Honda Odyssey reliability and problems by year
Owners have filed 5,174 complaints about the Honda Odyssey with NHTSA since 2010, most often about electrical system and engine. Honda has filed 31 warranty extensions and 3 service campaigns for it, and there are 41 safety recalls on file.
From NHTSA's public data files, downloaded 2026-10-10.
How reliable is the Honda Odyssey? What NHTSA's records show
We don't give the Odyssey a reliability score. NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. Here is what's on file for model years 2010 on.
- Owner complaints
- 5,174
- Filed with NHTSA, all model years
- Warranty extensions
- 31
- Filed by Honda
- Service campaigns
- 3
- Filed by Honda
- Safety recalls
- 41
- Each covers part of the model
Every model year compared
Complaints rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so a newer or rarer year will show fewer. Compare years of the Odyssey with each other.
| Year | Complaints | Most named | Recalls | Warranty / campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 44 | Engine (41%) | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 404 | Engine (53%) | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 115 | Electrical system (44%) | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 102 | Electrical system (28%) | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 137 | Electrical system (26%) | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 145 | Electrical system (38%) | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 480 | Automatic emergency braking and collision warning (38%) | 14 | 5 |
| 2019 | 980 | Automatic emergency braking and collision warning (24%) | 20 | 8 |
| 2018 | 999 | Electrical system (26%) | 16 | 10 |
| 2017 | 39 | Engine (26%) | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 270 | Engine (34%) | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 206 | Engine (26%) | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 308 | Transmission and drivetrain (24%) | 5 | 5 |
| 2013 | 210 | Engine (33%) | 6 | 11 |
| 2012 | 245 | Brakes (24%) | 5 | 17 |
| 2011 | 235 | Electrical system (28%) | 5 | 17 |
| 2010 | 255 | Body and structure (21%) | 1 | 4 |
Look up one model year, or a VIN
See the complaints, recalls and warranty extensions for a single Odyssey model year, with the typical mileage when owners reported each problem.
Acknowledged by Honda
Warranty extensions and service campaigns Honda filed with NHTSA for the Odyssey, in its own words. A warranty extension means Honda pays for the repair beyond the normal warranty.
- Warranty extensionMay 2021· Equipment and accessories· model years 2018–2020
Dealer Message - On February 18, 2021, American Honda announced a warranty extension for certain 2018-20 Odyssey, 2019-20 Passport, and 2019-20 Pilot vehicles.
- Warranty extensionApr 2021· Electrical system· model years 2018–2020
There may also be a Network Loss message and/or display issues.
- Warranty extensionMar 2021· Mobility equipment· model years 2018–2019
This warranty extension provides coverage for the original owner and any subsequent owners. No action is required on your part unless you experience a problem.
- Warranty extensionMar 2021· Equipment and accessories· model years 2018
Additionally, the fuel injectors may need to be replaced. American Honda is extending the warranty on these repairs to 10 years from the original date of purchase or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first.
- Warranty extensionFeb 2021· Electrical system· model years 2018–2020
Dealer Message - Today, February 18, 2021, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2018-20 Odyssey, 2019-20 Passport, and 2019-20 Pilot vehicles.
- Warranty extensionFeb 2021· Engine and cooling· model years 2018–2019
The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter.
- Warranty extensionFeb 2021· Fuel system· model years 2018–2019
Dealer Message - On, November 24, 2020, American Honda announced a warranty extension for certain 2016 Pilot vehicles.
- Warranty extensionNov 2020· Electrical system· model years 2018
The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter.
- Warranty extensionOct 2019· Visibility· model years 2011–2014
Dealer Message - On August 29, 2019, American Honda launched five revised and one new Warranty Extension paint bulletins. Please review the following summary of requirements within these bulletins and share with the appropriate staff to ensure proper claim submission.
- Warranty extensionAug 2019· Body and structure· model years 2011–2012
To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint in these areas to 7 years from the original date of purchase.
- Warranty extensionAug 2019· Body and structure· model years 2013–2014
To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint in these areas to 7 years from the original date of purchase.
- Warranty extensionAug 2019· Body and structure· model years 2011–2014
Dealer Message - In the last few weeks, American Honda has issued several paint warranty extension service bulletins on the Pilot, Odyssey, HR-V and Fit models due to paint defects under S/B# 19-055, 19-056, 19 057, 19-058 and 19-064.
- Warranty extensionJun 2019· Body and structure· model years 2011–2012
The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 7 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit.
- Warranty extensionJun 2019· Body and structure· model years 2011–2014
Dealer Message - Today, June 1, 2019, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2011-14 Odyssey and 2013-16 Pilot vehicles with either Taffeta White or White Diamond Pearl paint to address customer concerns with peeling paint.
- Warranty extensionJun 2019· Body and structure· model years 2012
The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 7 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit.
- Warranty extensionJun 2019· Body and structure· model years 2013
The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 7 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit.
- Warranty extensionJun 2019· Body and structure· model years 2013–2014
The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 7 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit.
- Warranty extensionDec 2016· Transmission and drivetrain· model years 2011–2012
Dealer message - since the posting of service bulletin 16-066 for 2010 Crosstour software update for lock-up function there has been a sharp rise in claims for torque converter shudder for this model and year compared to the first 6 months of the year before the sb was posted.
- Warranty extensionDec 2016· Transmission and drivetrain· model years 2011–2012
Dealer message - since the posting of service bulletin 16-066 for 2010 Crosstour software update for lock-up function there has been a sharp rise in claims for torque converter shudder for this model and year compared to the first 6 months of the year before the sb was posted.
- Warranty extensionAug 2016· Electrical system· model years 2011–2012
Dealer message - today, august 3, 2016, american honda reinstated the temporarily suspended service bulletins 16-046, product update: Software update for lock-up function and 16-052, warranty extension: 2011 12 odyssey torque converter from the service information system.
- Warranty extensionJul 2016· Electrical system· model years 2011–2012
Dealer message - today, july 21, 2016, american honda temporarily suspended service bulletins 16-046, product update: Software update for lock-up function and 16-052, warranty extension: 2011 12 odyssey torque converter from the service information system and VIN inquiry due…
- Warranty extensionJul 2016· Equipment and accessories· model years 2011–2012
Dealer message - american honda motor, co., inc. Is announcing a product update and a warranty extension for model year 2011 12 honda odyssey vehicles to address torque converter judder, shudder, or vibration concerns.
- Warranty extensionJul 2016· Electrical system· model years 2011–2012
There is a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch felt while driving between 2045 mph.
- Warranty extensionSep 2015· Engine· model years 2010
Warranty extension: MIL comes on with dtcs P0301 thru P0304 - the piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align which can lead to spark plug fouling.
- Warranty extensionSep 2015· Engine· model years 2011–2013
Warranty extension: MIL comes on with dtcs P0301 thru P0304 - the piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align, which can lead to spark plug fouling.
- Warranty extensionAug 2014· Engine and cooling· model years 2010
American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, Soto et al.
- Warranty extensionJul 2014· Electrical system· model years 2011–2013
American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, Soto et al.
- Warranty extensionJul 2014· Engine and cooling· model years 2010
American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, Soto et al.
- Warranty extensionJul 2014· Engine and cooling· model years 2011–2013
American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, Soto et al.
- Warranty extensionOct 2013· Engine· model years 2010–2013
Vehicles with multimodel VCM2 would experience misfire due to engine misfire of a fouled plug and a warranty extension has been issued to cover repairs. Model 2008-2013 Accord V6, crosstour V6, odyssey, pilot.
What owners report most
The parts of the car owners named in their complaints, across every Odyssey model year. Unverified, and not a failure rate.
- Electrical system1,299 (25%)
- Engine1,118 (22%)
- Other or unspecified755 (15%)
- Automatic emergency braking and collision warning741 (14%)
- Transmission and drivetrain598 (12%)
- Lane keeping453 (9%)
- Body and structure365 (7%)
- Brakes298 (6%)
Safety recalls
41 recalls cover at least one Odyssey model year. Each covers a range of VINs, not every car. Check one car at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Water may enter into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image to fail to display when the vehicle is in reverse.
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
A software programming error can cause the side and side curtain air bags to deploy unexpectedly.
Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
The steering gear box assembly may not have been tightened properly, allowing water to enter the assembly and cause corrosion and binding gears.
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display.
The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, allowing the mirror glass to detach.
A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.
The affected vehicles may have a tire that contains a pinhole, causing a slow air leak.
The second-row outboard seats may have deformed seat rail locking mechanisms, which could prevent the seat rails from locking into place.
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
And 26 more recalls on NHTSA.
NHTSA investigations
Defect investigations NHTSA opened. Many close without a recall.
- DP26005Defect petition· opened Jul 2026, closed Sep 2026· Airbags· model years 2011–2017
Inadvertent Deployment of Air Bags
- PE25018Preliminary evaluation· opened Oct 2025, closed Jun 2026· Airbags· model years 2018–2022
Inadvertent Deployment of Side Air Bags
Led to recall 26V227.
- PE25008Preliminary evaluation· opened Aug 2025, still open· Engine· model years 2018–2020
Engine failure
- EA25004Engineering analysis· opened Mar 2025, still open· Engine and cooling· model years 2018–2025
No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
- RQ24013Recall query· opened Nov 2024, closed Aug 2025· Engine· model years 2018–2020
Engine failure
NHTSA's own page for the 2027 Honda Odyssey has the complaint text and every document.
Common questions
Is the Honda Odyssey reliable?
We don't score reliability: NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. What's on file for model years 2010 on: 5,174 owner complaints, 31 warranty extensions and 3 service campaigns Honda filed, and 41 safety recalls. The model years with the most complaints are 2018 (999), 2019 (980), 2020 (480). Whether a known problem was fixed on one car is what its service records show.
What are the most common problems with the Honda Odyssey?
Across every model year since 2010, owners' complaints to NHTSA most often name electrical system (25%), engine (22%), other or unspecified (15%). Honda has filed 31 warranty extensions covering the Odyssey, listed on this page.
Which Odyssey model years have the most complaints?
2018 (999), 2019 (980), 2020 (480). Complaint counts rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so compare years of the Odyssey with each other rather than with other models.
Has Honda extended the warranty on the Odyssey?
Yes: equipment and accessories (model years 2018–2020); electrical system (model years 2018–2020); mobility equipment (model years 2018–2019), and 28 more. A dealer does a covered repair for free within the extended time or mileage.
How do I check recalls on a Odyssey?
Enter the car's 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That answers for one vehicle; the 41 recalls listed here are for the model, and each covers only part of it.