2025 Honda Odyssey Reliability Report
NHTSA data as of Sep 17, 2026Published Oct 15, 2026
Final score after 36 months. Likely between 34 and 41.
- Owner complaints
- 368
- 1 are recall notices
- Per 10,000 cars
- 40.7
- 90,183 made for the U.S.
- Vs the average car
- 9.5×
- same age, so far
- Serious outcomes
- 269
- crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
- Recalls
- 3
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5★
- overall, out of 5
Should You Buy the 2025 Honda Odyssey?
It is too early to say for sure. We give a final score after 36 months of complaints. So far the 2025 Honda Odyssey has a provisional score of 38, likely between 34 and 41. That puts it in the worse third of the 2025 vehicles we can compare.
The 2024 Odyssey, from the same generation, scored 62 and rated Caution. That is a useful guide, not a guarantee.
The most reported problem is cars not starting (185 of 368 complaints). Owners also complain about the starter and the 12V battery. 269 of the 368 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.
It has 3 recalls. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests.
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
- Car not starting (cause not stated)185 complaints
- Starter failure49 complaints
- 12V battery failure44 complaints
Why There Is No Final Score Yet
Provisional score 38, likely between 34 and 41
It is based on complaints in its first 26 months, compared with the average car at the same age. It sits in the worse third of the 24 model-year 2025 vehicles we can compare so far. The final score and rating come at 36 months.
It is the same generation as the 2024 Odyssey, which scored 62 and rated Caution. That is a useful guide, not a guarantee.
What Owners Report
We read all 368 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 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)
185 complaints (50%)
The car not starting, stalling and hard starting. 178 of these 185 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start. In 36 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 13 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 16,000 miles.
Starter failure
49 complaints (13%)
A failure that needed a new part, problems that come and go and the car not starting. 33 of these 49 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start. In 14 complaints, the problem came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 22,000 miles.
12V battery failure
44 complaints (12%)
A failure that needed a new part, warning lights and draining the battery. 36 of these 44 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 25 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 18,000 miles.
Auto idle stop system: the car not starting
26 complaints (7%)
The car not starting and stalling. 25 of these 26 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start. In 6 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 5 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 14,000 miles.
Stall (cause not stated)
15 complaints (4%)
Stalling. All 15 describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. 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 19,000 miles.
Shifter or park: works on and off
12 complaints (3%)
Problems that come and go, engaged park while moving and not releasing. 7 of these 12 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an injury. Median mileage when it started: about 25,000 miles.
Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
11 complaints (3%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead and warning lights. 7 of these 11 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden braking.
Transmission: slipping
10 complaints (3%)
Slipping, a failure that needed a new part and sticking or stiffness. 5 of these 10 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. In 4 complaints, the problem came back after a repair.
Engine: stalling
7 complaints (2%)
Stalling and hesitation. 5 of these 7 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Loss of power (cause not stated)
7 complaints (2%)
A loss of power and reduced power or limp mode. All 7 describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
A/C: stopped working
5 complaints (1%)
A feature that stopped working and a failure.
Body seals (water leak): water leaking in
5 complaints (1%)
Water leaking in.
Screen and audio: works on and off
5 complaints (1%)
Problems that come and go and a feature that stopped working.
Poor acceleration (cause not stated)
5 complaints (1%)
Hesitation and reduced power or limp mode. 1 of these 5 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 17,000 miles.
Sliding doors: stopped working
5 complaints (1%)
A feature that stopped working, the system not working when needed and the system acting on its own. 1 of these 5 complaints describes a serious outcome: an injury.
Show 26 more problems
Steering failure
5 complaints (1%)
A failure that needed a new part, sticking or stiffness and unusual noises. 1 of these 5 complaints describes a serious outcome: sudden acceleration or braking.
Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)
5 complaints (1%)
Sudden acceleration and surging.
Brakes: vibration or shudder
4 complaints (1%)
Vibration or shudder, mushy pedal feel and unusual noises.
Ignition or power mode (won't shut off): not shutting off
4 complaints (1%)
Not shutting off and sticking or stiffness.
Lane keeping assist: the system acting on its own
4 complaints (1%)
The system acting on its own and warning lights. 3 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a crash.
Phone and navigation: stopped working
4 complaints (1%)
A feature that stopped working and problems that come and go.
Door lock actuators: stopped working
4 complaints (1%)
A feature that stopped working, not opening or unlocking and problems that come and go.
Adaptive cruise control: warning lights
3 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights and slows down briefly when approaching a vehicle.
Battery drain: draining the battery
3 complaints (under 1%)
Draining the battery.
Exterior trim: body panel misalignment
3 complaints (under 1%)
Body panel misalignment, rear quarter glass shattered and parts breaking or coming apart.
Fumes in cabin (cause not stated)
3 complaints (under 1%)
A bad smell and smoke or a burning smell. 1 of these 3 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Driver-assist camera and radar: works on and off
3 complaints (under 1%)
Problems that come and go and a feature that stopped working.
Noise (cause not stated)
3 complaints (under 1%)
Unusual noises.
Warning lights (cause not stated)
3 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights.
Wiring, fuses or body control module failure
3 complaints (under 1%)
A failure that needed a new part. Median mileage when it started: about 10,000 miles.
Cabin odor or mold: a bad smell
2 complaints (under 1%)
A bad smell. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Check engine light (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights.
Several warning lights at once
2 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights.
Door latches: not opening or unlocking
2 complaints (under 1%)
Not opening or unlocking and not closing or latching.
CV axles: unusual noises
2 complaints (under 1%)
Unusual noises.
Engine (misfire codes): rough running or misfires
2 complaints (under 1%)
Rough running or misfires.
Exhaust or catalytic converter: a leak
2 complaints (under 1%)
A leak.
Interior trim: parts breaking or coming apart
2 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart.
Seat belts: works on and off
2 complaints (under 1%)
Problems that come and go and false unbuckled warnings.
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
2 complaints (under 1%)
Shattering or cracking.
Vibration (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
Vibration or shudder.
Reported Once (20)
Show the 20 problems reported once
- EVAP system: fault code
- Uneven tire wear: early wear
- Blower motor: unusual noises
- Brake power assist: a hard pedal or less assist
- Engine air intake failure
- Fuel pump failure
- Fuel system: a bad smell
- Headlights: sticking or stiffness
- Key fob: stopped working
- Passenger airbag sensor: wrong readings
- Drive mode selection (sport mode): the system acting on its own
- Hill start assist: warning lights
- Side or rear window glass: shattering or cracking
- Suspension: unusual noises
- Parking brake: the system acting on its own
- Remote start: stopped working
- Seats: parts breaking or coming apart
- Side blind zone alert: stopped working
- Struts or shocks failure
- Transmission fluid leak
How the 2025 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 This year | 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 | 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 |
2025 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.
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 2025 Odyssey ratings on NHTSA.gov.
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Check Before You Buy
A checklist for the 2025 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
On the Test Drive
- Ask about battery and starter replacements. A slow start after the car sits is a warning sign.
- Drive long enough to warm up fully, including at highway speed, and note any stalling or loss of power.
Ask the Seller
Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.
- Cars not starting
- Starter
- 12V battery
- 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