2026 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
- 59
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2026
None on file
44% of complaints
Complaints per year
2026: 59 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.
Engine
44% · 26 reportsElectrical system
37% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing adas.
Forward collision avoidance
29% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
Show complaint excerpts
When i was driving, going about 45 MPH, the emergency braking system beeped and breaks were engaged. Not to a complete stop but like a "break tap". Nothing was in front of beside our behind me. It was terrifying and I'm unsure why this happened.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-09
Also filed under Service brakes
Observed repeatedly while operating at highway/interstate cruising speed, with adaptive cruise engaged: any changes in road texture - concrete to blacktop, between different types of blacktop or concrete, separation joints, etc - such as when...
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-11-04
Also filed under Service brakes and vehicle speed control
Service brakes
8% · 5 reportsLane departure
7% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing blind spot detection and warning.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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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2026-07-06Air 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2026 Honda Odyssey — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 26 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 17 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V877000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Recall 26V332000 · Air bags
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2026 Honda Odyssey reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2026 Honda Odyssey is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2026 Honda Odyssey?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2026 Honda Odyssey have?
- 2 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.