2015 HONDA ODYSSEY
What owners reported to NHTSA, ranked by how often and how seriously.
This is complaint data, not a random sample.
It only includes owners who chose to file a federal complaint, so it over-represents dramatic and safety-related problems and under-represents minor issues an owner just had fixed without reporting. Read this as what NHTSA complainants report most, not as this vehicle's true failure rate. Full methodology.
Component ranking
- #1
engine internal
1 stranded, 29 unsafe
30incidentsCommonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=13, median 73,500 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.
- "AFTER DRIVING A FEW MILES UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS WE PARKED OUR MINIVAN IN OUR PARKING SPOT BEHIND OUR HOUSE. WHILE GETTING OUT OF THE MINIVAN THERE WAS AN ODOR AND A TINY BIT OF SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. AFTER WAITING A COUPLE MINUTES THE SMOKE SEEME…"~23,000 mi, complaint #1557825
- "WHILE DRIVING, THE IDLE STARTED TO BECOME ROUGH AND ENGINE VIBRATION INCREASED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND ADDITIONAL WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED IN THE DASH. ERROR CODE P0302 WAS THE PRIMARY ERROR CODE FOR MISFIRE CYLINDER 2 WHEN THE ERRORS WERE SCANNED AT HOME AND…"~50,785 mi, complaint #1574994
- "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON UPON STARTING VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND IN PARK. OBD READER SHOWS CYLINDER 3 MISFIRE. MECHANIC REPORTS FOULED PLUG AND OIL CONTROL ISSUES DUE TO VCM. ALL MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON SCHEDULE BY ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC. VEH…"~73,532 mi, complaint #1602757
- "The contact owns a 2015 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic informed the contact of spark plugs and oil contaminatio…"~88,652 mi, complaint #1812449
- "The contact owns a 2015 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate as intended while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to…"~160,000 mi, complaint #2202130
- #2
transmission automatic
24 unsafe
24incidentsCommonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=24, median 10,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.
- "VERY LOUD CLUNK NOISE AND VEHICLE JERKS WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR GOING APPROXIMATELY 20 MILES. COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE ISSUE AFTER ENGINE RESTART. NOT ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR WITH VEHICLE OVER $40K AND UNDER 1K MILES OF USE. *TR"~594 mi, complaint #1165668
- "I JUST RECENTLY BOUGHT A 2015 HONDA ODYSSEY (JAN.2015) AND AT AROUND 1700 MILES I FELT A DOUBLE CLUNKING SOUND/JERK WHEN I WAS GOING AT ABOUT 15 MPH TO 20 MPH. I KEPT RIDING MY VAN STRAIGHT TO THE DEALER AND EVERY TIME I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, AND STARTED U…"~2,800 mi, complaint #1159255
- "IN 2018 MY 2015 HONDA VAN HAD PROBLEMS SHIFTING GEARS. I WAS GOING ABOUT 25MPH WHEN THERE WAS A JOLT AND THE CAR SHOOK FROM THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTING GEARS. I TOOK THE CAR IN AN WAS TOLD THE COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE UPDATED. THE UPDATE OCCURRED AND THE VAN RAN…"~25,000 mi, complaint #1545992
- "THE VEHICLE MAKES HARD SHIFTS IN LOWER GEARS, CAUSING A LACK OF ACCELERATION AND THEN A LURCH WITH ENGINE/TRANSMISSION CLUNK. OCCURS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A SLOWED OR STOPPED POSITION, SO VEHICLE CAN BE STATIONARY OR IN MOTION WHEN THIS OCCURS. HAS HAPPENED B…"~50,000 mi, complaint #1524405
- "ON THE FREEWAY, DRIVING 65MPH BUT IT FEELS LIKE THE RPM IS A LITTLE HIGH, WE APPROACHED TRAFFIC POSSIBLE GEAR WENT TO A LOWER GEAR, WHEN THE SPEED TRIES TO SPEED UP AGAIN I FELT A JOLT, WE FELT IT THE ENTIRE VAN MULTIPLE TIME WHEN ACCELERATED SPEED OR FROM LOW…"~92,000 mi, complaint #1616536
- #3
door latch and hinge
10 unsafe, 1 broken, 1 annoyance
12incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=8)
- "THE VAN HAS POWER SLIDING DOORS. EVER SINCE IT WAS NEW, WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE DOORS NOT CLOSING. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD SEVERAL TIMES BY THE DEALER THAT IT IS BECAUSE WE LIVE ON GRAVEL. I FINALLY TOOK THE VAN APART MYSELF AND FOUND THAT THE RUBBER COATING H…"~20,000 mi, complaint #1423055
- "DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE BY PUSHING THE "OPEN/CLOSE" BUTTONS. TRIED MULTIPLE TIMES. UPON ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE DOOR MANUALLY, THE ENTIRE DOOR FELL OFF THE VAN. HONDA'S RESPONSE TO THE ISSUE IS THAT THIS IS NOT A WARRANTY ISSUE AND THEY REFUSE TO…"~24,000 mi, complaint #1281882
- "DOOR ALMOST KILLED MY DAUGHTER. WE WERE GETTING KIDS BUCKLED IN AND MY 2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER FELL DOWN. I WENT TO THE OTHER SIDE TO HELP HER. WHEN I OPENED THE DOOR I SAW SHE WAS STUCK BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE SEAT AND THE DOOR WAS MOVING BACK ON HER. HER H…"~30,000 mi, complaint #1471508
- "CABLE ON BACK DRIVERS SIDE DOOR SNAPPED FOR NO REASON. DID NOT NOTICE UNTIL VAN WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF AND WENT TO OPEN DOOR. NEVER HEARD A SOUND OR UNDERSTAND WHY IT BROKE. MAKES ME FEEL VERY UNSAFE AND WONDER IF DOOR COULD HAVE OPENED WHILE DRIVING WITH…"~50,000 mi, complaint #1556032
- "WITH VEHICLE IN PARK, THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR OPENED NORMALLY AND THEN WOULD NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY. IT WOULD START TO CLOSE AND THEN STOP AND RETRACT AGAIN. ALL METHODS FOR CLOSING THE DOOR, BOTH ELECTRICALLY AND MANUALLY, WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. ATTEMPT…"~92,000 mi, complaint #1620171
- #4
airbag system
11 unsafe
11incidentsCommonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=12, median 32,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.
- "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING 71 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DIAGNOSTIC RESULT WAS INCONCLUSIVE. THE…"~700 mi, complaint #1221846
- "TAKATA RECALL THE SEATS ARE NOT STABLE WHILE DRIVING. MOSTY TURNING ON A HIGHWAY. AIR BAG SIGN SHOWING OFF DURING DRIVING. "~32,000 mi, complaint #1444198
- "TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, A DEER APPEARED IN THE ROADWAY. TO AVOID HITTING THE DEER, THE CONTACT SWERVED TO THE RIGHT, DROVE OFF THE ROADWAY, AND CRASHED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS I…"~35,400 mi, complaint #1410760
- "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AND DRIVER SEAT AIR BAGS ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…"~54,000 mi, complaint #1358103
- "The contact owns a 2015 Honda Odyssey. While the contact's fiancé was driving 30 MPH with the contact seated in the passenger's seat, the passenger's side air bag deployed without impact. The contact sustained injuries to the right arm and neck. Medical attent…"~221,092 mi, complaint #2232603
- #5
other
8 unsafe, 2 annoyance
10incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=7)
- "IT WAS LITTLE COLD NIGHT. I DROVE ON FREEWAY FOR 40MINUTES WITH KIDS WITHOUT CENTRAL HEATING. WHEN WE GOT HOME, I WAKE THEM UP.I FOUND MY YOUNG DAUGHTER AT BACK SEAT, SHE COULDN'T WAKE UP UNUSUALLY. SHE WAS SLEEPING, LEANING TOWARD RT. SIDE CUP HOLDER SIDE AT…"~3,365 mi, complaint #1151088
- "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATIONS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V170000 (SEATS) AND 17V725000 (SEATS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH REAR SEATS ON THE SECOND ROW OF THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED LATCH MALFUNCTIONS. T…"~34,940 mi, complaint #1460407
- "THE SEAT RECLINE LATCHING MECHANISM ON ONE OF THE SECOND ROW SEATS HAS FAILED AND ALLOWS THE SECOND ROW TO COLLAPSE BACK INTO THE THIRD ROW SEAT. THE LATCH WILL NOT LATCH AT ALL. THIS PUTS THE PERSON SITTING IN THE 3RD ROW AT HIGH RISK OF INJURY IF THIS OCCURS…"~40,000 mi, complaint #1432144
- #6
sunroof
9 unsafe
9incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=8)
- "SUNROOF SHATTERED OUTWARD, NO OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD ELIMINATING THE POSSIBILITY OF ROAD DEBRIS CAUSING THE INCIDENT. OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE 65 DEGREES."~2,010 mi, complaint #1189335
- "I WAS TRAVELING DOWN AN INTERSTATE AT 70MPH, WHEN THE SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED. THERE WAS NOTHING ABOVE ME, EXCEPT FOR THE SKY, AND NO VEHICLES IN FRONT OR BEHIND ME. IT WAS APPROXIMATELY 75 DEGREES ON A CLEAR SUMMER DAY. SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION WHE…"~22,000 mi, complaint #1384320
- "WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY, WITHOUT PROVOCATION, OUR MOONROOF EXPLODED. IT SOUNDED LIKE A BALLOON EXPLODING IN OUR EARS. IT SHATTERED INTO TINY PIECES AND WE QUICKLY PULLED THE SUNSHADE BEFORE THE GLASS COULD CRASH INTO THE CAR. WE WERE GOING 72 MILES AN HOU…"~41,000 mi, complaint #1481147
- "MY SUNROOF EXPLODED WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY. THE GLASS REMAINED INTACT HOWEVER IT SHATTERED. THE GLASS WAS RAISED AND THERE WERE NO FOREIGN OBJECTS THAT EVER CAME INTO CONTACT. THERE WERE NO TEMPERATURE CHANGES. IT JUST SHATTERED AFTER A LOUD BOOM SOMETH…"~47,000 mi, complaint #1501950
- "ON AUGUST 20, 2017, DRIVING ON I-77 NORTH TOWARDS CHARLOTTE, NC HEARD A POP AND EXPLOSION ON TOP OF OUR VAN OUTSIDE STATESVILLE, NC. PULLED OVER AND DISCOVERED OUR SUNROOF/MOONROOF WAS SHATTERED. FORTUNATELY, THE INTERIOR COVER WAS CLOSED AND DID NOT HAVE…"~74,775 mi, complaint #1446291
- #7
glass and windshield
7 unsafe
7incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=8)
- "WAS DRIVING ~70MPH ON FREEWAY NEAR ORLANDO, FL. HEARD A STRANGE LOUD NOISE AND GLASS BREAKING, THEN LOT OF ROAD NOISE. UPON STOPPING TO CHECK WHAT HAPPENED, REALIZED SUNROOF GLASS HAD SHATTERED AND HAD A LARGE HOLE IN IT - IT APPEARED TO BE BOWED UP/OUTWARD.…"~11,000 mi, complaint #1241975
- "WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY ON AN 80 DEGREE SUNNY DAY AN EXPLOSION SOUND ABOVE MY HEAD. OPENED MOON ROOF VISOR AND GLASS WAS SHATTERED. STOPPED AND LOOKED AT THE DAMAGE. LOOKED LIKE SOMETHING PUSHED IT OUT VS BEING HIT BY ANYTHING. THERE WAS AN 8" HOLE…"~28,000 mi, complaint #1303551
- "DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE WHEN I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION. HEARD WIND SOUND AND LOOKED UP. SUN ROOF WAS SHATTERED COMPLETELY WITH A VERY LARGE HOLE IN THE MIDDLE OF IT. COULD FIND NO ROCK OR EVIDENCE OF ANYTHING HITTING IT."~48,000 mi, complaint #1324154
- "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH WITH THE SUN ROOF TILTED OPEN, THE GLASS SHATTERED INTO PIECES WITHOUT WARNING. A COUPLE OF PIECES FELL INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNINJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MEC…"~49,100 mi, complaint #1414736
- "The contact owns a 2015 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, she heard a loud explosion. The contact pulled over and noticed that the sunroof glass had exploded. There was no impact on the sunroof that could have caused it to shatter…"~102,000 mi, complaint #1808114
- #8
engine stall or no start
6 unsafe
6incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=6)
- "HAD MY VEHICLE DROVE ON FREEWAY FOR AN HOUR AND WHEN PULLING ON TO A SHOPPING CENTER, THERE WAS A STOP AND GO. AT THAT POINT THE ENGINE/TRANSMISSION STARTING JERKING AND SHAKING. THERE WAS SOUND FROM ENGINE/TRANMISSION LIKE SOME METAL CRUSHING OR BREAKING. STO…"~5,500 mi, complaint #1287081
- "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, A BURNING ODOR EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE AND FELT AS IF IT WERE GOING TO STALL. THE FAILURE RECURRED FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UN…"~8,000 mi, complaint #1178892
- "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 32 MPH AND APPROACHING A RED LIGHT, THE MOTOR STOPPED AND ALL THE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS SEIZED. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, RESTAR…"~12,176 mi, complaint #1314993
- "WHEN USING THE PUSH BUTTON TO START MY CAR THE CAR RANDOMLY WON'T START. LIGHTS COME ON THE DASH BUT THE ENGINE DOESN'T TURN OVER. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY CANNOT IDENTIFY ANYTHING WRONG. I HAVE CHILDREN AND HAVING A CAR THAT WON'T START RAND…"~28,000 mi, complaint #1552504
- #9
power windows and locks
5 unsafe, 1 broken
6incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=7)
- "THE AUTOMATIC SIDE DOOR ACCIDENTALLY CLOSED AND SQUEEZED ON A 7-YEAR-OLD CHILD'S FINGERS, AND COULD NOT BE OPENNED BY ANY METHOD. WE (AS PARENTS) TRIED ALL DOOR OPEN/CLOSE SWITCHES, DOOR REMOTE CONTROLS, AS WELL AS THE DOOR'S MANUAL HANDLE IN ORDER TO OPEN TH…"~1,000 mi, complaint #1218902
- "DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR OPENED SUDDENLY AND MAKE CONTINOUS BEEPING SOUND EVENTHOUGH I DID NOT OPEN IT. CABLE WIRE CAME OFF AND NOW IT IS CLOSED AND DO NOT OPEN. CONTACTED HONDA BUT AM BEING TOLD THAT IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY AS 41,000 MILES. I SAW ON TV THAT THE…"~40,000 mi, complaint #1519898
- "THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLAMMED SHUT WHEN I PUSHED THE CLOSE BUTTON. IF IT WERE OPERATING IN MANUAL MODE, I WOULD HAVE BEEN PREPARED FOR THIS, AND LUCKILY IT WAS ONLY ME OPERATING THIS DOOR IN THIS INSTANCE, HOWEVER, THE FORCE WITH WHICH IT SHUT…"~67,500 mi, complaint #1476266
- "REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR POWER SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING THE DOOR TO BE STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION ON 2 OCCASIONS. THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR HAS ALSO DONE THE SAME. THE CAUSE IS THE NYLON ROLLERS ON THE DOOR WEAR OUT AND CAUSE THE DOOR TO PULL UNEVENL…"~76,000 mi, complaint #1697462
- "The contact owns a 2015 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that all the vehicle doors would fail to lock or unlock. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the door lock actuator needed to…"~115,862 mi, complaint #1847261
- #10
battery and charging
1 stranded, 4 unsafe
5incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)
- "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…"~1,090 mi, complaint #1109936
- "CAR CONTINUES TO LOSE COMPLETE BATTERY POWER. BATTERY HAS A CHARGE BUT WILL NOT START THE CAR. VEHICLE IS IN PARK BUT COMPLETELY DEAD. NOTHING WAS LEFT ON IN THE INTERIOR TO DRAIN POWER. NO AFTER MODEL ADDITIONS TO THE VEHICLE. *TR"~70,000 mi, complaint #1671388
- #11
seat mechanism
5 unsafe
5incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)
- "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND THE SECOND ROW SEAT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DETACHED AND HIT THE BACK OF THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT. THE CHILD OCCUPYING THE SEAT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES, WHICH D…"~40,000 mi, complaint #1363005
- "RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING WITH MY TWO SONS IN THE OUTWARD POSITION IN THE MIDDLE ROW, A STRANGE CLICKING CAME FROM THE DRIVER SIDE MIDDLE SEAT. MY 5 Y/O SON SAID "MY SEAT IS MOVING". THE BACK OF THE SEAT WAS NO LONGER LOCKED INTO POSITION AND WAS MOVING FREELY B…"~43,000 mi, complaint #1444322
- "THE DRIVER'S SIDE MIDDLE ROW SEAT'S SEAT BACK OF OUR 2015 HONDA ODYSSEY WILL NOT LOCK INTO PLACE. NO ONE CAN SIT IN THAT SEAT BECAUSE THE SEAT BACK EITHER RECLINES BACK OR FOLDS FORWARD. WHEN UNOCCUPIED AND THE CAR IS IN MOTION, IT WILL ADJUST ON ITS OWN AT TI…"~78,000 mi, complaint #1440304
- #12
unintended acceleration
5 unsafe
5incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)
- "WHEN I PULLED UP TO A PARKING SPOT AND TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDDLE AND PLACED IT ON THE BREAK THE ENGINE STARTED TO ACCELERATE AND ENGINE RPM'S CLIMBED ABOUT 1000 RPM'S. THE CAR'S TRANSMISSION WAS STILL IN DRIVE (D). I HAD TO FORCE THE TRANSMISSION INTO P…"~9,500 mi, complaint #1305893
- "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MA…"~20,000 mi, complaint #1438543
- "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY TO 5 MPH. THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT…"~21,000 mi, complaint #1355780
- "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND REVERSING, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE INCREASED TO THE MAXIMUM RPMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A D…"~24,000 mi, complaint #1253384
- "The contact owns a 2015 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while pulling out of the parking space, the vehicle RPM had increased while the brake pedal had been depressed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into another vehicle in the lot. The rpm had continu…"~159,000 mi, complaint #1933823
- #13
acceleration loss or hesitation
4 unsafe
4incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=7)
- "I WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC FOR AN HOUR OR SO, IN FIRST OR SECOND GEAR. AFTER A WHILE, ANYTIME WE WOULD ACCELERATE TO ABOUT 20 MPH, WE EXPERIENCED A VIOLENT JERKING AS IF WE JUST RAN OVER SOMETHING. THIS HAPPENED CONSISTENTLY EVERY TIME WE ACCELERATED TO OR DECEL…"~2,300 mi, complaint #1138833
- "2015 ODYSSEY VEHICLE'S JERKING EXPERIENCE STARTED DURING A STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. WITH THREE KIDS AND TWO ADULTS, WE WERE EXTREMELY FRIGHTENED. THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY WHEN I PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL DURING THE LOW SPEED, 5-20 MPH. I WENT AWAY LATER THAT DAY AN…"~34,000 mi, complaint #1491183
- "OCCASIONALLY WHEN DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS THE CAR STRUGGLES AND LURCHES FORWARD AND LOSES POWER. IT IS VERY SCARY WHEN IT HAPPENS. IT FEELS LIKE IT IS STUCK IN NEUTRAL AND YOU LOSE POWER. PROBLEM IS IT DOESN'T HAPPEN CONSISTENTLY, AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO TAKE…"~68,000 mi, complaint #1586614
- "WHEN ACCELERATING NORMALLY, A SHAKING, SLUGGISH SENSATION BEGINS IN 2ND GEAR GOING THROUGH 3RD. IF I SETTLE OUT WITHIN ONE OF THE GEARS, IT GOES AWAY. IT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN I'M ACCELERATING. THE SPEEDS WHEN IT OCCURS RANGE FROM 20-40 MPH. IF I WERE TO TRULY STE…"~100,000 mi, complaint #1570699
- #14
instrument cluster
3 unsafe, 1 annoyance
4incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=8)
- "WE EMBARKED ON AN 8806 MILE, [REDACTED ADDRESS] TRIP THROUGH THE SOUTH AND SOUTHWEST TO THE MIDWEST WITH OUR NEW 2015 HONDA ODYSSEY EX. DRIVING WAS DONE DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS ONLY WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS AS HIGH AS THEY COULD BE SE…"~1,347 mi, complaint #1188821
- "WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY FAMILY FLASHES APPEARED ACROSS THE SCREEN. THE ODOMETER REMAINED THE SAME. WE ARE GRATEFUL THAT MY HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER SAFELY."~60,000 mi, complaint #1652751
- #15
brake hydraulics
3 unsafe
3incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)
- "AS I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY APREACHING A STOP SIGN, I PLACED MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, WAS TOTALLY OFF THE GAS PEDAL, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. THIS WAS SCARY, LUCKILY THERE WAS NO ONE I FROM THE OF ME AND I HADN'T YET HIT THE STOP SIGN MAR…"~5,308 mi, complaint #1272302
- "I WAS DRIVING INTO THE GARAGE AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR WITH NO RESISTANCE AND CAR CRASHED INTO A CABINET IN THE FRONT OF GARAGE CAUSING DAMAGE TO CAR, CABINET AND GARAGE WALL. TOOK CAR TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD EVERYTHING CHECKED OUT OK AND THERE WAS NOTHING…"~6,600 mi, complaint #1233322
- #16
paint and clearcoat
1 unsafe, 2 annoyance
3incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)
- "ON DECEMBER 28TH WE UNLOADED THE BACK OF OUR MINIVAN AND CLOSED THE LIFTGATE AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. THE NEXT MORNING WE CAME OUT AND THERE WAS A 5"X5" SECTION OF THE PAINT JUST PEELED OFF AND LAYING ON THE GROUND IT PEELED ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE BASE COLO…"~66,000 mi, complaint #1640202
- #17
seatbelt and pretensioner
3 unsafe
3incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)
- "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, A DEER ENTERED THE ROAD AND THE CONTACT SUDDENLY APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO AVOID HITTING THE DEER. THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT AND THE CONTACT'S FACE STRUCK THE DASHBOARD.…"~48,500 mi, complaint #1400657
- "# WHAT HAPPENED MY 7-YEAR OLD CHILD (AROUND 50 POUNDS, 4'ISH FEET) WAS IN THE 3RD ROW SEAT AND ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE SEATBELT. AS SHE WAS DOING THIS, SHE SOMEHOW MANAGED TO GET KNOTTED WITH THE SEATBELT AROUND HER STOMACH (SEE PHOTO). ATTEMPTS TO LOOSEN THE SE…"~58,000 mi, complaint #1584921
- #18
steering rack mechanical
3 unsafe
3incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)
- "STEERING VIBRATES WHEN BRAKING AT HIGHWAY SPEED."~29,000 mi, complaint #1407381
- #19
tire failure
1 stranded, 2 unsafe
3incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)
- "ABOUT 1:30 PM, MAY 23, 2015, I WAS DRIVING MY NEW 2015 HONDA ODYSSEY EX ON EAST BOUND OF RT 529 (PLAINFILD AVE) TO RT 1 IN EDISON, NJ, THE LEFT REAR BACK MICHELIN TIRE BLEW OUT ABOUT 100 YARDS AWAY FROM THE INTERSECTION. THERE WAS NOTHING ON THE ROAD. NOTHING…"~2,950 mi, complaint #1187348
- "DRIVING ON I64 NEAR LOUISVILLE, KY AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN REAR TIRE ON DRIVER SIDE BLEW OUT. THE TIRES HAD 23,000 MILES ON THEM."~23,000 mi, complaint #1354463
- "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA ODYSSEY EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL TIRES, TIRE LINE: PROCONTACT, TIRE SIZE: 235/65/R17 N/A, DOT NUMBER: A3873VM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL BOUNCING OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE. T…"~55,000 mi, complaint #1456965
- #20
torque converter
1 stranded, 2 unsafe
3incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)
- "TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT LOW SPEED, AND THEN ACCELERATING, VAN HAS A JERK OR HARD SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS 1-2. THIS HARD SHIFT IS ENOUGH TO THROW US BACK INTO OUR SEATS AND DOES NOT OCCUR AT HIGH SPEEDS. FLUID HAS BEEN FLUSHED AND TORQUE C…"~35,000 mi, complaint #1472812
- "ECO CAUSES SIGNIFIANT VIBRATION AT VARIOUS RPM'S/SPEEDS AND DELAYED SHIFTING AS THE COMPUTER DECIDES TO GO INTO ECO OR REMAIN. MOST NOTABLE AT HIGHER SPEEDS ABOVE 65 MPH. CURRENT ODYSSEY HAS HAD TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED, TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE UPDATED, FRONT…"~48,000 mi, complaint #1529256
- #21
control module
2 unsafe
2incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)
- "The contact owns a 2015 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the RPM gauge was fluctuating. Additionally, the vehicle was shuddering while shifting between gears. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where…"~61,030 mi, complaint #1934813
- #22
engine oil consumption
2 unsafe
2incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)
- "The Spool Valve leak oil onto the alternator causing the battery not be recharged and the car powering off and shutting down on the highway. This happened on my way from Kansas City Kansas. With the electrical unit completely shut down due to oil leak from the…"complaint #1754402
- "I first experienced an engine misfire in February 2025. The vehicle had a P0301 misfire code, and at the time I was unaware of Honda’s extended warranty related to this issue. We had a trusted mechanic friend inspect the vehicle and replace the spark plugs and…"complaint #2230497
- #23
fuel pump
1 unsafe, 1 broken
2incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)
- "I have replaced the vehicle pump 4 times in the last 6 months I’m driving vehicle stutters when going uphill then it just stops mid drive and when we have it checked the pump connector are charred. We replace fuel pump and wires and.within 6 weeks to 2 months…"complaint #2039737
- "Fuel pump failure that was not a part of the 2.5 million car recall. Honda would not help."complaint #2073708
- #24
key fob and immobilizer
1 unsafe, 1 annoyance
2incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)
- "KEY-LESS START (SMART ENTRY) SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO NOT START."~56,500 mi, complaint #1676805
- #25
lighting exterior
2 unsafe
2incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)
- "DURING RAIN AT NIGHT, VERY LITTLE OF THE LOW BEAMS REACH THE ROAD WAY. THE PATTERN OF LIGHT FROM THE PROJECTOR TYPE LOW BEAM IS SUCH THAT THERE IS A BRIGHT LINE ABOUT 2 - 3 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND AT 25 FEET. ABOVE THAT IT SHARPLY FADES TO ALMOST NOTHING. BELOW…"~3,000 mi, complaint #1238630
- #26
suspension struts shocks
2 unsafe
2incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)
- "Both front coil springs broke resulting in a jagged piece of metal coming loose from the vehicle. The first spring broke and was replaced in 2020 and just replaced the other side in 2022. The vehicle currently only has about 95,000 miles. Wanted to report t…"complaint #1841635
- "Passenger rear shock absorber separated at the top of the outer tube. Complete loss of damping and most of the shock oil. The shock absorber was in two pieces. Photos attached."complaint #1880754
- #27
trunk or liftgate
1 unsafe, 1 annoyance
2incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)
- "THE TAILGATE LATCHING MECHANISM STOPS WORKING WHEN THE WEATHER GETS COLD AND NOT ABLE TO OPEN THE TAIL GATE. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICE BEFORE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM BUT IN COLD WEATHER IT STOPS WORKING."~21,000 mi, complaint #1619120
- #28
wheel bearing
1 stranded, 1 unsafe
2incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)
- "BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE GONE OUT AND THE CAR DOESN'T HAVE MORE THAN 2000 MILES ON IT."~2,000 mi, complaint #1193170
- "STEERING WHEEL CLICKS/POPS WHILE TURNING DUE TO A BAD BEARING, MAY BE CORRODED, REFERENCE TSB NO. 16-024. DEALER AND HONDA SAY THAT MY MODEL DOESN'T QUALIFY FOR REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY, BUT IS POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD."~50,000 mi, complaint #1473841
- #29
wiring harness
2 unsafe
2incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)
- "WHEN I TRIED STARTING THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES IT WANTS TO TURN OFF AND ON BY ITSELF. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FLICK ON AND OFF WHILE THIS IS HAPPENING. THE WHOLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GLITCHES AND THE CAR ENGINE WANTS TO "TURN OVER" THEN SHUT OFF. I HAVE TO PU…"~5,000 mi, complaint #1305892
- #30
abs module
1 unsafe
1incidentMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)
- "THE BRAKES ARE GETTING LOWER EVEN WITH A FULL RESERVOIR. AFTER HONDA DEALER FLUSHED, BLEAD AND RESTORED THE BRAKE FLUID, THE VSA MODULE FAILED AND CAUSED AUTONOMOUS BRAKING AND WORSENING OF PEDAL SOFTENING AND BRAKING CONTROL ASSIST. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN REC…"~53,000 mi, complaint #1462496
- #31
ac compressor and refrigerant
1 unsafe
1incidentMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)
- "WE WERE DRIVING DOWN A MAIN ROAD SPEED APPROX 45MPH, IT WAS 90-94 DEGREES OUT SO AC WAS ON AND IT WAS A SEVERE RAIN STORM. WE HAD JUST LEFT THE HIGHWAY AND WERE ON A MAIN ROAD HIGHLY TRAVELED. WE NOTICED IT WAS WARM IN THE CAR AND THE AC WAS BLOWING HOT. ALL T…"~1,950 mi, complaint #1196162
- #32
adas lane keeping
1 unsafe
1incidentMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)
- "WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE DASH WILL READ FWC SYSTEM FAILURE. THIS SEEMS TO DEACTIVATE THE LDW AS WELL. HONDA DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED MICU AS NEEDING TO BE REPLACED."~65,908 mi, complaint #1705497
- #33
brake pads and rotors
1 unsafe
1incidentMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)
- "CAR HAS LOW MILEAGE OF 12,800 MILES AND THERE IS VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING. THIS IS NOT NORMAL AND I HAD THIS ISSUE ON MY LAST ODYSSEY. THERE ARE HUNDREDS IF NOT MORE COMPLAINTS OF VIBRATIONS WHEN BRAKING AT HIGHER SPEEDS. HONDA RECALLED CARS IN THE PAST FOR THIS…"~12,800 mi, complaint #1382071
- #34
engine head gasket
1 unsafe
1incidentMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)
- "My 2015 Honda Odyssey has suffered a well known and common engine problem. It currently has 92000 miles on it the engine is being rebuilt by a Honda service department at MY expense. This engine (3.5L) is leaking oil into the combustion chamber in cylinder #3.…"complaint #1931813
- #35
engine mounts
1 unsafe
1incidentMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)
- "MY HONDA ODYSSEY WAS EXPERIENCING A BUCKING SENSATION THAT OCCURRED PERIODICALLY BUT STOPPED AFTER BEING RESTARTED. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHO DIDN'T FIND ACTUAL PROBLEM BUT DURING AN EVALUATION OF THE VEHICLE DETECTED A WEAKENED ENGINE MOUNT AND LEAKING S…"~134,000 mi, complaint #1510371
- #36
evap system
1 annoyance
1incidentMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)
- "LESS THAN 2 YEAR OLD HONDA ODYSSEY IN PERFECT CONDITION. FOR NO REASON CHARCOAL CANISTER SENSOR FAILED AND CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. AT THE SAME TIME TAIL LIGHT BULB IS OUT."complaint #1390218
- #37
fluid leak unspecified
1 unsafe
1incidentMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)
- "RAIN WATER LEAKING THROUGH WINDOWS AND OUT OF THE ELECTRICAL CONDUIT ENTERING INTO AUTO CAVITY WHERE THE SLIDING DOOR MECHANISM IS. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT A FIRE HAZARD, SHOULD I BE? PLEASE RESPOND AS SOON AS YOU CAN AS I HAVE TRIED ELSE WHERE AND MY PROBLEM HAS…"complaint #1168451
- #38
fuel tank and lines
1 unsafe
1incidentMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)
- "ON FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 WE BROUGHT OUR VAN INTO MAITA HONDA FOR AN OIL CHANGE, A RECALL NOTICE, AND FOR THE BLEMISHES ON THE VAN TO BE REMOVED. ON MONDAY, MAY 22, 2017 WE NOTICED THAT THE VAN WAS LEAKING GAS; WE COULD SMELL THE GAS AND SEE THE PUDDLE IT…"~23,000 mi, complaint #1380247
- #39
interior trim
1 annoyance
1incidentMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)
- "THE HEADREST FOR THE DRIVER'S SEAT IS MY PROBLEM. I HAVE TO LEAN MY HEAD FORWARD TO KEEP THE HEADREST FROM PUSHING MY HEAD FORWARD. THIS IS CAUSING ME TO HAVE NECK AND SHOULDER PAIN. I TRIED LEANING THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK BUT THEN I HAD NO SUPPORT FOR MY BA…"complaint #1217693
- #40
mirror
1 unsafe
1incidentMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)
- "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE PASSENGER SIDE VIEW MIRROR CAMERA FAILED TO DISPLAY IMAGES ON THE INTERIOR MONITOR WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE TURN SIGNAL WAS ACTIVATED. ALSO, THE REARVIE…"~17,000 mi, complaint #1395607
- #41
noise or vibration unspecified
1 annoyance
1incidentMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)
- "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AROUND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND WHEELS BEGAN TO VIBRATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO ST…"~700 mi, complaint #1288621
- #42
power steering hydraulic
1 unsafe
1incidentMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)
- "I PURCHASED MY 2015 HONDA ODYSSEY BRAND NEW AND HAVE DONE ALL THE MAINTENANCE ON TIME WITH HONDA. MY SLIDING DOORS DO NOT STOP IF SOMETHING IS IN THE WAY. I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE TIMES WHERE A CHILD HAS TRIED TO GO IN/OUT WHILE THE DOOR IS SHUTTING AND IT HAS NOT…"~32,000 mi, complaint #1582401
- #43
stability and traction control
1 unsafe
1incidentMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)
- "ON FEBRUARY 1, 2015, VDC (VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL), LDW (LANE DEPARTURE WARNING), AND FCW (FORWARD COLLISION WARNING) ALL FAILED SIMULTANEOUSLY WHILE DRIVING CONSERVATIVELY AT 25 MPH ON SNOW COVERED ROADS DURING HEAVY SNOW FALL. ALL THREE SYSTEMS REMAINED FAI…"~2,000 mi, complaint #1167631
- #44
tpms
1 stranded
1incidentMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)
- "TPMS WARNING LIGHT (ERROR) CAME ON, EVEN THOUGH ALL TIRE PRESSURES WERE EXACTLY AS SPECIFIED BY HONDA. WHEN THE TPMS ERROR OCCURS, THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL CANNOT BE TURNED OFF, AND MY VEHICLE COULD NOT MOVE FROM A SMALL SNOWBANK (FEBRUARY 2020.) MY OLDE…"~12,000 mi, complaint #1710077
- #45
transmission manual clutch
1 unsafe
1incidentMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)
- "SOME LATE MODEL HONDA 6 SPEED TRANSMISSIONS CAN NOT BE DOWNSHIFTED! ON A LONG DOWNHILL GRADE, THE BRAKES WERE NOT ADEQUATE AND ARE NOW BURNED AND VIBRATE. I KNOW NOT TO 'RIDE' YOUR BRAKES BUT THERE WAS NO ALTERNATIVE, EITHER TRAVEL AT A CRAWL WITH TRAFFIC BACK…"~43,000 mi, complaint #1535956
- #46
wheel or rim
1 unsafe
1incidentMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)
- "THIS VEHICLE HAS ABOUT 17000 MILES, LESS THAN 2 YEARS OLD. A FRONT WHEEL STUD WAS BROKEN DUE TO HEAVY RUST. THREADS WERE STRIPED AND WHEEL NUT IS LOST DUE TO THAT. THIS VEHICLE WAS KEPT IN TEXAS MOST OF TIME. REGULAR MAINTAINED. NO SALT CORROSION."~17,000 mi, complaint #1381034
- #47
wiper and washer
1 annoyance
1incidentMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)
- "WHILE PARKED, WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE HEADLIGHTS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT COME ON. AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR, THEY COME BACK ON. HAPPENED TWICE SO FAR. ONLY 9000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER SAYS THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS. CAN'T FIND THE CA…"~9,000 mi, complaint #1243568
NHTSA investigations
- DP26005 - Inadvertent Deployment of Air Bags (AIR BAGS, AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE, AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE) - open
Search NHTSA's own recall and complaint database for HONDA ODYSSEY directly.