Honda Odyssey Complaints

12,890 consumer complaints on file.

#11756750August 13, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Multipurpose camera internal failure disabling my all my safety features in ADAS.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756834August 13, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
power tailgate stopped responding to all inputs (button, remote, driver switch), dash displayed a "liftgate power failure" message, manual latch still functions. fuses are good, connectors looked clean, and the boot is intact, points to module failure
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756852August 13, 2026
ENGINE
Starter Failed
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756849August 13, 2026
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My van has an auto-stop feature that shuts the engine off at stop lights. This feature will now occasionally shut the car off, but then fail to restart it. We have stalled out at intersections with the van not restarting for up to a full minute. This is incredibly dangerous and needs to be addressed immediately
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756843August 13, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Starter is very weak when hot. 2 hour drive in summer heat and the van would not start after stopping at a gas station.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756836August 13, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The speakers make a popping and crackling noise that is repeated, in a mid tone - high tone - low tone noise pattern, when the radio is on or off. It begins when the engine is turned on. It also occurs in standby/engine is not on/radio is on mode or in standby/engine is not on/radio is not on. The popping/crackling occurs whether the radio is on or not, and the radio can be heard along with the popping and crackling noise. I am guessing it is similar to the recall 23V-431, but this van VIN number does not have any recalls associated with it yet. Restarting the radio, resetting the radio, etc does not alleviate the issue. Also, the cabin camera is not working, says "problem with camera" and displays "loading" with the moving circular icon. The display remains dark for the cabin camera, and rear entertainment screen is also not accessible. Cannot recall any large bumps in the road, no collisions with anything. If the design of the cables has not changed, then the recall needs to cover all VINS manufactured with the same wire assemblies and procedures, including all future VINS, as this problem is clearly repeatable. The customer should not bear the burden to fix an issue that has been deemed an issue in prior year models, with no changes to the design or assembly procedure to the related components.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756757August 13, 2026
SUSPENSION
I have pictures, but come to find out 2018-2024 odysseys have rear shocks that come apart at the top weld. The shock never got painted originally and they rot under the rubber boot and cause the shock to come apart into two pieces. Which causes the rear of the van to become “loose” I. Turns and bumps . Honda knows about this issue but does nothing about it
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756755August 13, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My 2023 Honda Odyssey (only 2.5 years old with 60,000 miles) recently had a complete tailgate failure. The dealership diagnosed the issue as a failed roof seal. This factory seal failure allowed water to leak inside the vehicle, directly shorting out the tailgate motor module causing the module to get very hot which could have caused a fire.The repair bill is $1,200. I contacted Corporate Honda to request Goodwill Assistance, considering the vehicle is so young and a roof seal should absolutely last longer than 2.5 years.Corporate Honda denied the assistance. They claimed a leaking roof seal is an "external factor" rather than a manufacturing defect. A vehicle's roof seal should protect the internal electronics from everyday weather. Labeling a structural seal failure as an external factor is an unacceptable excuse to avoid standing behind their product.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756738August 13, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Auto start stop feature caused car to shut off at lights- happened 4-5x. Very dangerous. Battery replaced but then still had issues. Starter replaced.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756666August 13, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle with 37k miles. When the idle stop feature is activated at a stop, it causes the vehicle to stall requiring a restart. The starter occasionally does not work as well. Starter and battery was replaced at 12k and the issue has resurfaced. This poses a significant safety risk.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756665August 13, 2026
VISIBILITY
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that on several occasions while the vehicle was parked, the passenger’s side door was opened, and the passenger’s side mirror fell off the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on approximately four occasions, and it was determined that the mirror glass needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired each time. The contact believed that the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V174000 (Visibility). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756413August 12, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Failed Component: Direct Fuel Injector Set. The components are currently on the vehicle and are available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: The failing fuel injectors create a severe engine air/fuel imbalance, which causes engine hesitation, engine stumbling during acceleration, and unpredictable power loss. This puts my family at high risk of a collision, particularly when merging onto highways, crossing busy intersections, or accelerating from a stop. Furthermore, dumping unburnt fuel into the exhaust risks overheating the catalytic converter, creating a potential fire hazard. Dealer Confirmation: Yes. The problem was confirmed by AutoNation Honda 365 in Memphis, TN, on [XXX] (Mileage: 83,452). Manufacturer Inspection: The vehicle was inspected by factory-trained technicians at an authorized Honda dealership. A case was opened with Honda Corporate, but they refused to cover the repair, stating my specific VIN batch was excluded from their warranty extension, despite suffering the exact same failure. Warning Lamps & Symptoms: An "Emissions System Problem" warning and the Check Engine Light illuminated on [XXX]. Incident Description & Cause: Honda is fully aware of this dangerous defect. They issued Service Bulletin 21-010, acknowledging that "debris from the high-pressure pump or the fuel injector machining process can cause internal wear or clogging" in 2018-2019 Odysseys. Following the TSB 21-010 protocol, the dealer pulled code P219A and performed a "Cylinder AF Test." My vehicle failed the test (Cylinder 3 running rich). The Honda technician’s official notes state: "Fail air fuel test need injector set internal failure." Honda extended the warranty to 10 years/150,000 miles for this known manufacturing defect, yet they are arbitrarily excluding my 2019 Odyssey, which has the exact identical internal failure documented by their own dealer. Honda's refusal to issue a full recall leaves all affected drivers at risk. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756449August 12, 2026
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Camera failed after 65,000 miles and is a known problem out there with thousands of these requiring a $2000 dealer replacement.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756578August 12, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I am writing to formally report a serious and potentially life-threatening safety issue involving my Honda Odyssey’s locking system. For several years, I have experienced an ongoing problem in which the doors of my Odyssey have unexpectedly locked while the key fob was still inside the vehicle. This has happened to me at various stores and even at my own home. On those occasions, I was fortunate that my husband was nearby and could bring the spare key fob to unlock the vehicle. I have repeatedly brought this issue to my local Honda dealership and specifically questioned the locking system. Unfortunately, the dealership has either been unable to duplicate the problem or has made changes to the locking mechanisms without resolving the issue. The vehicle now no longer under warranty, yet the problem continues. This week, however, the issue became a terrifying and extremely serious safety emergency. My one-month-old grandson was accidentally locked inside the vehicle with the key fob. We were approximately 30 minutes from home, and the outside temperature was around 90 degrees. We had no way to unlock the vehicle ourselves. We had to contact the local police, a tow company, and EMTs for assistance. My grandson was trapped inside the vehicle for approximately 10 very frightening minutes before they were able to get the doors unlocked. Thankfully, my grandson was safely removed from the vehicle, but I cannot stop thinking about how differently this situation could have ended. A child, particularly an infant, can be in extreme danger inside a hot vehicle within a very short period of time. I am extremely concerned that this locking problem has continued for years despite my repeatedly bringing it to the attention of the Honda dealership. The fact that the vehicle can unexpectedly lock with the key fob inside creates a serious safety hazard. This is no longer simply an inconvenience or a mechanical annoyance—it has now resulted in an actual emergency involving an infant
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756604August 12, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that her husband had the rear drivers side door open while leaning halfway in to the vehicle when the door suddenly began to close unintentionally, the contacts husband began to frantically push on the door until it was dislodged from the channel. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted however the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756405August 12, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was stopped at a stop sign and my 2025 Honda Odyssey shut off. I stopped the AIS engaged, then when I took my foot off the brake the engine didn't engage. The car wouldn't move. I took me about 30 seconds to get the mini van's engine to engage. This is the second time this type of incident has happened.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756113August 11, 2026
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
while driving at 35 mph a vehicle well ahead of me made a left turn exiting the roadway. My vehicle suddenly applied the brakes even though there was no longer a vehicle in my path. I tried to increase the accelerator, but the vehicle was slow to respond to this. luckily there was not another car directly behind me. This exact problem had occurred many time previously.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756147August 11, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I own a Honda Odyssey equipped with the Auto Idle Stop (automatic engine start-stop) system. The feature has not operated properly and behaves inconsistently. In addition to frequently failing to engage when the vehicle is stopped, I have experienced several instances where the engine shut off as part of the Auto Idle Stop function and then failed to restart promptly when I attempted to proceed. On several occasions, while stopped at red lights on major roads and highways, the vehicle stalled and took a considerable amount of time to restart. During these incidents, I was unable to move the vehicle when traffic began moving, leaving me stranded in active traffic lanes and creating a significant safety hazard. The delayed restart exposed me and my passengers to the risk of rear-end collisions and other accidents. This issue has occurred multiple times and has caused me to lose confidence in the reliability and safety of the Auto Idle Stop system. A vehicle should not become temporarily disabled in traffic due to the failure of a system intended to improve fuel efficiency. Given the repeated nature of the problem and the potential for serious injury, I believe this issue warrants investigation. On August 7, 2026, I brought my Honda Odyssey to an authorized Honda dealership to diagnose the Auto Idle Stop system due to repeated incidents in which the vehicle failed to restart promptly after the engine shut off at a stop. According to the dealership's service report, the technician stated that they had identified similar complaints from other Honda Odyssey owners and that Honda is currently investigating the concern. The technician monitored live vehicle data and determined that the battery voltage did not drop excessively, the starter was not drawing excessive voltage, and no diagnostic snapshots or fault data were stored by the vehicle at the time of inspection. As a result, the dealership was unable to perform any repairs.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756210August 11, 2026
AIR BAGS
NHTSA Campaign 26V227000. My vehicle VIN: [XXX] Vehicle modified by Vantage Mobility International (VMI) into a Mobility Van. Van submitted to dealer 7/16/2026. Dealer claims they cannot perform work until factory clearance obtained. I cannot get information on when repair can be completed. VMI engineer Andrew Socha (602) 304 3294 informed me on 7/20/2026 there was nothing in the VMI modification that would interfere with this safety upgrade I called American Honda Motor Co, Inc Headquarters in Torrance, CA (800 999 1009) pn 7/22/2026 where safety recall department employee Antonio (would not give last name) commiserated with my situation but had no authority to ameliorate the situation I can't get a straight answer from American Honda Motor Co. Inc. and when or whether this repair is done. The 30 day window for this repair is closing in 5 days. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756241August 11, 2026
SUSPENSION
Rear suspension coil spring snapped/broke in 2 while driving on freeway at 70 mph. Confirmed by independent service center and replaced with 2 OEM coil springs and MOOG sway bar links in order to make car drivable again. Springs are in my posession and available for inspection. NO warning lamps/messages or other symptoms prior to spring breaking.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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