2023 Honda Odyssey Reliability Report

NHTSA data as of Sep 17, 2026Published Oct 15, 2026

Good

Ranks 11th of 25 Odyssey years we score.

Owner complaints: 98; 5 are recall notices
Per 10,000 cars: 11.6; 80,255 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: 1.0×; same age, 1× is average
Serious outcomes: 32; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 6
NHTSA crash rating: 5★; overall, out of 5

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Should You Buy the 2023 Honda Odyssey?

Yes, with the usual checks. Our reliability score for the 2023 Honda Odyssey is 71 out of 100, which rates Good. Owners reported about as many problems as for the average car of the same age. It ranks 11th of the 25 Odyssey years we score.

The most reported problem is automatic emergency braking, mostly hard braking with nothing ahead (11 of 98 complaints). Owners also complain about water leaks and the power liftgate. 32 of the 98 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.

It has 6 recalls. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. For comparison, the 2022 scores 65 and the 2024 scores 62.

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

Good reliability score of 71
Recent complaints at or below average
No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
5-star NHTSA overall crash rating

Cons

Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead11 complaints
Body seals (water leak): water leaking in7 complaints
Power liftgate failure7 complaints

How the 2023 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

Score breakdown
Item	Vs average	Points lost
Starting score		100
Serious problems	0.90×	−10
Everyday problems	1.3×	−5
Problems in the last two years	0.57×	−7
Recalls	1.6×	−7
Score		71

What Owners Report

We read all 98 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 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
11 complaints (11%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead and the system not working when needed. 5 of these 11 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden braking. In 4 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem.
Body seals (water leak): water leaking in
7 complaints (7%)
Water leaking in. Median mileage when it started: about 53,000 miles.
Power liftgate failure
7 complaints (7%)
A failure, did not stop or reverse on obstruction and closed on person when release pressed. 1 of these 7 complaints describes a serious outcome: an injury. Median mileage when it started: about 46,000 miles.
Driver-assist camera and radar: stopped working
6 complaints (6%)
A feature that stopped working, a failure and warning lights.
Auto idle stop system: the car not starting
6 complaints (6%)
The car not starting, stalling and a feature that stopped working. 4 of these 6 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start.
Screen and audio: works on and off
5 complaints (5%)
Problems that come and go and a feature that stopped working.
Engine: stalling
4 complaints (4%)
Stalling, unusual noises and rough running or misfires. 2 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Instrument cluster: stopped working
4 complaints (4%)
A feature that stopped working, a failure and wrong readings.
Seat belts: not releasing
4 complaints (4%)
Not releasing and locking up. 3 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an injury.
Sliding doors: did not stop or reverse on obstruction
4 complaints (4%)
Did not stop or reverse on obstruction, sticking or stiffness and not closing or latching. 2 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an injury.
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
4 complaints (4%)
Shattering or cracking. 2 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an injury.
Mirrors: parts breaking or coming apart
3 complaints (3%)
Parts breaking or coming apart and shattering or cracking.
Rearview camera: works on and off
3 complaints (3%)
Problems that come and go.
Side blind zone alert: stopped working
3 complaints (3%)
A feature that stopped working and hard braking with nothing ahead. 1 of these 3 complaints describes a serious outcome: sudden braking.
Steering: sticking or stiffness
3 complaints (3%)
Sticking or stiffness, unusual noises and locking up. 1 of these 3 complaints describes a serious outcome: loss of steering control.

Show 7 more problems

12V battery failure
2 complaints (2%)
A failure that needed a new part.
Brakes: early wear
2 complaints (2%)
Early wear and warning lights.
Door latches: not opening or unlocking
2 complaints (2%)
Not opening or unlocking.
Engine failure: parts breaking or coming apart
2 complaints (2%)
Parts breaking or coming apart and a failure that needed a new part. Both describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Noise (cause not stated)
2 complaints (2%)
Unusual noises.
Fire (cause not stated)
2 complaints (2%)
A fire. Both describe a serious outcome, most often a fire.
Car not starting (cause not stated)
2 complaints (2%)
The car not starting. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: a car that would not start.

Reported Once (34)

Show the 34 problems reported once

A/C: stopped working
Adaptive cruise control: exceeds set speed downhill
Battery drain: draining the battery
Several warning lights at once
Defroster: could not clear fogged windshield
Forward collision warning: the system acting on its own
Frontal airbags: deployment with no crash
Fuel pump: stalling
Headlights: poor illumination of road sides
Ignition or power mode (won't shut off): not shutting off
Lane keeping assist: the system acting on its own
Oil pressure: vibration or shudder
12V battery current sensor: works on and off
Aftermarket child car seat harness: stopped working
Bushing (location not stated): unusual noises
Front right object sensor (false alarm): the system acting on its own
Rear window glass: shattering or cracking
Side or rear window glass: shattering or cracking
Total electrical power loss: stopped working
Windshield washer fluid system: stopped working
Paint and rust: rust or corrosion
Power windows or regulator: stopped working
Seats: parts breaking or coming apart
Side or curtain airbags: deployment with no crash
Stall (cause not stated)
Starter failure
Struts or shocks: unusual noises
Timing chain or camshaft: early wear
Transmission: failure or loss of drive
Unexplained crash (cause not stated)
Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)
Wheel bearings: rust or corrosion
Wheel rim: vibration or shudder
Wiring, fuses or body control module: damage

How the 2023 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 This year	Good	71	1.0×	11.6	6	Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
2022	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

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2023 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 26V332000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued May 21, 2026.
Equipment adaptive/mobility: latch/anchor (Vantage Mobility)
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA 25V877000 Recall 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 25V759000 Recall 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.
Steering
Corroded and binding steering gears can result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 24V114000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Feb 15, 2024. By the first quarter of 2026, 85% 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 23V858000 Recall 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.
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 23V431000 Recall 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.

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.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)

NHTSA Investigations

Defect investigations by NHTSA that cover this model year, with what they found.

Engines failing to restart after automatic idle stop
Still open
NHTSA'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 EA25004 Opening report (PDF)Open since Mar 26, 2025

NHTSA Crash Test Ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2023 Odyssey ratings on NHTSA.gov.

MV FWD

Overall5/5

Frontal crash5/5

Side crash5/5

Rollover4/5

Check Before You Buy

A checklist for the 2023 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
Equipment adaptive/mobility: latch/anchor (Vantage Mobility) NHTSA 25V877000
Equipment adaptive/mobility: latch/anchor (Braun Corporation) NHTSA 25V759000
Steering NHTSA 24V114000
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump NHTSA 23V858000
Look up the VIN at NHTSA to see all 6 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.
Look for water stains or damp carpet, and test the sunroof.
Open and close the liftgate several times and check that it holds open.

Ask the Seller

Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.

Automatic emergency braking
Water leaks
Power liftgate
Also ask for the service records, especially oil 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.

What to do next

All Odyssey Years →Best years and years to avoid, side by side.Compare With Other Years →Put up to four model years side by side.Find Warranty Extensions →Repairs Honda may still cover for this year.Decode a VIN →Confirm the exact year, engine and trim of a car.