2017 HONDA ODYSSEY

What owners reported to NHTSA, ranked by how often and how seriously.

This is complaint data, not a random sample.

It only includes owners who chose to file a federal complaint, so it over-represents dramatic and safety-related problems and under-represents minor issues an owner just had fixed without reporting. Read this as what NHTSA complainants report most, not as this vehicle's true failure rate. Full methodology.

Component ranking

  1. #1

    engine internal

    5 unsafe

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "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…"complaint #1387646
    • "Twice within 3 months our 2017 Honda Odyssey (65,000) miles has had a misfire in the engine and had a flashing engine light. Had to change spark plugs and coils twice and they had to adjust the pistons. Mechanic says he sees this a lot with this year and make.…"complaint #1781355
    • "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 igni…"complaint #1916772
    • "Flashing check engine light came on. Took this to the dealership and they found that one of the cylinders misfired and a sparkplug has fouled oil. Piston rings needed to be replaced. This happened because of oil buildup when 3 of the cylinders stop firing when…"complaint #1990242
    • "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.…"complaint #2061474
  2. #2

    other

    3 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "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 DEA…"~39,000 mi, complaint #1449545
  3. #3

    engine stall or no start

    1 stranded, 3 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "CAR IN PARK AND ENGINE ACCELERATED TO 5000 RPM"~63,000 mi, complaint #1715386
  4. #4

    sunroof

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "I WAS DRIVING ABOUT [REDACTED ADDRESS] AND I HEARD A POP AND THINGS START ROLLING DOWN THE ROOF AND OFF THE BACK OF THE CAR. I FOUND OUT THAT THE SUNROOF EXPLODED AND THE AIR WAS PULLING THE SUNROOF APART. LUCKILY I HAD THE VISOR CLOSED, SO THE GLASS DIDN'T FA…"~600 mi, complaint #1373032
    • "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 ([REDACTED ADDRESS], BOULDER,…"~23,000 mi, complaint #1607151
    • "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 GLAS…"~50,000 mi, complaint #1728808
  5. #5

    transmission automatic

    1 stranded, 2 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A STREET AND NORMALLY DECELERATING FROM 30 MPH TOWARDS A STOP LIGHT. WITHOUT WARNING THE CAR SUDDENLY DECELERATED AND STALLED THE ENGINE. IT WAS AS IF THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO PARK. THIS HAPPENED THREE OTHER TIMES AND EVENTUAL…"~10,500 mi, complaint #1534724
  6. #6

    door latch and hinge

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "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 d…"complaint #1797795
    • "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."complaint #2096694
  7. #7

    power windows and locks

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "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 d…"~80,000 mi, complaint #2122997
  8. #8

    torque converter

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "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-I…"complaint #2107890
    • "-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…"complaint #2146671
  9. #9

    unintended acceleration

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "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 TO…"~13,500 mi, complaint #1616616
    • "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 INDEPEND…"~15,013 mi, complaint #1729697
  10. #10

    airbag system

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "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."complaint #2200708
  11. #11

    battery and charging

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "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 ag…"complaint #2097543
  12. #12

    brake pads and rotors

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "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…"~25,000 mi, complaint #1608477
  13. #13

    control module

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "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 start…"complaint #2097839
  14. #14

    engine head gasket

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "MY VERY NEW 2017 HONDA ODYSSEY (ODY EX-L 6AT) WAS 1307 MILES DRIVEN. WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR SUDDENLY SHOWED LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT AND THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE NEEDLE WAS AT THE H MARK AND THEN SMOKY FUMES WITH SMELL OF BURNT RUBBER CAM…"~1,307 mi, complaint #1403235
  15. #15

    fuel tank and lines

    1 stranded

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "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 an…"~59,000 mi, complaint #2005858
  16. #16

    glass and windshield

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "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 F…"complaint #1541555
  17. #17

    key fob and immobilizer

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "The contact owns a 2017 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the alarm activated, and the contact attempted to turn off the alarm; however, the alarm failed to deactivate. The alarm went off for several hours before stopping. The con…"~90,000 mi, complaint #2000598
  18. #18

    wiring harness

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "AFTER RAINSTORM, THE FOLLOWING HAPPENED: - TURN SIGNALS DO NOT WORK - ALARM WILL NOT ARM/DISARM - POWER LOCKS NO LONGER WORK - POWER SLIDING DOORS NO LONGER WORK CALLED HONDA TO TELL THEM THAT MY VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING BEHAVIOR DOCUMENTED IN SERVICE BU…"complaint #1586882

NHTSA investigations

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