2012 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

39Engine complaints

16.2%Of all 241 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES58 · 24.1%

ENGINE39 · 16.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM28 · 11.6%

Unspecified / other23 · 9.5%

POWER TRAIN21 · 8.7%

Share of the 241 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Honda Odyssey overview page.

What owners report

“THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED AS MISSING ON 5 OF 6 CYLINDERS. DRIVING PERFORMANCE IS GREATLY IMPAIRED. THE VEHICLE MISSES WHILE STATIONARY IDLING AND WHILE…”NHTSA complaint 10933956 — filed 12/08/2016

“I WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY, STOPPED, GETTING READY TO PULL IN TO THE GARAGE. I HAD STOPPED WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND…”NHTSA complaint 10925655 — filed 11/13/2016

“THERE WAS A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND UPON INSPECTION, HONDA NOTIFIED ME THAT THE PISTON RING REPLACEMENT WAS NECESSARY AND THAT HONDA EXTENDED THE WARRANTY…”NHTSA complaint 10915766 — filed 10/13/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Honda Odyssey have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2012 Honda Odyssey: 39 of 241 complaints on file (16.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2012 Honda Odyssey have in total?

241 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 22 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.