2017 Honda Odyssey Problems & Owner Complaints

Engine 10

“At 60 mph the vehicle began shaking , I pulled over , put it in park while still running, and got out to inspect. I noticed some smoke from under the hood and by the time I got inside to release the hood latch , the smoke stopped. With multiple lights on the dash I shut it off . It would not restart . It was towed to my home. We pulled off the belt and attempted to turn the engine crank with a breaker bar, and it is seized. We also hooked up a scanner in which it showed many faults.The battery tested good , and the starter was trying to engage .”
NHTSA complaint #11682617, 2025

“While driving, the battery indicator light illuminated. Suddenly, the power turned off. The vehicle could be steered and brakes used, only. Then, as quickly as the power turned off, it restored and momentarily powered the accelerator. Then the power stopped again. The lights within the cabin and on the dash flickered and chimed like they were possessed. Then nothing. When the power would flicker on, the engine/transmission would "catch" and jerk the vehicle. Fortunately, I coasted to my residence without an auto accident. I reported this issue to Williamsburg Honda who will address the issu…”
NHTSA complaint #11664844, 2025

“2017 Honda Odyssey Piston ring failure leading to stop spark plug working while driving. This makes car shake heavily and can’t drive more than 20mph, sound from engine is loud. Had been happening every 1000 miles or so, changing spark plug temporary fix it. Spark plug starts failing one after another. This started happening before 60K on odometer.”
NHTSA complaint #11639830, 2024

Power Train 7

“-Torque convertor/transmission. We do currently have it and it could be inspected. -A sudden transmission failure could pose a safety risk to us and others. -Yes, see story below. Technician drove and did report feeling the shuddering. -Yes, by honda and now a third party mechanic. -No lights. We received a recall/extension warranty for the torque converter/transmission. My van is currently having shuddering issues. When we took it to Milton Martin Honda in Gainesville, GA, they reported the issue is present, but not at a certain "threshold" for them to be required to fix it. They then proc…”
NHTSA complaint #11698082, 2025

“I own a 2017 Honda Odyssey that is currently covered under an extended warranty related to the torque converter, specifically addressing Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0741. I experienced symptoms twice—once in January 2025 and again in May 2025—using an OBD-II scanner. I documented these occurrences with independent scan results in May and confirmed communication via text message at the time of the first incident. Following the second occurrence, I had the transmission fluid changed, which cleared the error code. I later received an official notification letter in June 2025 regarding the ext…”
NHTSA complaint #11671987, 2025

“Driving one day without warning the van was shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear when there was a hard slam, then the check engine light came on as well as the forward collision sensor failure. The van went into limp mode on the highway which was very dangerous. After having the Honda dealership investigate two times they said the only thing they could do is completely replace the transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #11612008, 2024

Electrical System 6

“The contact owns a 2017 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that after exiting the vehicle and pressing the buttons to lock the doors, the front driver’s side door locked and immediately unlocked, failing to remain secured. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11682331, 2025

“On two separate occasions, while unattended and sitting in my garage, the vehicle seemed to be attempting to start by itself. Instrument panel warning lights were all flashing on and off with ignition clicking. The key fob was nowhere near the vehicle. I started the vehicle but then WAS UNABE TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF by pressing the ignition button. ALSO FEARED THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. Had to pull the fuel pump fuse to do so. A local Honda dealership diagnosed (by reviewing Honda's service library) as a faulty ignition control unit and replaced at a cost of $1,100.00.”
NHTSA complaint #11665032, 2025

“While driving, the battery indicator light illuminated. Suddenly, the power turned off. The vehicle could be steered and brakes used, only. Then, as quickly as the power turned off, it restored and momentarily powered the accelerator. Then the power stopped again. The lights within the cabin and on the dash flickered and chimed like they were possessed. Then nothing. When the power would flicker on, the engine/transmission would "catch" and jerk the vehicle. Fortunately, I coasted to my residence without an auto accident. I reported this issue to Williamsburg Honda who will address the issu…”
NHTSA complaint #11664844, 2025

Unknown Or Other 6 2 crash 1 injury

“DRIVER ENTERED CAR IN GROCERY STORE PARKING LOT. CAR WAS STARTED AND PUT INTO DRIVE. CAR THEN SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELLERATED RAPIDLY INTO THE CONCRETE BASE OF A LIGHT POLE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DRIVER SUSPECTS PROBLEM WITH COMPUTER THAT CONTROLS THE ACCELLERATOR. CAR TOWED TO DEALER 1 WHO FOUND NOTHING. I CALLED HONDA AND THEY ARE SENDING ME TO ANOTHER DEALER.”
NHTSA complaint #11276959, 2019 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“I NEED TO REPLACE MY HONDA ODYSSEY BRAUNABILITY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE ENTERVAN. BECAUSE IT WAS DESTROYED IN THE FEBRUARY 7TH CHAIN ACCIDENT AT THE MARIO CUOMO /TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE IN WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK. YOUR RECALL FOR THE SECOND SEADT ROW PREVENTS HONDA DEALERS TO SELL ME A NEW VEHICLE, EVEN IF A WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VAN CANNOT POSSIBLY USE A SECOND ROW SEAT,. ACCORDINGLY I KINDLY ASK YOU TO ISSUE A WAIVER THAT I CAN SUBMIT TO ANY HONDA DEALER. DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING MY ORDER FOR CONVERION IS FEB 28 AND CHASSIS HAS TO ARRIVE A BRAUNABILITY NO LATER THAN MARCH 16, 2018.”
NHTSA complaint #11074201, 2018 · crash

“Engine failure, requiring all new ignition coils and spark plugs (62,000 miles). Car ran well for 3 weeks, and resumed having acceleration issues, engine/transmission judder and check engine light returned. Brought back to mechanic and replaced a failed ignition coil. Was directed by the mechanic to bring to a dealer if the issue continues as it's likely due to a cylinder issue which is causing ignition coils to fail. Brought to dealer with engine and transmission issues. Diagnosed as bad transmission fluid requiring flush and fill 3 times: $850. Told that there are no engine issues as a…”
NHTSA complaint #11536945, 2023

Service Brakes 3

“While driving, the battery indicator light illuminated. Suddenly, the power turned off. The vehicle could be steered and brakes used, only. Then, as quickly as the power turned off, it restored and momentarily powered the accelerator. Then the power stopped again. The lights within the cabin and on the dash flickered and chimed like they were possessed. Then nothing. When the power would flicker on, the engine/transmission would "catch" and jerk the vehicle. Fortunately, I coasted to my residence without an auto accident. I reported this issue to Williamsburg Honda who will address the issu…”
NHTSA complaint #11664844, 2025

“AT 25,000 MILES ON MY HONDA WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE FRONT END STARTED SHAKING SEVERELY, TOKE THE CAR TO THE HONDA DEALER FOR SERVICE, THEY TOLD ME THAT THE BRAKE PADS GOT HOT THE FIXED THE PADS COST $200 ANOTHER 25,000 MILES SURE ENOUGH THE SAME PROBLEM THIS TIME I COMPLAINED TO THE SERVICE MG HE GAVE ME A DISCOUNT AND SAID THIS SIZE PADS WHERE ON ALL THE HONDA CARS, HONDA DID NOT MAKE ANY EFFORT TO PLACE LARGER SIZE FRONT BRAKE PADS ON THEIR ODYSSEY, NOW AT 77,000 MILE ITS VIBRATING AGAIN. MAJOR PROBLEM IF YOU HAVE TO STOP FAST THE VIBRATION IS SO SEVERE YOU COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE CA…”
NHTSA complaint #11265598, 2018

Air Bags 2 1 injury

“See attached letter for complaint for potential Defect Petition DP26005”
NHTSA complaint #11744118, 2026 · 1 injury(ies)

“I was driving on the highway at approximately 65 mph and the passenger side SRS (seatbelt and airbag) deployed. There was no collision, pothole or any other change in momentum to the vehicle immediately prior to deployment. No other airbags deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #11733930, 2026

Fuel System 2

“The contact owns a 2017 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while at a stop light while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. Additionally, the vehicle was hesitating. The contact stated that the failure occurred daily. No warning light was illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to the recall; however, the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,200.”
NHTSA complaint #11645369, 2025

“The contact owns a 2017 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the fuel valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact took the vehicle back to the same mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact had not taken the…”
NHTSA complaint #11600413, 2024

Structure 2

“Driver side rear sliding door fell off after cables snapped when opening. This puts my kids at risk of falling out of the car. This happened spontaneously without any accidents or force.”
NHTSA complaint #11664250, 2025

“Upon coming to a complete stop in the left turn lane and waiting for the red light to change, the sliding rear passenger side door automatically opened without prompt or warning. The door had just been opened and closed while the car was stopped, however the door opened even though the car was in Drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11453961, 2022

Visibility/Wiper 2

“WHILE THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING ON A SIDE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WITH A CHILD IN THE REAR SEAT, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE SUNROOF WAS FOUND SHATTERED WITH GLASS ON TOP OF THE SUN SHADE AND A HOLE IN THE GLASS. PHOTOS ARE ATTACHED SHOWING THE SUNROOF BULGING UPWARDS (INDICATING THAT IT MAY HAVE BURST OUTWARDS?). UPON INQUIRY, THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHERE THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW IDENTIFIED THAT HONDA DOES NOT HAVE AN ACTIVE RECALL, NOR DO THEY SUPPORT GLASS BREAKAGE. SECONDARY EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS ALSO INQUIRED AS TO COVERING THIS REP…”
NHTSA complaint #11397496, 2021

“SO RECENTLY MY 2017 HONDA CRV HAS A CRACK IN THE VERY LOWER BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. IT WAS 23 DEGREES. I WAS DRIVING HOME 35 MILES PER HOUR, NO VEHICLES AROUND AND IT BEGAN CRACKING.I HAVE OWNED CRV'S ALL MY LIFE. I SAW ONLINE WHERE THIS IS HAPPENING QUITE FREQUENTLY AND FOR NO REASON. I CONTACTED YOU GUYS AND WAS TOLD THE WINDSHIELD IS 1700.00. THERE IS NO CHIP IN THE CRACK IT JUST STARTED SPREADING, WHICH TO ME MEANS THERE IS A FLAW IN THE DESIGN. I CONTACTED YOUR SERVICE DEPT. AND SPOKE WITH RANDY WHO IS THE ADVISOR. HE TOLD ME QUITE RUDELY , TO CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE. I ASKED FOR…”
NHTSA complaint #11181347, 2019

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 1

“BRAND NEW CAR 2017 HONDA ODYSSEY WITH LESS THAN 300 MILES DRIVING ON A WINDING ROAD UPHILL AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING. MANUAL ADVISES TO PULL OVER TO TURN OFF AND LET THE CAR COOL DOWN. DID THAT AND THEN THE VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST LIGHT ALSO GOES ON. CAR STARTS TO SHAKE WHEN YOU ACCELERATE. HONDA DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS A MISFIRE AND COVERED UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY. HOW CAN A NEW CAR ALREADY HAVE ENGINE PROBLEMS??”
NHTSA complaint #11001547, 2017

Equipment 1

“The contact owns a 2017 Honda Odyssey hauling a trailer equipped with a Rhino USA Trailer Hitch Coupler Lock Kit. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH over a bump, the trailer hitch latch lock had failed, causing the trailer to detach and strike the rear of the vehicle, producing sparks. The safety chain remained on the trailer. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the coupler latch had opened and the lock was no longer securing the trailer. The trailer lock was found, but the pin was missing. The contact used a jack to lift the trailer and put the trailer back on the hitch…”
NHTSA complaint #11740914, 2026

Forward Collision Avoidance 1

“Driving one day without warning the van was shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear when there was a hard slam, then the check engine light came on as well as the forward collision sensor failure. The van went into limp mode on the highway which was very dangerous. After having the Honda dealership investigate two times they said the only thing they could do is completely replace the transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #11612008, 2024

Fuel/Propulsion System 1

“Vehicle jerks and stalls while accelerating and has died and coasted at times. Was told it has a recall but was not issued one since I have owned it since early this year. Called a Honda dealership and was told that it did not qualify for the recall. Seems to do this after I’ve drove it for a while and it is warmed up.”
NHTSA complaint #11725327, 2026

Latches/Locks/Linkages 1

“The contact owns a 2017 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that after exiting the vehicle and pressing the buttons to lock the doors, the front driver’s side door locked and immediately unlocked, failing to remain secured. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11682331, 2025

Seats 1

“IN NOVEMBER 2017 HONDA ANNOUNCED A RECALL WITH THEIR ODYSSEY VANS REGARDING A SAFETY DEFECT WITH THE SECOND ROW OUTER SEAT. I ESPECIALLY TOOK NOTE OF THIS RECALL BECAUSE I HAVE A CHILD CAR SEAT ATTACHED TO IT. I CALLED MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP ASKING ABOUT IT. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THE REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE OUT OF STOCK AND TO WAIT FOR HONDA TO CONTACT ME. IN DECEMBER 2017, I RECEIVED A WRITTEN LETTER FROM HONDA TELLING ME ABOUT THE RECALL AND PUTTING THE RESPONSIBILITY ON THE OWNER TO BRING IT INTO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE SEAT FIXED. I BROUGHT IN MY ODYSSEY IN FEBRUARY 2018 TO HAVE IT MA…”
NHTSA complaint #11088425, 2018

Vehicle Speed Control 1 1 crash

“SUDDEN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE SECOND RESULTED IN A COLLISION. AFTER COLLISION DEALER INSPECTED AND SAID NO PROBLEM WITH THROTTLE SYSTEM, BUT REFUSED TO RELEASE TEST RESULTS CLAIMING "PROPRIETARY." NEXT TOOK VEHICLE TO INDEPENDENT EXPERT WHO TESTED VEHICLE AND REPORTED THAT VEHICLE'S EVENT DATA RECORDER HAD BEEN WIPED CLEAN.”
NHTSA complaint #11398095, 2019 · crash

Visibility 1

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS INSIDE THE VEHICLE WITH HIS GRANDCHILD SEATED IN THE BACK SEAT, THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FISHER HONDA (6025 ARAPAHOE RD, BOULDER, CO 80303, (303) 245-6417), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED. THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED WITH CASE NUMBER: 09920815. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 23,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11258615, 2019