Honda Odyssey Complaints

803 consumer complaints on file.

#11682189August 21, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power. The contact stated that the check engine and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. There was an abnormal metallic grinding sound coming from the engine compartment before the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that a tow truck was called, but the driver was unable to restart the vehicle to shift into neutral(N). A tow truck with a dolly was called, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact wanted a second opinion and had the vehicle towed to another dealer, who also determined that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11681936August 20, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle had a new feature that, when the vehicle was at an idle stop, the engine would shut off automatically, and while the vehicle was stopped for several seconds. The engine was supposed to restart automatically when the driver released the brake pedal. The contact stated that on two occasions, the engine shut off and failed to restart. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The body control module was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11681925August 20, 2025
ENGINE
While stopped at a stop light at an intersection in our 2021 Hond Odyssey, the idle auto off feature kicked in, and then as we let off the brake and went to hit the gas to move forward the car shut off completely. The car had to be restarted by applying the brake and pressing the start/stop ignition button. This is not the first time this has happened with this vehicle. This also happened a series of times in 2023 and Honda performed a series of software updates, replaced the battery, and replaced a sensor on the battery. However, now two years later the idle auto off issue occured again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11681628August 19, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
Normal speed of 25mph on a clear warm day with no road obstructions when the BRAKE System Indicator (Red) illuminated. I pressed on the brake and had severe resistance and was barely able to stop the car. Two more indicators illuminated. One I believe was the Vehicle Stability Assist and the other I don't recall. The screen flashed "Call your Dealer". The Owners Manual states "Have your vehicle repaired immediately." The vehicle was hauled to Southeast Honda. Codes UO416-680416-F8, U0418-68, U3000-49I. The Brake Booster was replaced. I am concerned that an in-experienced driver traveling at interstate speeds might have a fatal issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11681024August 16, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I am reporting a recurring issue with my 2025 Honda Odyssey, which exhibits difficulty starting the engine. Approximately two months after purchasing the vehicle in Dec 2024, the original battery failed and was replaced under warranty. However, the vehicle continues to experience problems when attempting to start. When I press the start button, the engine hesitates, cranks slowly, or feels as though it nearly fails to start. This issue occurs intermittently, regardless of weather conditions or the duration the vehicle has been parked. No warning lights or error messages have appeared on the dashboard The problem has occurred multiple times, most recently on Friday August 15th 2025, and creates a safety concern, as the vehicle’s unreliable starting could leave me stranded in potentially hazardous situations, such as remote locations or adverse weather. I have not yet had the vehicle inspected by a dealer for this specific issue, but I plan to schedule a service appointment to diagnose the problem. The prior battery replacement suggests potential issues with the electrical system, starter, or related components, possibly linked to the auto start/stop system currently under NHTSA investigation for 2018–2025 Honda Odyssey models. Additionally when driving down the road especially at low speeds the engine hesitates as if it’s not getting enough gasoline. Lastly the AppleCarplay screen and all other associated screens randomly go out. I have been to the dealership 3 times for repairs and they give me the run around saying they don’t notice anything so Honda won’t pay for anything and send me on my way.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11680794August 14, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On two separate occasions the vehicle’s engine has turned off when stopped as part of the Auto Idle Stop feature and then did not restart when I took my foot off the brake and pushed on the gas pedal. I was stuck in traffic frantically trying to get the van to restart and eventually was able to get it. This is a new van I’ve had less than a year. I took it to the dealer after the first incident and described the problem. They kept it for more than a day troubleshooting and didn’t find a solution. Verbally they recommended using the button that turns off the Auto Idle Stop feature that must be pressed each time the van is started to turn the off the feature. I’ve done that most of the time since, but I happened to forget this week and then it happened a second time where I was unexpectedly stuck in traffic with the engine not coming back on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11679974August 11, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
The contact owns a 2021 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to crank. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the starter was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11679617August 9, 2025
Tether, Lower Anchor (on car seat or vehicle), Other/I am not sure
Install progressively loosens over a couple days and must be reinstalled at least once a week. Used as directed in manufacturers instructions. I have video with date stamps to show
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11679003August 7, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While stopped at a red light with brake engaged but not fully pushed down, the engine remained running while auto start/stop feature was still on. This was not the problem. Suddenly, all electric shut off including the engine. We fully engaged the brake and restarted the vehicle. This vehicle has also given low battery warnings right after engine is turned off but stereo etc remain on before the driver door is opened. The battery is less than a year old. Vehicle is available for inspection, traffic safety was a concern, we have not taken it to a dealer yet, and no one has inspected this yet.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11677629July 31, 2025
ENGINE
Vehicle is idling rough. Took to dealership and they said it has an obvious misfire. Over a total of six days they had it and performed diagnostics that were requested by Hondas Tech line. The dealership told me that they were informed by Hondas tech line that is just how that vechile is. I got referred to Hondas corporate and spoke with them. I was then requested to bring the vehicle back to the dealership for further testing. They had it less than 3 hours. And again I was told that the vehicle misfiring is just a characteristic of the vehicle. I’m concerned about my vehicle misfiring and Honda not wanting to fix it. I don’t want to be driving down the road with my family and have an engine failure. Issue has been ongoing for a few weeks
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11677379July 30, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission has hard shifts in lower gears. Causing the car to jump/jerk wich could cause driver to possibly loose control in wet road conditions.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11677377July 30, 2025
ENGINE
Vehicle will fail to restart after Auto Idle Stop engages at times. Dealership performed reset, but issue continued afterwards . Safety Issue due to delayed acceleration. Has been brought in twice for this issue with no resolution.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11677348July 30, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
With the auto cutoff engaged when stopped at a red light, the vehicle shut off on its own. I had to put the vehicle in park and try the push button start a few times before the vehicle turned back on. I had to put my flashers on because the light turned green before I could get it restarted. Someone had to swerve to avoid me. I was almost rear ended because the intersection I was stopped at was near an interstate offramp and the driver did not recognize I was stopped. I took it to a Honda Dealership and they said they could not replicate the problem but that there was a bulletin identifying the issue and that the bulletin had been withdrawn. I was told that it likely meant a recall would be coming in the future. The following message came on when the vehicle turned off: Shift to park. The red battery dash light was on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11677334July 30, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My car unexpectedly did a phantom brake at high 60+ mph with no car in front of me. I was so nervous due to car behind me almost colliding into me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11677153July 30, 2025
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
We get a warning light saying "Adaptive Cruise Control System Problem". Van has 4200 miles and it happens during hot days, usually at lunch time. I took it to dealer "Honda Cars of Rock Hill, SC" but they told me there is no code showing up in the Van. I emailed honda America with video but so far no response. The system just goes crazy, beeping and the cruise control is no responsive to cancel button or anything. We are not even using the adaptive cruise control when this happens. After you drive for a while, it goes away, like nothing happened. But when another hot summer day comes, around lunch time, it goes... it does it pretty much during high temps. never in the evening or night time. here is link to YouTube video I sent to Honda: [XXX] 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
#11675584July 23, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
Honda has issued a Service Bulletin (SERVICE BULLETIN 22-018 [XXX] ) for the issue stating that "After powering open, the tailgate either slowly sags down or the power tailgate control unit sounds a warning tone before powering the tailgate closed" This is a danger as the liftgate closes aggressively and anyone standing under it can be hit in the head and severely injured. The force required to reverse the closure is significant and requires active attention. If one had opened the liftgate and started removing items from the trunk, as has happened to both my wife and myself, the liftgate can hit very hard. If a child is there the risk is significant. This has happened to us multiple times. This should not be a mere service bulletin which requires out of pocket cost to the consumer, but an active recall for repair 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
#11675412July 22, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There is a message that pops up in our front touch screen panel " com.honda.auto.hars has stopped" which is not allowing us to use the touchscreen panel.for anything - from making or receiving calls , navigation , etc .. , which makes it hazardous to drive the vehicle on the road & not able to use hands free. We tried factory reset & also using USB drive to update , but the car is not recognizing the USB drive & also says that our system is up-to-date!! We are not able to find a solution . Please help . Advice needed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11675281July 22, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicles emergency avoidance system activated and applied the brakes very heavily. We were nearly hit by a vehicle behind us, which nearly caused multiple accidents. There was nothing in front of us, and the road was co.pletely clear in front of us.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11675182July 21, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
The auto on/off while idling will randomly fail. The car stalls, all emergency lights turn on and the car won’t start for a few minutes. This has occurred at stop lights and in traffic after coming to a complete stop and the car turns off when idling. The car is only 6 months old. The first occurrence happened at the 3 month mark and has become more persistent. I’ve had my battery checked and that was not an issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11674498July 18, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact used a portable jumpstart kit to jumpstart the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The contact stated that the low battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that battery was drained due to the electrical system. The battery was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacture was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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