10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,827 miles

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problem #56

Jan 252020

Odyssey

  • 15,000 miles
The rear camera system has 'camera system failure' error. Anytime the car is put in reverse, instead of the rear camera visibility, the screen goes black with an error message of camera system failure.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

problem #55

Oct 112018

Odyssey

  • 6,000 miles
Keep getting error message that my care has lost power between driving and the anti theft on the radio displays. Dealership hasn't been able to reproduce this issue even though I have photos of it happening 15 + times it has happens since the van was a few weeks old

- Pewaukee, WI, USA

problem #54

Jan 082020

Odyssey

  • 27,000 miles
The car has 27,000 miles on it. The engine mount is being replaced due to it being bad, the radio is very delayed and crashes and the sliding door keeps sticking and I have to force it closed.

- Fort Belvoir, VA, USA

problem #53

Nov 092018

Odyssey

  • 5,000 miles
From the day I bought my car the brakes have squealed when applying them at a low rate of speed. There have been multiple times I have tried to accelerate and the gas took an extended time to work. Once I was trying to switch lanes and when I accelerated the van didn't go any faster and I almost caused an accident. The van shifts extremely hard. Everything the van shifts around 20-30 mph the entire vehicle jolts back and forth. This is a huge safety issue and the dealers will not acknowledge it. I have reached out to Honda's corporate number but they refuse to help. They have replaced the brakes, fluids and fuel injectors but all the issues still remain. I have also had a few issues with the sound system not working properly but have not mentioned that to the dealership or Honda corporate.

- Nixa, MO, USA

problem #52

Aug 152019

Odyssey

  • 9,200 miles
Electrical issues: After driving vehicle for 2 ' 5 minutes, entertainment system, rear entertainment screen and parking sensors stop working. The speakers make loud popping sound that will not go away even when you try to power off radio/entertainment system. Turning the vehicle off was the only way to stop the sound. Once restarted, everything would work for 2 ' 5 minutes and the same thing would happen. The speakers popping were very loud and distracting, screen with backup camera and parking sensors stopped working making the vehicle not drivable.

- West Hills, CA, USA

problem #51

Nov 122019

Odyssey

  • 90,000 miles
When we start the engine all the errors come up saying that the vhs failed, the electronics stability failed, brake system failed and all the other components. We have purchased 2 Odyssey and they both have that problems. When we called Honda they told us to repair it as it was our fault. After few starts it goes away. We went to our mechanic and they reset the codes and it has gone away for now but there is an on going issue with the Odyssey. So Honda has recalled the Pilot but not the mini van. Same problems.

- Fort Mill, SC, USA

problem #50

Nov 182019

Odyssey

  • 42,300 miles
While I was driving this morning, on a side city street, and took a speed bump, the electrical system cut out entirely. I lost power to my speedometer and my entire infotainment system. When I stopped the car, got out, then got back in, the speedometer came back, but the infotainment system continued to be out. The infotainment system has been a problem since about day 30 of owning the car. It will cut out, say check tuner, the speakers crackle. Originally this was attributed to the auto on/off feature, but now the whole system shuts down.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #49

Sep 092019

Odyssey

  • 3,295 miles
My 2018 Honda Odyssey has only 3295 miles, I am getting message on display anti theft system lost power. The message displayed 4 times in last three months. Sometimes it is scared to drive the van.

- Schertz, TX, USA

problem #48

Aug 232019

Odyssey

  • 22,000 miles
The vehicle completely shuts down and off intermittently when the auto idle stop function is engaged. This happens when we are in traffic on a highway and streets or at stop signs and stopping briefly and and the vehicle goes into park and must be re-started by pressing the "on/off" button. It is very scary and dangerous. Also I get an error message saying the vehicle's "heated seat system problem". secondly the vehicles collision warning comes on when there is nothing around and says the passenger side sliding door is open when it is not.

- Mountain House, CA, USA

problem #47

Aug 152019

Odyssey

  • 9,521 miles
When I got into the car, I had just started the car up and there were warning lights for the blind spot information system not working; other things that weren't working were the heated seats or the rear climate controls. Later that day, the backup camera screen was black. This is unacceptable for my 2018 touring that is almost 50K!

- Spencerville, MD, USA

problem #46

Apr 182019

Odyssey

  • 13,000 miles
Cabin watch screen goes black and shows error "camera system problem image cannot be displayed". this occurs while in use traveling. Continues to happen intermittently.

- Buford, GA, USA

problem #45

Mar 272018

Odyssey

  • 745 miles
My backup camera does not function or cannot be viewed due to error messages, system freezing, camera errors which is unsafe. The radio is effected and the HVAC controls, too. This happens randomly while driving, when starting the car as well. I have rear windows that will not roll up, which is unsafe. Wipers also do not function correctly. They wipe too slow or too fast and cannot be controlled, which is unsafe. These conditions have happened since vehicle was new and continue to happen. Honda does not have a fix for this.

- Shelton, CT, USA

problem #44

Jul 302019

Odyssey

  • 19,460 miles
At random times either stationary or moving, the audio multi function unit will lock up and disable various features of the car including security systems and climate control. I have taken this vehicle to the dealer and they state that there is no fix for it and that I should turn it off and back on to try to reset it. Sometimes this works and sometimes it doesn't. as there have been several recalls already concerning electronic controls and safety systems I'm concerned that this randomly present malfunction could create a critical system failure at an inopportune time resulting in an accident.

- Lagrange, GA, USA

problem #43

Jul 022018

Odyssey

  • 5,000 miles
We have been having issues with our driver side door since it was 6 months old they have fixed it twice now including the recall a few months ago, and it is back to not closing. The first time they fixed it when we were waiting on parts the door got totally suck closed and could not be opened any way. This is becoming a safety issue. I have 10 plus videos from over the last 18 months where the door refused to close and bounce back open multiple times I have to switch the door to manual to get it to close, we also get a anti theft error at least 1 time a week and Honda has no idea on that error either. All my photos and videos are too big to attach.

- Pewaukee, WI, USA

problem #42

Jul 202019

Odyssey

  • 16,000 miles
While driving on I65 the driver's screen that displays speed, rpms, fuel gauge, etc went completely black for approximately 30 seconds.

- Carmel, IN, USA

problem #41

Jul 052019

Odyssey

  • miles
The rearview camera isn't functioning. The infotainment screen will not shut off when the vehicle is turned off, and the rearview camera is never displayed when the car is in reverse.

- Clifton Park, NY, USA

problem #40

Jun 162019

Odyssey

  • 14,400 miles
Car was powered off on level ground, no lights, radio, nothing was turned on in car. No sensors displayed in dashboard, no sounds from car. Hatch was left opened for 2 days for an event. When event over, car would not turn on. Took to dealership who said car battery died. They said it was probably bad battery since nothing was on battery should not drain. I suspect it's a fuse issue with the hatch door draining the battery not a bad battery.

- Trabuco Canyon, CA, USA

problem #39

Jan 292018

Odyssey 6-cyl

  • 10,077 miles
Beginning at 10,077 miles my vehicle began experiencing defect symptoms with failures of its central control panel touch screen/display. Multiple vehicle functions and features are controlled and displayed through the touch screen. Many failures have been documented with video and in the presence of qualified Honda service personnel. This central touch screen also serves as a controller for radio-media connectivity, phone calls, navigation, and it is the backup camera display. Failure symptoms included issues while the vehicle is in motion: Slow navigation system performance, delayed backup camera images when transmission is shifted into reverse, display "freezing", warning messages appearing on display, touch screen display which stays on all night and drains battery after vehicle is shut down, and camera failure messages. The backup camera is sometimes completely nonfunctional when reversing the vehicle. Two Honda dealers have verified that the completely nonfunctional backup camera issue exists. Each control/display occurrence while the vehicle is in motion represents a distraction of driver attention. The touch screen/display/central controller/audio unit has now had 11 repair visits. I have substantial video and printed documentation. American Honda motor company is aware that such problems exist, and they are unable to provide a remedy, further, american Honda motor company denies that failed backup camera performance is a safety matter. 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #38

Jun 032019

Odyssey

  • miles
Entertainment system malfunctions constantly. Center console displays message: 'camera system problem. Image cannot be displayed.' This will happen randomly while the car is on whether I'm driving or not. I have noticed it happening more often when the ac is used. It almost always happens whenever remote start feature is used.

- Scottsdale, Az, AZ, USA

problem #37

May 012019

Odyssey

  • 24,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shifted into neutral gear without warning. The failure occurred intermittently. The check engine and collision warning indicators illuminated. Honda of olathe (1000 N rogers rd, olathe, ks 66062, (913) 782-3636) diagnosed that the fuse and the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Gardner, KS, USA

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