2019 Honda Odyssey transmission & drivetrain problems

Related recalls

• Recall 19V299000Apr 12, 201950,504 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Loose battery terminal connections or a degraded battery may cause the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) to unexpectedly reboot. Upon rebooting, the TCU may shift the transmission to the "Park" position, possibly damaging the parking rod.

  Risk: A damaged parking rod can allow the vehicle to roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will ensure the battery terminal connections are secure and will update the TCU software, free of charge. Additionally, the parking rod effectiveness will be checked. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Z4J, Y4K.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 25, 2026CATransmission & Drivetrain

   Safety Concern: Severe Transmission Lag and Hesitation on Honda 9-Speed Vehicles. The Honda 9-speed automatic transmission exhibits dangerous downshifting hesitation and delayed shifting while cruising at highway speeds. When attempting to pass another vehicle or accelerate quickly for extra power, the transmission frequently experiences a severe lag, causing a total lack of throttle response (a "no response" mode).This sudden loss of acceleration at highway speeds is highly…

   NHTSA complaint #11766906 · source
2. Filed Sep 15, 2026TXDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   My name is [XXX], we bought a brand new 2019 Honda Odyssey Elite, we have had problems with this vehicle since day one. They have lied and covered up the issues with this vehicle starting with the infotainment center, transmission slippage, fuel pump and the front camera has been overheating giving us the message that it is overheating and all the lights come on. They have stalled us on these issues and now the extended warranty is up and we want something done about this.…

   NHTSA complaint #11764338 · source
3. Filed Sep 13, 2026SCEngineOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   Vehicle began to misfire on cylinder 3. As the issue continued more cylinders stared to misfire. Next was number 6, then 2 increased up the engine. Air fuel ratio was 1.6. Assuming it was fuel/air/electrical in nature, the spark plugs, and fuel injector were changed and air intake and upper valves were cleaned of carbon build up. All gaskets replaced by new. Discovered and replaced a bad egr valve. Last codes that the car displayed before towing to dealer were many misfire…

   NHTSA complaint #11763879 · source
4. Filed Sep 12, 2026AZCrashTowedDriver Assistance & Safety TechTransmission & Drivetrain

   When attempting to accelerate after completing a stop, there was no response from the vehicle when the accelerator was pressed for 2-3 seconds, then the vehicle suddenly lurched violently forward and hit the rear end of a vehicle in front causing severe damage to the cars.

   NHTSA complaint #11763768 · source
5. Filed Sep 8, 2026FLTransmission & Drivetrain

   My 2019 Honda Odyssey has a recurring and dangerous hesitation-to-accelerate defect that began within a few weeks of purchase and has continued for approximately one year, occurring roughly once every 5 times I drive the vehicle. The failure occurs when accelerating from a stop or slow speed, most critically when crossing traffic — for example, turning left across an oncoming lane or pulling out into a road with an approaching vehicle. When I press the accelerator pedal, the…

   NHTSA complaint #11762752 · source
6. Filed Jul 31, 2026ILDriver Assistance & Safety TechEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   With a 103,000 on the dash, engine experienced signs on slowing, check engine, abs, adaptive cruise, and steering faults amongst others . No lights prior to the bearing failing. The engine experienced rod bearing failure and left use stranded on the side of the highway. All maintenance was performed at dealership, towed back to dealership where upon inspection rod bearing completely fell apart. Vehicle is still at dealership where a 14,000 dollar engine was quoted.

   NHTSA complaint #11753929 · source
7. Filed Jul 16, 2026NYTransmission & Drivetrain

   Brought car into Honda of nanuet for lots of dashboard lights on. Was told that i need a airflow tube replaced. Milage was at 79048. Immediately after picking up car, same thing happened and was told that computer needs a reset. 2 months later same thing happened again and was told there is an internal error of Powertrain computer and needs to be replaced. Now milage is 81,147 and am being told that it is out of warranty and need to pay 1500+ to place.

   NHTSA complaint #11750818 · source
8. Filed May 31, 2026FLEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   The vehicle is experiencing a dangerous hesitation during acceleration at low speeds, immediately followed by a sudden, violent forward lunging motion. When attempting to accelerate from a complete stop, or when rolling at low speeds (such as yielding at a roundabout, turning through an intersection, or merging into slow-moving traffic), the vehicle suffers from a distinct **lag or complete failure to accelerate** for several critical seconds. In an attempt to get the…

   NHTSA complaint #11741099 · source
9. Filed May 18, 2026TXEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Car did it’s normal automatic shut off while stopped at red light but then did not automatically restart when I took my foot off the brake. I couldn’t get it to start or turn off. I was just sitting with a dead car in the middle of traffic. It was still on but totally unresponsive! I called 911 but before they arrived I managed to get the car to turn off and then restart. ??

   NHTSA complaint #11738497 · source
10. Filed May 2, 2026TXEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

    Engine failure. Not available for inspection. Engine replaced and damaged engine return for core charge. While driving on the highway, without any for warning, engine stalled, loss of power and dash read “emissions system problem “. Vehicle was towed to Honda of Denton for diagnostic testing. The engine stalling and loss of power at highway speeds caused a great risk for my family in the van. We impeded traffic and could have caused an accident. There were no warning lights…

    NHTSA complaint #11735245 · source
11. Filed Apr 22, 2026NYAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

    I am writing to open a formal complaint regarding a serious transmission defect in my 2019 Honda Odyssey (VIN: [XXX] ). My vehicle is currently exhibiting symptoms that directly match the 'Transmission Programming Defect' documented in ongoing litigation, specifically symptoms: while accelerating produce rough and delayed shifting; sudden jerking, sudden, harsh accelerations and decelerations; and a sudden loss of power. I am aware of Case No.XXX (XXX v. American Honda Motor…

    NHTSA complaint #11732999 · source
12. Filed Apr 5, 2026NCTransmission & Drivetrain

    My 2019 Honda Odessey has had transmission issues since the very beginning. I've experienced jerking/shaking, hesitation before accelerating, delayed shifting, sudden loss of power. Fortunately none of this has resulted in any accident or injury. Unfortunately, yesterday (4/4/2026) I got charged $271.34 to have to transmission warning light read only to be told, "we cleared all dtc then test drove the vehicle. No dtc found after we drove the car...if the consumer complain…

    NHTSA complaint #11729301 · source

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. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology