2019 Honda Odyssey
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Forward collision avoidance is the leading concern among 969 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 26 Odyssey model years with reports.
Of the 2019 reports, 16 involved a crash and 7 involved a fire. 19 people were injured.
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, delivery, fuel pumpMar 25, 2021
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
Campaign 21V215000 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
Electrical system, softwareJul 28, 2020
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Pilot, 2019-2020 Odyssey and 2019-2020 Passport vehicles. Incorrect central network software programming may cause several errors to occur that can delay or prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
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.
Honda will notify owners that updated software is available. Owners have the option to either follow the mailed instructions to download and update the software for free, or visit a dealer to have the software update performed, 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 Y7Y.
Campaign 20V440000 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
Back over prevention, sensing system, cameraJul 28, 2020
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Odyssey vehicles. Water may get into the rearview camera mounting holes and enter the camera lens and cause a distorted image, or no image at all. Additionally, if the rearview camera view mode is set to top-down view, or switched from that view to another mode in a bright environment, the image may not display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
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.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, 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 W83.
Campaign 20V438000 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
Engine and engine cooling, engine, gasoline, belts and associated pulleysApr 12, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.
Campaign 19V298000 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 belts, pretensionerSep 27, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Honda Insight, Odyssey, and Ridgeline vehicles. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit may have a manufacturing error, possibly resulting in the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
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.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the SRS unit, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B2R, C2P, and Z2Q.
Campaign 18V664000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: power train
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Power train, Mar 17, 2021
THE 9 SPEED TRANSMISSION JERKS AND BANGS WHILE MOVING. DRIVING FROM SLOW SPEED THE CAR JERKS AND STALLS. AT HWY SPEEDS THE CAR BANGS VERY HARD - IT SEEMS LIKE IT IS BEING BUMPED. WE THOUGHT IT STALLED AT HWY SPEED AFTER IT BANGED VERY HARD. HONDA SERVICE SAYS THEY CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. WE HAVE BEEN DRIVING CAR FOR 2.5 YEARS - AND THE ISSUES ARE GETTING MORE FREQUENT AND HARDER.
Power train, Structure, Feb 3, 2021
EXPERIENCED ISSUES WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, MERGING INTO TRAFFIC, DRIVING UPHILL AND CHANGING GEARS AT LOW SPEEDS. HERE ARE THE SPECIFICS: SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED AND VIOLENT SHAKING AND JERKING (COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS 'JUDDERING' OR 'SHUDDERING') HESITATION WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL SURGING, CLUNKING OR HARD 'DOWNSHIFTING' ALSO AFTER A RECENT RECALL SERVICE DONE ON THE DOORS, I DID NOT NOTICE ANY CHANGE, THE DOOR DOES NOT RESPOND WELL UPON PULLING THE DOOR HANDLE, SOMETIMES IT NEEDS TO BE PULLED UPON MULTIPLE TIMES FOR THE AUTOMATIC SIDE DOOR TO OPEN.
Power train, Electrical system, Dec 3, 2020
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, THE HEAD UNIT MALFUNCTIONS AND STAYS ON, ESPECIALLY AFTER BEING USED FOR APPLE CAR PLAY. IT HAS LEFT US STRANDED AND HAD TO BE TOWED ONCE, TWO OTHER TIMES, JUMPED AS A BRAND NEW VEHICLE. MORE IMPORTANTLY, THE TRANSMISSION HAS ISSUES. BETWEEN 20-30 MPH, THE VEHICLE DISENGAGES WITH THE TRANSMISSION, LOSES POWER, THEN 'CLUNKS' BACK INTO GEAR. IT MAKES THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS UNSTEADY, AND CAUSES UNANTICIPATED SLOW DOWNS AND SPEED UPS. ADULT PASSENGERS IN MY VEHICLE HAVE YELLED OUT IN CONFUSION OVER THE LOSS OF POWER AND SPEED. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, IT SOMETIMES HESITATED TO GO INTO FIRST GEAR, AND THEN 'CLUNKS' INTO FIRST, EXPERIENCED AS A 'NEUTRAL DROP' AS IF ONE IS DRIVING A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. OVERALL, THE TRANSMISSION IS CLUNKY, AND LEADS TO UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENTS, UNSTEADY FEEDBACK, AND EXTREME DISCOMFORT AND WORRY.
Power train, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Oct 18, 2020
WHILE IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY THE SPEEDOMETER AND CENTER INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM CRASHED, WENT BLACK, AND BEGAN TO RESTART SHORTLY AFTER. WHILE REBOOTING THE CAR SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THERE WAS NO WARNING OF THE GEAR CHANGING. THE CAR WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY, AND HAD TO BE TOWED PER THE DEALERS RECOMMENDATION FOR SAFETY.
Power train, Oct 12, 2020
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 24 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIFTS ERRATICALLY INTERMITTENTLY. A LOUD POP IS HEARD AND THE VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD. BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY TOLD ME THE PROBLEM IS BROUGHT TO THEIR ATTENTION OFTEN BY MANY CUSTOMERS, BUT THAT HONDA SAYS THE TRANSMISSION IS WORKING AS DESIGNED. THE ISSUE WASN'T APPARENT FOR THE FIRST 15,000 MILES, BUT NOW IT HAPPENS ABOUT 1 OR 2 TIMES EVERY TIME I TAKE THE CAR OUT. THIS HAPPENS TYPICALLY WHEN YOU START FROM 0, EASE UP TO ABOUT 24 TO 26 MPH, TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE GAS FOR A COUPLE SECONDS, THEN TRY TO ACCELERATE AGAIN. IT WILL HESITATE, THEN POP/LUNGE. NOT EVERY TIME THOUGH. THIS SPECIFIC ISSUE IS MENTIONED IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IN FLORIDA AND ALSO IN NUMEROUS MESSAGE BOARDS ONLINE.
Power train, Engine, Aug 12, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY SHUTOFF AS SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ONCE THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL AS THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT A WARNING MESSAGE THAT READ; PLACE CAR IN NEUTRAL, PLEASE TURN ON ENGINE, ALSO APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO KEN GARFF HONDA RIVERDALE (950 W RIVERDALE RD, OGDEN, UT 84405) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE REMAINED IN THE POSSESSION OF THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 34,000.
Power train, Jun 19, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACTED STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO SWITCH INTO THE PROPER GEAR WITH AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT OF VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HONDA OF DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES LOCATED AT 780 W. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90037, HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND CASE FILED WAS FILED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
Power train, May 15, 2020
BETWEEN THE SPEEDS OF 24 - 27 MPH THERE IS A QUICK JOLT THAT SEEMS LIKE THE CAR IS SHIFTING. THE JOLT IS REPEATABLE. WE HAVE FOUND SEVERAL ONLINE FORUMS WHERE OTHERS ARE COMPLAINING. HTTPS://WWW.ODYCLUB.COM/THREADS/2019-ODYSSEY-HARD-SHIFTING-3RD-GEAR.353891/ WE TOLD OUR HONDA DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS A KNOWN ISSUE BUT THEY DID NOT HAVE A FIX YET AND THERE IS NOT A RECALL AT THIS TIME. THE 10 GEAR TRANSMISSIONS OF THE SAME YEAR WERE RECALLED DUE. *TR
Power train, May 4, 2020
JOLT OR HARD SHIFT ON 9 SPEED TRANSMISSION WHEN SHIFTING IN LOW GEAR. HONDA SAID THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE SMART TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE TRYING TO MATCH DRIVING PATTERNS. RESETS REDUCED THE PROBLEM BUT THEY SOON CAME BACK - UNKNOWN IF THIS CAUSES LONG TERM ISSUES WITH TRANSMISSION.
Power train, Mar 2, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACTED STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO SWITCH TO THE CORRECT GEAR. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GRAINGER HONDA LOCATED AT (1596 CHATHAM PKWY, SAVANNAH, GA 31408) BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
Power train, Feb 24, 2020
TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ERRATIC. WHEN GOING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE THE TRANSMISSION DELAYS ENGAGEMENT TO 1ST GEAR. THIS BEHAVIOR CAUSES A CLUNK TO 1ST GEAR AND SOMETIMES RAPID ACCELERATION WHEN IT DOES ENGAGE AND THE GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES TO ADDRESS BUT THE ISSUE REMAINS.
Power train, Feb 8, 2020
I WAS DRIVING MY 2019 HONDA ODYSSEY UP A SLIGHT INCLINE AND THEN SUDDENLY I LOST ALL POWER. THE MINIVAN AUTOMATICALLY PUT ITSELF IN NEUTRAL AND THE DASHBOARD SCREEN SWITCHED BETWEEN SAYING, "STOP DRIVING WHEN SAFE. TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. SEE MANUAL" AND "TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. APPLY PARKING BRAKE WHEN PARKED." GIVEN THAT I HAD NO POWER I HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I FEEL LUCKY THAT THIS DID NOT OCCUR ON THE HIGHWAY. AFTER PULLING OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, I WAS UNABLE TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK OR DRIVE. IT WAS LOCKED IN NEUTRAL. I TURNED OFF THE CAR AND WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON THE CAR HAD AUTOMATICALLY PUT ITSELF IN PARK AND I WAS UNABLE TO PUT IT INTO ANY GEAR (DRIVE OR REVERSE). I CALLED HONDA ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE WHO SCHEDULED A TOW TRUCK TO COME GET THE MINIVAN. THIS LOSS OF POWER OCCURRED ON A CITY STREET AT ABOUT 25 MILES PER HOUR. I HAD TWO OF MY LITTLE CHILDREN IN THE MINIVAN AND THIS EXPERIENCE WAS QUITE SCARY. BOTH ME AND MY CHILDREN COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY, AND WITHOUT WARNING, LOST ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS WILL LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURIES, PARTICULARLY IF THIS OCCURS ON THE HIGHWAY.
Power train, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Feb 6, 2020
2/5/2020 I WAS TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH MODERATE TRAFFIC, WHEN THE MAIN DISPLAY SCREEN IN MY MINIVAN STARTED FLASHING ERROR MESSAGES. THE RADIO DISPLAY SCREEN WAS ACTING WACKY ALSO. THE VAN STARTED MAKING A LOUD RAPID 'CLICK.CLICK.CLICK." TYPE NOISE. I WAS TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS HAPPENING, WHEN I NOTICED THAT THE DISPLAY SAID "P" FOR PARK. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE TO MERGE OUT OF TRAFFIC. IT HAPPENED SO FAST AND WAS SO STARTLING. I WAS ABLE TO COAST AND MOVE OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND STOP THE VAN. I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND STARTED IT BACK UP AND IT DROVE NORMALLY. MY HUSBAND TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY MOVED THE TOLL TAG STICKER ON THE WINDSHIELD AND SAID IT WAS INTERFERING WITH THE SENSORS. 2/6/2020 I WAS TOO SCARED TO DRIVE IT, SO MY HUSBAND DROVE IT. HE WAS ON THE FREEWAY AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO HIM. IT IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP NOW SAYS IT IS LOOSE CONNECTIONS AT THE BATTERY. THE NOISE IT MADE WAS HORRIBLE AND I'M CONCERNED THAT THERE IS PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE VAN HAS JUST OVER 5,000 MILES ON IT AND WAS PURCHASED IN SEPTEMBER 2019
Power train, Dec 6, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THERE WAS A HARD SHIFT AMONG FIRST TO SECOND TO THIRD GEARS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HARD SHIFT WAS FELT BOTH DURING ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,547. THE VIN WAS INVALID.
Power train, Dec 2, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFTED INTO PARK, THERE WAS A SHRIEKING NOISE, AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED AN UNKNOWN HONDA DEALER IN DELAND, FLORIDA AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE GENERAL MANAGER WOULD CALL BACK. THE CONTACT WAS NOT CALLED BACK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT A KNOWN ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,900.
Power train, Dec 1, 2019
IWAS DRIVING ABOUT 10 MPH COMING OUT OF A PARKING GARAGE WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHIFTED ITSELF INTO PARK AND CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. MYSELF AS WELL AS MY PASSENGERS WHERE THROWN FORWARD BY THE SUDDENNESS OF THE STOP. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY OR IN HEAVY TRAFFIC IT COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC.
Power train, Engine, Nov 8, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING MORE THAN 20 TO 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND STALLED. NALLEY HONDA (4197 JONESBORO RD, UNION CITY, GA 30291, (404) 994-4321) STATED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED A WEEK LATER. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE DEALER HAD PERFORMED SOME REPAIRS AND DID NOT TELL HER. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED ONLINE AND SAW MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS FROM OTHERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE. THE DEALER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD NEVER HEARD OF THIS TYPE OF FAILURE. THE CONTACT SUSPECTED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE TRANSMISSION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 800. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
Power train, Oct 13, 2019
VEHICLE HAS 3500 MILES AND BECAME DISABLED AND DISPLAYED TRANSMISSION ERROR ON THE DASH. UNABLE TO DRIVE. THIRD IS THE SECOND 2019 ODYSSEY WITH TRANSMISSION ISSUES THE FIRST HAD TO HAVE TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT 300 MILES.
Power train, Sep 10, 2019
THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION HAS AN ISSUE WHERE IT CAN LAUNCH THE VEHICLE INTO TRAFFIC. MORE SPECIFICALLY, AFTER A COMPLETE STOP AT A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT, WHEN THE THROTTLE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED TO INITIATE FORWARD MOTION, THE TRANSMISSION HESITATES, THEN ENGAGES, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LAUNCH INTO TRAFFIC. MANY TIMES THERE IS AN UNINTENDED TIRE SQUEAL. OTHER TIMES, THIS HESITATION AND LAUNCH MAKES THE VEHICLE MUCH MORE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. I'VE HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR SLIGHTLY LESS THAN ONE YEAR. THE TRANSMISSION HESITATION AND SAFETY ISSUE HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER THAT TIME.
Power train, Sep 5, 2019
WHILE DRIVING ON A RAMP AND SLOWING DOWN, THE TRANSMISSION SWITCHED ITSELF FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL WHILE MAKING A LOUD NOISE. THIS HAPPENED ONLY ONCE ON 09/04/2019 AFTER RIDING TO THE SHOULDER, TURNED OFF ENGINE AND RESTARTED THE MINIVAN AND WAS ABLE TO RIDE AGAIN NORMALLY
Power train, Sep 5, 2019
HAVE A 2019 HONDA ODYSSEY THAT IS EXPERIENCING HARD SHIFTING INTO 3RD GEAR. IT HAS LESS THAN 4K MILES ON IT AND WHENEVER IT REACHES 25 IT JERKS THE CAR QUITE NOTICEABLY. BROUGHT IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY ACKNOWLEDGED THERE WAS A "SOUND" WHEN IT SHIFTED INTO THIRD GEAR BUT COULDN'T REPLICATE THE "HARD SHIFT" THAT I'VE NOTICED. THEY SAID IT'S OPERATING AS NORMAL.
Power train, May 30, 2019
DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE STARTED SHIFTING WEIRD COASTED TO A STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED AN ERROR TRANSMISSON PROBLEM APPLY PARKING BRAKE WHEN STOPPED. THE CAR ALSO DISPLAYED ERRORS RELATED TO THE BLIND SPOT MONITORING AND EMISSIONS SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND NEEDED TRANSMISSON REPLACED WITH ONLY 312 MILES ON THE VEHICLE.
Power train, Engine, May 17, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE STOPPED, THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SWITCH TO A HIGHER GEAR TO ACCELERATE. OCEAN HONDA OF NORTH HOLLYWOOD (5841 LANKERSHIM BLVD, NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91601, (888) 282-4550) COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT AND THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN DAILY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING FOR A CALLBACK FROM A CASE MANAGER. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT FEEL THE FAILURE WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.*BF CONSUMER STATED THREE TIMES TRANS FAILED "SHIFT" INTO HIGHER GEAR.*JB
Power train, Mar 22, 2019
THE VEHICLE DOWN SHIFTS TO A LOWER SPEED DURING TRAVEL. IT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 45 MILES/HR, AT 70 MILES/HR AND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON CRUISE. FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I THOUGHT THE TRANSMISSION BROKE. IT WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TRAFFIC. A COUPLE OF MESSAGES POPPED ON THE DASH, 'TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM' AND 'BLIND SPOT INFO. SYSTEM PROBLEM'. I PUSHED THE REVERSE BUTTON IT WAS INACTIVE, NEUTRAL WAS WORKING. TOOK THE CAR INTO A PARKING LOT AND CALLED THE DEALER. DEALER ASKED IF I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND ON. I DID THAT AND THE ISSUE WENT AWAY. A 1000 MILES LATER THE ISSUE OCCURRED AGAIN TWICE WITH IN 12 HOURS WITH A NEW MESSAGE ON TOP THE TWO FIRST MESSAGES. THIS TIME THE THIRD MESSAGE WAS 'EMISSIONS SYSTEM PROBLEM'. I TOOK PHOTOS THIS TIME OF THE MESSAGES. I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND ON BUT THE 'EMISSIONS SYSTEM PROBLEM' MESSAGE DID NOT GO AWAY. I TOOK THE CAR TO HONDA DEALER AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING. AFTER THAT, AFTER + MILES LATER AFTER VISITING THE DEALER IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND THIS TIME I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY DRIVING 70 MILES PER HOUR. I CONTINUED DRIVING ON LOW GEAR TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND TURNED IT ON AGAIN THEN IT WAS OK. ANOTHER TIME MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH THE CRUISE ON AND IT DID THE SAME THING AGAIN. THAT IS A TOTAL OF 6 TIMES WITHIN 20000 MILES. IT HAPPENED AT ABOUT 10000 MILES, 15000+ MILES, 160159 MILES I TOOK THE CAR TO ANOTHER HONDA DEALER THIS TIME AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING. I CONTACTED HONDA TO REPORT THE ISSUE. HONDA SAID IF THE DEALER CAN'T FIND ANYTHING THEN THERE IS NOTHING TO DO. THIS BOTHERED ME. I DECIDED TO CONTACT NHTSA. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE TO ME. WHAT DO YOU ADVISE ME TO DO?
Power train, Jan 11, 2019
MY MAIN ISSUE HAS TO DO WITH DOWNSHIFTING. SINCE THESE NEW VANS HAVE NO EMERGENCY BRAKE PEDAL TO USE IF ALL BRAKING FAILS, I BECAME VERY CONCERNED WHEN I NOTICED THAT THE 9-SPEED REVS THE MOTOR UP GOING DOWN HILL WHILE DOWNSHIFTING. THIS IS TO SUCH A LEVEL THAT THE VEHICLE CANNOT ENGINE BRAKE ITSELF. YOU ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO HIT THE BRAKES BECAUSE IT WILL NOT SLOW ITSELF DOWN. SO, WHEN COASTING DOWN A 6% AND STEEPER GRADE WITH NO ACCEL PEDAL AT ALL.....THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT GEAR DOWN ON ITS OWN AT ALL. IT WILL FREE WHEEL. WHICH IS FINE. SO, WHEN THE ACC CRUISE IS ENGAGED WITH THE MINIMUM FOLLOW DISTANCE SET, ON A 6% OR STEEPER GRADE.....THE TRANSMISSION WILL SEQUENTIALLY DOWNSHIFT. UPON EACH DOWNSHIFT THE ENGINE THROTTLE IS BLIPPED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPEED DOWNHILL A BIT MORE.....AND A BIT MORE. WHEN YOU GET TO THE D5 TO D4 DOWNSHIFT THE THROTTLE IS AGRESSIVELY BLIPPLED AND THE VAN WILL SPEED AHEAD AS IF TO PASS. SOMETIMES SPEEDS WILL REACH 75MPH DOWN HILL AND AGRESSIVE BRAKING IS REQUIRED BY THE DRIVER. YOU THEN LOSE YOUR PRESET ACC. . KNOWING THAT I HAVE NO EMERGENCY BRAKE PEDAL THAT I CAN MODULATE PRESSURE/BRAKING WITH THE RELEASE HANDLE. SO. WHEN USING STANDARD CRUISE CONTROL SET ON A 6% OR STEEPER GRADE.....THE TRANSMISSION WILL DOWNSHIFT. UPON EACH DOWNSHIFT THE ENGINE THROTTLE IS BLIPPED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPEED DOWNHILL A BIT MORE.....AND A BIT MORE. WHEN YOU GET TO THE D5 TO D4 DOWNSHIFT THE THROTTLE IS AGRESSIVELY BLIPPLED AND THE VAN WILL SPEED AHEAD AS IF TO PASS. SOMETIMES SPEEDS WILL REACH 75MPH DOWN HILL AND AGRESSIVE BRAKING IS REQUIRED BY THE DRIVER. YOU THEN LOSE YOUR PRESET CRUISE CONTROL. KNOWING THAT I HAVE NO EMERGENCY BRAKE PEDAL THAT I CAN MODULATE PRESSURE/BRAKING WITH THE RELEASE HANDLE. THIS SITUATION HAS BEEN PRESENT SINCE PURCHASE.