Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (34.2% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Engine complaints here are 2.7× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 90 · 34.2% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 38 · 14.4% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 36 · 13.7% | No official action | — |
| Seats | 26 · 9.9% | Recalled | Recall 18V170000 · Recall 17V725000 · Recall 16V932000 · Recall 16V933000 |
| Structure:body | 19 · 7.2% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 17 · 6.5% | Recalled | Recall 16V417000 · Recall 23V858000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 263 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 18V170000 · 2018 · reported 03/13/2018
An unlocked second row left outboard seatback increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V725000 · 2017 · reported 11/17/2017
If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V932000 · 2016 · reported 12/27/2016
An unlocked second row center seat may increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V933000 · 2016 · reported 12/27/2016
An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V417000 · 2016 · reported 06/09/2016
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2023 · reported 12/18/2023
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“We purchased this 2016 Odyssey November 7, 2016. On July 16, 2020 I had to take the car into the Honda dealer. The vehicle jerked…”NHTSA complaint 11437861 — filed 10/23/2021 · ENGINE
“My spark plugs keep wearing out due to a piston ring issue. The Honda dealers have informed my that after 100,000 I will need my…”NHTSA complaint 11434287 — filed 09/24/2021 · ENGINE
“The contact owns a 2016 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle jerked violently. The check engine warning light was…”NHTSA complaint 11433625 — filed 09/20/2021 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 90 of 263 NHTSA complaints (34.2%), followed by power train (38), electrical system (36), unspecified/other issues (29). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
263 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 9 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 10 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V170000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
