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
969 reports, newest first.
Electrical system, Oct 9, 2019
HELLO I HAVE 2019 HONDA ODYSSEY ELITE. THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM, THAT FREEZES UP, MUSIC NOT PLAYING, SCREEN BEING UNRESPONSIVE, CABIN WATCH FEATURE FREEZES, SKIPS PICTURE OR DOESN'T DISPLAY IT AT ALL OR WITH MESSAGE THAT PICTURE CANNOT BE DISPLAYED. RAIN SENSING WIPERS DO NOT WORK AS INTENDED. WHEN IS BARELY RAINING THEY GO FAST, WHEN IS RAINING A LOT WIPERS ARE WORKING SLOW. DEALERSHIP IS UNABLE TO FIX ISSUES OR THEY CANNOT REPLICATE THEM. I TRY TO TAKE VIDEOS/PHOTOS OF EVERY TIME SOMETHING IS HAPPENING BUT THE DEALERSHIP DOESN'T TAKE THAT AS A PROOF THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG. THEY DRIVE CAR FOR TWO MILES VS MINE 27K MILES IN 10 MONTHS, AND ALWAYS SAY THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. I CALLED HONDA MULTIPLE TIMES TO HAVE ISSUES RESOLVED, ALWAYS SAME STORY FROM BOTH HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE OR DEALERSHIP, PLEASE WAIT FOR AN UPDATE. I AM WAITING OVER 6 MONTHS AND NOTHING. I HAVE MORE VIDEOS/PICTURES AVAILABLE. WE HAVE TWO SAME VEHICLES IN OUR HOUSEHOLD, MY WIFE'S CAR HAVE SAME ISSUES.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Sep 26, 2019
I PURCHASED A NEW 2019 HONDA ODYSSEY ELITE ON 9/17/2019. I DROVE TO WORK AS USUAL, MADE SURE ALL ELECTRICALS (E.G., DOME LIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS, ETC.) WERE OFF, PARKED AND ALARMED MY VEHICLE. CAR REMAINED PARKED WHILE I WORKED. AFTER MY SHIFT, I TRIED TO USE THE REMOTE ENGINE START, BUT NOTICED THE CAR DIDN'T START. I PRESSED THE UNLOCK BUTTON ON KEY FOB, BUT NO RESPONSE; THE CAR REMAINED LOCKED. I TRIED TO UNLOCK VIA HONDALINK APP, WHICH DISPLAYED THAT CAR WAS UNLOCKED. I ATTEMPTED TO OPEN ANY CAR DOOR, BUT THEY REMAINED LOCKED. I WAS LEFT STRANDED IN 94*F HEAT AND NO NEARBY SHADE. LUCKILY MY FAMILY WEREN'T THERE OR THEY WOULD'VE ALSO BEEN LEFT BAKING IN THE HEAT. I USED THE MANUAL KEY TO UNLOCK THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND GOT IN. THEN TRIED TO START THE CAR BUT NO RESPONSE AT ALL (I.E, NO LIGHTS ON THE HUD, LCD MONITORS, ETC.). ALSO TRIED UNLOCKING OTHER DOORS FROM INSIDE; NOTHING WORKED. CALLED HONDA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE & THEY SENT SOMEONE TO HELP. GUY TRIED JUMP STARTING CAR, STILL NOTHING. SAID HE EVEN SENT "DIRECT CURRENT" TO CAR, BUT ABSOLUTELY NO RESPONSE; NO LIGHTS OF ANY KIND, NO ACCESS TO UNLOCK OTHER DOORS OR OPEN WINDOWS. CALLED HONDA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AGAIN. THEY SENT A TOW TRUCK TO TOW CAR TO NEAREST DEALERSHIP. TOW DRIVER ARRIVED, BUT COULDN'T TOW MY CAR AS THERE WERE CARS PARKED IN FRONT & IN BACK OF MY CAR. THERE WAS ALSO NO WAY FOR HIM TO PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL DUE TO THE ELECTRONIC SHIFT FEATURE. WE LOOKED IN CAR MANUAL FOR SOLUTION. ABOUT 2 HRS LATER, THE DRIVER DISCOVERED HE WAS ABLE TO START CAR BY USING KEY FOB TO PRESS THE START/STOP BUTTON. I DROVE TO DEALERSHIP & TOLD THEM EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED. SAID THEY WOULD PERFORM THOROUGH INSPECTION. IT'S BEEN 1.5 DAYS & THEY STILL DON'T KNOW THE PROBLEM. SAID THEY COULDN'T REPLICATE PROBLEM. I'M SCHEDULED TO PICK UP MY CAR TODAY BUT AM HESITANT & AFRAID OF BEING STRANDED WITH MY FAMILY WHEN TRAVELLING.
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.
Suspension, Service brakes, Engine, Sep 9, 2019
CAR AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTS THE TRANSMISSION TO THE PARK POSITION WHILE IN MOTION; BRAKES WERE LOCKED AUTOMATICALLY AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.
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.
Vehicle speed control, Sep 4, 2019, crash
WHEN BACKING UP MY 2019 HONDA ODYSSEY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT FULL SPEED WITH NO INPUT FROM ME. I CRASHED THROUGH A FENCE BEHIND THE VEHICLE AND DID SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Sep 4, 2019
THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM WHICH CONTROLS EVERYTHING IN THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY FROZEN AND CRASHED. ALL, SAFETY FEATURES INCLUDING THE BACKUP CAMERA DISABLED AND COULDN'T BE ADJUSTED BECAUSE OF THE SYSTEM DEEM THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION EVEN IT WASN'T. WORST, THERE IS NO WAY TO RESET OR TURN OFF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT VISITING A DEALER. MANY DRIVERS THAT I KNEW OF ARE CONSTANTLY FORCED TO FIX THE SYSTEM WHILE DRIVING. THIS CREATES SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY.
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 3, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE VENTS. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE ODOR WAS DETECTED FOR 72 HOURS. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE PHONE CHARGER PORT IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND CAUSED THE CELL PHONE TO ALSO OVERHEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HONDA WEST (7615 W SAHARA AVE, LAS VEGAS, NV 89117, (800) 249-9504) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A KNOWN ISSUE, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,658.
Other or unspecified, Aug 30, 2019
THE CAR HAS A SYSTEM TO WARN THE DRIVER TO BRAKE DUE TO AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. THE SYSTEM SHOWS BRAKE IN LARGE ORANGE LETTERS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THIS SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS. IF THE CAR IS IN MOTION, GOING AROUND A GRADUAL TURN TO THE RIGHT, TYPICALLY ON A TWO-LANE ROAD, IT OFTEN WARNS OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC IN THE OTHER LANE BY SHOUTING BRAKE IN THE ORANGE LETTERS. THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC IS NEVER IN FACT A DANGER. THAT TRAFFIC IS SIMPLY MAKING A GRADUAL LEFT TURN IN ITS OWN LANE. BY CONTRAST, TODAY (DUE TO UTILITY WORK) THERE WAS TRAFFIC COMING DIRECTLY AT ME ON A TWO-LANE ROAD WHILE I WAS IN MOTION IN MY OWN LANE--AND THE CAR SAID NOTHING. IN MY OPINION, THIS SO-CALLED WARNING SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE AND UNRELIABLE. I ASKED OUR DEALER ABOUT IT BUT THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. (THIS PROBLEM OF THE BRAKE WARNING HAS OCCURRED MANY TIMES, IT IS BY NO MEANS CONFINED TO TODAY'S DATE.)
Other or unspecified, Aug 21, 2019
THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM STARTED SHUTTING DOWN AND CRACKLING STARTED IN THE SPEAKERS WHEN THE CAR WAS 3 WEEKS OLD. THE BLUETOOTH OPTION AND APPLE CAR PLAY ARE COMPLETELY UNUSABLE DUE TO THE CRACKLING. THEY STOP WORKING APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS INTO USE. NO SOUND. THE ENTIRE SYSTEM WILL SHUT DOWN RANDOMLY, STATING NO NETWORK COMMUNICATION AND RADIO UNAVAILABLE BEFOREHAND. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REFUSED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS, INCLUDING THE RADIO HARNESSES, WHICH ARE THE MAIN SUSPECTS FOR THE CRACKLING. CRACKLING SOUND WORSENS DURING TURNS.
Other or unspecified, Aug 15, 2019
SAFETY FEATURE DEFECT...INFOTAINMENT FAILS WHICH CAUSES NO BACKUP CAMERA WHEN YOU BACK UP
Electrical system, Aug 11, 2019
THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE. WITHOUT WARNING THE ENTIRE UNIT BLACKOUTS OR LOCKS UP RENDERING IT USELESS. THIS IMPACTS NAVIGATION, ALL AUDIO, THE BACKUP CAMERA AND BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW IN LATE MAY AND HAS BEEN RETURNED 2 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM WITHOUT RESOLVE. IT IS GOING BACK A THIRD TIME IN THE MORNING. WE'VE PROVIDED SCREENSHOTS AND VIDEO TO THE DEALER. THIS MALFUNCTION OCCURS WHILE DRIVING AND IS A MAJOR DISTRACTION FOR MY WIFE AND I PARTICULARLY WHEN YOU CONSIDER HIGHWAY TRAFFIC CONDITIONS IN HOUSTON METRO. WE'VE DRIVEN THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CELLPHONES IN THE CABIN VICINITY AND THE MALFUNCTION STILL OCCURS.
Latches/locks/linkages, Jul 30, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY OF THE CONTACT'S HOME, THE AUTOMATIC LOCK SYSTEM DID NOT OPERATE. THE FEATURE WAS SUPPOSED TO ACTIVATE WHEN THE CONTACT WAS 1.5 METERS AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE DOORS WERE UNLOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TIER ONE AUTO GROUP LEASING AND FINANCE (1562 BATH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11228, (718) 331-3331) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT NO FAILURE COULD BE FOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH CASE NUMBER: 09741632. THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A REQUEST FOR AN INVESTIGATION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 9,000.
Electrical system, Equipment, Jul 14, 2019
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM FREEZES CAUSING BATTERY TO DRAIN TO ZERO WHEN PARKED. RADIO STOPS, NAVIGATION STOPS, PHONE STOPS WORKING, BACKUP CAMERA STOPS WORKING. EVIDENTLY A COMMON PROBLEM BECAUSE CLASS ACTION SUIT FILED IN MARCH IN CALIFORNIA. TOOK TO DEALER, THEY CHANGED BATTERY, TOLD ME IT WAS FIXED. FROZE AGAIN THE NEXT DAY. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN SYSTEM FAILED. THE NEXT MORNING CAR WOULD NOT START BECAUSE BATTERY DRAINED.THIS WAS ON A FEDERAL HIGHWAY. HAPPENED AGAIN AFTER THE BATTERY WAS CHANGED. *TR
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jul 8, 2019
WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY, THE DASHBOARD (INCLUDING NOT BUT LIMITED TO SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, FUEL LEVEL, CURRENT GEAR, ETC) WENT COMPLETE OFF MOMENTARILY AND THEN RESTARTED ITSELF. AFTER THE DASHBOARD CAME BACK, THE DASHBOARD FLASHED AN ERROR LIKE "ACCIDENT AVOIDANCE SYSTEM PROBLEM" FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN THE SYSTEM FUNCTIONS NORMALLY UNTIL IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 4 DAYS. I COULDN'T GET A PICTURE OF THE ISSUE DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT HAPPENED RANDOMLY WITH NO CLEAR INDICATION THAT IT WAS ABOUT TO HAPPEN.
Steering, Electrical system, Service brakes, Jul 6, 2019
ON JULY 2ND OUR VEHICLE WOULDN'T START. PRIOR TO THIS DATE THE VEHICLE WORKED FINE. WE CALL HONDA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND THEY CAME AND JUMPED IT. MY WIFE LET IT IDLE FOR NEARLY 1 HOUR AND TURNED IT OFF. SHE RETURNED AN HOUR LATER ONLY TO FIND IT WAS DEAD AGAIN. I DECIDED TO COME HOME AND JUMPED IT AND DROVE IT DOWN THE HWY. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THERE WAS SOME VEHICLES SWEARVING AROUND SOME DEBRIS ON THE ROAD AND WHEN I APPLIED MY BRAKES THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND I WASN'T ABLE TO STEAR THE VEHICLE FAST ENOUGH AND HIT SOME OF THE DEBRIS. I LET OF THE BRAKE AND THE POWER CAME BACK ON. I DROVE HOME TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND THEN TRIED TO RESTART IT AGAIN ONLY TO DISCOVER IT WAS DEAD. I GOT OUT OF MY VEHICLE AND INSPECTED THE FRONT END WHICH HAD MINOR SCRATCHES AND CUTS IN THE LOWER FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE BUMPER
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 19, 2019
CAR HAS UNDER 7000 MILES. ENGINE STRUGGLES WITH POWER IN LOWER GEARS. THERE IS ALSO A JUMP WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO FORWARD. THE JUMP FEEL LIKE A TRANSMISSION GEAR TRANSFER ISSUE. TODAY AS AN EXAMPLE, WHEN DEPARTING FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, I HAD TO FULLY COMPRESS THE GAS PEDAL TO GET THE ENGINE TO RESPOND. IN GENERAL, THE LOWER GEARS FEEL SLUGGISH AND THIS HAS BEEN THE CASE SINCE PURCHASE. THE ENGINE SIMPLY SOUNDS DIFFERENT THAN ANY OF OUR PREVIOUS HONDA ODYSSEY'S. AT HIGHER SPEEDS, ON A HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE IS RESPONSIVE. WE'RE IN A DO LOOP WITH MECHANICS AS THE PROBLEM IS NOT ALWAYS REPEATABLE. HOPE THIS HELPS IF YOU START SEEING TRENDS.
Electrical system, Jun 8, 2019
THREE HOURS AWAY FROM HOME AND THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM WENT COMPLETELY OUT. ALL OF THE SAFETY FEATURES ATTACHED WERE OFF AND WE WERE UNSURE OF THE IMPACT TO OTHER FEATURES. IT WOULD NOT TURN OFF EVEN AFTER THE CAR WAS OFF. IT CONTINUED TO DRAIN THE BATTERY WITHOUT ANYWAY TO TURN IT OFF. CALLED HONDA SUPPORT AND ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND NO ONE COULD HELP ME OR REASSURE MY FAMILY THAT WE WERE SAFE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THREE DAYS LATER THEY HAD TO CONNECT TWO WIRES AT THE DEALERSHIP TO RESET THE SYSTEM. APPRECIATE THIS IS A REOCCURRING ISSUE BUT NO ONE HAS GIVEN US DETAILS OF WHAT CAUSE THE ISSUE OR THE OVERALL IMPACT ON SAFETY FEATURES.
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
Other or unspecified, May 17, 2019
WE RECENTLY PURCHASED THE NEW 2019 HONDA ODESSEY AND THEN FOUND OUT THAT THERE IS NO WAY TO MANUALLY MOVE THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL (OR ANY POSITION OTHER THAN PARK) IF THE ENGINE OR BATTERY DIES. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. THE LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP SAID THAT HONDA WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WORKING ON A FIX, BUT RECOMMENDED IF WE NEEDED TO GET TOWED TO PUT DISH SOAP UNDER THE TIRES TO BE DRAGGED ONTO THE TOW TRUCK. MEANWHILE THOUGH, WHILE WAITING FOR A TOW, THE BROKEN DOWN CAR COULD POTENTIALLY BE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WITH NO FLASHERS IF THE BATTERY IS DEAD AND NO WAY FOR POLICE OR ANYONE ELSE TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND ROLL IT TO SAFETY ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH HONDA, AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE RECEIVED MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS, BUT THEY ARE NOT WORKING ON A FIX AND IT IS 'JUST HOW THE CAR IS DESIGNED'. THEY SAID THAT THEY 'THINK' THERE IS A SPECIAL TOOL THAT ONLY THEIR AAA ROADSIDE ASSISTANTS HAVE THAT MIGHT BE ABLE TO MANUALLY OVERRIDE, BUT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY SUCH TOOL, AND ANY OTHER TOW TRUCK DRIVERS WOULD NOT HAVE THIS SUPPOSED TOOL. GIVEN THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, I FOUND THAT ANSWER UNACCEPTABLE AND AM HOPING YOUR REGULATORY AGENCY CAN INTERVENE TO PROMPT ACTION TO FIX THIS ISSUE. THE OLD 2018 MODEL AND OTHERS ALWAYS HAD A MANUAL OVERRIDE OPTION, AND THE 2019 VERSION NEEDS TO HAVE THAT SAME OPTION FOR SAFETY, IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.
Seat belts, Service brakes, May 3, 2019
SEAT BELT SECOND ROW (ON THE DRIVER SIDE) WEBBING GETS STUCK INSIDE AND CANNOT PULL OFTEN TIMES. I'M NOT SURE IF THE RETRACTOR ISSUE. BREAK - CAR ITSELF MAKES A SUDDEN BREAK AND RELEASE RIGHT AWAY WHILE CMBS SYSTEM IS TURNED OFF. SAME THING HAPPENS WHILE THERE IS NO CAR IN FRONT OR NOT SWITCHING THE LANES.
Other or unspecified, Apr 19, 2019
THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM. REAR BACK UP CAMERA DOES NOT WORK. RADIO DOES NOT WORK AND CARPLAY DOES NOT WORK
Service brakes, Apr 17, 2019
NEW ODYSSEY WITH 3K MILES MY BRAKS MAKING GRINDING NOISE AND UNABLE TO COME TO FULL STOP AS NORMAL TIME AND DISTANCE