2024 Honda Odyssey Reliability Report
NHTSA data as of Sep 17, 2026Published Oct 15, 2026
Ranks 20th of 25 Odyssey years we score.
- Owner complaints
- 102
- 2 are recall notices
- Per 10,000 cars
- 13.1
- 76,229 made for the U.S.
- Vs the average car
- 1.9×
- same age, 1× is average
- Serious outcomes
- 57
- crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
- Recalls
- 4
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5★
- overall, out of 5
Should You Buy the 2024 Honda Odyssey?
Only after careful checks. Our reliability score for the 2024 Honda Odyssey is 62 out of 100, which rates Caution. Owners reported about 1.9 times as many problems as for the average car of the same age. It ranks 20th of the 25 Odyssey years we score.
The most reported problem is cars not starting (25 of 102 complaints). Owners also complain about auto idle stop and the engine. 57 of the 102 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.
It has 4 recalls. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. For comparison, 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 1.9 times the problems of the average car its age
- Car not starting (cause not stated)25 complaints
- Auto idle stop system: the car not starting22 complaints
- Engine: stalling18 complaints
How the 2024 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 | 2.2× | −23 |
| Everyday problems | 1.4× | −8 |
| Recalls | 1.3× | −7 |
| Score | 62 |
What Owners Report
We read all 102 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Honda Odyssey, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first.
Car not starting (cause not stated)
25 complaints (25%)
The car not starting and hard starting. 24 of these 25 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start. In 8 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 4 it came back after a repair.
Auto idle stop system: the car not starting
22 complaints (22%)
The car not starting, stalling and hard starting. 21 of these 22 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start. In 4 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 5 it came back after a repair.
Engine: stalling
18 complaints (18%)
Stalling and rough running or misfires. 7 of these 18 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start. In 3 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 3 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 23,000 miles.
Starter failure
6 complaints (6%)
A failure that needed a new part, the car not starting and hard starting. 4 of these 6 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start. Median mileage when it started: about 32,000 miles.
Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
5 complaints (5%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead and the system not working when needed. 3 of these 5 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden braking.
Screen and audio: unusual noises
5 complaints (5%)
Unusual noises, a failure that needed a new part and problems that come and go.
Sliding doors: not opening or unlocking
5 complaints (5%)
Not opening or unlocking, did not stop or reverse on obstruction and misaligned. 2 of these 5 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an injury.
12V battery failure
4 complaints (4%)
A failure that needed a new part. 3 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start. In 3 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 3 it came back after a repair.
Body seals (water leak): water leaking in
3 complaints (3%)
Water leaking in.
Brakes: hard braking with nothing ahead
3 complaints (3%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead, damage and warning lights.
Driver-assist camera and radar: wrong readings
3 complaints (3%)
Wrong readings, a feature that stopped working and a failure.
Shifter or park: the system acting on its own
3 complaints (3%)
The system acting on its own and problems that come and go. 1 of these 3 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
2 complaints (2%)
Shattering or cracking. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Transmission: harsh or delayed shifts
2 complaints (2%)
Harsh or delayed shifts.
Wiring, fuses or body control module failure
2 complaints (2%)
A failure that needed a new part and loose connection.
Reported Once (26)
Show the 26 problems reported once
- ABS: parts breaking or coming apart
- Airbag warning light
- Alternator or charging failure
- Battery drain: draining the battery
- Cabin odor or mold: a bad smell
- Several warning lights at once
- CV axles: a leak
- Engine (misfire codes): rough running or misfires
- Instrument cluster: works on and off
- Lane keeping assist: stopped working
- Loss of power (cause not stated)
- Noise (cause not stated)
- Cabin camera: stopped working
- Child seat installation (anchor not named): install loosens over days
- Interior ambient lighting (shift area): stopped working
- Side or rear window glass: shattering or cracking
- Phone and navigation failure
- Power liftgate: works on and off
- Power windows or regulator: sticking or stiffness
- Rearview camera: works on and off
- Seat belts: not releasing
- Stall (cause not stated)
- Steering: loss of steering control
- Sunroof: water leaking in
- Tires: a leak
- Windows or locks or sunroof (operate by themselves): the system acting on its own
How the 2024 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 This year | 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 | 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 |
2024 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.
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.
Steering
Corroded and binding steering gears can result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 24V114000Recall 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.
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
NHTSA Crash Test Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2024 Odyssey ratings on NHTSA.gov.
PV FWD
Check Before You Buy
A checklist for the 2024 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
On the Test Drive
- Ask about battery and starter replacements. A slow start after the car sits is a warning sign.
- Watch for sudden braking or steering with nothing ahead, and ask whether the driver-assist software updates were done.
- 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.
- Cars not starting
- Auto idle stop
- Engine
- 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.
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