2025 Honda Odyssey transmission & drivetrain problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Oct 2, 2026FLElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   My car has stalled numerous times when it stops, and the engine goes into the fuel saving off mode. It stalls when I try to drive away as my foot comes off the brake. This has happened more times than I can count. In addition, as a side not I rented another 2025 Honda odyssey, and it also died when trying to go. The dealer has supposedly driven my vehicle when we bring it in but never has reproduced it according to them. They did admit that they knew about it but had no…

   NHTSA complaint #11768551 · source
2. Filed Sep 23, 2026PAElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   9/22/2026- the car idle stop failed to restart at a intersection. 9/23/2026- the car did not start after stopping to get gas. I have not taken it to the dealer yet. Will do it as soon as I get a chance. When the idle stop fails the car shift into parking and only the accessories are on.

   NHTSA complaint #11766569 · source
3. Filed Sep 15, 2026KYEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The transmission has been having issues since it had 10 miles on it, it locks at certain speeds and wont go higher than 35, it misfires at lights, it will randomly make clunking sounds when driving and you can feel the vehicle throw you forward, ive taken it in multiple times, we have multiple cases open with Honda and they will not respond but it doesnt give any lights so dealership says they cant do anything even though theyve said they have felt it

   NHTSA complaint #11764272 · source
4. Filed Sep 14, 2026CAElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The van got stuck in park after backing out of a parking lot. Changed to drive but gear shift back to park. Have to restarted the car twice. People were honking nonstop. This is not safe.

   NHTSA complaint #11764254 · source
5. Filed Sep 11, 2026PATransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2025 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while coming to a complete stop at a red light or a stop sign, the vehicle stalled and shut off unintendedly. There was no warning light. The vehicle was restarted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that there was an ongoing investigation associated with the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.

   NHTSA complaint #11763725 · source
6. Filed Sep 3, 2026NYElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The vehicle experienced multiple sudden engine stalls while driving in traffic. Specifically, the engine shut off unexpectedly and the transmission automatically shifted into Park (P) while on the road, leaving the vehicle immobilized and unable to be manually shifted out of P. Restarting the vehicle was extremely difficult, which created a severe safety hazard and nearly caused a rear-end collision. The vehicle was inspected and confirmed by an authorized Honda dealer that…

   NHTSA complaint #11761926 · source
7. Filed Sep 1, 2026NJTransmission & Drivetrain

   For several weeks, my 2025 Honda Odyssey, with approximately 30,000 miles, had been jerking while being driven. An independent mechanic believed the problem might be transmission-related. I brought the vehicle to an authorized Honda dealership, reported the jerking and specifically stated that I suspected a transmission problem. The dealership recommended and performed a transmission-fluid service. On August 24, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m., my wife was driving on the…

   NHTSA complaint #11761184 · source
8. Filed Aug 29, 2026OHEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Engine failed to restart after turning off at idle at a stop. When releasing the brake the engine tried to turn on but stalled out. It is available for inspection upon request. No major safety concern, traffic behind the vehicle was prohibited from moving until the vehicle could be restarted. The failure has not been reproduced by a dealer or service center, or inspected by anyone else. There were no warning lights but after the failure a message displayed saying “To…

   NHTSA complaint #11760646 · source
9. Filed Aug 27, 2026MIEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   My van will stall at red-lights. It started three weeks ago. The car is a year and a half old. The auto- idle stop system is activated. We stop at a red light. Car stops. When we go to start car dings and thankfully has started 3 times. This time, the car made a ding and did not re-start. I was stuck at a now green light and couldn't move. The dash flashed hit the brake to re-start. I did numerous times. I couldn't get the car to switch to park or drive. I tried switching…

   NHTSA complaint #11760051 · source
10. Filed Aug 18, 2026VAEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    When the engine is hot, the car hesitates to start for a couple seconds. Occurs on really hot days especially after stopping and starting the engine such as after getting gas or on idle stop at a redlight. The motor starter has been replaced by Honda to a new one but the issue can re-occur as the part being replaced is the same with the same build and will likely fail again in hot conditions.

    NHTSA complaint #11757634 · source
11. Filed Aug 17, 2026TXElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    While stopped at a red light or intersection, the vehicle's Auto Idle Stop feature engages and shuts off the engine as designed. However, on multiple occasions, the engine has failed to automatically restart when the brake pedal is released. The vehicle remains stalled and unresponsive in the middle of the intersection or traffic lane, creating a safety risk to myself and other drivers, particularly at busy intersections. In some instances, the vehicle needed to be fully…

    NHTSA complaint #11757543 · source
12. Filed Aug 17, 2026NYEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

    While at a stop light on a major road, the vehicles auto start stop engaged. Upon the light turning green, I released the brake and vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle put itself into park and flashed a warning message "problem detected....." . I pressed the start button, and at first the vehicle failed to start, making a clicking sound, consistent with a dead battery or starter. I had to press the start button 4 times before the vehicle restarted and I could proceed. I…

    NHTSA complaint #11757358 · 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