2021 Honda Odyssey problems and complaints
Owners have filed 148 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Honda Odyssey. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (57), Unknown Or Other (34), Engine (27).
Key takeaways
- 148 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 57 | 39% |
| Unknown Or Other | 34 | 23% |
| Engine | 27 | 18% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 19 | 13% |
| Air Bags | 16 | 11% |
| Lane Departure | 10 | 7% |
| Structure | 10 | 7% |
| Suspension | 8 | 5% |
| Back Over Prevention | 8 | 5% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 6 | 4% |
| Power Train | 6 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2021 Honda Odyssey
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Honda ODYSSEY VAN FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-11-05
We've experienced several occasions where the vehicle will not start. The vehicle typically starts just fine (first start on a trip), is typically driven, stopped for a short time (quick shopping run), and will not start upon trying to leave. The vehicle has left my wife stranded at least three times. In the life of...
Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-18
The driver sliding door would not close and would sometimes reverse direction. Eventually, it failed completely and would not close. Dealership repair involved the rear door latch and motors and cost over $2600. Two weeks later and the passenger sliding door is doing the same exact thing. This is clearly a safety i...
Suspension - filed 2026-10-13
Both rear coil springs rusted completely through and failed at approximately 57,876 miles on this 2021 Honda Odyssey. This is a premature failure of a primary suspension safety component. A broken coil spring can cause sudden loss of vehicle support and handling instability, and a fractured spring can puncture a tire o...
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More for the 2021 Honda Odyssey
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.