Honda Odyssey Complaints

803 consumer complaints on file.

#11758552August 21, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While driving our 2025 Honda Odyssey, my wife came to a complete stop at a red traffic light. The vehicle’s Auto Idle Stop feature was enabled, as it is by default each time the vehicle is started. When the light turned green and she attempted to accelerate, the vehicle would not move. The engine appeared to be running/revving when she pressed the accelerator, but the vehicle remained stationary as though the brake was still engaged. A message appeared on the instrument panel instructing her to depress the brake pedal and press the start/stop button. Initially, we believed the electronic parking brake might have been engaged, so she attempted to disengage it, but this did not resolve the problem. She was stuck in an active traffic lane at an intersection and unable to move the vehicle, creating a significant safety concern. Another person advised her to completely turn the vehicle off, wait approximately 10 seconds, and restart it. After doing so, the vehicle operated normally again. After this incident, I learned that NHTSA is already investigating Auto Idle Stop/no-restart complaints involving Honda vehicles, including 2025 Honda Odysseys, under Engineering Analysis EA25-004. I also learned that Honda has previously communicated with dealers regarding Auto Idle Stop no-restart incidents involving 2023–2025 Odysseys. This was an extremely concerning failure because the vehicle unexpectedly became immobilized at a traffic light and could not be driven until it was shut down and restarted. I am concerned that this could happen again in a much more dangerous situation. I am submitting this complaint so that this incident is documented as part of NHTSA’s investigation and to request that NHTSA determine whether a safety recall or other corrective action is necessary.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11758548August 21, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My car, 2025 Honda Odyssey intermittently develops a raw gasoline odor inside the passenger compartment, particularly when traveling over bumps/rough pavement. Honda dealer inspected the vehicle and could not identify a leak or reproduce the problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11758238August 20, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE
The Auto Idle Stop mode has caused my car to stall out at least 10 times since I bought the vehicle in August 2024. Each time it has occurred, it has taken me several minutes to restart the car. I’ve bought my vehicle to Hilton Head Honda in Bluffton, SC two times to have them inspect the vehicle. The only thing they have done is replaced the battery which has not solved the problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11758148August 20, 2026
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
After stopping the car in a left turn lane in the intersection, the car engine, dash board and infotainment system shut down. No warnings or other items appeared, the car died. After scrambling since it put traffic to a standstill, I shifter to park and returned on the car. Which worked and allowed me to continue. This happened again 1 week later while at a red light.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11758011August 19, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
My car slammed on the brakes on its own. I was almost rear ended. I was going 45-50 miles an hour. I think it saw a shadow. Previously it has alerted me to brake because of shadows. This is the first time it braked hard on its own.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757915August 19, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle turns off unexpectantly at red lights/intersections when auto idle engages and will not restart automatically. It takes 1 to 2 minutes for the vehicle to restart. There is no predicting when the issue occurs. Causes vehicle to be immobile in busy and congested intersections which results in safety issues to us and oncoming traffic. There is a potential for a head on or T-bone collision when this happens. We've had starter replaced before at 22,000 miles and now we have to do it again at 36,000 miles. The Honda dealer said he sees this issue twice a week so we aren't the only ones. To my knowledge, Honda has yet to come out with a permanent repair.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757715August 18, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while sitting at a traffic light, with the Auto START/STOP feature engaged, the vehicle completely shut off. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The failure was a recurring failure. The battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Action Number: EA25004 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757634August 18, 2026
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
When the engine is hot, the car hesitates to start for a couple seconds. Occurs on really hot days especially after stopping and starting the engine such as after getting gas or on idle stop at a redlight. The motor starter has been replaced by Honda to a new one but the issue can re-occur as the part being replaced is the same with the same build and will likely fail again in hot conditions.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757592August 18, 2026
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Starter issue both during idle start/stop mode and going from off to on. Owned for about 20mos and happened first maybe 6mos ago and has happened a dozen times since then. So dangerous! We have had idle start freeze at a green light and are worried we’ll get hit. Sister in law has the same problem with hers. This needs to be fixed immediately!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757590August 18, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
At a stop light and in traffic several times the vehicle has failed to restart when stopping for the idle start/stop. The vehicle will not immediately restart and takes several minutes, leaving me idle in the middle of traffic. The vehicle has been to the dealership several times for repair however I'm still experiencing this issue. This is a serious safety concern for my family.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757567August 17, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Seems like due to the auto idle, it makes the engine idle so low that it dies- my car died in middle of the road- the first time, I had it jumped, and mechanic said it was a fluke, second time, despite the testing not showing any issue, he said we can try to replace the battery, so we did, but 6 weeks later my car died, and it took 5 attempts to get it to restart with the external battery pack! each time there was NO issue with the electrical system- my A/C was running fine, the whole dashboard showed up fine. Seems like according to a class action suit in california this is an issue Honda KNEW about! People now know to press the Auto-off button so the car does not auto idle- but this needs to be done EACH time, or you will end up KILLING your engine! How is this allowed to be sold?? I was stuck in MIDDLE of a busy street with my DAUGHTER in the car!!!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757543August 17, 2026
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While stopped at a red light or intersection, the vehicle's Auto Idle Stop feature engages and shuts off the engine as designed. However, on multiple occasions, the engine has failed to automatically restart when the brake pedal is released. The vehicle remains stalled and unresponsive in the middle of the intersection or traffic lane, creating a safety risk to myself and other drivers, particularly at busy intersections. In some instances, the vehicle needed to be fully powered off and restarted before it would move again. This is a known and widely reported defect affecting Honda and Acura vehicles with the Auto Idle Stop system, currently under NHTSA Engineering Analysis EA25004. The problem has occurred repeatedly and unpredictably, with no consistent warning beforehand. The vehicle and its Auto Idle Stop system are available for inspection upon request. The problem has not yet been confirmed by a dealer, though I intend to bring it in for diagnosis. There were no warning lamps or messages before the failures occurred; the only symptom was the engine simply not restarting after an automatic idle stop.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757371August 17, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was at the red light and the car wouldn't come out of idle. The battery light came on and the i tried to turn the car off and it just keeps cycling. I had to open the door for the car to cut off and then restart the car. This is the 3rd time this has happened and almost resulted in me and my children being hit.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757358August 17, 2026
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
While at a stop light on a major road, the vehicles auto start stop engaged. Upon the light turning green, I released the brake and vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle put itself into park and flashed a warning message "problem detected....." . I pressed the start button, and at first the vehicle failed to start, making a clicking sound, consistent with a dead battery or starter. I had to press the start button 4 times before the vehicle restarted and I could proceed. I was extremely concerned as I had my wife and three kids in the car, unable to move forward on a major roadway. I have an appointment at the dealer for this Friday.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757306August 16, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
After driving the vehicle and stoppping for gas or to run a quick errand the van sometimes will not start, or gives difficulty starting. Slow to crank or turn over, sometimes has to be started multiple times before it will restart. It happens after the motor has been running. It never has issues first thing or the first time turning the car on for the day. The issues come once the motor has been run. -took the vehicle in to Honda dealer on 6/8/26 they recharged the battery. -7/9/26 took van into Honda dealer they replaced the battery. 8/15/26 van still having issues starting once engine warm. Dealership said starter is failing and replaced the starter.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757128August 15, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sometimes the engine wouldn't start. Sometimes the engine would be slow to start. Checked battery and nothing wrong with it. Took it to Honda and asked to look into common starter problem. They did say the starter was faulty and replaced it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757074August 14, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
When coming to a complete atop, the engine switches off (the idle stop function), which is ok, but when I release the brake the engine often fails to restart. I’ve replaced the battery but this appears to be a common problem. It’s been happening more now at the end of summer when it’s hot for some reason. I was told there is a similar investigation open: EA25004
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

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