2026 Honda Odyssey problems and complaints
Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Honda Odyssey. The most-reported areas: Engine (26), Electrical System (23), Unknown Or Other (20).
Key takeaways
- 63 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 26 | 41% |
| Electrical System | 23 | 37% |
| Unknown Or Other | 20 | 32% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 | 21% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 10% |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 5% |
| Structure | 2 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 HONDA ODYSSEY PV N/A FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-11-01
The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) / Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) have almost gotten me into 3 accidents in the past year. I bought the car brand new and it now has almost 13k miles. All three incidents have been when traveling at speed of 35-45 on divided highways with turn lanes and stop lights when pa...
Exterior Lighting,structure,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-11-01
My front yellow indicator lights on outside body of vehicle keep popping out. Took in for repair at Honda Superstition, got home and light popped out again. I believe I was sold defective new vehicle. Transmission skips, Starter had to be replaced within 9 months of purchase. Freon in cooling system was not filled or ...
Seat Belts - filed 2026-10-27
The second row middle seat seatbelt is not suitable for a child in a booster or any standard size adult. Even a child in a booster, or an adult anywhere up to 5’8” the seatbelt is directly across the passengers neck. There is no way to adjust it.
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More for the 2026 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.