2022 Honda Odyssey
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 96 |
| 1996 | 70 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 73 |
| 1999 | 518 |
| 2000 | 675 |
| 2001 | 619 |
| 2002 | 959 |
| 2003 | 914 |
| 2004 | 584 |
| 2005 | 830 |
| 2006 | 703 |
| 2007 | 829 |
| 2008 | 499 |
| 2009 | 198 |
| 2010 | 254 |
| 2011 | 232 |
| 2012 | 241 |
| 2013 | 209 |
| 2014 | 307 |
| 2015 | 199 |
| 2016 | 261 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2018 | 932 |
| 2019 | 876 |
| 2020 | 417 |
| 2021 | 123 |
| 2022 | 126 |
| 2023 | 87 |
| 2024 | 70 |
| 2025 | 231 |
| 2026 | 12 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
25% of complaints: electrical system — 32 distinct reports on file.
FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Third row drivers-side power outlet caught on fire while dropping kids off at school. Kids started saying they smelled smoke while driving.
NHTSA ODI report, 20241223
Passenger side, sliding door. The door closes on its own randomly but becoming more frequent. I have taken the van to the dealer multiple times and they can not figure out what is wrong. There was no warning light or error shown.
NHTSA ODI report, 20220415
19% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 24 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Vehicle braking system gets activated too often. Dealership services cannot find anything nor accept there's any issues. Today 08/15/2024 the vehicle locked up the brakes, while driving at 55 mph; injuring a 15 yr; 12 yr; 11yr; and 57 yr.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240815
12% of complaints: engine — 15 distinct reports on file.
10% of complaints: power train — 13 distinct reports on file.
8% of complaints: air bags — 10 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022 Odyssey vehicles. The second-row outboard seats may have deformed seat rail locking mechanisms, which could prevent the seat rails from locking into place.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both second-row outboard seat frames, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YBE.
Campaign 21V432000 — check if this car was fixed
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022 Odyssey vehicles equipped with Bridgestone tires. The affected vehicles may have a tire that contains a pinhole, causing a slow air leak.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect all four tires and replace the tire if a pinhole is found, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 24, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 21V768000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 23V431000 — check if this car was fixed
Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2020-2022 Passport and Odyssey vehicles. The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, allowing the mirror glass to detach.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both left and right side-view mirrors, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FE5.
Campaign 23V174000 — check if this car was fixed
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid,...
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 24V064000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 23V858000 — check if this car was fixed
No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
Inadvertent Deployment of Side Air Bags
Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters was mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
Campaign 25V877000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 26V227000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 26V332000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2022 Honda Odyssey — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (32 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (24 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (15 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 21V432000 (seats) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V768000 (tires) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V431000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V174000 (visibility) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V064000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V858000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V877000 (equipment adaptive/mobility) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V227000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V332000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2022 Honda Odyssey reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Honda Odyssey is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda Odyssey?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Honda Odyssey have?
9 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.