2022 Honda Odyssey Reliability Report
NHTSA data as of Sep 17, 2026Published Oct 15, 2026
Ranks 17th of 25 Odyssey years we score.
- Owner complaints
- 133
- 4 are recall notices
- Per 10,000 cars
- 18.4
- 70,044 made for the U.S.
- Vs the average car
- 1.6×
- same age, 1× is average
- Serious outcomes
- 78
- crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
- Recalls
- 10
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5★
- overall, out of 5
Should You Buy the 2022 Honda Odyssey?
Only after careful checks. Our reliability score for the 2022 Honda Odyssey is 65 out of 100, which rates Caution. Owners reported about 1.6 times as many problems as for the average car of the same age. It ranks 17th of the 25 Odyssey years we score.
The most reported problem is automatic emergency braking, mostly hard braking with nothing ahead (18 of 133 complaints). Owners also complain about the transmission and the screen and audio. 78 of the 133 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.
It has 10 recalls. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. For comparison, the 2021 scores 64 and the 2023 scores 71.
Before you buy, check that the recalls were done and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.
Pros
- No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
- 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating
Cons
- About 1.6 times the problems of the average car its age
- Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead18 complaints
- Transmission: failure or loss of drive15 complaints
- Screen and audio: works on and off9 complaints
How the 2022 Odyssey Earned Its Score
Every model year starts at 100. Each part takes points away when this year has more problems than the average car of the same age. How we score
| Item | Vs average | Points lost |
|---|---|---|
| Starting score | 100 | |
| Serious problems | 1.9× | −14 |
| Everyday problems | 0.98× | −5 |
| Problems in the last two years | 0.82× | −8 |
| Recalls | 2.2× | −8 |
| Score | 65 |
What Owners Report
We read all 133 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Honda Odyssey, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first.
Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
18 complaints (14%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead, the system not working when needed and the system acting on its own. 11 of these 18 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden braking.
Transmission: failure or loss of drive
15 complaints (11%)
Failure or loss of drive, slipping and reduced power or limp mode. 14 of these 15 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 2,000 miles.
Screen and audio: works on and off
9 complaints (7%)
Problems that come and go and a feature that stopped working.
Engine: stalling
8 complaints (6%)
Stalling. 6 of these 8 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 16,000 miles.
Mirrors: parts breaking or coming apart
8 complaints (6%)
Parts breaking or coming apart, vibration or shudder and distorted image. In 3 complaints, the problem came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 29,000 miles.
Auto idle stop system: stalling
7 complaints (5%)
Stalling, the car not starting and a feature that stopped working. 5 of these 7 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. In 3 complaints, the problem came back after a repair.
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
7 complaints (5%)
Shattering or cracking. 2 of these 7 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an injury.
Power liftgate: stopped working
6 complaints (5%)
A feature that stopped working, a failure that needed a new part and the system not working when needed. 1 of these 6 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Brakes: vibration or shudder
5 complaints (4%)
Vibration or shudder, loss of braking and hard braking with nothing ahead. 2 of these 5 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of braking. Median mileage when it started: about 15,000 miles.
Side or curtain airbags: deployment with no crash
5 complaints (4%)
Deployment with no crash. 1 of these 5 complaints describes a serious outcome: an airbag problem.
Sliding doors: the system acting on its own
5 complaints (4%)
The system acting on its own, closed abruptly on hand and the system not working when needed. 3 of these 5 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an injury.
Seat belts failure
4 complaints (3%)
A failure, the system not working when needed and not closing or latching. 1 of these 4 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Seats: overheating
4 complaints (3%)
Overheating, not closing or latching and a feature that stopped working. 2 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an injury.
Airbag warning light
3 complaints (2%)
Warning lights.
Coil spring: parts breaking or coming apart
3 complaints (2%)
Parts breaking or coming apart and a failure. Median mileage when it started: about 44,000 miles.
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Driver-assist camera and radar: stopped working
3 complaints (2%)
A feature that stopped working and warning lights.
Stall (cause not stated)
3 complaints (2%)
Stalling. 2 of these 3 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Car not starting (cause not stated)
3 complaints (2%)
The car not starting. 2 of these 3 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start.
12V battery: warning lights
2 complaints (2%)
Warning lights and a failure that needed a new part.
A/C: works on and off
2 complaints (2%)
Problems that come and go and the system acting on its own.
Airbags: deployed but did not inflate
2 complaints (2%)
Deployed but did not inflate and deployment with no crash. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: an airbag problem.
Battery drain: draining the battery
2 complaints (2%)
Draining the battery. Both describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start.
Body seals (water leak): water leaking in
2 complaints (2%)
Water leaking in.
Control module (unspecified): a loss of power
2 complaints (2%)
A loss of power. Both describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start.
Engine failure: locking up
2 complaints (2%)
Locking up and a failure that needed a new part. Both describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Frontal airbags: no deployment in a crash
2 complaints (2%)
No deployment in a crash and deployment with no crash. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: a crash.
Fumes in cabin (cause not stated)
2 complaints (2%)
A bad smell.
Loss of power (cause not stated)
2 complaints (2%)
A loss of power and surging. Both describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Struts or shocks: parts breaking or coming apart
2 complaints (2%)
Parts breaking or coming apart.
Tires: blowout
2 complaints (2%)
Blowout.
Reported Once (28)
Show the 28 problems reported once
- ABS: stopped working
- Adaptive cruise control: works on and off
- Uneven tire wear: rear camber cannot be aligned
- Forward collision warning: the system acting on its own
- Fuel filler door: not opening or unlocking
- Fuel leak: a bad smell
- Headlights: works on and off
- High-pressure fuel pump: a loss of power
- Key fob: stopped working
- Accelerator pedal: reduced power or limp mode
- Anti-theft system: a loss of power
- Back-up alert: stopped working
- Door-open warning buzzer: stopped working
- Headaches and nausea in the cabin (cause not stated)
- Loss of all electrical power: a loss of power
- Proximity sensors
- Rear parking sensors: the system not working when needed
- Rear windshield: shattering or cracking
- Third-row power outlet: a fire
- Unspecified electrical components: works on and off
- Vehicle fire (cause not stated)
- Door lock actuators: stopped working
- Side blind zone alert: stopped working
- Starter failure
- Shifter or park: the system acting on its own
- Unexplained crash (cause not stated)
- Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)
- Wiring, fuses or body control module: stopped working
How the 2022 Honda Odyssey Compares With Other Years
The other Odyssey years of the 5th generation, 2018 to 2026, and the years just before and after it. When two scores are less than 3.5 points apart, treat them as about the same.
| Year | Rating | Score | Vs average | Per 10k cars | Recalls | Most reported problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Too new | – | – | 6.0 | 3 | Auto idle stop system: the car not starting |
| 2025 | Provisional 38 | – | – | 40.7 | 3 | Car not starting (cause not stated) |
| 2024 | Caution | 62 | 1.9× | 13.1 | 4 | Car not starting (cause not stated) |
| 2023 | Good | 71 | 1.0× | 11.6 | 6 | Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead |
| 2022 This year | Caution | 65 | 1.6× | 18.4 | 10 | Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead |
| 2021 | Caution | 64 | 1.7× | 26.7 | 8 | Power liftgate: stopped working |
| 2020 | Avoid | 58 | 2.5× | 59.5 | 14 | Driver-assist camera and radar: stopped working |
| 2019 | Avoid | 55 | 2.6× | 64.7 | 20 | Driver-assist camera and radar: stopped working |
| 2018 | Avoid | 54 | 3.1× | 85.3 | 16 | Driver-assist camera and radar failure |
| 2017 | Good | 77 | 0.57× | 13.6 | 2 | Ignition coils or spark plugs failure |
2022 Honda Odyssey Recalls
A recall can cover some or all cars of this model year. Look up a specific car by its VIN at NHTSA to see which recalls are still open on it.
Air bags: front passenger
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA 26V332000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued May 21, 2026.
Air bags: software
Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA 26V227000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Apr 9, 2026. By the second quarter of 2026, 28% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Equipment adaptive/mobility: latch/anchor (Vantage Mobility)
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA 25V877000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Dec 17, 2025. By the second quarter of 2026, 1% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Equipment adaptive/mobility: latch/anchor (Braun Corporation)
An unlocked wheelchair can move during transit or during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA 25V759000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Oct 30, 2025. By the second quarter of 2026, 13% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Air bags: front passenger
An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA 24V064000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Feb 1, 2024. By the second quarter of 2026, 52% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 23V858000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Dec 18, 2023. By the second quarter of 2026, 73% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
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Back over prevention: display function
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA 23V431000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jun 15, 2023. By the first quarter of 2026, 87% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Visibility: exterior
Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 23V174000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Mar 16, 2023. By the fourth quarter of 2025, 87% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Tires: sidewall
A slow air leak can affect tire performance, and increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 21V768000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Sep 29, 2021. By the third quarter of 2023, 78% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Seats
A seat that is not locked into place can move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA 21V432000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jun 7, 2021. By the second quarter of 2023, 95% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Honda Warranty Extensions and Programs
Repairs Honda agreed to cover or update outside a recall. Whether one applies depends on the VIN and the conditions listed. A Honda dealer can confirm.
- Service campaignHonda 23-008
Auto idle stop software update
- The problem:
- After the car stops with auto idle stop on, the engine may not restart by itself. The driver must select Park and push the engine start/stop button.
- The fix:
- A Honda dealer installs an engine control software update.
- Who qualifies:
- The car's VIN must show the update as open. Honda dealers must update affected new or used cars before selling them.
- Coverage:
- No time or mileage limit is given. Ask a Honda dealer whether this applies to the car's VIN.
NHTSA Investigations
Defect investigations by NHTSA that cover this model year, with what they found.
Engines failing to restart after automatic idle stop
Still openNHTSA's engineering analysis, opened in March 2025, looks at engines that fail to restart after automatic idle stop shuts them off at a light. It lists 2016-2025 Pilots and 2018-2025 Odysseys, plus Passports and Ridgelines. Honda issued service bulletins and a 10-year warranty on some parts. Owners still report failures after the fixes. The case is still open.
NHTSA EA25004Opening report (PDF)Open since Mar 26, 2025
Side air bags deploying by mistake in Odysseys
Led to a recallNHTSA's preliminary evaluation looked at side curtain and side torso air bags deploying by mistake in 2018-2022 Odysseys. Honda said the air bag computer had deployment settings that strong road jolts could trigger. It cited 130 warranty claims and 25 injury reports. Honda issued recall 26V-227 in April 2026. NHTSA closed the case in June 2026.
NHTSA PE25018Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Oct 28, 2025 to Jun 25, 2026
NHTSA Crash Test Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2022 Odyssey ratings on NHTSA.gov.
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Check Before You Buy
A checklist for the 2022 Odyssey, from its recalls, Honda's programs and the problems owners report most.
Confirm the Recalls Were Done
Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.
- Air bags: front passenger NHTSA 26V332000
- Air bags: software NHTSA 26V227000
- Equipment adaptive/mobility: latch/anchor (Vantage Mobility) NHTSA 25V877000
- Equipment adaptive/mobility: latch/anchor (Braun Corporation) NHTSA 25V759000
- Air bags: front passenger NHTSA 24V064000
- Look up the VIN at NHTSA to see all 10 recalls and which are still open.
On the Test Drive
- Watch for sudden braking or steering with nothing ahead, and ask whether the driver-assist software updates were done.
- Accelerate gently from a stop and again at 20 to 40 mph. Shudder, slipping or harsh shifts are warning signs. Ask for the transmission fluid records.
- Test the screen, audio and phone connection for freezing or rebooting.
Ask the Seller
Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.
- Automatic emergency braking
- Transmission
- Screen and audio
- Also ask for the service records, especially oil changes and transmission fluid changes.
Before You Pay
- Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
- Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
- Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.
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