2015 Honda Odyssey: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 257 complaints
257
Total Complaints
24,500mi
Median Mileage
Engine
Top Issue
9
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
3,365
25th Percentile
24,500
Median Mileage
52,446
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Engine
45
Power Train
40
Unknown Or Other
27
Body
23
Electrical System
21
Seats
15
Service Brakes
11
Air Bags
9
Fuel/Propulsion System
6
Suspension
6
Severity Assessment
9
Crashes
5
Fires
10
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"I DID NOT HAVE AN AIR BAG INCIDENT. I BOUGHT A 2015 HONDA ODYSSEY TWO WEEKS AGO. I READ THE NYT ARTICLE TODAY, AND CALLED HONDA TO FIND OUT WHETHER THE AIR BAGS INSTALLED IN MY CAR ARE TAKATA. HONDA DECLINED TO TELL ME, STATING THAT THEY DON'T GIVE THAT INFORMATION TO CONSUMERS UNLESS THEIR SPECI..."
"HAD PROBLEMS STARTING THE VEHICLE EARLIER IN THE DAY - INFO DISPLAY SHOWED A WARNING ABOUT MULTIPLE SYSTEMS AND WOULDN'T START THE ENGINE. HONDA INVESTIGATED, NO FAULT FOUND, BUT "TWO CELLS IN BATTERY LOW." THEY PROVIDED A PROBABLE CAUSE OF "SOME LIGHT LEFT ON IN THE CAR WHICH DRAINED THE BATTERY" (..."
"HAD PROBLEMS STARTING THE VEHICLE EARLIER IN THE DAY - INFO DISPLAY SHOWED A WARNING ABOUT MULTIPLE SYSTEMS AND WOULDN'T START THE ENGINE. HONDA INVESTIGATED, NO FAULT FOUND, BUT "TWO CELLS IN BATTERY LOW." THEY PROVIDED A PROBABLE CAUSE OF "SOME LIGHT LEFT ON IN THE CAR WHICH DRAINED THE BATTERY" (..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Engine
45 complaints
25th: 9,625 mi
Median: 35,500 mi
75th: 84,872 mi
Power Train
40 complaints
25th: 8,000 mi
Median: 34,000 mi
75th: 61,030 mi
Unknown Or Other
27 complaints
25th: 11,250 mi
Median: 25,500 mi
75th: 45,500 mi
Body
23 complaints
25th: 20,750 mi
Median: 29,000 mi
75th: 49,325 mi
Electrical System
21 complaints
25th: 3,011 mi
Median: 18,500 mi
75th: 68,125 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
CA: 28
FL: 26
OH: 23
NJ: 22
IL: 18
VA: 16
TX: 12
PA: 8
WA: 8
MD: 8
Who Files Complaints?
1.9%
Original Owners
98.1%
Second+ Owners
Honda Odyssey — Other Years
See how this model compares across different model years.
Active Recalls (6)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Mid/Rear Assembly
Campaign 18V170000 | 13/03/2018
An unlocked second row left outboard seatback increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will confirm proper operation of the second row left outboard seatback, and install a support bracket to the seat recliner. If the seatback cannot lock, dealers will replace the seatback frame assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The reca
Mid/Rear Assembly
Campaign 17V725000 | 17/11/2017
If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to the second row outboard floor strikers, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2018. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is S0G.
Mid/Rear Assembly
Campaign 16V933000 | 27/12/2016
An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional bracket and spring to both second row outboard seats, free of charge. Interim letter has been mailed, and a second notification will be sent . Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recal
Tank Assembly
Campaign 16V417000 | 09/06/2016
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda/Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall began on July 29, 2016. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA9 (Honda vehicles) and KB0 (Acura vehicles).
Fuel Pump
Campaign 23V858000 | 18/12/2023
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Latch/Anchor
Campaign 25V876000 | 17/12/2025
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Extend Your Engine Life
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
- Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
- Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
- Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
- Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
- Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28