repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
NewRisk. A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 Honda OdysseyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,017 owner complaints about the 2018 Honda Odyssey, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 16 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-010 the manufacturer reports only 61% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Honda Odyssey has problems
1,017 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
266Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
211Forward collision avoidance4 crash/fire/injury
193Engine3 crash/fire/injury
166Power train4 crash/fire/injury
147Lane departure1 crash/fire/injury
100Structure3 crash/fire/injury
82Fuel/propulsion system
54Vehicle speed control
41Service brakes
17317 other systems17 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 266 | 4 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 211 | 4 |
| Engine | 193 | 3 |
| Power train | 166 | 4 |
| Lane departure | 147 | 1 |
| Structure | 100 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 82 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 54 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 41 | 1 |
| 17 other systems | 173 | 17 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
16 recalls
2018 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 · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Air bag/restraint control module: software
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2025 Q4
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk. A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Sensing system: camera
Risk. Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Doors: latch
Risk. A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An intermittent electrical short could overheat the wire harness, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. A damaged parking rod can allow the vehicle to roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Antilock: wheel speed sensor
Risk. If the rear wheel speeds cannot be correctly monitored, the anti-lock brake system may not engage properly to prevent the wheels from locking up, increasing…
repaired · 2020 Q2
Doors: latch
Risk. If the power sliding doors fails to latch, the doors may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Disc: caliper
Risk. A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Seat belts
Risk. If in the event of a crash, the seat belt cannot restrain the occupant they have an increased risk of being injured.
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 electrical system problems start?
13kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 74 electrical system complaints. 91% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 27% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
51under 30k miles67under 100k miles7100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Forward collision avoidance
24 owners mentioned a cost$2,000median
Middle half: $1,700 – $2,363
Electrical system
20 owners mentioned a cost$1,201median
Middle half: $573 – $2,155
Engine
15 owners mentioned a cost$6,300median
Middle half: $1,100 – $8,900
Fuel/propulsion system
9 owners mentioned a cost$1,700median
Middle half: $874 – $2,500
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2018 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
2018 Honda Odyssey safety ratings
2018 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 (13.6% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Honda Odyssey, and the recalls they led to.
- No Restart After Auto Start/Stop EngagesOpen
- Engine failureOpen
- Inadvertent Deployment of Side Air BagsLed to recall 26V-227
- Engine failureNo recall
In owners' words
What Odyssey owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2018 Honda Odyssey Elite. The audio system repeatedly cuts out, and the screen shows "No Audio Connection" and "MOST Net Off" messages. Failed component: The audio amplifier (Honda part 39186-THR-A02) on the MOST bus network. It is still installed in the vehicle and available for inspection. Dealer…
Water intrusion from cracks on the seam sealant on the roof, rear of the drivers side make the 3rd row seatbelt get wet and the tailgate lock to fail. Tailgate button is not operational and tailgate locks/unlocks randomly after rains.
My vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA Safety Recall 23V-431 for the MOST bus/FAKRA fiber-optic connector defect. The recall remedy has completely failed. The entire infotainment network blinks on and off, which when off completely disables my rearview safety backup camera and dashboard…
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