Hey fellow CarKiller members,

I've got a 2018 Honda Odyssey EX-L with 128kish miles, and I've been dealing with a rather frustrating  issue. I purchased this van in January 2022, and it's been a rollercoaster of experiences ever since. I'd like to share my journey with you and seek your advice on what might be causing the problem.

The problem I've been encountering is that sometimes, when I try to take off, it feels like the van is stuck in neutral. The engine revs up, but the van doesn't move forward. I've had to shift into park and then back into drive for it to work properly again.This has caused me to be stuck at a light or even in the middle of a intersection.

I took it to the Honda Dealership, and they couldn't find anything wrong with it, so I was sent on my way. (Note: This model doesn't have Auto-Idle Stop) However, the situation escalated in May 2022 when I was in Dallas. At a red light, when the light turned green, my Odyssey went berserk. It displayed a series of error codes, and it refused to shift gears or move forward. I had to call for a tow, and it was later determined that the transmission was at fault. Fortunately, it was covered by an extended warranty, so the transmission was replaced.

Here is a video of what that looked like (Not my video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lemtcwDez6c

Fast forward to December 2022, and I'm still encountering the same issue. Whenever I'm stopped, be it at a red light, a stop sign, or just a general stop, when I try to accelerate, it's like the van is in neutral again. I've tried various things like holding the accelerator down for a few seconds and then releasing it, but nothing changes until I shift into park and then back into drive. This time, the technicians found a code (p0720-62 Vehicle Speed Signal Error) and pinpointed the issue to the Honda 36160-THR-A04 CAMERA, MONOCULAR, which they replaced.

Now, here we are, almost a year later. I've got a new family van with a 125,000-mile warranty to ensure I'm covered, but I'm still curious about what might be causing this random problem as I have this van sitting under my carport, collecting dust. Could it be related to the alternator, or is there something else I should be looking for? The frustrating part is that no error codes show up when this happens; the engine just revs, and the van refuses to go forward.

Here is a example of what it looks like : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhOPwPByiOM (as you can see, it revs ups but hardly any movement. But in my case, no display warnings show up)

I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences. If anyone has encountered a similar issue or has some insights to share, please chime in. Just note, this doesn't happen everytime, but very random. The only thing that's similar is trying to take off from a stop. Your advice could help me get to the bottom of this. Thanks in advance for your help!

Looking forward to your responses and shared wisdom.

Safe travels,
SilentActivist