2026 Honda Odyssey Reliability Report

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

Not yet
scored

Too new to score

Too new for a score. Here is what owners and NHTSA have reported so far.

Owner complaints: 36
Per 10,000 cars: 6.0; 59,513 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: –
Serious outcomes: 22; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 3
NHTSA crash rating: 5★; overall, out of 5

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Should You Buy the 2026 Honda Odyssey?

It is too new to judge. The 2026 Honda Odyssey has 36 owner complaints and 3 recalls so far. We expect a first provisional score around July 2027.

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 auto idle stop, mostly the car not starting (13 of 36 complaints). Owners also complain about automatic emergency braking and shattered sunroof glass. 22 of the 36 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

Auto idle stop system: the car not starting13 complaints
Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead6 complaints
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking4 complaints

Why There Is No Final Score Yet

Too new to score. First provisional score expected around July 2027.

So far there are 36 owner complaints, 22 with a serious outcome, and 3 recalls. Early counts are not enough to judge a model year. The automaker's production report for it is not complete yet.

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 36 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Honda Odyssey, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first.

Auto idle stop system: the car not starting
13 complaints (36%)
The car not starting and stalling. All 13 describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start. In 3 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem.
Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
6 complaints (17%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead. 3 of these 6 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden braking. In 3 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem.
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
4 complaints (11%)
Shattering or cracking.
Fumes in cabin (cause not stated)
3 complaints (8%)
A bad smell. 2 of these 3 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an injury.
Side blind zone alert: works on and off
3 complaints (8%)
Problems that come and go and a feature that stopped working.
Adaptive cruise control: hard braking with nothing ahead
2 complaints (6%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: sudden braking.
Side or rear window glass: shattering or cracking
2 complaints (6%)
Shattering or cracking.
Starter failure
2 complaints (6%)
A failure and the car not starting. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: a car that would not start.

Reported Once (6)

Show the 6 problems reported once

Engine: stalling
Exterior trim: parts breaking or coming apart
Screen and audio: stopped working
Total electrical power loss: stopped working
Road departure mitigation: the system acting on its own
Sliding doors: parts breaking or coming apart

How the 2026 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 This year	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	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

See every Odyssey year

2026 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.

NHTSA Crash Test Ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2026 Odyssey ratings on NHTSA.gov.

PV FWD

Overall5/5

Frontal crash5/5

Side crash5/5

Rollover4/5

Check Before You Buy

A checklist for the 2026 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

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.

Ask the Seller

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

Auto idle stop
Automatic emergency braking
Shattered sunroof glass
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.