repaired · 2019 Q3
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk. If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.
2012 Honda OdysseyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 246 owner complaints about the 2012 Honda Odyssey, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-725 the manufacturer reports only 79% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Navigator84, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Honda Odyssey has problems
246 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
58Service brakes4 crash/fire/injury
39Engine6 crash/fire/injury
37Electrical system6 crash/fire/injury
25Structure6 crash/fire/injury
24Power train
21Steering
14Seats
13Vehicle speed control
11Fuel/propulsion system
6415 other systems12 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 58 | 4 |
| Engine | 39 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 37 | 6 |
| Structure | 25 | 6 |
| Power train | 24 | 0 |
| Steering | 21 | 0 |
| Seats | 14 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 13 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 2 |
| 15 other systems | 64 | 12 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2012 Honda Odyssey recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk. An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If the gear selector is moved from the park position without pressing the brake pedal it can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Air bags
Risk. The absence of more than one rivet could alter the performance of the driver's airbag during deployment.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Suspension: front
Risk. IF THE NUT LOOSENS, THE FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY WOULD ONLY BE ATTACHED BY ONE BOLT, ALLOWING THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SHIFT TO AN EXTREME INWARD ANGLE, RESULTING IN A…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Mileage at failure
When do service brakes problems start?
22kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 47 service brakes complaints. 98% were reported before 100,000 miles.
33under 30k miles46under 100k miles1100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2012 vs. every other Odyssey year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Odyssey median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2012 Honda Odyssey safety ratings
2012 Honda Odyssey VAN FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (12.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2012 Honda Odyssey, and the recalls they led to.
- Inadvertent Deployment of Air BagsNo recall
In owners' words
What Odyssey owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My break petal went soft - as in goes all the way to the floor - it has been looked at by 2 different mechanics - no warning lights, no sounds, just all of a sudden no breaks - it has all new break pads, master cylinder, rotors, etc… the break petal is as soft as can be. I can not stop suddenly.
My 2012 Honda Odyssey brake suddenly failed today. I felt the brake paddle was very soft and had to push all the way to the floor and the vehicle would slowly stop. I had to push very fast repeatedly to feel enough pressure on the paddle to stop the vehicle quickly. There is no indications on the…
Without warning the breaks will not work. You have to push them all the way down and it sometimes lurches forward after breaking. I’ve had it looked at and they can find nothing wrong. This is a serious problem and needs recalled.
Own a 2012 Odyssey?
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