Honda Odyssey Complaints (2025)

447 consumer complaints on file.

#11763323September 10, 2026
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The idle restart function causes the van to shut off completely when at stop lights in heavy traffic. It does not immediately restart and we have to sit in traffic while folk are honking at us to go. It doesn’t do this every time, but has happened 3 times in the last 3 months.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11763214September 9, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The auto idle system shuts off the vehicle completely at a stoplight or intersection and fails to restart when you release the brake. The vehicle is stuck in traffic and doesn’t restart for a few minutes mine had to be jumped started this THIRD time it happened. This created a hazardous safety condition for my family in which kids are always traveling. The dealer has not provided solution. Concerned this can cause a fatality because I can get rear ended.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11762678September 8, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I drove my kids 5 miles to school and was on my way back home going thru a school zone with a stop sign. As I stopped at a 4 way stop car went into idle and I went to proceed and car stalled and automatically went into park. I had to wave people around me. Luckily I was able to still put on hazards. The battery light came on, but I was unable to restart my car after several attempts. I opened my door to wave on more people and when I tried to start my car again it finally started. I am so luckily I wasn't at a busy intersection and took a different route home and lucky my kids weren't in the back either. This was very scary and am now worried for it happening again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11762527September 7, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My vehicle has been failing to restart at stoplights after the auto start/shutoff turns off the vehicle. Instances where it does start, the starter frequently struggles to kick the engine over and when it does fire the vehicle jerks forward before driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11762534September 7, 2026
ENGINE
Auto Idle Stop malfunction-- it happened twice during my travel (1)[XXX] , around 7pm. The car stalled and failed to restart at a local street of Hasbrouck Heights, NJ after signal turned green; (2) [XXX] around noon. The same problem happened at a [XXX] of Goshen, NY when a semi track was behind me. I reported to NHTSA immediately after the 2nd incident, but I cannot find a confirmation number before going to my dealer, so I re-file the complaint. 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
#11762569September 7, 2026
ENGINE
The idle stop function failed to restart the vehicle while in traffic at a red light. The vehicle was in traffic on a state highway and was unable to restart without shutting the vehicle off and on again. The problem has happened frequently the past few weeks to where I was able to reproduce and record the incident. The battery light appeared before shutting off the car with the push button on/off.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11762344September 5, 2026
ENGINE
Engine failed to restart after AutoStop function engaged at a red light. We were stranded and had to manually restart the car, which took long enough to figure out that we were stranded in traffic for a bit.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11762365September 5, 2026
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I am experiencing a serious and recurring safety issue involving the engine unexpectedly completely shutting off while the vehicle is being driven and separately, the engine intermittently failing to start after the vehicle has been parked. 1.The engine unexpectedly and spontaneously shuts off when the vehicle is stopped or slowing down, including at stop signs, traffic lights, and during traffic slowdowns. These events occur without warning or notice, and the vehicle does not reliably restart immediately. In nearly all instances, the engine has failed to restart for several minutes despite multiple attempts. This creates an extremely dangerous situation. When the engine shuts off unexpectedly in traffic, I am concerned that drivers behind me will not realize that my vehicle is experiencing a malfunction and may collide with my vehicle before I am able to restart it and safely move. These incidents cause me significant fear and stress each time they occur. I am not certain whether the vehicle’s Auto Start/Stop system is involved in these incidents or whether another component or system is malfunctioning. I am requesting that Honda and the dealership fully diagnose the cause rather than assuming that the behavior is normal operation of the Auto Start/Stop system. 2.Separately from the engine shutting off while driving, the vehicle also randomly and spontaneously fails to start after it has been parked. I have documented some of these incidents by video, including instances in which the engine failed to start. in which the engine failed to start despite multiple attempts. 3. As soon as these problems began, I took the vehicle to the service department of the dealership where I purchased it. At this point, the repeated engine shut-off and failure-to-restart conditions remain unresolved. I am requesting a thorough investigation and requesting that Honda identify the underlying cause of these failures and provide a permanent solution as soon as possible.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11762132September 4, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while at a complete stop in traffic, the idle stop system failed to restart the vehicle, nearly causing the vehicle to be rear-ended. The vehicle was restarted after several attempts. The check engine and battery warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the battery was replaced; however, the failure recurred while attempting to start the vehicle at the residence. The vehicle was restarted after several attempts with the same warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was determined that the failure might be associated with the starter; however, the contact was informed that no further repairs would be performed until the dealer received a service bulletin from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11762236September 4, 2026
ENGINE
Vehicle restarted itself at a traffic stop to. Vehicle stalled at another traffic stop. Both occurred on the same single day drive.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11761877September 3, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
It was approximately 8:45 pm at night. I was sitting in my 2025 Honda Odyssey stopped at a red light with my foot on the brake. There were no other cars in front or behind me. It was a long light so the car engine stopped as it usually does due to its auto start-stop system to conserve gas (although electricity in the car remained on). However, when the light turned green, I took my foot off the brake and pressed the accelerator. At that moment, the entire car shut off unexpectedly, including all lights, electricity, etc. It appeared to be a "normal" shutdown as the "check rear passenger seats" indicator flashed before the car turned off (this is expected in a normal shutdown since we have a carseat in the rear seat). Fearful of being rear-ended at night, I quickly pressed the brake and hit the power button (the typical process for turning the car on). Thankfully this worked and the car restarted as normal. It took about 15 seconds for the car to power on such that I could shift the car into Drive and begin driving as normal. After that I proceeded to drive a further 20 minutes on highway + rural roads + stop lights and nothing else happened. - I do not know which component failed, but I suspect it was the starter as the car failed to restart after the auto-start stop system was engaged. - My safety was put at risk as the car was at a traffic light and turned off when I attempted to drive it when the light turned green. This meant my car was sitting in the dark with no lights on, at night, for about 15-30 seconds as I restarted it at a green light. I could have easily been rear ended at high speeds as people would likely not see my car at night trying to go through the green light. - The problem has not been reproduced by a dealer/service center. - It has not been inspected. - No messages prior to the failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11761926September 3, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
The vehicle experienced multiple sudden engine stalls while driving in traffic. Specifically, the engine shut off unexpectedly and the transmission automatically shifted into Park (P) while on the road, leaving the vehicle immobilized and unable to be manually shifted out of P. Restarting the vehicle was extremely difficult, which created a severe safety hazard and nearly caused a rear-end collision. The vehicle was inspected and confirmed by an authorized Honda dealer that the starter failed. The starter has since been replaced. The failed component is available for inspection upon request.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11762029September 3, 2026
ENGINE
Vehicle stalls at stop lights when the air conditioner is on when idle stop is engaged.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11761184September 1, 2026
POWER TRAIN
For several weeks, my 2025 Honda Odyssey, with approximately 30,000 miles, had been jerking while being driven. An independent mechanic believed the problem might be transmission-related. I brought the vehicle to an authorized Honda dealership, reported the jerking and specifically stated that I suspected a transmission problem. The dealership recommended and performed a transmission-fluid service. On August 24, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m., my wife was driving on the New Jersey Turnpike with our children when the vehicle suddenly jerked and behaved as though the transmission was attempting to engage reverse while the vehicle was moving forward. This created an immediate loss of predictable vehicle control and nearly caused an accident. My wife managed to pull into a parking lot. The vehicle then would not move in reverse and displayed a transmission-system warning. The vehicle was returned to the authorized Honda dealership. The dealership subsequently determined that the transmission required replacement, and it is currently being replaced under warranty. No collision or physical injury occurred, but this sudden transmission malfunction placed my wife, our children and other motorists at serious risk. The vehicle is currently at the dealership, and the failed transmission may be available through the dealer or manufacturer. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate whether this is a safety defect affecting the transmission or powertrain in the 2025 Honda Odyssey.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11761199September 1, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The vehicle comes equipped with “Auto off/on” at stoplights the vehicle will turn itself off to preserve fuel and is supposed to turn back on. Instead the vehicle dies in the middle of the road. I have to turn vehicle back to off and hope it starts back up. When it does finally start, it’s a slow start, it struggles. There’s been two incidents where it had to be jumped in the middle of the road/ intersection. Honda has confirmed it is a bad started. The vehicle is a 2025. There is no reason why the starter should be bad and there is no recalls on this and I’m not the only person with this van that is having the same issue. There needs to be an investigation in this matter.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11761261September 1, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
When I was at the set of lights my vehicle put itself in park and refused to go back in drive. The dashboard started to flash "shift to park" cars were honking at us people we screaming because we weren't driving when the light turned green. But my car refused to go back into drive. I had to shut it off and turn it back on. I had all my kids (5) in the car. I brought it to the dealership and they said that there was no code recorded. And because of that they couldn't do anything about it. Almost as if it didn't happen. Then it has recently happened two more times. I'm bringing my vehicle back in to the dealership, but they told me if it didn't record a code then they couldn't really do anything about it. It was of the scariest things to ever happen. 21
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11760933August 31, 2026
ENGINE
The Auto Idle-Stop system is causing the vehicle to stall at stop signs, requiring a full shift into Park, engine turnoff and turn to restart to get moving again. This has happened two times in four days
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11760614August 29, 2026
ENGINE
2025 Honda Odyssey Elite. Approximately 12,000 miles. Vehicle has experienced 4–5 instances where Auto Idle Stop engages while stopped and the engine fails to restart. Vehicle cannot immediately be restarted with the push-button ignition and must be completely shut down before it will restart. Battery was replaced by Honda, but the condition is ongoing. Vehicle can and has become disabled at an intersections and traffic lights creating a potential collision hazard.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11760646August 29, 2026
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
Engine failed to restart after turning off at idle at a stop. When releasing the brake the engine tried to turn on but stalled out. It is available for inspection upon request. No major safety concern, traffic behind the vehicle was prohibited from moving until the vehicle could be restarted. The failure has not been reproduced by a dealer or service center, or inspected by anyone else. There were no warning lights but after the failure a message displayed saying “To continue to drive, depress brake pedal and push switch”. The failure first appeared after 10,000 miles and occurred between 5-10 times since then.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11760209August 28, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
Vehicle was using an off ramp and shutdown in the middle of a lane. It was 10:00pm and all systems were shutdown, including lights. Vehicle refused to restart and could not be placed in neutral, the vehicle could not be removed from the interstate off ramp. This issue has been brought to the attention of Honda, the started assembly was replaced on March 5, 2026. This vehicle has been delivered to Honda for similar electrical/starter issues 4 times since October 27, 2025. The first report was filed with Honda on October 27, 2025 with all lights on dashboard lit when vehicle was active. Had to wait until a tow truck arrived before vehicle could be safely removed from the scene.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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