repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 Honda OdysseyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 40 owner complaints about the 2017 Honda Odyssey, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-858 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: オーバードライブ83, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Honda Odyssey has problems
40 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Engine
7Power train
6Electrical system
3Service brakes
2Air bags
2Fuel system, gasoline
2Structure
2Visibility/wiper
1Forward collision avoidance
77 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 0 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 7 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2017 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 · 2019 Q3
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk. If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.
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.
Best & worst years
2017 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
2017 Honda Odyssey safety ratings
2017 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: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Honda Odyssey, and the recalls they led to.
- Inadvertent Deployment of Air BagsNo recall
In owners' words
What Odyssey owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Warranty Extension for 2017 Honda Odzssezy 6AT Torque Convertor-DTC P0741 This is a known problem to Honda and first came to my parents attention when they received a letter in June 2025. The letter was for a Warranty Extension 2017 Honda Odyssey 6AT Torque Convertor-DTC P074. Car shudders when…
At 60 mph the vehicle began shaking, I pulled over, put it in park while still running, and got out to inspect. I noticed some smoke from under the hood and by the time I got inside to release the hood latch, the smoke stopped. With multiple lights on the dash I shut it off. It would not restart.…
While driving, the battery indicator light illuminated. Suddenly, the power turned off. The vehicle could be steered and brakes used, only. Then, as quickly as the power turned off, it restored and momentarily powered the accelerator. Then the power stopped again. The lights within the cabin and on…
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