Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

98 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Worth reading
16

Most reports here involve sudden stalling.

sudden stalling 7fire 2
A recent report: when on default idle stop, ie at a red light at an intersection, there's been a few times where the engine doesn't turn back on, leaving me stranded. battery has been checked and is fine.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11763612 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Minor
25

Most reports here involve software faults.

software faults 13sudden stalling 5
A recent report: After stopping the car in a left turn lane in the intersection, the car engine, dash board and infotainment system shut down. No warnings or other items appeared, the car died. After scrambling since…
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After stopping the car in a left turn lane in the intersection, the car engine, dash board and infotainment system shut down. No warnings or other items appeared, the car died. After scrambling since it put traffic to a standstill, I shifter to park and returned on the car. Which worked and allowed me to continue. This happened again 1 week later while at a red light.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11758148 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Worth reading
14

Most reports here involve software faults. Of these, 2 mention a crash, 3 mention an injury.

software faults 9loss of braking 2corrosion 1
A recent report: 8 warnings/problems all at once: Adaptive cruise control Brake hold system Vehicle stability assist Power steering system Hill start assist Collision mitigation system Road departure mitigation…
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8 warnings/problems all at once: Adaptive cruise control Brake hold system Vehicle stability assist Power steering system Hill start assist Collision mitigation system Road departure mitigation system Brake system

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11670451 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Minor
6

Most reports here involve loss of steering.

loss of steering 2premature wear 2
A recent report: I have a 2023 Honda Odyssey van. The van has been modified for me to drive from my wheelchair. The steering wheel has been locking up eight times when driving. It won’t out let me go straight or turn…
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I have a 2023 Honda Odyssey van. The van has been modified for me to drive from my wheelchair. The steering wheel has been locking up eight times when driving. It won’t out let me go straight or turn left or right. This happens when I come to a stop. It happened twice when driving. The wheelchair modifications company southern mobility said they fixed many times but it still have the steering wheel lock up. Now they are telling me it’s the Honda’s fault. Honda said it’s the van modification fault. Honda said they can look at it for $150 a hour. I am very frustrated and very concerned. I am in a wheelchair, my daughter is in a wheelchair, and I need to take my mom to dr appointments. I feel like my life is in despair l

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11625108 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Worth reading
7

Most reports here involve airbags deploying unexpectedly. Of these, 2 mention an injury.

airbags deploying unexpectedly 1
A recent report: My 8 year old child became locked in the seatbelt, the seatbelt would not unbuckle nor release tension, it kept getting tighter and tighter and he tried to get out when it then tightened around his…
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My 8 year old child became locked in the seatbelt, the seatbelt would not unbuckle nor release tension, it kept getting tighter and tighter and he tried to get out when it then tightened around his diaphragm and chest making it very hard to take a breath. I had to pull over and ask a store for tools to try and release it but it kept getting tighter and he was panicking. I had three other children in the car and could not take the time to get help without potentially having him go into respiratory arrest. I had to cut the seat belt. My child is terrified of the car, I am terrified this could happen again. I now am down an entire seat due to the cut seatbelt.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11737388 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Worth reading
23

Most reports here involve software faults. Of these, 4 mention an injury.

software faults 3fluid leaks 1
A recent report: Front passenger window completely shattered while vehicle was parked and unoccupied. Outside air temperature was 94° with dewpoint in the 80s.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11762034 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Worth reading
7

Most reports here involve software faults. Of these, 1 mention an injury.

software faults 2
A recent report: The front seat slide lever on my 2023 Honda Odyssey failed completely on its own with no accident, force, or misuse involved. The lever detached from the seat rail mechanism, making it impossible to…
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The front seat slide lever on my 2023 Honda Odyssey failed completely on its own with no accident, force, or misuse involved. The lever detached from the seat rail mechanism, making it impossible to slide the seat forward or backward. The vehicle was purchased in August 2022 and this failure occurred approximately 3.5 years later, just 10 months outside the bumper-to-bumper warranty. When I brought the vehicle to the Honda dealer, I was informed I would be charged $100 for diagnostics even if I declined the repair, leaving me no real choice but to proceed. The total repair cost was $276 (parts $189.78, labor $70.95, misc $15.60) plus taxes. I contacted Honda Customer Relations requesting goodwill reimbursement. After a 3-week review, Honda denied the request. I believe this may be a manufacturing defect as another owner of the same Odyssey model has reported the identical failure.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11747240 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 98 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2022 and 2026, roughly 25 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.