38 AM

We have noticed on our 2008 Odtssey that when you let off the accelerator, the van seems to brake itself even on level ground. Also the transmission shifts hard at upshift and downshift - just not as smooth as we hoped a Honda van would be. Had it checked twice at dealers and they say everything is normal. Have others noticed the same thing ? Guess I would feel better if I knew this was just the way the vehicle is. Thanks ! John from Tennessee.

**8695Beaters** · 05-16-2008, 11:14 AM

Is this the V6 model? I wonder if it's not the cylinder deactivation coming on and off.

johnaa · 05-20-2008, 10:06 AM

It is a V-6 so you may be right. Thanks.

**8695Beaters** · 05-21-2008, 05:17 PM

Yeah, the system is still pretty new and they haven't worked out all the bugs yet. Kind of like hte first-generation hybrids. They were very clunky and jerky. Now they are much smoother and almost seamless.

05-16-2008, 10:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
johnaa Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2	2008 Odyssey Transmission Question We have noticed on our 2008 Odtssey that when you let off the accelerator, the van seems to brake itself even on level ground. Also the transmission shifts hard at upshift and downshift - just not as smooth as we hoped a Honda van would be. Had it checked twice at dealers and they say everything is normal. Have others noticed the same thing ? Guess I would feel better if I knew this was just the way the vehicle is. Thanks ! John from Tennessee.

05-16-2008, 11:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
8695Beaters Geek In Training Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,228	Is this the V6 model? I wonder if it's not the cylinder deactivation coming on and off. __________________ "I really like going fast. Just go off and meditate in the wind, you know? As corny as it sounds it works and feels good. It's a good way to just let the weight of the world off every once in a while...is this a big pose? I mean, yes this is a pose! I mean am I driving down the street to not get noticed in this thing? I mean rebellious is what this thing is I would say!!!" -James Hetfield

05-21-2008, 05:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
8695Beaters Geek In Training Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,228	Yeah, the system is still pretty new and they haven't worked out all the bugs yet. Kind of like hte first-generation hybrids. They were very clunky and jerky. Now they are much smoother and almost seamless. __________________ "I really like going fast. Just go off and meditate in the wind, you know? As corny as it sounds it works and feels good. It's a good way to just let the weight of the world off every once in a while...is this a big pose? I mean, yes this is a pose! I mean am I driving down the street to not get noticed in this thing? I mean rebellious is what this thing is I would say!!!" -James Hetfield

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05-20-2008, 10:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
johnaa Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2	It is a V-6 so you may be right. Thanks.