Honda Odyssey Complaints

12,890 consumer complaints on file.

#11754551August 3, 2026
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Multipurpose Camera Failure causing multiple displays on dashboard
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754561August 3, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
When I stop at the red light with my brake pressed, all in a sudden the brake drop lower and the vehicle move forward. When I look up the safety recalls on my type of vehicle, there is a brake master cylinder safety recall in 2010. However, when I look up my VIN, my vehicle is not on that list. Based on the problem, it looks like my batch of Odyssey also has this safety recall issue. Probably Honda hide it to minimize the recall repair cost. I am the first owner and the brake master cylinder has never been replaced and no recall notice is being sent to me. Please help to investigate it. I will pay out of pocket to fix this issue first because I almost died with this hidden uninformed safety issue until the problem comes up now.
Crash:
No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754595August 3, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Safety recall 23V-431 / Honda campaign 23-046 (EEL) for the MOST/FAKRA network was completed after I purchased this 2019 Honda Odyssey in May 2026. I did not notice popping or crackling during my brief pre-recall ownership. After several thousand miles following the recall repair, faint but distinct speaker crackling began on approximately 08/02/2026. The upper steering-column/meter trim disturbed during the recall procedure was also returned loose, raising concern about repair workmanship and possible routing or strain on the installed FAKRA service cables or splice boxes. The rearview camera has not yet failed, but its image and the center display depend on the same MOST ring; interruption of that network can remove the rearview image while reversing and reduce rearward visibility. The vehicle's stored MOST shutdown history contains several pre-purchase SUDDEN_SIGNAL_OFF events and multiple CRITICAL_UNLOCK events, so I cannot say the recall created the original network defect. However, the exact crackling warning symptom has now appeared despite completion of the recall. No new post-repair MOST shutdown event had been logged when I checked. The vehicle and recall-installed components are available for inspection. No dealer or independent shop has yet reproduced or confirmed this post-repair symptom. I request that NHTSA evaluate whether the 23V-431 remedy and its installation procedure adequately prevent continuing MOST/FAKRA interruptions and potential loss of the rearview-camera display.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754550August 3, 2026
ENGINE
This is for 2025 Honda Odyssey. The component/system that appears to have failed or malfunctioned is the automatic engine stop-start system and/or related vehicle power/drive-control system. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. When stopped at a traffic light or in traffic, the automatic stop-start feature does not restart or re-engage properly, and on several occasions the vehicle became completely disabled and would not move when the accelerator pedal was pressed. During these events, there was flickering/interruption of power, and I had to turn on the hazard lights, shift to Park, turn off the air conditioning, and attempt to power or restart the vehicle before it would move again. My safety and the safety of my passengers were put at risk because the vehicle was unexpectedly immobilized in active traffic. In one incident, the vehicle behind us almost struck my Odyssey because traffic had begun moving after the light turned green, but my vehicle remained stopped. This has also occurred while stopped on the freeway, including in a construction zone, creating a risk of rear-end collision and leaving my family, including children, vulnerable in traffic while other drivers were honking and attempting to move around us. The problem has occurred at least three times, but it has not yet been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. The vehicle/component has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others. Prior to or during the failure, the main symptoms were the stop-start system not restarting the vehicle correctly, flickering power, and the vehicle failing to move despite pressing the gas pedal. The symptoms first appeared during stopped-traffic situations, such as at red lights or during traffic stops on the freeway.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754545August 3, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving from a complete stop, the Auto START/STOP system failed to restart the vehicle while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was manually restarted. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the battery was fully charged and tested, and the contact was informed that the battery was in good working condition; however, the contact requested that the battery be replaced. The contact expressed concerns that the battery replacement might fail to resolve the issue. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: EA25004 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754522August 3, 2026
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2026 Honda Odyssey: Strong Exhaust/Fuel Odor in Cabin Causing Dizziness and Nausea I am submitting this complaint to report a potential safety issue involving a vehicle that is less than one year old. Beginning this past weekend, the vehicle suddenly began filling the passenger cabin with a strong exhaust-like odor during normal operation. The odor is severe enough that multiple occupants have experienced symptoms such as dizziness and nausea after spending approximately 10 minutes inside the vehicle. I visited my local Honda dealership to report the issue and seek assistance. According to the representatives I spoke with, Honda believes this is a known and widespread issue affecting multiple makes and models and that it is allegedly related to recent changes in gasoline formulation. I was further informed that Honda is aware of the issue, that engineering teams are working on a solution, and that there is currently no corrective action available to consumers. Honda also stated that, despite the odor, the condition does not involve toxic fumes and is only an odor concern. I am not ready to accept that explanation without further investigation. At this time: The condition began suddenly and without warning. The odor is strong and persistent. Occupants have experienced dizziness and nausea while riding in the vehicle. Honda has not identified a repair or mitigation. Honda has indicated that this may be a broader issue rather than an isolated vehicle defect. I am requesting that NHTSA review this matter to determine whether similar complaints have been reported and whether this condition warrants further investigation as a potential safety defect. I have also requested that Honda provide written documentation supporting its statements regarding: The alleged fuel-formulation cause of the issue. The assertion that occupants are not being exposed to harmful fumes. Any technical bulletins, engineering analyses, or communications related to this condition.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754473August 3, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
When the vehicle comes to an idle stop and brake is released, the vehicle shuts off and does not kick back on. Only solution in the moment to get the engine to restart is trying to start the car repeatedly until it comes back on. Vehicle has been looked at for this issue but they were unable to replicate the issue. Engine light will sometimes come on when this occurs. Other times the charging system light comes on, as well having multiple warning lights coming on at once. Causes a safety issue when it’s not restarting while in traffic. Issues started a few months after purchase. Took it into the dealer and they determined the throttle body needed to be replaced.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754469August 3, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Incident Description: The vehicle entered an Auto Idle Stop event at a traffic light and stalled completely instead of restarting when the brake pedal was released. The red battery warning light illuminated, and the vehicle had to be shifted into Park and the ignition key cycled multiple times to eventually achieve a slow, sluggish crank and engine restart in active traffic. Another vehicle was almost going to hit me from behind since red light turned to green when this happened, and that driver from far behind was thinking that my vehicle will start moving and did not slow down. That driver started honking and yelling. It was scary since I had 3 small kids in my vehicle. Dealership Diagnostics: I dropped off the vehicle at a local Honda Dealership to get this checked. From the invoice/service document, I see this note: Cause: Took several attempts but was able to duplicate concern of when vehicle goes into auto start stop it will not always restart, will have to cycle key. Noticed when it did restart it is slow to crank. Battery tested good, and had good reserve voltage. Used tech line as a resource and found this issue is caused by starter not having enough voltage to properly engage auto stop start. rec replacing starter. Correction: Replaced starter.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754461August 3, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
The brakes on the 2025 Honda Odyssey has a defect. The safety issue is with the brakes making a loud high pitched squealing noise can be a warning something is not safe or working correctly. Yes the problem has been reproduced and recorded on video for the dealership. They said it is from wear and tear but the brakes have more than 7mm left of life. The dealership says it’s normal for the brakes to squeal. It’s became a safety issue because I can not decipher if or when my brakes are or will become unsafe. The Honda mechanic even mentioned that my new cars brakes should not be making that noise. The brakes have been squealing since before 10,000 miles and squeal when I’m going lower speeds.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754441August 3, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
The Auto idle stop feature fails to restart the car during a stop. This happens intermittently but requires one to fully put the car in park and restart the car. This issue has caused concerns as I was at a stop light with a long line and did not know how to recover until I tried to full shutdown, set the car to park, and restart.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754425August 3, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart after being turned off. The Auto START/STOP system failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the battery was in good working order, but the starter was not operating as designed. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while at a traffic light. The vehicle was restarted after another attempt with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was associated with NHTSA Action Number: EA25004 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754416August 3, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Idle stop system failed at red light. Rather than restarting when light turned green, car turned off and required being turned off and back on in order to restart.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754409August 3, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Gasoline fuel vapors enter the passenger cabin of my 2026 Honda Odyssey while driving. The problem began XXX, the day after a dealer oil change, and has recurred repeatedly, growing stronger each time. It is worst in high ambient heat (100 to 116 F), with the fuel tank above half full, and after extended idling or stop-and-go driving on a heat-soaked engine. It initially occurred only after idling but now also fills the cabin at cruising speed. No warning lights or messages precede it. On XXX in about 116 F heat, the cabin filled with gasoline vapor with my two children (ages [XXX] and [XXX]) aboard. Onset was immediate: nausea, lightheadedness, and sore throat. I had to shut off the A/C and open the windows in extreme heat to reduce exposure, and the children had to be taken home in a different vehicle. Poison control was contacted the same day, opened case files for all three of us, and assessed the symptoms as consistent with short-term gasoline vapor exposure. A pediatric follow-up is scheduled. The dealer has confirmed the problem. Repair Order XXX (Tempe Honda, XXX 14,032 miles) states the advisor and tech did confirm smell coming from vehicle, and that the issue is currently under investigation by AHM, with no work done. An earlier dealer inspection onXXX found nothing. American Honda has an open corporate case, and no repair path has been provided to date. In-cabin TVOC air readings of about 2.0 mg/m3, peaking at 6.0 mg/m3, were captured on video. The vehicle is available for inspection, and repair orders, videos, and manufacturer correspondence are available on request. The vehicle is no longer driven with children aboard. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
3
Deaths:
0
#11754353August 3, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
My brand new vehicle continues to leave me stranded at stop lights because of the auto start stop system. Even though I have already taken it up to the dealership before and had it repaired. (There is a class action started over this)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754289August 2, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While driving my 2025 Honda Odyssey, the Auto Idle Stop system shut off the engine at a stop as designed, but the engine failed to restart when I released the brake pedal. This left the vehicle stalled at an intersection. No warning lights appeared. This has occurred 6 times. Dealer was contacted; service is scheduled
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754288August 2, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have experienced numerous instances where my car will stall at a stop light and then fail to restart, even with switching gears to park before resuming to drive.. I have had to turn on and off the engine multiple times at a si hole stoplight before the car would resume movement. This scenario has now happened at least 3 times. I am a mom driving a minivan of kids and this is concerning for our safety. These are not long stop lights. Sometimes even at a stop light I feel a strange pulling sensation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754107August 1, 2026
POWER TRAIN
At roughly 5,000 miles, this 2020 Honda Odyssey was brought into an authorized Honda dealership due to transmission concerns. The dealership service department improperly evaluated the 10 speed transmission, and diagnosed a 9 speed transmission system, assured me that what I was feeling was completely normal, and instructed me to only bring the vehicle back if the issue got worse. At approximately 60,000 miles, after experiencing a transmission slip, I immediately took the vehicle to an ASE Blue Seal Certified shop for a complete transmission service to ensure proper maintenance was performed by qualified technicians. At approximately 80,000 miles, while driving on a highway during a family trip, the transmission suffered a sudden, catastrophic failure, resulting in a total loss of motive power at speed. Losing all propulsion on a high-speed highway created a severe safety hazard for my family and surrounding traffic. The complete mechanical failure was subsequently confirmed by a service center, and the failed transmission assembly remains available for inspection upon request. Initial symptoms were presented directly to an authorized Honda dealer in Annapolis MD while under factory warranty and the vehicle was properly maintained by certified technicians thereafter, but the underlying defect went unaddressed until complete failure occurred on the road.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754188August 1, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY
Rear lift hatch has failed. Everytime when opening the trunk rear hatch door it refuses to stay open and comes back down closing. This closing happens even with resistance and would injure or kill a child. The trunk shuts unless significant force is out upon it to stay open in which case case it sags and does not remain open at normal height. This is a part failure and Honda should recall for safety and replace.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754219August 1, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2024 odyssey engine shut off while in drive thru at restaurant. Unshure if auto start stop override was active. Either way the van had to be re started using the start button. Van re started on second or third attempt to re start with start button. This is a repeat occurance since having starter replaced in response to a similar problem about a year ago.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754131August 1, 2026
SEAT BELTS
Right side middle row seat belt does not detect when the seat belt is connected and beeps constantly on and off. Started happening right after the manufacturers warranty ended (36k miles).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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