# What does vibration and hesitation on acceleration mean? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** hesitation, vibration, odyssey\ **Created:** [July 10, 2007, 5:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-vibration-and-hesitation-on-acceleration-mean/1507 "2007-07-10T05:15:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![neeraj\_b](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ab992/32.png) [@neeraj\_b](https://community.cartalk.com/u/neeraj_b)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2007, 5:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-vibration-and-hesitation-on-acceleration-mean/1507/1 "2007-07-10T05:15:50Z")
I have a 2002 Odyssey EX, which has done 52K miles. Off late, when I press the accelerator, I notice a slight vibration and a hesitation in the car. It’s almost like the car takes time to respond to the acceleration request. I’m a newbie when it comes to car maintenance. I’m wondering if this is related to the transmission and whether it will be an expensive proposition to fix. ---
**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2007, 6:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-vibration-and-hesitation-on-acceleration-mean/1507/2 "2007-07-10T06:01:35Z")
It sounds like an engine performance problem. When, if ever, has the fuel filter been replaced? What about the spark plugs? (Yes, I know spark plugs are allegedly good for eternity). 🙂 Any Check Engine Light ever come on, drop off in fuel economy, or even a hint of a slightly rough idle? ---
**Author:** ![Beadsandbeads](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c57346/32.png) [@Beadsandbeads](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beadsandbeads)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2007, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-vibration-and-hesitation-on-acceleration-mean/1507/3 "2007-07-10T19:00:49Z")
Does it feel like driving over rumble strips? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/1/d/1d47c66a543aa6c5a7873bb2320858f978ff52ed.png) [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2007, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-vibration-and-hesitation-on-acceleration-mean/1507/4 "2007-07-10T20:36:01Z")
I wish I could describe it better. When I accelerate, the car seems to lose some power, then it picks speed. Also, there is some vibration at that point - I guess yes, it would be kind of like driving over rumbling strips. A friend said it may have to with the engine mount. Still confused. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/1/d/1d47c66a543aa6c5a7873bb2320858f978ff52ed.png) [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2007, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-vibration-and-hesitation-on-acceleration-mean/1507/5 "2007-07-10T20:40:54Z")
> It sounds like an engine performance problem. When, if ever, has the fuel filter been replaced? > What about the spark plugs? (Yes, I know spark plugs are allegedly good for eternity). 🙂 Any Check Engine Light ever come on, drop off in fuel economy, or even a hint of a slightly rough idle? The idle seems OK. And the engine light has not come on. I can definitely get the fuel filter and the spark plugs checked. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Beadsandbeads](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c57346/32.png) [@Beadsandbeads](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beadsandbeads)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2007, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-vibration-and-hesitation-on-acceleration-mean/1507/6 "2007-07-14T03:42:40Z")
It could be lot of things and it will take an experienced person to drive it and start figuring it out. I would start by checking the trans fluid. Is it full, pink and not dark and burned-smelling? After that, take it to an experienced mechanic.