Honda Odyssey Complaints

12,890 consumer complaints on file.

#11528454June 23, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Our 2018 Honda Odyssey has randomly failed to start three times. No warning no advance warning messages or alerts. These appeared once after being parked overnight and twice immediately after being driven a short distance. First time was in June of 2021, second time in May of 2023 and third time in June of 2023. When trying to start the vehicle either the dash would flash with unknown information before going blank or was blank and wouldn’t crank the starter motor. We replaced the battery after the third failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528342June 22, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Van just randomly wouldn't start, has nothing to do with battery. I was told it was the fuel pump, saw a recall for fuel pump. Looked up to see if my vehicle was under the recall, but it said it wasn't.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528073June 21, 2023
ENGINE
My engine needs to be re-ringed after 50000 miles after a repair of the same. Honda settled a class action suit of this issue and the repair was done by an authorized dealer. The pistons rings on certain cylinders my rotate and align which can lead to spark plug fowling. The code is P0301-P0304. This is caused by the VCM that is put on the vehicle to increase gas mileage. Thousands of Honda engines are affected by this problem. Honda needs to do more about this problem. The engines are failing and not lasting as they should.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528229June 21, 2023
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle’s “Engine Idle Stop” feature malfunctions unless it is turned off manually. This is an energy conservation feature which turns off the engine when stopped. However, when lifting the brake, the engine does not turn back on at times, sometimes fully stalling the vehicle. At times, numerous lights have come onto the dashboard after this happens. At other times, the vehicle has completely turned off, leaving the safety of the driver and passengers at risk, particularly at stop lights, stop signs, and when in stop and go traffic. I’m continually worried someone is going to rear-end us when they see our brake light go off at an intersection. Vehicle has been brought to Honda dealership who stated they did not know the cause and replaced the battery. Problem was not solved and continues to happen.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528174June 21, 2023
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
I was driving through an intersection. My automatic brakes activated for no reason, my car rapidly slowed down in the middle of an intersection, a bus hit my car from behind.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527986June 20, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Rear hatch on our Odyssey EX-L started giving a "Power Tailgate Problem", and it would not open at all except by mechanically releasing the hatch from the emergency access panel. I replaced the rear hatch control module and the hatch could now again be opened from the outside as normal, but the power tailgate still did not function up and down, and requires manual lifting open and pushing closed. Upon inspection, the removed/malfunctioning control module appears to have failed due to water infiltration, meaning water has entered the inside of the vehicle and then shorted electrical components, potentially creating a fire hazard.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527841June 20, 2023
SUSPENSION, WHEELS, STEERING
Unable to fully align tires specifically rear camber of the wheels. There is no adjustment only option presented is an aftermarket solution.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527671June 19, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
There is a distracting static coming out of the speakers. sounds like popping and crackling.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527783June 19, 2023
POWER TRAIN
There are no warning lights illuminating. The 2018 Odyssey inconsistently will not accelerate when needed and it puts the driver and passengers in dangerous situations if there is other traffic. When the driver pushes down on the foot pedal for acceleration, the car acts as if it can't engage for a moment (like it is thinking about what it needs to do), it briefly freezes, but then will suddenly jerk into gear and jump. It is dangerous because it can happen when trying to accelerate onto the freeway or when trying to turn onto a busy road and there is no rhyme or reason as to when it is going to happen. There have been 2 close calls in which the other drivers acted defensively preventing crashes and on 1 instance, there were children in the car. We should not have to wait for an injury to have a problem considered and corrected.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527666June 19, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2022 Honda Odyssey:When the auto-off or whatever it is called engages when you put your foot on the brake at a red light or stop sign and the engine turns off, it is supposed to restart the engine when you take your foot off the brake. That feature is causing issues on average of one time per day where the engine does not turn back on. The van loses all power, red battery light comes on, and the dash gives an alert to put it part and restart the van. It eventually restarts but with wife and 3 kids in van on the highway, this is not safe as other vehicles almost hit us because they do not know the van died.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527579June 18, 2023
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Driving with nothing in lane in front of vehicle brakes are applied. This has occurred several times.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527541June 17, 2023
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I was driving my vehicle, slowing down to turn left, when my car shifted into neutral all by itself. The satellite radio went off and the collision warning appeared on the dash. This could have happened on the highway and I could be dead. I called the Markley Honda Dealership here in Fort Collins however their service department was closed for the day. I plan on calling them first thing Monday morning. Also, the heated seat problem appeared on the dash 5 days ago and it works just fine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527154June 15, 2023
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527172June 15, 2023
POWER TRAIN
This is for the 9 speed transmission. Frequent erratic shifting first and/or possibly second gears. Engine revolutions increase and then gear engages with lurch or tire sqweek. One incident (and only one) of unintended acceleration after mid-range gear change on expressway without cruise control active or foot on gas pedal. Occasional clunk noise at mid-range shift. I do not use ECON mode. I have never used the paddle shifters. 2019 Honda Odyssey EX, currently about 27K miles. The vehicle is operated above 5K feet altitude and frequently above 9K feet altitude. Often in the same day. At last dealer visit, service tech indicated that there were no recalls or bulletins. The transmission was not serviced. My next transmission service is recommended for 30K miles. I subsequently made local service rep aware of California based class action lawsuit for these issues and I was passed to service manager. He indicated that he has no fix. I called Honda corporate service and I disconnected the call when the representative asked for a detailed log of incidents, which I cannot provide. My last inquiry to local dealer service tech about installing the 10 speed transmission (available in a higher trim level in 2019) in place of the 9 speed has gone unanswered. I originally thought that these issues affected only my van until I read about other experiences on the internet. The unintended acceleration concerns me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526788June 13, 2023
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Misfiring, I have had to change the spark plugs and coils multiple times. I have contact Honda in Green Bay wi and Appleton wi, they have told me the recall has expired. We just bought this car this year from a none Honda dealership used. Had this problems days after getting it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526666June 12, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
There is paint peeling off the back on my van. I have seen this issue on other Honda Odyssey’s (same year) driving on the road.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526594June 12, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The rear lift gate will be open and then all the sudden decide it needs to be shut. Beeps really load and then come down hard and fast with no real time to recognize what is happening and get out of the way. It hurts and doesn’t stop when it hits a person
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11526593June 12, 2023
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
The rear camera is missing items that aren’t moving behind the car. Like a parked car or person. When backing up. Will recognize to the sides of the object is moving but not directly behind the car or fully stationary items
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526301June 9, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When I was driving my car and stopped at red light my car loss all electrical power and engine died. Would not restart had to have the car jumped off. This has happen several times and I just had it in a Honda dealership this morning and about 3 hours later my car loss all electrical power and died and would not restart. Honda dealership did not know what is causing this issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526230June 9, 2023
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the sunroof exploded, and parts of the sunroof detached from the vehicle. There was no injury from the failure. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed and advised the contact was referred to a glass company. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 26,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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