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2012 Honda Odyssey repairs by problem area
Engine (17%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (9%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 220 repairs.
2012 Honda Odyssey electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (51%)
Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.
247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD
| 43700 mi US $135 |
Battery and alternator needed to be replaced. |
| 2000 mi | blind spot warning malfunctioned, could not turn it on. dealer reloaded software, worked for 2 days now the problem is back. will visit dealer again soon. |
| 2900 mi | as previously reported with defective blind spot sensor. reloading the software didn't help, tech then replaced blind spot sensor control unit and problem solved. |
| 48000 mi | AC was not cold enough. Dealer checked for leaks and recharged system. Front parking sensor malfunction. Sensors replaced by dealer under warranty. |
| 29000 mi US $390 |
Passenger side HID headlight was dim with a pink hue. Replaced full HID assembly. |
| 45000 mi US $100 |
Replaced |
| 71824 mi US $301 |
A/C Service - Evacuate and Recharge R-134a and Replace Schrader Valves. A/C took a long time to start cooling. Virginia Safety and Emission Inspection. Replaced burned out 3rd brake light bulb. |
| 78031 mi US $33174 |
AC is intermittently blowing warm humid air and is not cooling properly. The car would take approximately 20 minutes before the AC would begin blowing cold air. Evacuated and recharged the system and no leaks were detected. Replaced AC50 Relay in an effort to troubleshoot problem. The repair was unsuccessful. |
| 121116 mi US $66 |
New Battery not charging. Tested charging system and parasitic draw. Battery determined to be bad. |
| 16000 mi | Van would not start, battery would not hold a charge overnight. |
| 32251 mi | Key fob battery was replaced in the main key fob. Batteries were replaced for the rear seat entertainment remote. |
| 38557 mi US $117 |
Car wouldn't start, no warning, needed new battery |
| 60890 mi US $200 |
Passenger side door lock actuator for the sliding door PN 72622-TK8-A11ZC was sticking and was replaced |
| 36000 mi | Nav screen had lines in it, dealer replaced screen. |
| 1500 mi | Car battery died due to leaving radio on over night. Memory function would not work for the seats & mirrors. Dearler had to reset & reprogram the Compute & stated this will have to be done whenever the battery goes dead. |
| 14000 mi | Had Honda towing package installed along with an oil and filter change. Dealer tech did not install 2 fuses that are included in the electrical portion of the mod. This caused the trailer lights to not work. I purchased the 2 7.5amp fuses. |
| 56000 mi | Have loud rattling in tailgate. Was told it was the actuator for the power tailgate, which has been operating less smoothly than earlier. Part covered by warranty and parts on order. Appointment for next Friday |
2012 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.
247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD
| 31000 mi US $200 |
TPMS fail had to be replaced. |
| 65000 mi US $175 |
TPMS faulty had to be replaced |
| 35000 mi US $150 |
Battery died |
| 57000 mi US $354 |
Alternator failed. This was covered under our extended warranty but would have cost 600.00 |
| 30000 mi | Airbag light on. Dealer unable to fix |
| 99000 mi | Battery died suddenly afte 2 years. Battery under mfr warranty. |
| 114500 mi US $10 |
Passenger map light (dome light) would not turn on in either of 2 modes. Mode 1: when pushing the lamp lens to activate that individual light. Mode 2: using the master on-door-off switch to turn on all 7 dome lights in the van. Diagnosed issue as bad lens push switch (mode 1 operation switch). OEM replacement part was the entire map light assembly that included both driver and passenger map lights. Instead found a single switch available on eBay at a much lower price (2 for $10). Replaced both the driver and passenger switches internal to the OEM switch assembly. Time required 0.25 hours. |
| 119000 mi US $280 |
Remove and replace alternator |
| 92000 mi US $720 |
Alternator failed, couldn't charge battery or supply power to the vehicle transmission, brakes, steering, etc. Alternator replaced. |
| 73000 mi US $1000 |
Failed alternator |
| 114000 mi US $800 |
Alternator died and had to be replaced |
| 41000 mi US $100 |
We learned the hard way that Honda's battery warranty used to be 3 years with no mileage limit, but now it stops at 36,000 miles. Save yourself $100 and have the dealer test and replace your battery under warranty before you hit 36K. |
| 36200 mi | One of the outlets does not work intermittently. |
| 9600 mi | Front wiper motor stopped working. Motor was replaced by dealer. |
| 6000 mi | DVD player would begin playing while monitor is closed. Replacement display monitor ordered, but has not been installed. |
| 8500 mi | Display monitor ordered earlier in year came in. Had display installed. |
| 43000 mi | Blower Fan makes a buzzing noise. Ordered a new fan off of amazon and it arrived broken and wouldn't fit. |
| 25000 mi | Passenger's side window cannot be raised or lowered from driver's side switches. |
| 36000 mi US $120 |
New battery |
| 40920 mi C $325 |
Front heater has been blowing cold air on driver's side but warm air on passenger side and rear. Dealer was able to verify the problem, but only bled the heating system which has not fully solved the problem. |
| 52700 mi C $150 |
Battery died in cold weather, replaced with new one solving the problem of the van not starting. |
| 9300 mi | After the winter on the first warm day, came to find that the AC was not blowing cool air although I heard the compressor engage. |
| 16000 mi | Driver side AC did not work. Cleaned system and recharged. |
| 26040 mi | Key transmitter was not working, and the key was replaced and programmed to work with the van. |
| 31000 mi US $137 |
After low battery required a jump to start the vehicle Power doors stopped working and ABS systems failure light came on. Ended up being a battery failure and the battery was replaced. |
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