2023 Honda Odyssey: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 132 complaints
132
Total Complaints
25,500mi
Median Mileage
Electrical System
Top Issue
4
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

9,000 25th Percentile
25,500 Median Mileage
33,000 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Electrical System
21
Unknown Or Other
14
Automatic Emergency Braking
13
Engine
11
Warnings
11
Service Brakes
8
Adaptive Cruise Control
7
Body
7
Steering
5
Visibility/Wiper
5

Severity Assessment

4
Crashes
2
Fires
13
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"Yesterday we were in our minvan (I had not entered yet and was standing outside the fornt passenger door but wife, children, and dog were inside. My daughter mashed the button to close the power sliding door on the right side of the van but did not notice that the dogs tail was wagging near the doo..."
"Since purchase the blind spot warning won't operate or goes off on its own. No audible warning when it is chosen. Purchased vehicle on a Friday, and returned Saturday and Monday. Both techs replicated the problem but no idea of a fix yet."
"Driving down the highway with cruise control and lane keep on, the vehicle engaged the breaks for now apparent reason. I immediately disengaged cruise control and applied the accelerator. So far has only happened one time."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

TX: 16 CA: 16 FL: 11 AZ: 10 LA: 10 SC: 8 IL: 6 MO: 6 NC: 5 MI: 5

Honda Odyssey — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

YearComplaintsCrashes
19951122
1996884
1997243
1998894
199966413
200078527
200172120
2002111760
2003109263
200471454
2005104625
200687535
2007103562
200861446
20092437
201033716
201129018
201232122
201327428
201440121
20152579
201633215
2017453
2018146722
2019137922
20207226
20211743
20221595
2024822
20251721

Active Recalls (4)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Display Function
Campaign 23V431000 | 15/06/2023
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will replace the MOST cable harness and install a straightening cover over the vehicle cable connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EEL, ZEM, and SFC.
Steering
Campaign 24V114000 | 15/02/2024
Corroded and binding steering gears can result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are LHU and FHT.
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 25V877000 | 17/12/2025
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
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.

Maintain Your Electrical System

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

  • Clean battery terminals annually with baking soda and water
  • Replace the battery every 3-5 years before it leaves you stranded
  • Don't leave accessories running with the engine off
  • Check for corroded ground connections if you have intermittent electrical issues
  • Replace dim headlights promptly — they're a safety issue and a wiring symptom

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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