MYRModel Year Report

2012 Honda Odyssey

● Typical for this model
2012 Honda Odyssey
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
244
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2012

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Service brakes

25% of complaints

Complaints per year

1990: 2 complaints 1990 1994: 1 complaint 1995: 96 complaints 1996: 70 complaints 1997: 20 complaints 1998: 73 complaints 1998 1999: 518 complaints 2000: 675 complaints 2001: 619 complaints 2002: 960 complaints 2003: 914 complaints 2003 2004: 585 complaints 2005: 830 complaints 2006: 703 complaints 2007: 830 complaints 2008: 499 complaints 2008 2009: 198 complaints 2010: 255 complaints 2011: 235 complaints 2012: 244 complaints 2012 244 2013: 210 complaints 2014: 308 complaints 2015: 206 complaints 2016: 270 complaints 2017: 39 complaints 2018: 992 complaints 2018 2019: 977 complaints 2020: 473 complaints 2021: 143 complaints 2022: 137 complaints 2023: 100 complaints 2023 2024: 113 complaints 2025: 400 complaints 2026: 43 complaints
1990: 2 complaints 1990 1994: 1 complaint 1995: 96 complaints 1996: 70 complaints 1996 1997: 20 complaints 1998: 73 complaints 1999: 518 complaints 1999 2000: 675 complaints 2001: 619 complaints 2002: 960 complaints 2002 2003: 914 complaints 2004: 585 complaints 2005: 830 complaints 2005 2006: 703 complaints 2007: 830 complaints 2008: 499 complaints 2008 2009: 198 complaints 2010: 255 complaints 2011: 235 complaints 2012: 244 complaints 2012 244 2013: 210 complaints 2014: 308 complaints 2014 2015: 206 complaints 2016: 270 complaints 2017: 39 complaints 2017 2018: 992 complaints 2019: 977 complaints 2020: 473 complaints 2020 2021: 143 complaints 2022: 137 complaints 2023: 100 complaints 2023 2024: 113 complaints 2025: 400 complaints 2026: 43 complaints 2026
1990: 2 complaints 1990 1994: 1 complaint 1995: 96 complaints 1995 1996: 70 complaints 1997: 20 complaints 1997 1998: 73 complaints 1999: 518 complaints 1999 2000: 675 complaints 2001: 619 complaints 2001 2002: 960 complaints 2003: 914 complaints 2003 2004: 585 complaints 2005: 830 complaints 2005 2006: 703 complaints 2007: 830 complaints 2007 2008: 499 complaints 2009: 198 complaints 2009 2010: 255 complaints 2011: 235 complaints 2012: 244 complaints 2012 244 2013: 210 complaints 2014: 308 complaints 2015: 206 complaints 2015 2016: 270 complaints 2017: 39 complaints 2017 2018: 992 complaints 2019: 977 complaints 2019 2020: 473 complaints 2021: 143 complaints 2021 2022: 137 complaints 2023: 100 complaints 2023 2024: 113 complaints 2025: 400 complaints 2025 2026: 43 complaints

2012: 244 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19902
19941
199596
199670
199720
199873
1999518
2000675
2001619
2002960
2003914
2004585
2005830
2006703
2007830
2008499
2009198
2010255
2011235
2012244
2013210
2014308
2015206
2016270
201739
2018992
2019977
2020473
2021143
2022137
2023100
2024113
2025400
202643

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

25% · 60 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Engine

16% · 39 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY

Electrical system

15% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and alternator/generator/regulator.

FIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

On Wednesday night, the battery light initially came on and after a few minutes the van had this burning smell so I pulled over and the alternator was on fire. I put it out with several bottles of water from papa John’s.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-04-24

The contact owns a 2012 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle and while driving at an undisclosed speed, the radio screen displayed "0:00", and the navigation system was inoperable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-09

Also filed under Equipment

I own a Honda Odyssey equipped with the Auto Idle Stop (automatic engine start-stop) system. The feature has not operated properly and behaves inconsistently.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-11

Structure

10% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

A few weeks ago a cable for the sliding door on the passenger side snapped. We were able to use it manually until this weekend when the whole door fell right off when sliding it closed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-25

Cable on passenger side sliding door snapped and door shut without latching on the arm of the person getting in.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-15

I was in an accident on October 21, 2017, we were heading to cabelas an outdoor sporting goods store. I was not aware of any stop signs and did not notice the car coming from the left of me.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-08

Also filed under Air bags and seat belts

Power train

10% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and chain/belt.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the transmission would emit a shuttering sound while driving approximately 20 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-12-06

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2011-12-19Suspension11V602000 Honda is recalling certain model year 2012, Odyssey vehicles manufactured from October 31, 2011, through November 30, 2011. The retention nut for the front right lower suspension damper bolt may…

    Remedy: Honda contacted all nine owners by phone on December 19, 2011, and repaired the vehicles as necessary free of charge. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2013-03-14Air bags13V016000 Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Pilot and 2011-2013 Odyssey passenger vehicles manufactured from March 13, 2008, through December 21, 2012. One or more rivets that attach the airbag…

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda dealer. The dealer will inspect the driver's airbag module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began…

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  3. R
    2013-05-13Power train13V143000 Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. During sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-shift interlock blocking mechanism may become slow…

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will install an updated brake shift interlock blocking mechanism free of charge. The recall…

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  4. R
    2017-04-03Seats16V933000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2010, to October 1, 2015.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional bracket and spring to both second row outboard seats, free of charge. Interim letter has been mailed, and a second notification will be sent .

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  5. R
    2018-04-02Seats17V725000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two positions.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to the second row outboard floor strikers, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2018. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2012 Honda Odyssey — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 60 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 39 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 36 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 11V602000 · Suspension
  • Recall 13V016000 · Air bags
  • Recall 13V143000 · Power train
  • Recall 16V933000 · Seats
  • Recall 17V725000 · Seats
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FAQ

Is the 2012 Honda Odyssey reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2012 Honda Odyssey is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Honda Odyssey?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2012 Honda Odyssey have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.