Two problems related to cruise control have been reported for the 2005 Honda Odyssey. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Honda Odyssey based on all problems reported for the 2005 Odyssey.
I accelerated to pass a truck while on the pennsylvania turnpike. My accelerator stuck doing 60. I could not release it by stepping on break or pumping it. I noticed that my cruise control had turned itself on. I turned it off. I stood with all my weight on the brake and slowed down only marginally. I pulled on the emergency brake and slowed down to about 20, where I was able to throw it in park and stop. Fortunately, no one was hurt. I have no idea what caused the accelerator in my 2005 Honda Odyssey to stick. I didn't report to police, but to 911, because I needed roadside assistance.
I was driving my 2005 Honda Odyssey today and as I was pulling into a parking space (about 5 mph) at a drug store and coming to a stop, the vehicle suddenly accelerated (jumped) forward. Had I not already had my foot on the brake I would have hit a rack of propane tanks! the car traveled about 4 ft from acceleration start to stopping and it rolled over the curb. My hard braking left a foot of tire tread marks on the concrete sidewalk from the front wheels. I always keep the cruise control (cc) off when driving locally but after I stopped the car, I noticed the cc was on. I did not turn it on and do not know how it activated. I want a record of the event. It left me shaken and want to insure that if there are other reports to nthsa actions be taken to advise owners of the problem. Drove to other locations without further problems. I intend to advise local Honda dealer and Honda corporate as well.