301 of the 3,433 complaints about the Honda Odyssey (8.8%) concern Unspecified or other, making it the model's #4 problem area. That share is 1.0× the Unspecified or other share across all tracked vehicles.
301Complaints · Unspecified or other
8.8%Share of complaints
0.98×vs. all vehicles
124Last 12 months
2.0%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
124 Unspecified or other complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 50 in the 12 months before — up 148%.
6 of these reports (2.0%) describe a crash or fire, with 21 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 25V877000 (2025-12-17, model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026).
The trunk on the van will close on its own. It does give a warning by beeping, but it’s happened at least half a dozen times. When the trunk comes down it happens quickly and has hit multiple people in the head. It’s very heavy too.
Unspecified or other · 2026-09-20 · ODI 11765666
Ever since taking delivery of my vehicle, we notice a strong machinery/oily smell lingering on ourselves (clothes/hair) and our children’s car seats and strollers that are in the vehicle when it is warm outside and the ac is being used.
Unspecified or other · 2026-07-29 · ODI 11753399
On October 12, 2026, I contacted Gerald Honda of Countryside, IL, to schedule a repair for the rearview camera safety recall. I was informed that due to limited parts and availability, the earliest appointment they could offer was January 5, 2027.
Unspecified or other · 2026-10-12 · ODI 11770543
The Auto Idle Stop feature malfunctions when coming to a full stop with the brake pedal depressed. The car stopped and then the engine shut down. It was difficult to restart the engine.
Unspecified or other · 2026-10-12 · ODI 11770623
The Honda Odyssey’s Auto Idle Stop/Restart system has repeatedly malfunctioned. When the vehicle comes to a stop and the automatic idle-stop feature engages, the engine fails to restart as intended.
Unspecified or other · 2026-10-12 · ODI 11770709
While at a red light or complete stop, the car completely shuts down and often have to manually restart it. Sent it in for repairs twice. Once they replaced the battery. That did not help. Brought it in again and they worked on it.
Unspecified or other · 2026-10-07 · ODI 11769624
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters was mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
