Honda Odyssey problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 3,980 owner complaints and 46 recalls on file for the Honda Odyssey (2005–2026). The 2019 Odyssey has the most serious complaints, most often about driver assistance & safety tech.

Complaints: 3,980
Recalls: 46
Model years: 22
Worst year: 2019

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Honda Odyssey model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Honda Odyssey years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

2019 Honda Odyssey — 919 complaints, 13 crashes, 7 fires; top problem: Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2018 Honda Odyssey — 856 complaints, 12 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2020 Honda Odyssey — 478 complaints, 4 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2025 Honda Odyssey — 404 complaints, 3 crashes; top problem: Engine
2022 Honda Odyssey — 137 complaints, 4 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Electrical System

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2009 (23 complaints).

Every Honda Odyssey model year

Year	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Recalls	Top problem
2026 Odyssey	44	1	0	4	2	Engine
2025 Odyssey	404	3	0	7	2	Engine
2024 Odyssey	115	1	0	5	3	Electrical System
2023 Odyssey	102	2	3	10	5	Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2022 Odyssey	137	4	2	22	9	Electrical System
2021 Odyssey	145	2	1	4	8	Electrical System
2020 Odyssey	478	4	1	20	14	Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2019 Odyssey	919	13	7	18	20	Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2018 Odyssey	856	12	1	21	16	Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2017 Odyssey	26	1	0	1	2	Engine
2016 Odyssey	181	1	0	3	6	Engine
2015 Odyssey	89	4	0	4	6	Engine
2014 Odyssey	86	4	0	2	5	Engine
2013 Odyssey	73	5	2	7	6	Engine
2012 Odyssey	63	1	3	3	5	Electrical System
2011 Odyssey	36	1	0	2	5	Engine
2010 Odyssey	50	0	6	4	1	Engine
2009 Odyssey	23	0	1	0	2	Engine
2008 Odyssey	27	3	2	4	4	Body & Structure
2007 Odyssey	57	2	1	8	4	Body & Structure
2006 Odyssey	42	1	2	1	2	Body & Structure
2005 Odyssey	27	0	0	1	3	Engine

Most common Honda Odyssey problem areas (all years)

Electrical System
1,102 complaints
Engine
1,028 complaints
Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
882 complaints
Transmission & Drivetrain
441 complaints
Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
420 complaints
Body & Structure
347 complaints
Brakes
189 complaints
Acceleration & Cruise Control
159 complaints
Airbags
139 complaints
Seats & Seat Belts
78 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the Honda Odyssey received by NHTSA each month.

Honda Odyssey recalls

Recall 26V423000Jul 1, 2026325,588 vehiclesModel years 2018–2020
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 26V332000May 21, 202698,892 vehiclesModel years 2018–2026
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Recall 26V227000Apr 9, 2026440,830 vehiclesModel years 2018–2022
Risk: Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Recall 25V877000Dec 17, 20251,019 vehiclesModel years 2021–2026
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 25V876000Dec 17, 202586 vehiclesModel years 2015
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 24V114000Feb 15, 2024186 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024
Risk: Corroded and binding steering gears can result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 24V064000Feb 1, 2024750,114 vehiclesModel years 2020–2022
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Recall 23V858000Dec 18, 20232,490,460 vehiclesModel years 2013–2023
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 23V751000Nov 13, 2023248,999 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019
Risk: A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Recall 23V431000Jun 15, 20231,209,673 vehiclesModel years 2018–2023
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Recall 23V174000Mar 16, 2023339,404 vehiclesModel years 2020–2022
Risk: Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 23V158000Mar 9, 2023448,613 vehiclesModel years 2018–2020
Risk: An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Recall 21V768000Sep 29, 2021181 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: A slow air leak can affect tire performance, and increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V432000Jun 7, 2021649 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: A seat that is not locked into place can move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 21V215000Mar 25, 2021624,552 vehiclesModel years 2019
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V010000Jan 14, 20211,258 vehiclesModel years 2018–2021
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Recall 20V437000Jul 28, 2020324,196 vehiclesModel years 2018–2020
Risk: A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 20V440000Jul 28, 2020499,344 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020
Risk: A delayed or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 20V439000Jul 28, 2020607,786 vehiclesModel years 2018–2020
Risk: Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 20V438000Jul 28, 2020212,070 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020
Risk: A distorted or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 20V066000Feb 6, 2020241,339 vehiclesModel years 2018–2020
Risk: An intermittent electrical short could overheat the wire harness, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recall 19V298000Apr 12, 201993,946 vehiclesModel years 2019
Risk: Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Recall 19V299000Apr 12, 201950,504 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019
Risk: A damaged parking rod can allow the vehicle to roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Recall 19V213000Mar 20, 2019404 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019
Risk: If the rear wheel speeds cannot be correctly monitored, the anti-lock brake system may not engage properly to prevent the wheels from locking up, increasing the risk of crash.
Recall 18V795000Nov 9, 2018107,774 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019
Risk: If the power sliding doors fails to latch, the doors may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.

Other Honda models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology