Reliability
Honda

Odyssey (2026)

2026 · Minivan · 1 engine
44 NHTSA Complaints
2 Recalls
0 Fire Reports
1 Crash Reports
Data covers 2 NHTSA model names
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Reliability Score

Not rated

A comparison with similar vehicles needs three years on the road. NHTSA has 44 owner complaints on file for it, listed below.

Complaints by Engine Code

J35Y7

3.5L 6-cyl / 280 hp
44 complaints 44.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

engine
18
electrical
13
safety systems
11
other
10
brakes
5

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Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Honda Odyssey, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Engine: 18 owner complaints
Electrical System: 13 owner complaints
Safety Systems: 11 owner complaints

Recalls (2)

26V332000May 21, 2026serious
Air Bags

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

25V877000Dec 17, 2025serious
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

NHTSA Safety Ratings About NHTSA ratings

Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (13.6% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Standard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2026-2026 Honda Odyssey complaints?

Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 Honda Odyssey. The systems they name most often are the engine, the electrical system and the safety systems.

Is the 2026-2026 Honda Odyssey a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 Honda Odyssey. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026-2026 Honda Odyssey have?

NHTSA has 44 owner complaints on file for the 2026-2026 Honda Odyssey as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2026-2026 Honda Odyssey?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls covering some 2026-2026 Honda Odyssey vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Honda Odyssey?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the electrical system and the safety systems, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Odyssey?

The 2026 Honda Odyssey received an overall 5-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 5 stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: 4 stars (13.6% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Standard. Lane Departure Warning: Standard. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 44 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

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