MYRModel Year Report

2023 Honda Odyssey

▲ Better than typical
2023 Honda Odyssey
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:45:43.794Z

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
104
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2023

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Forward collision avoidance

35% 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: 310 complaints 2015: 207 complaints 2016: 270 complaints 2017: 39 complaints 2018: 1,005 complaints 2018 2019: 991 complaints 2020: 483 complaints 2021: 146 complaints 2022: 141 complaints 2023: 104 complaints 2023 104 2024: 124 complaints 2025: 445 complaints 2026: 59 complaints 2027: 1 complaint
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: 310 complaints 2014 2015: 207 complaints 2016: 270 complaints 2017: 39 complaints 2017 2018: 1,005 complaints 2019: 991 complaints 2020: 483 complaints 2020 2021: 146 complaints 2022: 141 complaints 2023: 104 complaints 2023 104 2024: 124 complaints 2025: 445 complaints 2026: 59 complaints 2026 2027: 1 complaint
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: 310 complaints 2015: 207 complaints 2015 2016: 270 complaints 2017: 39 complaints 2017 2018: 1,005 complaints 2019: 991 complaints 2019 2020: 483 complaints 2021: 146 complaints 2021 2022: 141 complaints 2023: 104 complaints 2023 104 2024: 124 complaints 2025: 445 complaints 2025 2026: 59 complaints 2027: 1 complaint 2027

2023: 104 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
2014310
2015207
2016270
201739
20181,005
2019991
2020483
2021146
2022141
2023104
2024124
2025445
202659
20271

Known problem areas

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

Forward collision avoidance

35% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

CRASHINJURY
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The contact owns a 2023 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-28

Electrical system

30% · 31 reports
FIREINJURY
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Yesterday we were in our minvan (I had not entered yet and was standing outside the fornt passenger door but wife, children, and dog were inside.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-09-27

When we are idling (at a red light), the engine will suddenly stop. We believe this is the feature of the start-stop system used to save gasoline. We will then have to completely restart the car as the car has been turned off.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-23

Engine

14% · 15 reports
FIRE

Structure

10% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing body and tailgate.

INJURY
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My child was inside the minivan in the 2nd row and pressed the close door button on the sliding door while holding their other hand on the door jamb near the handle on the interior frame.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-05

Service brakes

9% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing air.

CRASHINJURY
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I was pulling into a parking spot with my foot on the brake. My 2023 Odyssey van accelerated instead of braking. There is also supposed to be an auto car warning & braking if you are about to hit a car in front of you. None of this happened!

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-18

I left my home to go to the house of prayer for prayers and when I came to the stop sign to turn right, my vehicle didn't stop and continued forward which led to crossing the street and over the curb and through the grass of almost fifty feet into...

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-04-18

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2024-04-04Steering24V114000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Odyssey and 2024 Acura RDX vehicles. The steering gear box assembly may not have been tightened properly, allowing water to enter the assembly and cause corrosion and binding gears.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are LHU and FHT.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    2025-03-26Engineering analysisOpen No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
  5. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2023 Honda Odyssey — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Forward collision avoidance: 36 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 31 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 15 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 23V431000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 24V114000 · Steering
  • Recall 25V877000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 26V332000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2023 Honda Odyssey reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Honda Odyssey is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Honda Odyssey?
The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Honda Odyssey have?
5 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.