Major Problems with Honda Odyssey Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Best and Worst Years for Honda Odyssey

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Honda Odyssey.

Model Year Complaints
2020 Odyssey
3
2019 Odyssey
59
2018 Odyssey
148
2017 Odyssey
12
2016 Odyssey
86
2015 Odyssey
114
2014 Odyssey
223
2013 Odyssey
137
2012 Odyssey
181
2011 Odyssey
198
2010 Odyssey
206
2009 Odyssey
177
2008 Odyssey
472
2007 Odyssey
772
2006 Odyssey
662
2005 Odyssey
800
2004 Odyssey
558
2003 Odyssey
897
2002 Odyssey
934
2001 Odyssey
582
2000 Odyssey
657
1999 Odyssey
509

Worst 3 Honda Odyssey complaints

2001 Honda Odyssey FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Victims: 20 Mileage: 65000 miles

2001 Honda Odyssey AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Victims: 12

2000 Honda Odyssey LATCH Victims: 9

Browse Honda Odyssey complaints by category

Problems with AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, POWER TRAIN and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Honda Odyssey owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda odyssey. the contact stated that there was a three second delay before the...
1467
~ 72011 miles
POWER TRAIN
driving approx 25mph through town when engine rpms increased a bit as it briefly slipped out of gear then it...
1066
~ 92800 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
had been driving brand new 2014 odyssey with 700 miles on it without incident. parked car at the grocery store....
631
~ 63008 miles
ENGINE
1. i bought a 2014 honda odyssey around new year with keyless ignition. 2. with this car i can turn...
536
~ 83354 miles
AIR BAGS
the vehicle had a full frontal impact the impact was all the way to the engine but none of the...
489
~ 67973 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
in march of this year began new lease for 3rd honda odyssey after having two previous and loving them. on...
452
~ 74578 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
as i was trying to stop at a red light and my legs only on the brakes the car started...
446
~ 47613 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
while driving down the freeway in houston tx on a hot summer day the sunroof exploded outward. it made a...
425
~ 61782 miles
STEERING
my insurance company bought this honda odyssey ex 2014 van for me to be modified for handicapped equipment as a...
424
~ 52113 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the sliding door failed to open without warning...
381
~ 33503 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
the steering wheel was shaking at higher speeds when braking. dealer said that the front disks are warped. dealer covered...
336
~ 23517 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
as i was trying to stop at a red light and my legs only on the brakes the car started...
288
~ 59756 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the rear driver side door malfunctioned and failed...
246
~ 34030 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
we bought odyssey couple of months back in austin . currently we are experiencing 3 major issues. 1. excessive wind...
238
~ 66888 miles
SEATS
the 2009 rule requiring changes in head restraints (commonly called head rests) has resulted in a design found on many...
160
~ 52972 miles
TIRES
a continental contiprocontact p235/65r17 tire that came installed on a new 2013 honda odyssey had the sidewall blow out while...
138
~ 29352 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
as i try to accelerate from a low speed for example entering an intersection or a highway the transmission slips...
134
~ 70215 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he opened the...
125
~ 63873 miles
SUSPENSION
all body part of this new van are loose.. both side front windows while open and close or open the...
113
~ 49443 miles
SEAT BELTS
on saturday july 19th my son almost choked to death on the middle row seatbelt. i have three young kids...
106
~ 58530 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
the fuses keep having to be replaced because when it transitions from eco to regular the car stutters and the...
103
~ 68182 miles
STRUCTURE
shiny dashboard reflects too much in both driver & passenger side mirrors when the sun hits the dashboard. this is...
102
~ 46399 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT
tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda odyssey. the summer after the vehicle was purchased the air conditioner failed. the...
97
~ 24369 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2011 honda odyssey. consumer states problem with vehicle engine concerning oil leak and burning smell *tgw the consumer stated at...
85
~ 40718 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
my insurance company bought this honda odyssey ex 2014 van for me to be modified for handicapped equipment as a...
74
~ 61811 miles
WHEELS
i was driving (in motion) on slippery wet but icy roads in town. i was only going about 20 mph....
64
~ 49483 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
i was driving on the highway when i heard a loud clunk. thought i hit a bump but when i...
61
~ 58758 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION
at 7000 miles the transmission made a very loud grinding and rattling noise shaking the vehicle when shifting from r...
60
~ 58219 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
on the 3rd row seat there is a glove box on the passenger side. the box gets extremely hot. we...
51
~ 39479 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. the contact noticed that the ignition switch failed however he was able to...
50
~ 68851 miles
EQUIPMENT
there seems to be an interference between using a bluetooth phone when paired with the vehicles hands free link system...
44
~ 29013 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE
power lift gate failure - without warning the power lift gate failed to operate and the struts do not keep...
44
~ 55424 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. while driving 40 mph the anti-lock brake and the vsa light illuminated on...
43
~ 9354 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
windshield wavy/blurry: they said i was one of the first of 2014 odyssey owners. but at the first moment of...
38
~ 39734 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES
purchased a whole set of michelin primacy mxv4 tires on 10/13/2016 with odometer 54993. during the service on 04/18/2018 with...
37
~ 26341 miles
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT
i own a 2002 honda odyssey. on july 22 2006 while i was parking the van in my garage i...
37
~ 73971 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda odyssey. while driving approximately 60 mph the contact hit a deer that was...
36
~ 38662 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY
issue is the same as with recall notice 12v062000. the gas filled struts are not holding the lift gate open....
33
~ 23043 miles
SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY
tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda odyssey. the contact stated the vehicle was parked when she lifted the rear...
31
~ 49665 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY
in the end of august the power windows stopped working in our odyssey. when i dropped the car off at...
29
~ 34612 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
my 2009 honda odyssey ex has 30 000 miles and has ongoing brake issues. the brakes are soft and goes...
29
~ 14844 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
2010 honda odyssey. consumer states vibration and transmission problems *tgw the consumer stated he could fell the transmission slipping and...
26
~ 62439 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES
a continental contiprocontact p235/65r17 tire that came installed on a new 2013 honda odyssey had the sidewall blow out while...
25
~ 39155 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING
tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda odyssey touring. the contact stated that while driving at 35 mph there was...
25
~ 36601 miles
CHILD SEAT
tl* the contact owns a diono safety seat model type: radian rxt model model number us16900 and manufactured in 4/01/2013....
23
~ 1391 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2007 honda odyssey lx purchased dec 6 2007. approximately 45% of the time according to my logs the vehicle does...
23
~ 56870 miles
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE
2013 honda odyssey. consumer writes in regards to defective tailgate. *ld the consumer stated the hydraulic stray strut was replaced
22
~ 39177 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY
in the 6 months that we have owned a new 2014 odyssey there is a large area of streaking on...
22
~ 7623 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS
2011 honda odyssey. consumer states problem with rear seat belt *tgw the consumer stated the rear seat had a middle...
22
~ 19536 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING
my honda odyssey touring 2011 advertised the ambient footwell lighting as all bright and beautiful. unfortunately is so dim and...
21
~ 32739 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
while parking at daycare turn into parking spot brakes fail. brakes are pumped to the floor 5 times before hitting...
19
~ 26455 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
dt: contact took his car to the service dealership on 8-1-05 because heard a bubbling noise coming from the rear...
19
~ 6228 miles
VISIBILITY
tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph the rear passenger...
18
~ 40639 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the brake rotors were damaged because the vehicle...
17
~ 15901 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY
the gas-filled struts on the rear lift gate of my honda odyssey minivan have completely failed. the rear lift gate...
17
~ 59163 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT
aftermarket automotive rims failed after approximately 30 days of normal driving. moda md9 or md9610 were listed as a recommended...
17
~ 49238 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES
i purchased a brand new 2011 honda odyssey touring elite 4 weeks ago. as i drove home from the lot...
17
~ 17462 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
brakes are too soft. had accident twice already because brakes dont react like they are suppose to. you have to...
17
~ 34473 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
the honda odyssey in question was purchased in the 1st week of january 2006 and had about 6000 miles on...
17
~ 10958 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY
tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the rear window exploded in the vehicle. there...
15
~ 29350 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
new 2006 honda odyssey purchased new driven for 7 weeks. leaking noticed on garage floor. service department said there was...
15
~ 33941 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
hello - i have a 2005 odyssey that might have and others might have potential safety issues. a while back...
15
~ 10200 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY
tail gate falls after lifted either manually or via power. struts not holding in up position resulting in tail gate
14
~ 68937 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
2010 & 2013 honda odyssey. consumer writes in regards to radio issues in both vehicles. *smd the consumer no longer...
14
~ 20388 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph rattling noise emitted...
14
~ 80368 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
i was traveling at about 60 mph in the far left lane on 490 w in rochester ny on saturday...
14
~ 2500 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
at 2 666 miles on the odometer my honda odyssey exl purchased on 2/28/2007 suffered catastrophic engine failure in the...
14
~ 6476 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
while on a roadtrip the check engine light went on. dealer replaced egr valve because there was a piece of...
13
~ 47080 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
consumer states when rear ended the driver and passenger seats went into a recline position upon impact causing injuries. ts...
13
~ 4923 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
acceleration problem- i was in the parking lot of westbury costco when i backed up the car from the parking
12
~ 74990 miles
LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP > CHILD SEAT
safety concern that the manufacture did not address re e-z on molded # 86y universal harness. my son is 9...
11
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving 30 mph the vehicle shut off. the failure occurred more than...
11
~ 22455 miles
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM
bought the honda in may 2004. noticed a slight hesitation at times when engine was not warmed up. i complained...
11
~ 14136 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY
tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda odyssey. while driving approximately 45 mph a loud booming noise suddenly occurred. after...
10
~ 37530 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
the third row right hand side arm rest/cup holder area wall gets hot to a point that passenger on that...
10
~ 59630 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
since taking delivery of my 2011 honda odyssey it has had a faulty battery sensor this is a known issue...
10
~ 47748 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE
tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the passenger's side automatic sliding door would lock...
10
~ 41018 miles
COLUMN > STEERING
2007 honda odyssey exl sliding doors noise and cannot be opened inside the car by passenger. had the streering column
10
~ 26193 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING
any time when ouside temp drops below 40 deg farenheight and i drive my 06 honda odyssey i get a...
10
~ 44317 miles
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
the driver's seat has bad joints that let it rock from front to back. we have had the subwoofer installed...
10
~ 10179 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
while driving at any speed and when the consumer depressed the brakes seat belt locked. the belt will relax after...
10
~ 3030 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
i am a mechanic at a school district and we have purchased 3 2007 odyssey vans. we are experiencing soft...
9
~ 3550 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
honda odyssey-07- has a brake problem. vehicle's brake pedal feels weak and pedal goes to the floor. dealer replaced the
9
~ 34830 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda odyssey. the contact stated when the brake pedal was engaged it extended and...
8
~ 27481 miles
PARKING BRAKE
i bought 2009 honda odyssey but in 3 months whenever i push brake on the down hill road the brake...
8
~ 53461 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda odyssey. while driving at an unknown speed the abs indicator illuminated and the...
7
~ 34921 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS
tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda odyssey. while driving approximately 60 mph the contact hit a deer that was...
7
~ 26677 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
batt lo warning comes on from time to time in our 2011 honda odyssey. i have had the vehicle at...
7
~ 5114 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
2011 honda odyssey. consumer states problem with vehicle windshield wipers *tgw the consumer stated one of the wipers scratched the...
7
~ 10157 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE
my 2006 honda odyssey (with 45000 miles) rear lift gate supporting strut(s) failed and the the gate became so heavy....
7
~ 35397 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN
tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. the contact was driving approximately 35-40 mph when the vehicle stability assist system...
7
~ 34287 miles
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS
this is not a complaint about a vehicle accident however it is a complaint about a vehicle design when installing...
7
~ 3746 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS
failure of driver's side curtain airbags to deploy. car hit on drivers side by other car. driver's door and passenger
7
~ 57178 miles
VALVE > TIRES
purchased a 2006 odyssey touring model and the dealer misrepresented the vehicle's "top of the line tires" by claiming superior...
7
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
i own a 2006 honda odyssey (purchased july 2006). last weekend i noticed blue fluid (coolant) on the grill accompanied...
7
~ 18635 miles
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
brakes sometimes seem inadequate to stop the vehicle -- have rolled through stop signs or red lights when attempting to
7
~ 2076 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
driver's seat belt will not unlatch when button pressed multiple times....
7
~ 6284 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2006 honda odyssey brakes failed to stop when depressed. *ts the consumers wife had to turn off th ignition in...
7
~ 9484 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda odyssey. while driving at an unknown speed the vehicle decelerated and the emission...
6
~ 12666 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the speedometer and other instruments on the dash board are very easy to see at night. however in daylight it...
6
~ 56529 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda odyssey. the contact stated the gear would not release from park and that...
6
~ 35319 miles
STRAP/WEBBING > TETHER > CHILD SEAT
super latch strap loosens repeatedly with normal use leaving the seat poorly installed despite initial installation by experienced formerly-certified cps
6
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION
2007 honda odyssey with 16 450 miles had both front wheel bearings fail- noise and grinding feel to vehicle. dealer
6
~ 39570 miles
INFLATOR MODULE > DRIVER SIDE > FRONTAL
summary: wiring problem that could potentially cause air bag deployment when turning steering wheel. the wiring inside the cable reel...
6
~ 27108 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
brakes make aloud popping noise when backing or rolling forward. pop is felt in your feet. dealer says this is
6
HARNESS/CROTCH BUCKLE > CHILD SEAT
tl* the contact owns a diono safety seat model type: radian rxt model model number us16900 and manufactured in 4/01/2013....
5
~ 6400 miles
LATCH STRAP > CHILD SEAT
tl* the contact owns a diono safety seat model type: radian rxt model model number us16900 and manufactured in 4/01/2013....
5
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE
all body part of this new van are loose.. both side front windows while open and close or open the...
5
~ 22460 miles
CARRIER/RACK > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT
tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the lift rear gate latch became inoperable and...
5
~ 13000 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the letters on the gear shifter were not...
5
~ 17000 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. after starting the vehicle the tie rod detached without warning. as a...
5
~ 19800 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
apparently the "master" control switch in the driver's door experienced a loose connection. this prevented the windows from operating i...
5
~ 48800 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING
2005 honda odyssey. steering wheel shakes at highway speeds. honda is ducking the issue. may be safety issue. *jb...
5
~ 4613 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
driving a 2005 honda odyssey down a 2-lane country road at night in november a deer was in the field....
5
~ 12000 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING
the left rear sliding door has failed twice. it will close but not latch all of the way. the alarm...
5
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda odyssey. while driving at an unknown speed the abs indicator illuminated and the...
4
~ 64770 miles
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
2010 honda odyssey. consumer states problem with gps unit and oil leaking inside van under dash *tgw according to the...
4
~ 2250 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
we are owners of 2007 honda odyssey (vin # [xxx] ). on july 13 2010 as we were pulling into...
4
~ 34160 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the front passenger seat warmer burned the leg of...
4
~ 82075 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION
very loud pusating sound when rear windows open. it vibrates and is so loud i thought i had a flat
4
~ 14775 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
back in fall of 2003 we needed a new transmission then again in may 2004 we needed another new transmission....
4
~ 89174 miles
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
seatbelt extenders are not offered by honda dealers. an overweight person cannot obtain a seatbelt extender by purchase or free...
4
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
rear brakes started making a metallic clicking noise around 3000 miles when vehicle shifts direction. honda stated that this was...
4
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY
2014 odyssey has been changed to include a progressive driver side mirror from the normal flat glass mirror. the glass...
3
~ 45033 miles
INTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY
tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda odyssey. while driving various speeds the contact had difficulty determining if the vehicles...
3
~ 85 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE
non powered trunk lift on my ex odyssey just stopped working. i have to literally push the trunk and keep...
3
~ 10000 miles
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the power operated rear liftgate would close independently....
3
~ 22643 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY
tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the driver side blower for the defroster was...
3
~ 46148 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
honda odyssey fuel door and driver side sliding door not open. *tr...
3
~ 14358 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING
since i bought the minivan odyssey new it had trouble with the rack and pinion it was replaced under the...
3
~ 27333 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the auto tensioner was faulty on his vehicle. whenever...
3
~ 17333 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
severe vibration thumping washboard affect in right front when driving over 20mph. replaced right front drive axel. *tr...
3
~ 45443 miles
RIM > WHEELS
multiple and random flat tires due to corrosion forming on original equipment alloy wheels. six flat tires to date. on
3
~ 13000 miles
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the vehicle was at the dealer being serviced. when the contact arrived to...
3
~ 28393 miles
WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
tl* - the contact has a 2005 honda odyssey es. the contact stated that when he pulls the seat belt...
3
~ 3580 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl*- the contact stated that when he starting the 2006 honda odyssey he heard a loud static sounding noise coming...
3
~ 6667 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
when braking severe grinding noise right front. dealer said calipers were leaking on to pads causing noise. replaced calipers and...
3
~ 3598 miles
EXTERNAL > WARNINGS > BACK OVER PREVENTION
2005 honda odyssey has problems with the back up sensor system.*mr the consumer stated the manufacture uses a small high...
3
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
the throttle cable failed. this would cause the vehicle not to accelerate. the dealership will be notified. the cause was
3
~ 10400 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY
transmission failed and was replaced. *slc...
3
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i bought a 1999 honda odyssey in april 1999. it now has about 13 000 miles. on 11/13/2000 my wife...
3
~ 39000 miles
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING
tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda odyssey. a technician informed the contact that the power steering hose was leaking...
2
~ 45556 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2005 honda odyssey. consumer writes in regards to manifold heat shields replacement *tgw the consumer stated during a service visit...
2
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
re: nhtsa phone ref. #438678 honda's recall campaign #s34 nhtsa campaign id #12v136000: similar incident with my 2003 honda odyssey...
2
~ 35953 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
i purchased four after market built in video/dvd monitor head rests that broke apart upon impact when the middle row...
2
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION
factory installed safety alarm signals false . the alarm horn and lights causes calls to police as to a possible...
2
~ 34000 miles
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION
i purchased my 2005 honda odyssey new in november 2004 the car currently has 43 000 miles on it and...
2
~ 34000 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
sept. 2007 2007 honda odyssey - purchased new in sept. 2006 -drove vehicle for awhile and felt the brakes weren't...
2
~ 5633 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE
the paint on the front and rear bumber is of poor quaility on my silver 2006 odyssey. the slightest touch...
2
~ 500 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS
dt*: the contact stated while attempting to exit the vehicle the right rear seat belt was twisted around the occupant....
2
~ 41750 miles
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY
the consumer heard noises coming from the vehicle's transmission. *nm the vehicle pulled to the right the electronic equipment light...
2
~ 532 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
daily my 2004 odyssey will stall. the engine will start run for one second then shut off. this will occur...
2
~ 150 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
after receiving a recall letter consumer made an appointment with dealer seven weeks prior to taking the vehicle in. vehicle...
2
~ 8000 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
after taking the vehicle in to the dealer for a transmission recall repairs transmission was leaking fluid.*ak...
2
~ 32500 miles
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
while consumer was loading groceries the cargo door slammed. this could be a very serious potential hazard. *ak...
2
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION
i have a 2003 honda odyssey with the towing package. the problem that i am having is that my rear...
2
~ 2000 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
consumer stated that when filling the gas tank the fuel will spill out causing an distraction to the consumer. dealer
2
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS
right rear tire removed repaired and replaced according to manual. exactly 3 weeks later in a slow speed accelerating left-hand...
2
~ 550 miles
MOUNTING > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE
complaints of thumping from fuel tank from sloshing fuel. *tt...
2
MULTIPLE AXLE > SUSPENSION
axle bearing wheel broke off while consumer was driving at 60-65 mph. driver's side wheel broke off and consumer could
2
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
the dealer replaced a solenoid the first time. three weeks later the same problems exists and is very unsafe to
2
VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
the brake malfunctioned causing extended stopping distances due to power booster cable failure. yh...
2
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
consumer states while traveling without any indication dash board indication lights would flash on/off. dealer was contacted. please provide further
2
VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR > CHILD SEAT
tl* the contact owns a diono safety seat model type: radian rxt model model number us16900 and manufactured in 4/01/2013....
1
CAMERA SYSTEM > BACK OVER PREVENTION
tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda odyssey. while driving various speeds or while the vehicle was parked the passenger...
1
~ 17000 miles
COMPRESSOR > SUPPLY > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
i had honda odyssey 2007 at 53 000 miles air compressor went out i am using this car only weekend....
1
~ 53000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda odyssey. the contact stated while driving 55 mph attempting to engage the brakes...
1
~ 16000 miles
STRAP/WEBBING > HARNESS > CHILD SEAT
safety concern that the manufacture did not address re e-z on molded # 86y universal harness. my son is 9...
1
ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
recently noticed like the brakes are not released fully after the application resulting in a "flat tire feeling with noise"...
1
~ 55315 miles
CONNECTOR/CLIP > TETHER > CHILD SEAT
the tether strap of my true fit premier (model c670-bar dom 2/23/09) has bent and you cannot bend it back.
1
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda odyssey. while driving approximately 5 mph the contact heard a ticking sound when...
1
~ 5000 miles
POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING
power steering goes out at low speeds. sometimes it works fine other times it is out. contacted the dealer and...
1
~ 43000 miles
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2004 honda odyssey van. the ignition switch and turn signal switch fail to operate correctly. the turn signal switch assembly...
1
~ 150000 miles
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT
i have a 2007 honda odyssey and the sliding doors do not latch properly which could open while driving with...
1
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving at any speed the vehicle loses power. when the power shuts...
1
~ 29000 miles
TANK VALVE/GAUGE > LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
i bought a used 2003 honda odyssey from power honda of valencia in december 2007. in april 2008 the car...
1
~ 77000 miles
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING
the power steering makes intermittent groaning and screeching noises when the wheel is turned. i've had 2 new power steering...
1
SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
my 2002 honda odyssey is not shifting properly between 2nd and 3rd gear it simply "revs" and will not shift...
1
~ 174000 miles
DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
we purchased brand new odyssey july'07. from date of purchase we noticed the brakes performed below par. the brakes required...
1
~ 6200 miles
CHAMBER > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
we purchased brand new odyssey july'07. from date of purchase we noticed the brakes performed below par. the brakes required...
1
~ 6200 miles
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving 25 mph the rear brake locked up and made the vehicle...
1
~ 9933 miles
LINKAGES > STEERING
tl* - the contact has a 2006 honday odyssey. the contact stated that when the vehicle was traveling between 5...
1
~ 8000 miles
BASE (INFANT) > CHILD SEAT
dt: the contact stated the adjustment strap to the harness was too easily accessible to the child in the safety...
1
~ 32000 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
we bought a 1999 honda odyssey from carmax and the first week that we got the car the check engine...
1
RELAY > STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl*- the contact stated that when he starting the 2006 honda odyssey he heard a loud static sounding noise coming...
1
~ 10000 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION
dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was taken in for a state inspection and had failed due to the front...
1
~ 62000 miles
SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
when i have my front windshield wipers on and put my vehicle in reverse my rear wipers will come on...
1
~ 125000 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES
tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the run flats only work within a 50 mile...
1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > HYDRAULIC > DRIVELINE
brake and transmission failure of honda odyssey. we leased a 2005 honda odyssey from honda west in las vegas on...
1
~ 500 miles
WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
dt: contact states the airbag light keeps coming on. the airbag sensor has been replaced twice. the service dealer...
1
FUEL RAIL > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
consumer smelled a fuel odor coming from the vents. consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection and mechanic could
1
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN
started hearing noise while driving at any speed. noise got progressively louder. took car to honda dealer and they found...
1
WHEEL CYLINDERS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
honda identifies that drum brakes on honda odyssey are problems. for over two years we fought with dealership to address...
1
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
vehicle began to have difficulty shifting from park to gear with foot on brake pedal. eventually complete failure of switch...
1
~ 50000 miles
HUBCAP/COVER > WHEELS
while driving 70 mph rear driver's side tire blew out. later consumer found out that the rear passenger wheel produced...
1
~ 31115 miles
HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
the high beam has a single halogen light for both settings. when switching from low to high beam the light...
1
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
consumer experienced sudden loss of battery power. (nar) *ph *cb ...
1
ANTI-THEFT DEVICES > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
automatic doors were defective. the alarm went off. consumer pulled off of the road opened and shut the doors for
1
~ 26400 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
near death/accident experiences =4 transmission failures= 2 replacements since new purchase egr valve replaced= should have been replaced when the...
1
~ 10000 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
recall#03v014000 concerning fuel tank failure. no parts were available for repairs. apple tree honda 828-684-4400. contacted dealer on july-11-2003. *ak...
1
INDICATOR LIGHT > PARKING BRAKE
while driving the emergency brake light illuminated. *jb...
1
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
on 03/22/03 while driving on highway black smoke emitted from the tail pipe. the consumer drove to the dealer who
1
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
consumer states vehicle's rear signal light has minimum visibilty when brakes are applied. dealer notidied. please provide additional information.*jb...
1
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING
in may of 2002 i purchased a used 1999 honda odyssey from a reputable honda dealer in conway ar. at...
1
~ 57163 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN
transmission - clutch dt...
1
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY
there was a slight oil leak at the joint of the torque converter and transmission and the seals were replaced....
1
~ 25000 miles
BEAD > TIRES
the tire/rim bead seal fails causing the air to leak from the tire. *ak...
1
SOLENOID > STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
engine check light came on at about 72 000 miles. took the car in to leigth honda and they told...
1
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
the vehicle experienced the following: out of alignment loud bang/ticking shaking engine hesitation inoperative a/c a contaminated filter with metal...
1
~ 1064 miles
INFANT > HARNESS BUCKLE > CHILD SEAT
consumer's child was in rear seat when seatbelt buckle locked up and it wouldn't move. seatbelt buckle wouldn't move to...
1
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
while driving about 35 mph and coming to a stop sign vehicle suddenly accelerated. had to step on brake pedal...
1
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
whenever vehicle hit bump sounds like sliding door is ajar. the brakes sound like tractor trailer. took to dealer &
1
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT
the factory jack collapsed while the consumer was changing a tire. the jack could not support the weight of the
1
~ 400000 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
the windshield wipers stopped working without warning. *nm...
1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
in cold weather the brake line freezes up. this causes the brakes to be inoperative as a result of brake
1
CARBURETOR SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
recalls 99v158000 and 99v157000: consumer received two recall notices and set up an appointment in aug 1999 but has not...
1
FLUID > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
vehicle was involved in a frontal collision in which after the impact the vehicle caught on fire this occurred due
1
SHAFT SECTOR > GEAR BOX > STEERING
driver bumped into seat lever when it became stuck causing driver seat to automatically recline backwards on top of child...
1
MOTOR > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
2002 honda odyssey cd player rear wiper motor clock light and transmission stopped working few months after purchase. *ts ***no
1

FAQ

What year Honda Odyssey is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 22 years, Honda Odyssey models of 2020, 2017, 2019 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Honda Odyssey?

Honda Odyssey models of 2002 and 2003 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.



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