Honda Odyssey Complaints

12,890 consumer complaints on file.

#11756262August 11, 2026
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Error with the front camera system without damage to the instrument.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756298August 11, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Each of the last 4 summers I have had air conditioning issues, this vehicle does not blow cold air for roughly 30 minutes into active use of the vehicle. In the Arizona climate this creates a danger to children and elderly adults during the summer months.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756334August 11, 2026
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
All of the warning lights came on at the same time. The dealer says the internal front camera sensor has malfunctioned and has happened so much that the part is on back order.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756239August 11, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
Numerous times since purchasing my van it has failed to start. At first it was just random at a stop light when I would forget to turn off the idle stop. Leaving me stuck at stop lights with a vehicle that won't turn on without multiple attempts. More recently it struggles to start after stopping to run errands or get gas or in drive thru lines. Having to depress the break pedal to the floor (much further than needed to even stop the car) and press and hold the on/off button while it chugs and attempts to start. The issue was able to be recreated by the dealer and they indicate that it is a starter issue but the part is on back order. Upon further discussion it appears that this isn't an unknown issue and that there is a current investigation into this issue. However, the service manager indicated to me that this isn't common and this was a "one off" incident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756220August 11, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2021 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera display flickered on and off. The contact stated that while using the GPS, the display went blank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer attempted to reset the rear-view camera display; however, the failure reoccurred. The dealer was made aware of the failure, and a diagnostic test was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact contacted NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V431000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not associated with the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,231.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756215August 11, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
Auto idle/stop system engages while sitting at a traffic signal as designed. When attempting to proceed, the engine fails to restart and all electrical components completely shut off for several minutes. All components stop working (information screen, gauges, hazard lights, and door locks are non-functional) and the vehicle is unable to turn on for several minutes. This creates an unreasonable safety risk for the occupants of the vehicle and for surrounding motorists when this failure occurs in active traffic lanes as the vehicle when it is reasonably expected for the vehicle to resume propulsion and with no ability to turn on hazard lights to warn approaching motorists of the vehicle's disabled status. The failure of the door locks during the event traps the occupants inside the vehicle, which we are in Florida so, hot summer days the internal temperatures can reach deadly levels within minutes with no way to escape. The vehicle was initially inspected by a manufacturer authorized dealer service department on 7/8/25 and the issue was dismissed. The vehicle was again inspected on 7/30/25 by the same service department and confirmed. A starter motor assembly and relays were replaced by the dealership and the vehicle returned to use on 8/4/25. Again, on 8/5/26 the vehicle exhibited the same safety defect while in an active traffic lane. The vehicle was returned to the same service department on 8/6/26 where it remains as the date of this report with no communication on resolution for the problem from the manufacturer. There were no warning lights or messages prior to the failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756123August 11, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY/WIPER
This vehicle needs to be added to the current recall 23v-431. Media screen goes blank and rear camera in operable when this happens.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755956August 10, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V423000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756101August 10, 2026
ENGINE
UNKNOWN, while driving when I was waiting at the signal (waiting for green signal to move) my vehicle automatically shifting from direct to park gear.Once shift to park then no other gears/buttons do not work, only I can turn off the vehicle and restart then all gears/buttons work to move on. This safety issue happened three times (6/25/2026, 7/13/2026 & 8/10/2026) on the road. I took my vehicle on 7/14/2026 to the dealer and they said they didn't find any issue after keeping the vehicle for six days with them. If this issue happens while a vehicle is moving on the road it is going to be a big disaster. After the 08second incident I reported to the Honda manufacturer too.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756066August 10, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
2025 Honda Odyssey with 21.5k miles. Noticed the van shaking when braking. Took it to the dealer for warranty service and they claim that warped rotors were the issue. Declined to provide warranty service claiming brakes are only covered for 12 months. Rotors should not be warped after 20k miles, especially when never used under heavy load.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756065August 10, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2025 Honda Odyssey with 21.5k miles on it. Pulled up to a stoplight after a 3 hour drive. Auto stop turned the van off. When the light turned green the van failed to restart. Put the vehicle in park, turned it off, waited a few seconds and attempted to re-start it. Van restarted but very sluggish, like the battery was dead. Pulled in and parked. Van started normal the rest of the day. Took it to the dealer 2 days later. They noted the battery was a little low but no codes and no explanation for why it failed to restart. They checked alternator and starter and claim they are both good.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755836August 10, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have now had three instances within the last three months where my car has stalled out at traffic lights when the Idle Stop was engaged. The first two times, the car stalled out when I pressed the shut off switch for the Idle Stop on the center console. I am not sure about the first time since I was surprised the car stalled. The second time it happened, I hit the button twice in immediate succession and then the car stalled. The third instance was this past Thursday, 8/6/26. I did a double tap on the brake pedal when the traffic light turned green and the car stalled out. The safety of myself and my children in the car with me has been put at risk since each time it happed we were stopped at a red light at a major intersection on busy major roads. Cars were coming up fast behind us and could have rear ended either myself or the cars behind me (when there were cars behind) pushing them into my car and injuring all drivers and passengers involved. Today, I took the van into the dealership where I bought it for their service department to investigate. The VIN on the van is not covered under TSB 23-027 but I did not ask them yet whether is is covered underJuly 31, 2025 nationwide dealer bulletin ("Request for Visit: 2023–2025 Odyssey/Passport/Ridgeline Auto Idle Stop No Restart") which explicitly covers 2023–2025 Odyssey with no VIN-range cutoff, based on manufacture date after 11/2022. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure each time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755762August 9, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
Wife was going to the store engine lost power and died prior to that steering got loose like trying to turn itself, towed to dealer inspected dealer cleaned throttle returned vehicle after cost of 807.00 and drove van to church tailgate would not open without vehicle running, got home turned off windshield washers operated brittle with key off, remote key system problem displayed also hill hold, brake failure and steering message on dash prior, dealer picked up van inspected again found defective seal sealer on passenger side leak in water on wiring harness pins and soaking power distribution box said that was causing issues and stalling driving and safety system issues, van is at dealer, also tailgate after you open with ding when open and will close by itself, safety issues will close while you or small child in at back closes from behind you
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755794August 9, 2026
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Every time I park the car outside in the sun these components fail and it starts working once the car is left to cool in shade … this happens even in milder temperature mid 60 to 70 deg F.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755431August 7, 2026
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
The LKAS, ACC, AEB, Automatic High Beams, and other safety features that rely on the front camera all became inoperable for no apparent reason. The front facing camera seems to be the culprit. This is a known issue and Honda should submit a recall to replace the faulty camera.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755565August 7, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
Vehicles turns off when the brake is pressed and does not turn back on. The van has to be put into park and the start button has to be hit 2-3 times before it will restart. This has happened 3 distinctive times where it was difficult to restart. We try to disable the start/stop system each time we drive. It has left us stranded at traffic lights for up to 20 seconds trying to restart the van, impeding traffic at high speed interchanges. The van does eventually restart but each time it feels like it’s getting more difficult. This problem first appeared about 1 year after purchasing the van with about 23k miles on it and now has 26k miles. There are warnings that display because the vehicle is still in drive when it shuts off and it needs to be placed back into park to restart it. It occurs the most during a long drive on the highway. It can be very jerky when it restarts, perhaps slamming into gear. It is available for inspection and I plan to go to the Honda dealership soon for a scheduled oil change. I have not been there since the 18k mile oil change.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755528August 7, 2026
ENGINE
RE investigation EA25004. We have had two instances of the van failing to restart after it shut off automatically at a red light. This caused a dangerous traffic situation where the van would not start up while traffic was approaching. The battery is in good condition and the van has just over 10,000 miles on it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755167August 6, 2026
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
Front camera failure shut off multiple safety features. Confirmed by the dealership service department. Safety features shut off adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, collision mitigation system, road departure mitigation system and blind spot info system. Driving this car under 43000 miles with multiple safety features off with messages flashing is stressful, distracting, uncomfortable and unsafe especially this car is mainly used for children. The worse part is that the dealership service department can not fix the problems because the part is back ordered. We have to continue to use this car in this unsafe condition.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755217August 6, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, engine, and VSA warning lights were illuminated. While at the stoplight, the vehicle started jerking and sputtering. The contact stated that the failure was related to Technical Service Bulletins: 25-060 and 25-061. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was a misfire coming from the engine. The contact stated that there was oil in the cylinder head. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The manufacturer confirmed that the warranty had expired months earlier, and the case was closed. The failure mileage was approximately 162,600.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755352August 6, 2026
POWER TRAIN, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
While driving the car lurches as it shifts gears. This had gone on for quite some time but no codes have been thrown. This last time the car lurched so badly at the beginning of acceleration that I thought it was going to stall. It did not, but lights began flashing on the dash and when codes were (finally) thrown I was told I needed a new transmission altogether.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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