Honda Odyssey Complaints

12,890 consumer complaints on file.

#11749261July 9, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My rear view camera. Water (from the rain) often gets into it, making it blurry and unusable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749437July 9, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Back in the fall/winner of 2024 (could have been 2025) my Honda Odyssey had a recall for a low pressure fuel pump. However, Honda and many other dealers were dealing with hundreds of thousands of recalls, and we’re only recalling the vehicles with actual symptoms. My vehicle was hesitating and experiencing sudden loss of power during acceleration therefore Honda agreed to repair my vehicle. Everything seemed to work fine after that with no issues, but approximately three months later, I was having issues with my vehicle and brought it into my Mechanic, to find out that my high-pressure fuel pump was not working properly. Upon further investigation, I found out that a bad low-pressure fuel pump starves the high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) of required volume. This causes the HPFP to work far beyond its design limits to build pressure, leading to cavitation (vapor bubbles damaging internal components), overheating, and premature mechanical wear from metal-on-metal friction. When I dug a little deeper, I found out that many Honda owners were dealing with failing high-pressure fuel pumps after having their low pressure fuel pump recall repairs completed. Many in which were in a similar timeframe to mine. Honda offered me no good merit assistance and stated that unfortunately, I would be liable for the entire cost of the repair. It is more than obvious that the failing of my low pressure fuel pump impacted the performance and workload of my high-pressure fuel pump, causing it to fail, which I believe Honda should be liable for replacing. Please look further into this matter to help others like me that had their low pressure fuel pump recall performed, and shortly after needed to replace their high-pressure fuel pump at their own costly expense.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749390July 9, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
When i was driving, going about 45 MPH, the emergency braking system beeped and breaks were engaged. Not to a complete stop but like a "break tap". Nothing was in front of beside our behind me. It was terrifying and I'm unsure why this happened. Please be advised, this can cause an accident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749366July 9, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a complete stop occasionally, the vehicle hesitated while the accelerator pedal was depressed. No warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that while Eco mode was activated, the failure occurred more consistently, causing the air conditioning to fail to power on in hot climates. The contact stated that the failure became persistent. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, who diagnosed that excessive heat caused a starter seal failure, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,598.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749356July 9, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The vehicle failed to re-start after being engine had been at full operating temperature then was turned off for a short period of time. It has also struggled to re-start with auto start/stop leaving the vehicle partially in a busy intersection without any engine power until it successfully turned over several seconds after releasing the brake pedal. The dealer is unable to replicate. They have tested the starter and battery and confirmed both test good at ambient temperatures. No warning lamps. Once the vehicle cools, it is able to re-start again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749305July 9, 2026
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH PLATE
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the trunk independently unlatched. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently, requiring the trunk to be tied down to prevent reopening. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with water damage in the fuse box. The contact was informed that the trunk under the garnish area needed to be resealed, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,465.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749141July 8, 2026
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
The front-facing Honda Sensing camera in my 2020 Honda Odyssey overheated in a 90deg climate. This triggered multiple dashboard warning lights: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Problem, Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Problem, Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System Problem, Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) Problem, BRAKE System Problem, and Auto High-Beam Problem. The Honda dealership quoted me $1850 to fix it and they said it was a well-known error. There were NO issues with my car prior to this problem. I keep up with all routine maintenance, oil changes, timing belt and water pump replacements, etc. Not only are these safety features inoperable, but these warning lights are very distracting to the driver, but worse than that- I would be unaware of other system failures since I have so many warnings displayed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749183July 8, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The power tailgate control module failed. There was water intrusion and the module was corroded. I replaced the module and the power tailgate worked properly. About a month later we had some heavy rain and the problem came back. The dash displayed “power tailgate problem” and the tailgate would intermittently unlock on its own. I inspected the one month old power tailgate control module and noticed water and corrosion in the enclosure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749179July 8, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Stopped in heavy traffic in a four lane highway. Auto start/stop shut the engine down as expected. Traffic ahead cleared. I took my foot off of the brake to step on the gas. The engine didn't start up, and the radio and all lights inside went blank. Traffic behind me approached at about 45 mph. and were swerving around to avoid hitting my dead vehicle from the rear. I pushed the start button. Nothing. Again. Nothing. Several times more with my foot on the brake, or off the brake. Nothing. I put it in park and kept trying the start button. Finally it started, the radio and dash display came on, and from then on it operated as usual. Scared the hell out of us. There was no warning that anything in the car was malfunctioning before this happened. Took it to the dealer. They looked it over, kept it overnight. Told me the next day that the battery can get drained too much if the air/cond is on max and the start/stop feature doesn't like that. They used a machine to drain the battery and recharge it and they tell me now that it should be good. I don't believe one has to be aware not to use the air on max while the start/stop is enabled. I'm afraid to drive the car now! Our lives were in danger.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749062July 8, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While driving from [XXX] to [XXX], all of the safety systems started to fail. We had driven about 45 minutes from our starting point. As the system started to fail, they would flash across the screen on the dashboard saying each one that was failing. We pulled over to the side of the road, and my husband popped the hood and flames started coming out of the hood, closest to the dashboard and windshield. We called 911 and by the time they reached our location, the entire vehicle was engulfed in flames. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749009July 8, 2026
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS, SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving over bumps, the vehicle made an abnormal, increasingly loud squeaking sound. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the failure was identified as a defective driver’s side rear coil spring that required replacement; however, the part was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the dealer's possession. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11748964July 8, 2026
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The vehicle suffers from an intermittent electrical/charging and starting system failure tied to the Auto Idle-Stop feature. While driving and coming to a stop at active traffic lights, the engine stutters and completely shuts down. It then fails to automatically restart, requiring multiple manual attempts to crank the engine back over. This creates a severe safety hazard, leaving my family suddenly stranded and vulnerable to being rear-ended in live traffic. The vehicle also intermittently struggles or takes multiple attempts to start after being parked in lots. The issue has been brought to two separate authorized Honda dealerships within a 30-day window. The first dealership diagnosed a failed battery and replaced it under warranty, but the stalling recurred. The second dealership held the vehicle for five days for diagnostic testing but stated they could not replicate the defect, returning it with no repairs made. Immediately upon picking the vehicle up from the second dealer, it suffered another starting failure in a parking lot. No warning lamps or error messages appeared on the dashboard prior to these failures. The components are intact on the vehicle and available for inspection upon request.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11748685July 7, 2026
AIR BAGS, SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Florida Miss firing lights on
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11748712July 7, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
After the vehicle is off, and after the smart key fob is removed from the vehicle, the dashboard will flicker, the alarm sometimes goes off and the headlights turn on draining the battery and leading to me having to jump the car to get it started. This makes the car undependable as it could happen after driving somewhere and leave myself or my wife stranded. I have taken this in to the Honda dealership but they noted that it did not occur when they were servicing the vehicle and they weren't sure what the issue could be. Many times the check engine light, FCW and LDW lights will come on and then reset after the car has been driven.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11748815July 7, 2026
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
I own a 2018 Honda Odyssey EX-L (VIN [XXX]). The vehicle experienced a sudden loss of power and entered limp mode, with multiple safety and driver-assistance systems shutting down at once (adaptive cruise, braking assist, lane/road departure mitigation, EPS, etc.). A Honda dealer (Allen Honda, College Station, TX) retrieved DTC P0369 and documented that the front camshaft is worn and has thrust forward, contacting the camshaft position (CMP/TDC) sensor and damaging the thrust plate. The dealer is recommending an internal engine repair costing several thousand dollars. I am very concerned because Honda has already acknowledged serious engine defects in this same J35 V6 family under Recall 23V751 (connecting rod bearing wear leading to engine damage and stall) for 2018–2019 Odyssey, yet my dealer states my VIN is “not part of the recall” and that this is a “separate issue.” In practice, I am seeing a major internal engine failure that causes sudden derate and disables multiple safety systems, but I am being told there is no recall coverage or assistance simply because my individual VIN falls outside Honda’s current recall production range. I am requesting that NHTSA review this incident as a potential recall exclusion problem: owners with the same engine family and serious internal failures are being denied recall coverage on a technical VIN cutoff, even though the safety consequence—loss of power and shutdown of critical safety systems while driving—is similar to the failures already recognized under Recall 23V751 and the ongoing engine defect investigation. I believe this situation may warrant expansion of existing recall coverage or a new recall campaign for currently excluded VINs like mine, and reimbursement for owners who have already paid for these repairs. 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
#11748885July 7, 2026
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Front camera default and required replacement totaling $2,400.00 in repair costs. This is a safety issue as the Adaptive Cruise Control, Front Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, and Lane Departure Warning were all disabled due to the front camera malfunction. This should be a recall by Honda as it seems to be a common mechanical failure in Honda Odysseys from 2018-2022.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11748917July 7, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
There are multiple systems that have failed in the vehicle: — Lane Keeping Assist Problem — Collision Mitigation System Problem — Auto High Beam Problem — Adaptive Cruise Control System — Road Departure Mitigation System Problem Here’s the issue, I’ve seen multiple people with this issue saying it’s related to the camera system. I’ve reported it multiple times and to the dealer and have not received a straight answer. This needs to be investigated. How many complaints do you need to receive about safety issues in a make/model to do something about it/
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11748944July 7, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The Infotainment System in my 2018 Honda Odyssey is malfunctioning, just as is reported by many other Honda vehicle owners. I am experiencing the same issues as others where the speakers are crackling, the audio fails, the screen turns off intermittently while the vehicle is operating leading to the reverse/back-up camera to fail. When the screen is operational it glitches at times (I have videos of the occurrences mentioned). I am aware that a recall was issued in June of 2023 (NHTSA Recall 23V-431) but when I brought my vehicle to Honda Cars of McKinney (Dallas, TX), they said that my 2018 Honda Odyssey did not have a recall of the Infotainment System and charged me a diagnostic fee but returned my vehicle without resolving the issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11748943July 7, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1st concern- while in an intersection the van powered off after lights on dashboard said something about a system failure. I tried restarting vehicle several times as I was really nervous being in an intersection and it finally started after a few tries. This same thing happened l, to my husband, while parked in our garage about to leave. 2 nd concern- last week on XXXI drove to [XXX] for a short vacation and while at a stop the dashboard had multiple warnings going off 1) electrical power steering system problem 2) Hill start assist problem. Vehicle may roll upon brake release 3) adaptive cruise control problem 4);power steering system problem. I called Roadside assistance and we waited about an hour and a half. He used a tester and said all was coming back fine but to take van to a dealer the next day. We took it to Egg Harbor Honda dealership and they said if the codes have cleared, which they had, then there is nothing they can do and to just take it to our dealer when we return home. I have an appointment for tomorrow at XXX at 915 am at [XXX] of Honda in Abington, PA. I have pictures of all the "2nd concern" warnings. During the 1st concern I was driving and did not feel comfortable capturing the warning lights with my phone camera. 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
#11748850July 7, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
When stopped at a stop light, the car went into idle stop. Upon taking my foot off the brake to accelerate, the car stalled and required me to push the brake and ignition button to shut it off completely and then restart the car. This has happened on 8 separate occasions. It seems to happen more frequently when we have the AC on on a hot day. It's scary to be at a light with cars waiting to go around you sometimes in the middle of a busy road and your car just stops. I feel anxious when driving on the highway that the car will just stop, though I think that is unlikely given how this happens. We have gotten into the habit of turning off the automatic idle stop feature when we drive and that gets around it, but you have to shut this off every time you start the car, so we forget sometimes. No warning lights before the failures occur nor after. We are going to visit the dealership, but this is a known issue that is already under investigation and so I am just adding our report to the pile of others as additional evidence.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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