What are the most common Honda Odyssey problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 23,373+ owner reports, the 2019-2019 Honda Odyssey has 10 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Backup Camera / MOST Communication Failure, Fuel Pump Impeller Failure Causing Stalling, ZF 9-Speed Transmission Shudder and Harsh Shifting. Of these, 5 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Honda Odyssey reliable?
The 2019-2019 Honda Odyssey has 10 known issues documented across 23,373+ owner reports. 5 issues are rated critical: Backup Camera / MOST Communication Failure and Fuel Pump Impeller Failure Causing Stalling and ZF 9-Speed Transmission Shudder and Harsh Shifting and Seatbelt Buckle and Assembly Defects and Power Sliding Door Latch Recall (Door Opens While Driving). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
What is the 2018-2023 Honda Odyssey Backup Camera / MOST Communication Failure?
Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) coaxial cable connector improperly designed and manufactured, causing deformed terminals and poor/lost connections between audio display unit and vehicle cable connector. When MOST communication lost for 20+ seconds, rearview camera functio… Severity: high.
What is the 2018-2020 Honda Odyssey Fuel Pump Impeller Failure Causing Stalling?
Defective fuel pumps manufactured by Denso with improperly molded low-density impellers. Over time, impeller deforms and interferes with fuel pump body, rendering pump completely inoperative. Fuel pump can suddenly fail while driving, causing engine to stall without warning and p… Severity: high.
What is the 2018-2019 Honda Odyssey ZF 9-Speed Transmission Shudder and Harsh Shifting?
The ZF 9HP 9-speed automatic transmission experienced severe drivability issues from programming defects. Software-controlled dog clutches proved incompatible with Honda's calibration, causing violent shaking/juddering, hesitation when accelerating from stops, and harsh downshift… Severity: high.
What is the 2018-2020 Honda Odyssey Seatbelt Buckle and Assembly Defects?
Two separate seatbelt recalls: (1) Front seat belt buckles may not latch properly due to deteriorating buckle channel surface coating and release button shrinking at low temperatures. (2) Third row center seatbelt assembly may have outer seatbelt tongues mistakenly installed. Bot… Severity: high.
What is the 2018-2019 Honda Odyssey Power Sliding Door Latch Recall (Door Opens While Driving)?
Latch assemblies for power sliding doors may stick and not properly latch to door strikers. Poorly latched door can open while driving, creating serious safety hazard and risk of ejection or falling from vehicle. Affects both driver and passenger side power sliding doors. Severity: high.
What is the 2005-2023 Honda Odyssey Power Sliding Door Failures and Latch Problems?
Power sliding doors experience multiple failure modes including failed rear latch assemblies, binding rollers/tracks, seized actuator motors, and faulty door control modules. Rear latch assembly is most common failure point, causing doors not latching when closing, constant beepi… Severity: medium.
What is the 2014-2023 Honda Odyssey Infotainment Black Screen / MOST Connector Failure?
Infotainment system experiences black screens, crashes, freezes, and complete failure due to faulty FAKRA connectors in MOST (Media Oriented Systems Transport) communication network. Improperly designed MOST coaxial cable causes deformed terminals and poor/lost connections. If MO… Severity: medium.
What is the 2005-2023 Honda Odyssey Premature Engine Mount Failure and Vibration?
Premature engine mount failure caused by vibration from VCM cylinder deactivation (2005-2017), normal wear, and heavy V6 engine. Hydraulic engine mounts develop leaks and lose damping ability. Failed mounts cause excessive engine movement, vibration, clunking noises, and potentia… Severity: medium.
What is the 2011-2023 Honda Odyssey Parasitic Battery Drain Causing Dead Battery?
Parasitic battery drain caused by faulty sliding door rear latch modules with malfunctioning microswitches (most common - 0.4 amp draw), stuck A/C compressor clutch relays, faulty door switches, trunk release switches stuck on, and other electrical issues. Normal draw should be 1… Severity: medium.
What is the 2005-2023 Honda Odyssey A/C Compressor and Clutch Failure?
A/C compressor clutch failure is most common issue where electromagnetic clutch coil/stator fails or clutch plate surface becomes contaminated with oil from front seal leaks. Oil leaking past compressor front seal drips onto clutch surface, causing slipping and burning. Compresso… Severity: low.
