Honda Odyssey problems, complaints & recalls by model year
Across 8 model years (2018–2025), NHTSA has logged 3,165 owner complaints and 27 safety recalls for the Honda Odyssey. That averages 77.1 complaints per year on the road — more complaints than typical (index 1.83 against all tracked vehicles). Within the Minivans segment it ranks #4 of 4 for fewest complaints per year; the segment average is 52.1.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Analysis
Across eight model years from 2018 to 2025, NHTSA logged 3,165 owner complaints and 27 safety recalls for the Honda Odyssey, averaging 77.1 complaints per year which is higher than typical vehicles but ranks fourth lowest within the Minivans segment. While model years 2021 through 2024 sit well below the average, the 2025 model year shows a high rate of 199.7 complaints per year and recent data indicates the pace is rising with 1,202 complaints filed in the last 12 months compared to 686 previously. The most common problem areas are Electrical at 23.4%, Engine at 21.3%, and Driver-assist systems at 15.1%, with recurring terms including "camera" and "auto." Owners report 116 injuries and 3 deaths across all model years, and every other tracked minivan model has fewer complaints per year than the Odyssey.
Summary drafted by an AI model running on our own server from the figures on this page, and checked number by number against the data before publishing. The statistics and the analysis above come from our fixed methodology, not from the model.The trend is improving. Measured on complaints filed in the first two years on the road and compared with other vehicles of the same model year, the 2023 and 2024 models run 66% below the 2018 and 2019 models (39 early complaints per model year versus 127).
The 2025 model year has the highest rate (199.7 complaints per year) and the 2021 model year the lowest (24.3). Model years 2019 and 2025 run at least 50% above the model's own average — the ones to research most carefully. Model years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 sit well below the model's average.
Across all tracked model years the most common problem area is Electrical (23.4% of complaints), followed by Engine (21.3%) and Driver-assist systems (15.1%). Recurring terms in owner reports: “van”, “camera”, “auto”, “mitigation” and “idle”. 60 complaints (1.9%) describe a crash or fire; across all model years owners report 116 injuries and 3 deaths.
In the last 12 months owners filed 1,202 complaints versus 686 in the previous 12 months — the pace is rising. The 2025 model year generated the most recent reports (319). Across model years, half of all reported incidents occur within 58 months of the model year's start.
Recalls: 27 recall campaigns across the tracked model years, most of them received in 2020 (5). 4 NHTSA defect investigations have covered this model, 2 still open; the latest is “Inadvertent Deployment of Side Air Bags” (opened 2025-10-28, closed 2026-06-25).
Every other tracked model among Minivans has fewer complaints per year, including Toyota Sienna, Kia Carnival and Chrysler Pacifica.
Model years at a glance
| Year | Complaints | Complaints per year on the road | Complaint index | Complaints in first 2 years on the road | vs. same-year average | Last 12 months | Recalls | Most common issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 973 | 112.2 | 2.67 | 143 | 1.61 | 226 | 16 | Electrical | View › |
| 2019 Years to research carefully | 942 | 122.7 | 2.92 | 111 | 1.38 | 289 | 20 | Electrical | View › |
| 2020 | 457 | 68.5 | 1.63 | 38 | 0.67 | 184 | 14 | Electrical | View › |
| 2021 Fewest complaints | 138 | 24.3 | 0.58 | 15 | 0.25 | 47 | 8 | Electrical | View › |
| 2022 | 130 | 27.8 | 0.66 | 62 | 0.84 | 33 | 9 | Electrical | View › |
| 2023 | 96 | 26.1 | 0.62 | 43 | 0.52 | 32 | 5 | Electrical | View › |
| 2024 | 95 | 35.5 | 0.84 | 36 | 0.51 | 72 | 3 | Engine | View › |
| 2025 Years to research carefully | 334 | 199.7 | 4.75 | — | — | 319 | 2 | Engine | View › |
1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road. Complaints in first 2 years on the road: vs. same-year average. How we count
Trend · vs. same-year average
Complaints in first 2 years on the road ÷ All-vehicle average (1.00)
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 1,202 · Previous 12 months: 686 Rising
Problem areas
Driver-assist systems ›
477 · 15.1% · 2.63 vs. all vehicles · Rising
- camera313
- departure178
- adaptive196
- cruise239
Transmission / powertrain ›
282 · 8.9% · 0.77 vs. all vehicles · Rising
- transmission177
- van57
- gear74
- traffic81
Fuel system ›
215 · 6.8% · 1.58 vs. all vehicles · Falling
- fuel177
- system gasoline82
- distribution disconnect66
- gasoline recall58
Airbags & seat belts ›
116 · 3.7% · 0.96 vs. all vehicles · Rising
- deployed55
- curtain26
- airbags36
- deployment23
Wheels, tires & suspension ›
44 · 1.4% · 0.56 vs. all vehicles · Rising
- spring20
- coil17
- rear35
- suspension19
Other
38 · 1.2% · 0.66 vs. all vehicles · Too few recent reports to judge
- left14
- van7
- accelerator10
- regularly hesitates3
Steering
20 · 0.6% · 0.1 vs. all vehicles · Too few recent reports to judge
- steering14
- wheel11
- van4
- departure4
Lighting
3 · 0.1% · 0.06 vs. all vehicles · Too few recent reports to judge
Only problem areas with at least 40 complaints get their own page.
Common terms in reports
- van423
- camera579
- auto499
- mitigation278
- idle286
- departure271
- system931
- sliding185
Vehicle age at incident
Median age at incident: 58 months
What owners report
The contact owns a 2024 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle through the rear passenger-side sliding door, the door began to close automatically while the leg of the contact's child was still outside of the vehicle.
The passenger side curtain airbags deployed while driving with no prior warning.
Ton of warning messages displayed related to ADAS systems not working. Took car to the dealership and was told the multicamera system failed.
Mileage: 121000 When stopped and the auto idle initiated, we have had numerous incidents where the van has shutoff and required a restart.
The vehicle would not accelerate over 40MPH, we took the vehicle into the dealership for what we thought was a failed fuel injector, upon inspection they found metal shavings in the oil and mentioned the engine is not repairable and would need a whole new…
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Segment peers · Minivans
| # | Models | Complaints | Complaints per year on the road | Complaint index | Trend | Recent activity | Recalls | Most common issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Sienna | 603 | 28.8 | 0.68 | Worsening | Rising | 17 | Other |
| 2 | Kia Carnival | 433 | 44.0 | 1.05 | Improving | Steady | 6 | Electrical |
| 3 | Chrysler Pacifica | 2,650 | 54.3 | 1.29 | Improving | Steady | 35 | Engine |
| 4 | Honda Odyssey | 3,165 | 77.1 | 1.83 | Improving | Rising | 27 | Electrical |
Recalls by year received
- Campaigns: 27
- Do-not-drive / park-outside: 0
- Over-the-air fix: 0
Safety recalls: 2018 (16) · 2019 (20) · 2020 (14) · 2021 (8) · 2022 (9) · 2023 (5) · 2024 (3) · 2025 (2)
Investigations
- Inadvertent Deployment of Side Air Bags Closed
On October 28, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened PE25018 to investigate complaints of inadvertent deployment of the side curtain and/or side thorax air bags. These complaints concern model year (MY) 2018-2022 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured by American Honda Motor Co. (Honda). Honda issued recall 26V227 on April 9, 2026, to address concerns of inadvertent side air bag dep…
- Engine failure Open
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 414 reports of connecting rod bearing failures in the 3.5L V6 engine used in the following vehicles: Model Years (MY) 2018-2020 Acura TLX, MY2016-2020 Acura MDX, MY2016-2020 Honda Pilot, MY2018-2020 Honda Odyssey, and MY2017-2019 Honda Ridgeline. The subject engine failures were analyzed as part of a Recall Query (RQ24013). It was determin…
- No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages Open
On June 3, 2022, the Oï¬ce of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE22005 after the agency received VOQs and several ï¬eld reports concerning the Auto Idle Stop (AIS) feature on 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles. The complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traï¬c light or road intersection with the AIS function engaged. The su…
- Engine failure Closed
On November 8, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ24013 to assess the scope of Honda recall 23V-751 after receiving complaints that alleged connecting rod bearing failures in vehicles that were not within the scope of recall 23V-751. In November 2023, Honda recalled 248,999 various Model Year (MY)2016â2020 Honda and Acura vehicles equipped with the 3.5L V6 engi…
Frequently asked questions
Which Honda Odyssey model year has the most complaints?
The 2025 model year has the highest rate (199.7 complaints per year) and the 2021 model year the lowest (24.3).
Is the Honda Odyssey getting better or worse?
The trend is improving. Measured on complaints filed in the first two years on the road and compared with other vehicles of the same model year, the 2023 and 2024 models run 66% below the 2018 and 2019 models (39 early complaints per model year versus 127). In the last 12 months owners filed 1,202 complaints versus 686 in the previous 12 months — the pace is rising.
What are the most common Honda Odyssey problems?
Across all tracked model years the most common problem area is Electrical (23.4% of complaints), followed by Engine (21.3%) and Driver-assist systems (15.1%). Recurring terms in owner reports: “van”, “camera”, “auto”, “mitigation” and “idle”.
How does the Honda Odyssey compare with other Minivans?
Within the Minivans segment it ranks #4 of 4 for fewest complaints per year; the segment average is 52.1. Every other tracked model among Minivans has fewer complaints per year, including Toyota Sienna, Kia Carnival and Chrysler Pacifica.
Does the Honda Odyssey have recalls or open investigations?
Recalls: 27 recall campaigns across the tracked model years, most of them received in 2020 (5). 4 NHTSA defect investigations have covered this model, 2 still open; the latest is “Inadvertent Deployment of Side Air Bags” (opened 2025-10-28, closed 2026-06-25).