MYRModel Year Report

2019 Honda Odyssey

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2019 Honda Odyssey
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints 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
977
Recalls
20

Campaigns on file for 2019

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Forward collision avoidance

41% 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 2013: 210 complaints 2013 2014: 308 complaints 2015: 206 complaints 2016: 270 complaints 2017: 39 complaints 2018: 992 complaints 2019: 977 complaints 2019 977 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 2011 2012: 244 complaints 2013: 210 complaints 2014: 308 complaints 2014 2015: 206 complaints 2016: 270 complaints 2017: 39 complaints 2017 2018: 992 complaints 2019: 977 complaints 2019 977 2020: 473 complaints 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 2011 2012: 244 complaints 2013: 210 complaints 2013 2014: 308 complaints 2015: 206 complaints 2015 2016: 270 complaints 2017: 39 complaints 2017 2018: 992 complaints 2019: 977 complaints 2019 977 2020: 473 complaints 2021: 143 complaints 2021 2022: 137 complaints 2023: 100 complaints 2023 2024: 113 complaints 2025: 400 complaints 2025 2026: 43 complaints

2019: 977 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.

Forward collision avoidance

41% · 400 reports

Most commonly citing adaptive cruise control and warnings.

CRASH
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When attempting to accelerate after completing a stop, there was no response from the vehicle when the accelerator was pressed for 2-3 seconds, then the vehicle suddenly lurched violently forward and hit the rear end of a vehicle in front causing...

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-12

Also filed under Power train

On 8.1.26, while operating my 2019 Honda Odyssey, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic, un-commanded automatic emergency braking event followed by a total failure of the brake-release fail-safe mechanisms.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-03

Also filed under Service brakes

Electrical system

23% · 222 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and camera/sensor.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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1. The tailgate of Honda Odyssey started opening and closing on its own. 2. There was water damage on the electronic tailgate control unit that short circuited it making it misbehave. 3.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-21

We started having electrical problems, camera does not work, radio does not work. Took it into Honda dealership and said nothing was working because we needed to replace the fuel pump and a bunch of other things for almost $3000.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-10

Also filed under Back over prevention

As I was driving the other night, the entire dashboard/odometer/screen/etc went black and displayed a “network connection lost” error.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-09

Lane departure

21% · 209 reports

Most commonly citing assist and warning.

Engine

14% · 134 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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1. 2ND row driver and passenger seats do not "Lock" Into place when folded forward, creating a "Free flying" Seat when driving/in motion and an entrapment issue when parked for 3RD row passengers attempting to exit the 3RD row.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-10

Also filed under Seats and suspension

Power train

13% · 127 reports

Most commonly citing actuators/solenoids and automatic transmission.

CRASH

Safety timeline

20 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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    2018-11-08Air bags, seat belts18V664000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Honda Insight, Odyssey, and Ridgeline vehicles.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2018-12-11Service brakes, hydraulic18V777000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2019Complaint volume 977 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2019-01-03Latches/locks/linkages18V795000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2019-04-04Service brakes, air19V213000 Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Honda Odyessy vehicles modified to be equipped with an in-floor wheelchair ramp conversion.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2019-05-31Electrical system, power train19V299000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2019-06-07Engine and engine cooling19V298000 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.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge.

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    2020-03-16Electrical system20V066000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2020-09-23Back over prevention, electrical system20V440000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Pilot, 2019-2020 Odyssey and 2019-2020 Passport vehicles.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2020-09-23Latches/locks/linkages20V437000 Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles. Water may enter the outer door handle cables for the sliding doors.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2020-09-23Back over prevention20V438000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2020-09-23Back over prevention, electrical system20V439000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2021-02-22Fuel system, gasoline21V010000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2021-05-18Fuel system, gasoline21V215000 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...

    Remedy: 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.

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    2023-04-18Seat belts23V158000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2023-07-24Back over prevention23V431000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2024-03-28Engine and engine cooling23V751000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2024-03-29Fuel system, gasoline23V858000 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...

    Remedy: 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.

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    2024-11-08Recall queryClosed 2025-08-20 Engine failure
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    2025-03-26Engineering analysisOpen No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
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    2025-08-20Preliminary evaluationOpen Engine failure
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    2025-10-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-06-25 Inadvertent Deployment of Side Air Bags
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    2026-05-26Air bags26V227000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2026-07-06Air bags26V332000 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...

    Remedy: 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.

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    Date not on fileBack over prevention26V423000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is HOX.

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Buy-smart checklist

2019 Honda Odyssey — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Forward collision avoidance: 400 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 222 reports on file for this year.
  • Lane departure: 209 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 26V423000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 18V664000 · Air bags, seat belts
  • Recall 18V777000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 18V795000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 19V213000 · Service brakes, air
  • Recall 19V299000 · Electrical system, power train
  • Recall 19V298000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 20V066000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 20V440000 · Back over prevention, electrical system
  • Recall 20V437000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 20V438000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 20V439000 · Back over prevention, electrical system
  • Recall 21V010000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 21V215000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 23V158000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 23V431000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 23V751000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 26V227000 · Air bags
  • Recall 26V332000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2019 Honda Odyssey reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Honda Odyssey is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Odyssey?
The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Odyssey have?
20 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.