2018 Honda Odyssey
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 991 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 26 Odyssey model years with reports.
Of the 2018 reports, 14 involved a crash and 3 involved a fire. 30 people were injured and 3 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Back over prevention, sensing system, cameraJul 1, 2026
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles. Water may enter into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image to fail to display when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is HOX. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 20V438. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 9, 2026.
Campaign 26V423000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, sensor, occupant classification, front passengerMay 21, 2026
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Campaign 26V332000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, air bag/restraint control module, softwareApr 9, 2026
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Odyssey vehicles. A software programming error can cause the side and side curtain air bags to deploy unexpectedly.
Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Dealers will reprogram the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ECU) software or replace the ECU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is UNW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026. The information in your report suggests that Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.
Campaign 26V227000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpDec 18, 2023
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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.
Campaign 23V858000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, engine, hard parts internal/mechanicalNov 13, 2023
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.
Campaign 23V751000 on NHTSA.gov
Back over prevention, display functionJun 15, 2023
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles. Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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.
Campaign 23V431000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, front, buckle assemblyMar 9, 2023
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.
An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.
Campaign 23V158000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storageJan 14, 2021
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Braun-modified Honda Odyssey vehicles. The fuel tank assembly installed by Braun may be susceptible to the fuel tank overfilling into the charcoal canister. If the charcoal canister fills with a sufficient amount of fuel, fuel may leak out.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Braun will notify owners, and dealers will inspect vehicles. If evidence of a fuel leak is present, a new fuel tank assembly and a new Honda charcoal canister will be installed, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
Campaign 21V010000 on NHTSA.gov
Back over prevention, sensing system, cameraJul 28, 2020
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles. Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display critical information, such as engine oil pressure, speedometer, and gear selector position until the next ignition cycle. Additionally, it can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is T89.
Campaign 20V439000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchJul 28, 2020
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles. Water may enter the outer door handle cables for the sliding doors. If this occurs, the outer door handle cables may freeze in cold temperatures, preventing the front and rear sliding door latches from securely latching.
A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power sliding door outer handle cables, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is A88.
Campaign 20V437000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringFeb 6, 2020
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles. The wire harness for the third row seat accessory power outlet may get pinched between the unibody and rear trim panel, possibly damaging the wires and causing an electrical short.
An intermittent electrical short could overheat the wire harness, increasing the risk of a fire.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row seat accessory power outlet wire harness for damage, replacing it as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and re-route the harness. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is T6U.
Campaign 20V066000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionApr 12, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Loose battery terminal connections or a degraded battery may cause the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) to unexpectedly reboot. Upon rebooting, the TCU may shift the transmission to the "Park" position, possibly damaging the parking rod.
A damaged parking rod can allow the vehicle to roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will ensure the battery terminal connections are secure and will update the TCU software, free of charge. Additionally, the parking rod effectiveness will be checked. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Z4J, Y4K.
Campaign 19V299000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, air, antilock, wheel speed sensorMar 20, 2019
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Honda Odyessy vehicles modified to be equipped with an in-floor wheelchair ramp conversion. The rear wheel speed sensor harnesses may have been routed to the incorrect rear wheels, resulting in the possibility that the anti-lock brake system will not recognize each rear wheel speed properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake System" and 404, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
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.
Braun has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the rear wheel speed sensor harnesses, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
Campaign 19V213000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchNov 9, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2018 and 2019 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The latch assemblies for the power sliding doors may stick and not properly latch to the door strikers.
If the power sliding doors fails to latch, the doors may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right power sliding door rear latch assemblies, free of charge. The recall began January 3, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Z33 and O36.
Campaign 18V795000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, disc, caliperNov 1, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.
Campaign 18V777000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat beltsJun 23, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The seat belt tongue for the third row center seating position may not be compatible with the latch, preventing the seat belt from latching securely. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
If in the event of a crash, the seat belt cannot restrain the occupant they have an increased risk of being injured.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row center seat belt to make sure that it has the correct tongue, replacing the seat belt, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF7.
Campaign 17V397000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
991 reports, newest first.
Engine, Oct 28, 2018
THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THERE ALSO APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRONICS BECAUSE THE CAR WILL REPORT THAT "THIS SYSTEM HAS LOST POWER. PUSH AND HOLD THE POWER BUTTON FOR MORE THAN TWO SECONDS TO ENABLE THE SYSTEM." THE BACKUP CAMERA HAS ALSO FAILED TO TURN ON WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PUT INTO REVERSE. SEE THE ATTACHED PHOTOS FOR PROOF.
Electrical system, Oct 27, 2018
IN THE SUMMER THE BACKUP CAMERA WILL OCCASIONALLY STOP WORKING AND THE MESSAGE "CAMERA TOO HOT" WILL APPEAR ON THE INFORMATION SCREEN. HONDA STATES THIS IS NORMAL OPERATION. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT HONDA SHOULD RESOLVE.
Other or unspecified, Oct 2, 2018
HONDA NAVIGATION SYSTEM DISPLAYED A MESSAGE THAT A MAP UPDATE IS AVAILABLE. FOLLOWED THE HONDA INSTRUCTIONS TO PROCESS THE MAP UPDATE USING A USB DEVICE. WHILE UPDATING AT 78% COMPLETE, THE SYSTEM DISPLAYED A MESSAGE THAT THE UPDATE FAILED. THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM, NOW, WILL NOT EVEN BOOT UP. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND AFTER ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THE ISSUE, HONDA TECHNICAL TEAM STATED THAT A NEW NAVIENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED. THE SEPTEMBER MAP UPDATE SOMEHOW CORRUPTED THE NAVI PROGRAM.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Sep 26, 2018
A HUMMING OR BASS SOUND AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS IN MOTION, BBMMMMM BBMMMM NOISE ALSO A HUMMING AND STATIC FROM THE RADIO WHEN VEHICLE IS OFF AND SITTING STILL OFF AND ON AT DIFFERENT INTERVALS, SOME DAYS YOU HAVE IT AND OTHERS YOU DON'T.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Sep 25, 2018
GETTING KEYLESS START SYSTEM PROBLEM ON HONDA ODYSSEY 2018 MODEL. DELAR RESET CODE, WARNING CAME BACK AGAIN IN 5 DAYS
Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 11, 2018
2018 HONDA ODYSSEY WAS PURCHASED 3/16/2018 AT WEST HONDA DEALERSHIP LOCATED IN LAS VEGAS. NOT LONG AFTER PURCHASE, STRONG FUEL, AND SIMILAR CHEMICAL ODOR APPEARED, ODOR CAME OUT OF THE AIR VENTS DIRECTLY. THE ODOR IS SO STRONG THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SMELL CHEMICAL AND SMOKY FOR DAYS. ODOR ALWAYS APPEARED DURING DRIVING, THE LEVEL OF STRONGNESS CAUSED NAUSEA, COUGH, AND HEADACHE. ADDRESSED THE ISSUE TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS, WITH THE MENTION OF HEALTH CONCERN AND FIRE RISK DURING DRIVING. BOTH DEALERSHIPS' SERVICE ADVISORS VERIFIED THE ISSUE VERBALLY, DID DIAGNOSIS IN 3 OUT OF 4 TOTAL VISITS. COULD NOT FIND THE ISSUE WHILE ODOR PRESENTING IN THE CAR; THUS, NO REPAIR WAS DONE TO FIX THE ISSUE. REPORTS ARE COLLECTED, FILED A COMPLAINT TO THE HEADQUARTER. CASE MANAGER ADMITTED THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE AS SIMILAR CASES WITH THE SAME TYPE OF VEHICLE ARE HEARD FROM THE SAME AREA. BEING TOLD THAT NO INSPECTION CAN BE DONE WITHOUT ODOR APPEARS AGAIN AND IGNORED THE PREVIOUS VISITS' RESULTS.
Electrical system, Sep 11, 2018
DRIVER DOOR DOES NOT UNLOCK. THE AUTOMATIC UNLOCK BEEPS LIKE IT IS WORKING, BUT DOES NOT UNLOCK THE DOOR. I HAVE TO CRAWL INTO THE BACK AND THEN I CAN UNLOCK DRIVER DOOR INTERNALLY. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS RANDOMLY MAKING IT HARD FOR DEALERSHIP TO SEE PROBLEM AND FIX. THEY WILL NOT FIX UNLESS IT CAN BE REPRO DUCIBLE. I HAVE FOUND THAT THERE IS A FORUM WITH A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE AND UNABLE TO GET FIXED DUE TO HONDA WANTING IT REPRODUCIBLE.
Seats, Sep 11, 2018
I WAS DRIVING MY ODYSSESY ON A CITY STREET AND APPROACHING A TRAFFIC SIGNAL. AS I BRAKED AT THE RED LIGHT, MY YOUNG CHILD IN THE BACK SEAT PULLED THE BLACK STRAP RIGHT IN FRONT OF HER, WHICH RELEASED THE MIDDLE SEAT TO SLIDE FORWARD. THE MIDDLE SEAT WITH MY SON IN IT (WHICH WAS THEN IN A FREE SLIDE MOTION) FLEW FORWARD WITH INCREDIBLE MOMENTUM AND SLAMMED HIS HEAD INTO THE FRONT SEAT. I NOW AM WATCHING HIM FOR SIGNS OF CONCUSSION AND MONITORING HIS FRONT TEETH WHICH LOOSENED UP. THE MIDDLE SEAT RELEASE SHOULD NOT BE SO ACCESSIBLE TO YOUNG CHILDREN. IT SHOULD HAVE EITHER TWO POINTS OF ACTION REQUIRED TO RELEASE THE SEAT OR BE POSITIONED MORE OUT OF REACH FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. CURRENTLY THE STRAP IS SO CONVENIENTLY LOCATED WITHIN EASY REACH OF A CHILD IN THE REAR SEAT AND EASY TO PULL. WITH THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR A CHAIR TO BE ABLE TO SLIDE FREELY AND FOLD. THIS DESIGN FLAW SHOULD BE ADDRESSED WITH A RECALL.
Structure, Sep 6, 2018
PURCHASED VEHICLE TOWARDS THE END OF THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2018, THIRTY DAYS LATER THE DRIVER FRONT DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. TRIED UNLOCKING THE DOOR FROM THE KEY FOB AND DOOR REMAINED LOCKED. INSERTED THE KEY IN THE CYLINDER AND WAS A BIT HARD TO TURN THE CYLINDER TO UNLOCK. IN ORDER TO OPEN THE DOOR I HAD TO OPEN THE REAR DRIVER SLIDE DOOR AND COME IN THROUGH THE BACK TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. EVEN THEN THE INNER DOOR HANDLE WAS HARD TO PULL. THIS CREATE AN ISSUE AND INCONVENIENCE AS THIS IS A FAMILY CAR, HAVING THIS ISSUE IN VERY HUMID DAY ONLY MAKES IT WORSE. I HAVE READ ONLINE THAT PEOPLE ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND THE DEALERS DO NOTHING TO FIX THIS ISSUE. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO OUR LOCAL DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT HONDA IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THE ISSUE. IT HAS BEEN LIKE THIS FOR MONTHS.
Structure, Sep 5, 2018
SLIDING DOORS DO NO CLOSE AT TIMES. IT IS INCONSISTENT AND WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER THEY CANNOT REPLICATE. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLINE AS WELL AS VIDEOS OF THE ISSUE. I HAD AN ISSUE WHERE THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR STOPPED OPENING ALTOGETHER. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY REPLACED THE MECHANISM THAT OPENS THE DOOR AS WELL AS THE SENSORS ON BOTH SLIDING DOORS TO ADDRESS THE CLOSING OF THE DOORS. THE PASSENGER DOOR WAS ABLE TO OPEN ONCE MORE, BUT NOT EVEN A WEEK AFTER I EXPERIENCED THE ISSUE WITH CLOSING THE DOORS ONCE AGAIN. TO CLOSE THE DOORS, WE NEED TO REPEATEDLY PRESS THE CLOSE BUTTON WHEN THE DOORS ARE TRYING TO OPEN BACK UP, BUT THAT DOESN'T ALWAYS WORK. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR VARIOUS REASONS.
Electrical system, Sep 5, 2018
TOURING-REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM SHUTS OFF TO BLACK SCREEN AND CABIN WATCH LOSES SIGNAL AND GIVES AN ERROR CODE. WHILE DRIVING LONG DISTANCES, THE KIDS CAN ONLY WATCH THE FIRST 30 MINUTES OF THEIR DVD BEFORE THE SYSTEM SEEMS TO OVERHEAT AND COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN. WE HAVE RESORTED TO TURNING IT OFF TO LET IT COOL DOWN ( DVD THAT IS REMOVED FROM THE PLAYER COMES OUT SCALDING HOT) BEFORE RETRYING TO LET THEM WATCH AND HAVE IT FAIL A FEW MINUTES LATER. CABINWATCH SEEMS TO ACT UP AT THE SAME TIME THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM FAILS.
Structure, Sep 5, 2018
DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR WON'T CLOSE.THE ISSUE ACTUALLY PRESENTED ITSELF THE DAY WE PURCHASE IT AND THEY SERVICE DEPARTMENT CALLED IT A "HICCUP". WHEN TRYING TO CLOSE THE DOOR, THE SENSOR BEEPS THREE TIMES AND THEN REOPENS. I HAVE TO DISENGAGE THE DOORS TO MANUALLY CLOSE IT OR BE READY TO "HELP" THE DOOR CONTINUE ON THE TRACK TO CLOSING. PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR COMPLETELY STOPS IN THE TRACK HALF WAY WITHOUT WARNING OR ANY BEEPING. I TOOK THE VAN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP OVER A MONTH AGO AND THEY SAID THAT THEY STILL HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM HONDA (AS OF TODAY) AS TO WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE.
Electrical system, Structure, Other or unspecified, Aug 31, 2018
SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE. SOMETIMES THE DOOR WILL CLOSE ALMOST TO THE END AND THEN RECOIL OR THE DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE AT ALL (IT JUST BEEPS). A LARGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE APPEAR TO BE HAVING THIS ISSUE WITH ALL SORTS OF FIXES THAT ARE NOT SOLVING THE PROBLEM (HTTPS://WWW.ODYCLUB.COM/FORUMS/81-2018-ODYSSEY/309801-DRIVER-S-SIDE-SLIDING-DOOR-STOPPED-CLOSING.HTML#/TOPICS/309801?PAGE=6) AND APPEARS RELATED TO NHSTA COMPLAINT NUMBER 10136418. DEALER INSPECTED AND REPLACED MOTORS ON BOTH DOORS PER HONDA'S RECOMMENDATION. PROBLEM IMMEDIATELY REAPPEARED MAKING IT SO THE DOOR CANNOT BE CLOSED UNLESS DISENGAGING THE POWER TO THE DOORS, EXITING THE VEHICLE, AND MANUALLY CLOSING THE DOORS. IT HAPPENS EVERY DAY AND IS GETTING WORSE.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Aug 27, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE ENGINE REVVED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE REMAINED ON, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT SHIFT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. PRIOR TO THIS, WHILE DRIVING DIFFERENT SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED, LOST POWER, AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PERFECTION HONDA (2603 AMERICAN RD SE, RIO RANCHO, NM 87124, 505-221-5084) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SAME DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD BE INVESTIGATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NOTHING WAS DONE. ALSO, WHENEVER THE SPARE TIRE WAS IN USE, ALL THE SAFETY SYSTEMS, SUCH AS THE LANE KEEP ASSIST, LANE DEPARTURE WARNING, COLLISION MITIGATION SYSTEM, AND THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURES AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED A LOANER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 4,000.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Aug 27, 2018
ON MARCH 24, MY 2018 HONDA ODYSSEY SHIFTED INTO PARK AT 65 MPH ON I-95 IN PHILADELPHIA. THE HONDA REP, OLIVER (A HONDA EMPLOYEE), EXPLAINED TO MY HUSBAND THAT WHEN THE COMPUTER IN THE CAR CONNECTED TO THE COLLUSION AVOIDANCE SENSOR DISCONNECTS, A COMPUTER ASSUMES THE CAR IS OFF AND THAT FORCES THE CAR INTO PARK REGARDLESS OF THE SPEED IT IS GOING. THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED WHEN I WAS DRIVING, THE ENTERTAINMENT PANEL SCREEN WENT BLANK AND WHILE IT WAS REBOOTING, I LOST ALL CONTROL OF THE CAR, NO GAS, NO BRAKE, STEERING WAS DIFFICULT. WHEN IT REBOOT, IT WAS IN PARK AND THE ENGINE MADE A TERRIBLE NOISE LIKE METAL HITTING METAL. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO STEER THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHLY WITH MY THREE CHILDREN AGES 8 MONTHS, 2 YEARS AND 4 YEARS OLD IN THE CAR. THE HONDA REP BELIEVES THE PROBLEM HAS TO DO WITH THE WAY THE POWER CABLE IS CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY. HE EXPLAIN THAT THIS CAUSED THE SENSORS TO DISCONNECT INTERMITTENTLY. THE REP, OLIVER, BLAMED THE PROBLEM ON THE DEALERSHIP DURING THEIR REPAIR OF THE CAR FOR AN UNRELATED ISSUE. HOWEVER, THIS IS INCORRECT. THE CAR FRONT SENSOR HAVE BEEN LOSING CONNECTION TO THE COMPUTER SINCE WE TOOK IT HOME BEFORE THE DEALERSHIP TOUCHED THE BATTERY. THERE ARE OTHER ISSUES WITH THIS CAR'S ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER SYSTEM THAT I WOULD NOT BRING UP, BUT OLIVER'S DESCRIPTION OF THE CAR COMPUTER SYSTEM MAKES IT RELEVANT. HE EXPLAINED THAT THE CAR HAS 6 COMPUTER CONNECTED WITH ETHERNET CABLES. MUCH OF THE WORK FOR THE BASIC FUNCTION OF THE CAR AND TRANSMISSION IS DONE BY THE COMPUTER THAT ALSO RUNS THE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, THE BIG SCREEN COMMON IN THE FRONT PANEL OF CARS. OLIVER EXPLAINED WHEN ONE COMPUTER GETS BOGGED DOWN, IT TAKES THE ENTIRE SYSTEM DOWN. OUR CAR AND A LOT OF OTHER 2018 HONDA ODYSSEY HAVE A KNOWN FLAW THAT HONDA HAS NOT FIXED IN WELL OVER A YEAR. THE BUG, TAKE THE CAMERA AND RETAINMENT SYSTEM DOWN
Power train, Aug 24, 2018, crash
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, I THOUGHT I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, ONLY TO HAVE THE CAR START ROLLING AGAIN, EVEN IF I GOT OUT OF THE CAR OR TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE. ON ONE OCCASION, IT ROLLED INTO MY GARAGE ENTRY DOOR TO MY HOME. CAUSED HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS DAMAGE TO MY DOOR , AND MINOR DAMAGE TO THE FRONT BUMPER. WARNING SYSTEM IN CAR SOUNDED, BUT AUTO BRAKE SYSTEM DIDN'T ACTIVATE TO STOP THE CAR.
Power train, Latches/locks/linkages, Engine, Aug 16, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND IMMEDIATELY DRIVEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (SHEEHY HONDA, 7434 RICHMOND HWY, ALEXANDRIA, VA). THE VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED, BUT NO FAILURE WAS FOUND. APPROXIMATELY NINE MONTHS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY JERKED AND ABRUPTLY STOPPED WHEN THE TRANSMISSION ERRONEOUSLY SWITCHED FROM REVERSE TO THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WAS FAULTY. THE DOOR UNLATCHED WHILE DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY TURNED OFF. A SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS PERFORMED TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80.
Latches/locks/linkages, Aug 15, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR BECAME AJAR WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WALDORF HONDA (2450 CRAIN HWY, WALDORF, MD 20601, (301) 843-8700) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A SOFTWARE UPDATE NEEDED TO BE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
Structure, Aug 15, 2018
BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE REAR SLIDING DOORS OFTEN FAIL TO CLOSE USING THE ELECTRIC CLOSING SYSTEM. THIS IS DANGEROUS IF NOT NOTICED BECAUSE THE DOORS ARE NOT LATCHED. THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY.
Structure, Aug 12, 2018
PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR STUCK IN OPEN POSITION AS THE LATCH HAS BROKEN. DOOR WILL NOT CLOSED INTO POSITION. I TRIED TO CLOSE USING MANUAL AND AUTOMATIC DOOR CLOSING OPTIONS TO NO AVAIL. LUCKILY IT HAPPENED IN MY DRIVEWAY SO NO INJURIES OR ACCIDENTS.
Wheels, Jul 31, 2018
THE BRIDGESTONE TURANZA TIRES ARE NOT HOLDING UP I HAVE POPPED BOTH FRONT TIRES- ON SEPARATE INCIDENTS IN THE PAST 2 MONTHS SINCE IN GOT THE VAN. I PREVIOUSLY DROVE A SIENNA AND A PATHFINDER AND HAVE NOT HAD A POPPED TIRE BEFORE .
Power train, Other or unspecified, Visibility/wiper, Jul 29, 2018
IF I BUY A NEW 2018 HONDA ODYSSEY AT AROUND 4000 MILES START HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AT AROUND FIVE TO SIX THOUSAND MILES I START GETTING A HORRIBLE TOXIC BURNING CHEMICAL SMELL COMING FROM INSIDE THE CAR SOMEWHERE DO YOU TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAY NOTHING'S WRONG OBVIOUSLY THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH HIS DOING WHAT IT'S DOING
Electrical system, Jul 28, 2018
I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2018 HONDA ODYSSEY ELITE.. (THEIR HIGHER TRIM) $50K AS SOON AS I DROVE OFF THE LOT. THE CAR GAVE ME AN ERROR. I IGNORED IT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER SHIP THEY INSTALL A NEW BATTERY THAT APPARENTLY THIS IS A SPECIAL KIND OF BATTERY. THE PROBLEM WITH THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM KEEPS IN DEFAULT. I TOOK IT IN 6 TIMES ALREADY NO SOLUTION JUST RUN AROUND. WHEN YOU START EVERYTHING IS FINE AFTER 10 MINUTES OF PLAYING ANYTHING THE SCREEN GOES CRAZY. I ATTACHED PICTURES. NOTHING WORKS. SOME TIMES IF YOU RESTART THE CAR YOU ARE LUCKY AND YOU GET PICTURE. BUT MUST OF THE TIME YOU HAVE TO WAIT FOR A FEW HOURS. I THINK HONDA DESERVES A VISIT TO MAKE THINGS RIGHT. I CALLED THE DEALER SHIP SEVERAL TIMES BUT THEY TOLD ME TO CALL CORPORATE WHICH I DID AND THEY OPEN A CASE. BUT NO SOLUTION YET.
Vehicle speed control, Jul 28, 2018
THE ENGINE STALLS WHEN TRYING TO ENTER TRAFFIC AFTER STOPPING AT AN INTERSECTION. IT PAUSES FOR UP TO 5 SECONDS. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN ENTERING TRAFFIC. THE ANNOYING ENGINE SHUT DOWN ON STOPPING IS, DISABLED AT THE TIME. IT HAS HAPPENED CONSTANTLY SINCE PURCHASED.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Jul 24, 2018
HAVING ISSUE OF ACCELERATION AT ROAD SPEED. WHEN DOING ROAD SPEED I HAVE HAD FLAT ACCELERATION WHEN PRESSING GAS PEDAL. ALMOST FEELS AS IF VEHICLE IS ABOUT TO STALL OR DECELERATE. DEALER WITH VEHICLE AND THEY CAN'T FIND ISSUE. DEALER CLAIMS THEY HAVE NOT HAD ANY HONDA COMPANY REPORTS ABOUT THIS. THIS EVENT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. LAST EVENT INTERESTING IS THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED WHEN DECELERATING TO ENTER EZPASS EXPRESS TOLL AT AT 50MPH AND THEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE TO FLOW OF TRAFFIC