Honda Odyssey years to avoid (and the best years)

5,053 NHTSA owner complaints and 42 recalls across 17 model years, 2010 to 2026. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.

Compared with: Toyota Sienna

5,053complaints
42recalls
128reported crashes
42reported fires
221reported injuries
3reported deaths

Which Honda Odyssey years should you avoid?

By NHTSA owner complaints, the Honda Odyssey years to avoid are 2018 and 2019. The typical Honda Odyssey year has 233 complaints on file.

2018: 988 complaints, 4.2 times the typical year. Most complaints name the electrical system (26% of complaints) and the engine (20% of complaints).
2019: 960 complaints, 4.1 times the typical year. Most complaints name the forward collision avoidance system (23% of complaints) and the electrical system (23% of complaints).

What are the best Honda Odyssey years?

The Honda Odyssey years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2017 (39), 2023 (98) and 2022 (133). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.

NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.

Every model year

Year	Complaints	vs typical year	Recalls	Crashes	Injuries	Our read	Most reported
2026	36	0.2×	2	0	3	Few red flags	Engine
2025	368	1.6×	2	2	7	Some concerns to check	Engine
2024	102	0.4×	3	1	5	Few red flags	Electrical system
2023	98	0.4×	5	2	10	Few red flags	Electrical system
2022	133	0.6×	9	4	21	Few red flags	Electrical system
2021	140	0.6×	8	2	4	Few red flags	Electrical system
2020	465	2.0×	14	4	20	Some concerns to check	Forward collision avoidance system
2019	960	4.1×	20	15	19	Approach with caution	Forward collision avoidance system
2018	988	4.2×	16	14	30	Approach with caution	Electrical system
2017	39	0.2×	2	3	2	Few red flags	Engine
2016	269	1.2×	6	9	10	Few red flags	Engine
2015	206	0.9×	6	9	10	Few red flags	Engine
2014	307	1.3×	5	10	7	Few red flags	Transmission and drivetrain
2013	210	0.9×	6	17	13	Few red flags	Engine
2012	244	1.0×	5	14	22	Few red flags	Brakes
2011	233	1.0×	5	11	13	Few red flags	Electrical system
2010	255	1.1×	2	11	25	Few red flags	Engine

Most reported problem areas

Share of the 1,838 complaints sorted by system, all years together.

Electrical & infotainment565 (31%)
Engine & powertrain543 (30%)
Structure & body243 (13%)
Brakes170 (9%)
Other systems148 (8%)

Recalls (42)

Safety · 26V423000 · Jul 2026 · model years 2018, 2019, 2020
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Airbags · 26V332000 · May 2026 · model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Airbags · 26V227000 · Apr 2026 · model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Safety · 25V876000 · Dec 2025 · model year 2015
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Safety · 25V877000 · Dec 2025 · model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Steering · 24V114000 · Feb 2024 · model years 2023, 2024
Corroded and binding steering gears can result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Airbags · 24V064000 · Feb 2024 · model years 2020, 2021, 2022
An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fuel system · 23V858000 · Dec 2023 · model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Engine · 23V751000 · Nov 2023 · model years 2018, 2019
A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Safety · 23V431000 · Jun 2023 · model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 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.
Body & glass · 23V174000 · Mar 2023 · model years 2020, 2021, 2022
Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Seat belts · 23V158000 · Mar 2023 · model years 2018, 2019, 2020
An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Tires · 21V768000 · Sep 2021 · model year 2022
A slow air leak can affect tire performance, and increase the risk of a crash.
Safety · 21V432000 · Jun 2021 · model year 2022
A seat that is not locked into place can move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
Fuel system · 21V215000 · Mar 2021 · model year 2019
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 21V010000 · Jan 2021 · model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Safety · 20V437000 · Jul 2020 · model years 2018, 2019, 2020
A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
Safety · 20V439000 · Jul 2020 · model years 2018, 2019, 2020
Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 20V440000 · Jul 2020 · model years 2019, 2020
A delayed or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 20V438000 · Jul 2020 · model years 2019, 2020
A distorted or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 20V066000 · Feb 2020 · model years 2018, 2019, 2020
An intermittent electrical short could overheat the wire harness, increasing the risk of a fire.
Transmission · 19V299000 · Apr 2019 · model years 2018, 2019
A damaged parking rod can allow the vehicle to roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Engine · 19V298000 · Apr 2019 · model year 2019
Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Brakes · 19V213000 · Mar 2019 · model years 2018, 2019
If the rear wheel speeds cannot be correctly monitored, the anti-lock brake system may not engage properly to prevent the wheels from locking up, increasing the risk of crash.
Safety · 18V795000 · Nov 2018 · model years 2018, 2019
If the power sliding doors fails to latch, the doors may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
Brakes · 18V777000 · Nov 2018 · model years 2018, 2019
A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
Seat belts · 18V664000 · Sep 2018 · model year 2019
In the event of a crash, if the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners do not function as intended, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Safety · 18V170000 · Mar 2018 · model years 2014, 2015, 2016
An unlocked second row left outboard seatback increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
Safety · 17V725000 · Nov 2017 · model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.
Seat belts · 17V397000 · Jun 2017 · model year 2018
If in the event of a crash, the seat belt cannot restrain the occupant they have an increased risk of being injured.
Safety · 16V933000 · Dec 2016 · model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
Safety · 16V932000 · Dec 2016 · model year 2016
An unlocked second row center seat may increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
Fuel system · 16V417000 · Jun 2016 · model years 2015, 2016
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fuel system · 14E049000 · Jul 2014 · model year 2010
A vehicle that runs out of fuel and stalls has an increased risk of a crash.
Airbags · 14V175000 · Apr 2014 · model year 2014
If the shorting terminal is damaged, the passenger-side side curtain air bag may fail to deploy thereby increasing the risk of occupant injury in a crash.
Fuel system · 14V112000 · Mar 2014 · model year 2010
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Safety · 13V382000 · Aug 2013 · model year 2013
A worn piston may suddenly fail, causing the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Transmission · 13V143000 · Apr 2013 · model years 2012, 2013
If the gear selector is moved from the park position without pressing the brake pedal it can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Airbags · 13V016000 · Jan 2013 · model years 2011, 2012, 2013
The absence of more than one rivet could alter the performance of the driver's airbag during deployment. This could potentially increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Suspension · 11V602000 · Dec 2011 · model year 2012
IF THE NUT LOOSENS, THE FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY WOULD ONLY BE ATTACHED BY ONE BOLT, ALLOWING THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SHIFT TO AN EXTREME INWARD ANGLE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Body & glass · 11V181000 · Mar 2011 · model year 2011
THE WINDOW MAY SHATTER INTO THE PASSENGER CABIN CAUSING A RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Body & glass · 11V180000 · Mar 2011 · model year 2011
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY FAIL TO OPERATE, DECREASING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.