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 forward collision avoidance, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2022 Honda Odyssey have?

9 recalls on file for this model year.

2022 Honda Odyssey

▲ Better than typical

2022 Honda Odyssey
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:36:04.512Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 141
Recalls: 9
Investigations: 2
Top problem: Forward collision avoidance

Complaints per year

2022: 141 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1990	2
1994	1
1995	96
1996	70
1997	20
1998	73
1999	518
2000	675
2001	619
2002	960
2003	914
2004	585
2005	830
2006	703
2007	830
2008	499
2009	198
2010	255
2011	235
2012	244
2013	210
2014	310
2015	207
2016	270
2017	39
2018	1,005
2019	991
2020	483
2021	146
2022	141
2023	104
2024	124
2025	445
2026	59
2027	1

Known problem areas

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

Forward collision avoidance

28% · 39 reports

Most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

CRASHINJURY

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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, 2024-08-15

Electrical system

26% · 37 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.

FIREINJURY

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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, 2024-12-23

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, 2022-04-15

The engine fails to restart on its own after the Auto Idle Stop (auto start/stop) system shuts it off at a stop. When this occurs the vehicle is left without power and I must shift to Park and restart the engine manually with the ignition button.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-21

Engine

11% · 16 reports

Power train

10% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Air bags

7% · 10 reports

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

9 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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2021-08-04Seats21V432000 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.

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2021-11-24Tires21V768000 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.

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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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2024-01-17Visibility23V174000 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.

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2024-03-28Air bags24V064000 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.

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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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2025-03-26Engineering analysisOpen No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
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2025-10-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-06-25 Inadvertent Deployment of Side Air Bags
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2026-01-27Equipment adaptive/mobility25V877000 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.

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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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Buy-smart checklist

2022 Honda Odyssey — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Forward collision avoidance: 39 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 37 reports on file for this year.
Engine: 16 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 21V432000 · Seats
Recall 21V768000 · Tires
Recall 23V431000 · Back over prevention
Recall 23V174000 · Visibility
Recall 24V064000 · Air bags
Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 25V877000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 26V227000 · Air bags
Recall 26V332000 · Air bags

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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 forward collision avoidance, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Honda Odyssey have?: 9 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.