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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%)

Chart based on 220 repairs.
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2012 Honda Odyssey repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

< $100 (55%)

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Chart based on 144 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Honda Odyssey

Engine not specified

Honda Odyssey in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013

8000 mi
Vibrating and rattling noise in engine- especially noticeable at idle and low speeds. Dealership found that all motor mounts were worn and needed to be replaced due to manufacturing defect. 

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2012 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD

Honda Odyssey in Texas, United States
Sep 2012 - Feb 2014
Dec 2012

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. 
Feb 2013

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. 
Honda Odyssey in Texas, United States
Oct 2013 - Jun 2017
Sep 2016

43000 mi
Replace rear engine mount. 
Honda Odyssey in Texas, United States
Feb 2014 - May 2016
Jun 2015

48000 mi
AC was not cold enough. Dealer checked for leaks and recharged system. Front parking sensor malfunction. Sensors replaced by dealer under warranty. 
Honda Odyssey in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2012 - Jul 2013
Aug 2012

2000 mi
Reprogrammed transmission. Technical service bulletin repair performed to address issue. 
Nov 2012

7500 mi

US $45
check transmission for shifting issue 
Jan 2013

11000 mi

US $80
Reprogram s/w 
Honda Odyssey in North Carolina, United States
Sep 2012 - Oct 2018
May 2016

50100 mi

US $50
Knocking sound in front end when compressed. Mechanic cannot localize the sound. Stabilizer link, sway bar, control arms, all bushings & mounts all inspect properly. Could be struts going bad. No repairs made at this time. Noise persists. 
Oct 2016

53300 mi

US $800
Replaced worn out front strut bump stops, replaced leaking rear shocks. 
Honda Odyssey in Florida, United States
Aug 2012 - Sep 2013
Oct 2012

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. 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
May 2012 - Jul 2018
Mar 2014

11000 mi
Sliding door had a mech prob 
Nov 2015

18600 mi
Noise when turning the steering wheel. Still makes the same noise when car warms up. 
Jul 2018

28000 mi
Struts 
Honda Odyssey in Virginia, United States
Sep 2012 - Dec 2016
Apr 2015

19200 mi
Transmission reprogramming, and fluid replaced. 
May 2015

19000 mi
Leaking shock was found during inspection 
Dec 2015

23000 mi
Broken front motor mount 
Honda Odyssey in Virginia, United States
Jul 2014 - Jan 2022
Aug 2014

17200 mi
Creaking, popping noises at low speeds. Identified Honda TSB for this issue. Popping noise from front suspension continued after performing TSB. Replaced driver side front strut assembly. Rattle and squeaks from rear passenger side power door. Door was adjusted and lubricated. Leather seat cut during previous repair trip. Dealer replace leather seat cover. 
Mar 2015

27000 mi

US $337
Chirping in front brakes 
May 2015

29000 mi

US $390
Passenger side HID headlight was dim with a pink hue. Replaced full HID assembly. 
Mar 2016

45000 mi

US $100
Replaced 
Aug 2016

51000 mi

US $120
Knocking noise in the suspension when turning Engine shuddering when accelerating. Intake cleaning performed but not successful. 
Sep 2016

52000 mi

US $25
Knocking noise in suspension when turning Engine shuddering when accelerating 
May 2017

60000 mi

US $1300
Loud creaking/binding noise when braking from highway speeds. Advised the aftermarket rotors were to blame. Rotors were warped and had grooves. Rotors were replaced with new style OEM rotors with extra venting to reduce heat buildup and warping. Both mid-row seats occasionally would not lock in place and slide back and forth on tracks when passengers were seated. Recall Notification received after problem started. Dealer repaired the seats as per the recall. Loud creaking/binding noise when braking at highway speeds. Prior service of replacing rotors did not resolve the issue. Dealer suggested replacing aftermarket brake pads with OEM brake pads. Pads replaced. Knocking could be felt in steering wheel when driving. Steering column was lubricated and did not resolve the problem. Steering column replaced. Passenger side spring seat bushing was torn causing a knocking noise when driving. Part replaced. 
Mar 2018

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. 
Aug 2018

78031 mi

US $35576
Leaking timing belt tensioner. Replaced the timing belt, timing belt tensioner, water pump, drive belts and coolant. Replaced both front axles due to vibration when accelerating and torn CV boots. 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. Recall Campaign 18-021:6SS00 Second Row Outer Seat Striker Bracket. The outer seats in the middle row would not always lock in place properly and cause the seat to tip forward when braking. Lubricated power sliding doors due to noise and binding when in operation. 
Dec 2021

121116 mi

US $66
New Battery not charging. Tested charging system and parasitic draw. Battery determined to be bad. 
Honda Odyssey in Ohio, United States
Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
Sep 2014

44000 mi
After piston recall the oil pan was improperly replaced with a crossthreaded nut causing oil leak and sheared dowl pin. One dealership orig. said leaking gasket and not under warrenty which was false on both accounts. 
Honda Odyssey in Kentucky, United States
Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
Jul 2017

72000 mi

US $50
Cracked intake tube 
Jan 2018

79000 mi

US $1200
Failed transmission. 
Honda Odyssey in Maryland, United States
Oct 2017 - Nov 2017
Nov 2017

88000 mi
Pistons leaking onto spark plugs. Dealer said it was known to Honda this was happening to the vehicles. Dealer said Honda extended warranty and they repaired it for free. No recall although this should’ve been recalled and fixed before my VAS light came on. 
Honda Odyssey in Indiana, United States
Jun 2015 - Mar 2018
Mar 2018

82500 mi
Both front half axles made creaking noises when turning. Both needed replaced. Had HondaCare extended warranty, so it was covered with no cost to me. 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Oct 2011 - Jun 2018
Jul 2017

53000 mi

US $643
new pads and rotors 
Honda Odyssey in Washington, United States
May 2016 - Jun 2018
Jul 2016

41700 mi
rear suspension was missing a spring mount after the dealer did the "certification" work to sell the car to us. 
Mar 2018

64000 mi

US $700
Vibration and noise at certain speeds. Replaced left rear wheel bearing. 
Honda Odyssey in Nevada, United States
Jan 2012 - Dec 2016
Jun 2012

2000 mi
Noticed a creaking noise every time the steering wheel was turned at low speed. Dealer said something needed more lube/grease in the front part of the suspension. Fixed the problem. 
Aug 2016

34600 mi
Noticed a creaking noise every time the steering wheel was turned at low speed. Dealer said something needed more lube/grease in the front part of the suspension. Fixed the problem. Same issue this vehicle had at 2,000 miles. 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Aug 2015 - Jul 2022
Sep 2015

16000 mi
Van would not start, battery would not hold a charge overnight. 
Apr 2017

27027 mi

US $260
Replaced tire due to puncture 
Nov 2017

32251 mi
Key fob battery was replaced in the main key fob. Batteries were replaced for the rear seat entertainment remote. 
Sep 2018

38557 mi

US $117
Car wouldn't start, no warning, needed new battery 
Jul 2021

56000 mi

US $364
Brakes were pulsating when decelerating from freeway speeds. Replaced brake pads and rotors with EBC BF004 kit. Bled brake fluid. 
Mar 2022

60890 mi

US $200
Passenger side door lock actuator for the sliding door PN 72622-TK8-A11ZC was sticking and was replaced 
Honda Odyssey in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2016 - Jun 2022
Jan 2017

US $875
Both front axles had to be replaced -- cv joints were bad. Apparently they don't have remanufactured axles, so we had to buy OEM from the dealer. About $450 total cost for each side. 
Honda Odyssey in Iowa, United States
Jun 2012 - Mar 2015
Dec 2014

36000 mi
Nav screen had lines in it, dealer replaced screen. 
Honda Odyssey in Virginia, United States
Oct 2012 - Jul 2018
May 2015

40600 mi

US $500
Brakes not operating correctly, spongy Transmission system flush recommended during annual inspection 
Jul 2015

43700 mi

US $135
Battery and alternator needed to be replaced. 
Jun 2018

83000 mi

US $650
Age, wear 
Honda Odyssey in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2011 - Jul 2018
Jan 2012

1000 mi
Left sliding door long cover panel (above slide slot) sticks out. Adjusted. Problem with right 2nd row leather seat bottom - sewing issue. To be replaced. left rear (3rd row) trim panel under windows has casting mark. To be replaced. 
Feb 2013

9600 mi
Front windshield developed a star pattern that was similar to a rock hit but no outside evidence was present that could be felt.(Note: this is the two layer windshield that has Air(N2) between that is supposed to cut air noise while driving) 
Aug 2013

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. 
Jun 2017

53000 mi
Rear seat locking system. RECALL REPAIR Replaced leaking rear shocks. ( I tow a 3000lb camper using Honda towing package) May have contributed to this failure. I have an Honda extended warranty. 8 years or 108,000 miles. 
Apr 2018

56000 mi
Both center roof rack supports cracked. Told not covered my 108k extended warranty so I ordered from different Honda Dealer. More than normal noise from suspension when hitting bumps. This is a second complaint. 1st time rear shocks replaced. Still an issue. Also tire squelch on slow sharp turn (like U-turn). Have to go back next week as had snow storm and road test Could not be done. I have 108k extended warranty. 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 
Honda Odyssey in Oregon, United States
Jul 2012 - Sep 2015
May 2013

5000 mi
Air noise on drivers door. Cup holder jammed open due to defective latch 

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2012 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD

Honda Odyssey in South Carolina, United States
Sep 2016 - Jan 2022
Dec 2016

95000 mi

US $340
Removed and Replaced both front CV Axles due to excessive noise and boot damage 
Apr 2017

99000 mi
Battery died suddenly afte 2 years. Battery under mfr warranty. 
Jun 2017

100000 mi

US $420
Replaced brake rotors and pads on all 4 corners. Did not use OEM components in an effort to get a better brake feel and have better parts warranty (OEM offers only 90 day warranty on parts, aftermarket is 3 years). Used EBC Green brake pads and Autozone Duralast high carbon rotors. 
Sep 2017

106500 mi

US $15
Performed Honda Service Bulletin 11-038 to eliminate Popping, Knocking, or Creaking in the Front While Turning at Low Speeds. Lubricated strut with silicone grease. 
Dec 2017

109000 mi

US $245
Replaced driver side half axle due to aftermarket axle replaced aprox 1 year prior making noise. No external signs of wear on axle. Replaced with OEM part, noise eliminated, and steering feel improved (notchyness eliminated) 
Jan 2018

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. 
Jun 2018

119000 mi

US $280
Remove and replace alternator 
Nov 2021

171000 mi

US $280
Replaced rear pads and rotors. Used Napa rotors and EBC Greenstuff pads. No brake hardware needed. Hardware required: left rotor retaining screw head was stripped and needed to be replaced. Removed hand impact driver. 
Dec 2021

171000 mi

US $290
Replaced front brake rotors and pads. Used EBC brake kit that included EBC rotors and EBC Greenstuff pads. No brake hardware required for repair. 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Jan 2017 - Mar 2018
Apr 2017

50000 mi

US $250
shaved rotors to eliminate vibrations while driving at freeway speeds 
Mar 2018

57000 mi

US $150
Recall for latch of second row middle seat 
Honda Odyssey in Mississippi, United States
Apr 2013 - May 2015
May 2013

17000 mi

US $750
Replaced rings on #3 piston causing oil to get by and foul the plug. 
Honda Odyssey in Arizona, United States
Dec 2011 - Apr 2019
Nov 2013

32000 mi
Service bulletin to correct moaning power steering pump. Replaced with new design pump with three mounting holes instead of the original two holes. Similar to same bulletin on the Pilot. 
Mar 2014

37000 mi
Black vertical side molding on B-pillar replaced because it was bulging out, a common problem. These moldings have been replaced on our Odyssey multiple times before, this was the last repair before the warranty expired. Strictly cosmetic. 
Jun 2014

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. 
Aug 2014

48000 mi
CV boot replaced under powertrain warranty. 
Honda Odyssey in Oregon, United States
Dec 2011 - Sep 2018
Nov 2016

73100 mi
Total replacement of front wheel bearings 
Jun 2018

77845 mi

US $289
Rear Shocks 
Honda Odyssey in Maryland, United States
Aug 2016 - Jun 2018
Aug 2016

81000 mi

US $65
Making a grinding type sound when turning corners at slow speeds. 
Honda Odyssey in New Mexico, United States
Feb 2012 - Dec 2017
Jul 2012

6000 mi
Transmission would not downshift when decelerating at slow speeds. While attempting to stop, with foot on brake and off gas, transmission did not disengage. When turning, steering wheel would make popping/clicking sound which could be felt in entire vehicle Foam strip between windshield and dashboard came loose and fell off 
Sep 2012

9000 mi
Felt clicking when turning steering wheel. Dealer determined column needed replacing. They replaced column, which only partially fixed problem. Then, they noticed a tsb about bolt torque problems (I think), and this fixed it 
Mar 2013

14000 mi

US $58
Heavy snows snapped off the rear wiper arm. 
Apr 2015

36200 mi
One of the outlets does not work intermittently. I could hear/feel a slight clicking when turning the wheel, especially when the car was moving at low speeds 
May 2016

48000 mi
When the steering wheel was being turned at low speeds, there was a clicking noise/feeling 
Dec 2016

52000 mi
While bringing the car in for routine maintenance, asked them to look at problem with steering. Steering wheel clicks when turning at slow speeds, more obvious in warm weather than cold. Same problem as before 
Dec 2017

63000 mi

US $1180
Car clicked when turning in either direction while accelerating (there was no sound while coasting and turning). I was told both front axles need replacing, and this was done Car shook while breaking, especially at higher speeds. Front rotors were warped. 
Honda Odyssey in North Carolina, United States
Sep 2015 - Jan 2022
Jan 2016

US $47
TSB for squeaky steering rack. Need to grease it. They wanted $47. TSB's apparently not under Honda extended warranty. 
Oct 2016

45300 mi

US $220
Second row seat was failing to lock in place after entry to the third row. Dealer replaced mechanism. 
Jun 2017

53000 mi
Seat latch recall. 
Nov 2017

58000 mi

US $175
Water leaking into the tail lamp assembly. Dealer said the rear trim needed to be replaced, but we declined. Just living with it. 
Dec 2021

64000 mi

US $3500
Piston rings were blowing by oil and fouled the spark plugs. This was a KNOWN Honda problem, and they extended the warranty to cover it, but of course I was outside the timeframe (even with the Low miles) and they refused to cover any of the cost after taking FIVE WEEKS to make a decision on it. 
Honda Odyssey in Alabama, United States
Oct 2015 - Oct 2015
Oct 2015

30000 mi
Airbag light on. Dealer unable to fix 
Honda Odyssey in Oklahoma, United States
Jan 2012 - Aug 2014
Dec 2012

10000 mi
Car taken in for repair of groaning, squeaking noise when turning at low speed. There was a TSB for that issue provided that to dealer. Struts and other front suspension components were lubed and re-tightened. 
Honda Odyssey in North Carolina, United States
Apr 2012 - Jun 2022
Jul 2017

114000 mi

US $800
Alternator died and had to be replaced 
Aug 2017

115000 mi

US $45
MIL DTC P3497 code appeared. Required replacing rocker arm oil pressure switch. 
Apr 2022

203558 mi

US $1700
Oil pump leaking Power steering inlet and outlet o-rings leaking Rear spring seats on rear shocks broken Sway bar end links have play 
Honda Odyssey in Georgia, United States
Mar 2017 - Mar 2019
Jan 2018

119500 mi
Lubricate steering linkage 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Jun 2020 - Jun 2020
Jun 2020

133000 mi

US $1600
Replaced the front shocks/struts and rear shocks/struts. After a test drive by the technician he found an issue with the two front CV Axles and highly recommended replacing these, so we did. 
Honda Odyssey in Kansas, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2019
Jun 2018

102000 mi

US $450
Took the van in for a tune-up and was told that the valve cover gasket needed to be replaced because it was leaking oil. 
Jul 2018

102000 mi

US $2800
100,000 mile scheduled maintenance for replacing the timing belt and water pump Replaced power steering pump and kit. New front pads and machined rotors Replaced transmission fluid 
Honda Odyssey in Washington, United States
Sep 2014 - Feb 2021
Oct 2019

106000 mi

US $1300
Replaced sunroof actuator motor assembly 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
May 2022

73000 mi

US $1000
Failed alternator 
Honda Odyssey in Tennessee, United States
Mar 2014 - Jul 2022
Apr 2022

93000 mi

US $400
Front struts needed to be replaced due to noise and non-existent rubber boots. Original struts have a design problem and make a pinging noise idle pulley was making noise signaling it might fail 
Honda Odyssey in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2016 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017

65000 mi
Replaced pistons and spark plugs after it started misfiring. 
Honda Odyssey in Illinois, United States
Mar 2014 - Jun 2018
May 2018

94000 mi

US $700
Brake replacement - rotors and pads 
Jun 2018

103000 mi
Check engine light code fired which was - P3400 OBD-II Trouble Code: Cylinder Deactivation System Bank 1. 
Honda Odyssey in Virginia, United States
Feb 2015 - Aug 2018
Jun 2016

36000 mi

US $70
Suspension component joints needed lubrication to remedy creaking and popping while turning the steering wheel at low speeds. 
Aug 2018

51000 mi

US $600
Rear engine mount needed replacement 
Honda Odyssey in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2011 - Mar 2018
Mar 2018

56000 mi

US $900
sliding door fell off the rail, replaced rail and motor for the door. 
Honda Odyssey in Texas, United States
Oct 2011 - Jul 2016
Jul 2014

36000 mi

US $120
New battery 
Nov 2015

58600 mi

US $120
Wind noise on driver side window. Dealer had a service bulletin and used sound deadening material in door. 
Jul 2016

67000 mi
Leaking CV joint boot, required new left axel Clunking/knocking sound at low speeds, replaced 2 strut bearings 
Honda Odyssey in Ontario, Canada
May 2016 - Jun 2022
May 2018

62000 mi
Driver's door gasket was whistling at highway speed. Able to fix it by putting some household backer rod into a weak spot of the door seal trailing the driver's window. Another squeak coming from same area that seems to be rubbing, I think there is a TSB on this being a metal issue but it's not annoying enough yet. 
Nov 2021

96720 mi

C $2000
Replaced timing belt, which is a standard wear item on this engine. Timing belt tensioner was worn out resulting in noisy engine. 
Honda Odyssey in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2011 - Dec 2019
May 2012

3800 mi
Passenger side second row sunshade torn. Replaced under warranty. 
Oct 2014

29300 mi
Drive shaft needed to be replaced under warranty. Car was making clunking sound at low speeds when wheel turned to left. 
Dec 2014

31000 mi

US $200
TPMS fail had to be replaced. 
Dec 2017

65000 mi

US $175
TPMS faulty had to be replaced Check engine light on. Told catalytic convertor was bad. Light reset did not come back on. 
Mar 2018

68000 mi

US $68
Leaking tire valve causing slow leak. Replaced no further leak. Bad catalytic converter. Part ordered no repair yet, warranty job. 
Sep 2019

83000 mi

US $800
Leaking piston rings. 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
May 2015 - Jul 2018
May 2015

35000 mi

US $150
Battery died 
Jan 2016

US $480
Left Axle replaced under Warranty & Squeak in front under TSB A11-038 
Jun 2017

57000 mi

US $354
Alternator failed. This was covered under our extended warranty but would have cost 600.00 Power steering pump leaking. This was covered under extended warranty and would have cost 450.00 
Dec 2017

62600 mi

US $1500
Timing Belt Tensioner replaced 
Honda Odyssey in Illinois, United States
Apr 2012 - Jul 2022
Apr 2013

6500 mi
Clicking/popping noise at low speeds when turning wheel at low speeds. Fixed with SB 11-038. Squeek when opening rear hatch. Lubed. 
Mar 2014

14000 mi
Foam weatherstripping around driver sliding door ripped exposing the sensor within. Replaced part 72852TK8A01. 
Sep 2014

20000 mi
Rattling in D at full stop and low speed. Noisy rumbling and in-cabin vibration in ECO mode. Front engine mount found to be defective, replaced under warranty. Popping and clicking returned while turning at low speed. Fixed with SB 11-038. 
Dec 2015

28000 mi
Corrosion on rear tailgate due to incompatible materials (chrome trim not isolated from steel tailgate). Fixed under extended warranty. 
Mar 2017

44000 mi
Recall for middle seat not latching into place so it would slide back and forth if not properly secured. Had noticed since year 1 of ownership, but dealer could never identify the problem or simply dismissed it as user error. 
Oct 2017

49000 mi

US $25
Squeaking, creaking, and clicking noise returned to the steering. Lubrication applied and stopped the noises. 
Nov 2021

88000 mi

US $400
Rear shocks failed and leaked 
Jun 2022

93500 mi

US $202
Alternator failed, couldn't charge battery or supply power to the vehicle transmission, brakes, steering, etc. Alternator replaced. Engine was misfiring and threw a CEL. Inspection of the engine showed heavily fouled spark plugs from cylinders 1 and 2. Diagnosis was failed piston rings. Repair estimate of $5k to rebuild engine, or could replace spark plugs for $200 as a temporary fix. 
Honda Odyssey in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2012 - Dec 2013
Jul 2013

25300 mi
carbon fouled plug, set off the engine light AND stability control light 
Honda Odyssey in Illinois, United States
Dec 2012 - Mar 2018
May 2015

45000 mi
Recall 
Honda Odyssey in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2013 - Dec 2018
Oct 2014

33700 mi
Noise from front suspension on low-speed left turns. Dealer repaired according to a TSB. 
Jan 2015

36800 mi
Front right CV joint was failing (loud noises on left turns w/acceleration). Replaced under warranty. 
Nov 2015

49000 mi
Strut towers creaking loudly on low speed turns (again). Lubed per TSB, for the second time in two years. 
May 2016

56400 mi

US $50
Notchy steering with a slight clunking noise. Disconnected steering shaft from rack, lubed, torqued connecting bolt. 
Oct 2016

66800 mi

US $250
Front passenger seat back loose. Dealer advised that it could not be repaired without replacing entire seat frame at cost of $1500. The management contacted Honda for out-of-warranty consideration on costs. Front shocks creaking on low-speed turns again. Repair performed for the third time. 
Feb 2017

76000 mi
Second row seat mechanism recall 
Apr 2017

76000 mi
Front axles very noisy on turns; replaced under extended CPO warranty. 
Honda Odyssey in Virginia, United States
Mar 2012 - Apr 2017
Mar 2016

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. 
Mar 2017

37000 mi
Recall item, safety fix to middle row seats 
Honda Odyssey in Rhode Island, United States
Jun 2012 - Feb 2018
Sep 2016

42000 mi
Driver's side drive shaft 
Honda Odyssey in New Jersey, United States
May 2012 - Mar 2015
Mar 2014

14000 mi
Front end creaking during turns at low speed. Applied new grease to top of struts as per TSB. 
Honda Odyssey in Florida, United States
Jun 2012 - Jul 2015
Mar 2013

6000 mi
DVD player would begin playing while monitor is closed. Replacement display monitor ordered, but has not been installed. 
Jul 2013

8500 mi
Display monitor ordered earlier in year came in. Had display installed. 
Dec 2013

11000 mi
Pillar molding for doors faded. Mismatched items ordered and installed. Matching pillars ordered as of yet they have not been delivered. 
Jun 2015

21000 mi
TSB indicated some Honda Odyssey minivans have excessive wind noise coming from front passenger and driver windows. Dealership followed TSB instructions to alleviate this problem. 
Honda Odyssey in Nebraska, United States
Jul 2012 - Oct 2019
Dec 2016

43000 mi
Blower Fan makes a buzzing noise. Ordered a new fan off of amazon and it arrived broken and wouldn't fit. 
Sep 2019

75000 mi
Engine cylinder number 3 repaired due to cylinder deactivation. Covered under warranty. 
Honda Odyssey in Vermont, United States
May 2012 - Apr 2018
Sep 2012

2000 mi
vibration seemed to be in the wheels or tires dealer rebalanced tires 
Nov 2012

4300 mi
vibration at all speeds changes as car goes into and out of EOC I think it is the VCM system. Other models I have tried also have the problem. Can't believe vibration will not take its toll down the road 
Feb 2013

8600 mi
Same problem as before, vibrations. Factory service person came. swapped out tow tires & wheels and helped some on constant vibration. VCM vibration is much worse. Will have to go back again 
May 2013

12600 mi
Same vibration. Mfg states that they have done all that they can and the vibration is a result of the VCM system. 
Honda Odyssey in British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2012 - Dec 2015
Aug 2014

26040 mi
Key transmitter was not working, and the key was replaced and programmed to work with the van. 
Mar 2015

34100 mi
Tear in side window blind. 
Honda Odyssey in Alberta, Canada
Jul 2012 - Jan 2022
Dec 2016

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. 
Dec 2017

52700 mi

C $150
Battery died in cold weather, replaced with new one solving the problem of the van not starting. 
Jan 2018

53940 mi

C $500
Heater was still blowing cold air on the driver's side. Heater core was flushed using a solvent cleaner and bled with new coolant which solved the problem. Heater now blows hot air on both sides consistently. 
Jun 2018

60760 mi
2nd row seat recall 
Honda Odyssey in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2011 - Jun 2021
Dec 2013

14000 mi
Left self closing side passenger door cable was defective and caused the door to not properly close. Replaced that cable. 
Honda Odyssey in Texas, United States
Aug 2014 - Jun 2018
Sep 2014

32000 mi

US $200
When turning at slows speeds I heard a popping noise coming from the front end. 
Mar 2018

69000 mi

US $424
Replaced Brake Pads and Rotors because of vibration while braking. The rotors were not machined because they were previously machined at ~30k miles. Replaced Serpentine Belt 
Honda Odyssey in Georgia, United States
May 2014 - Mar 2015
Dec 2014

62000 mi

US $350
Left Axle/CV Joint replaced due to knocking noise when taking the left turns 
Honda Odyssey in Texas, United States
Apr 2015 - Sep 2015
Jul 2015

61500 mi
Replaced cv axle, passenger side 
Honda Odyssey in New York, United States
Feb 2012 - Aug 2014
Apr 2013

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. 
Aug 2013

11000 mi
Car made a clicking noise while making left turns at slow speeds. An arm of the suspension was too short from the factory and needed replacing. 
May 2014

16000 mi
Driver side AC did not work. Cleaned system and recharged. 
Honda Odyssey in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2012 - Mar 2018
Feb 2015

36580 mi
Check engine light had come on. Dealer replaced #2 cylinder ignition coil to repair. In shop parts of 2 days because replacement part was not in stock on day of diagnosis. 
Apr 2015

38520 mi
Check engine light was on. Dealer replaced piston rings on cylinders 1 and 2 due to fouling of spark plugs causing misfire. (warranty extension repair based on known issue and TSB) 
Honda Odyssey in Ohio, United States
Mar 2012 - Jun 2018
Jun 2012

5000 mi
Excessive noise/vibration at idle. Diagnosed as defective engine mount. 
Jun 2013

25000 mi
Creaking noted from strut anchor point. TSB had been issued from Honda for same problem. Passenger's side window cannot be raised or lowered from driver's side switches. 
Oct 2014

48700 mi
Creaking in front shock towers during low speed turns. 
Honda Odyssey in Tennessee, United States
Mar 2012 - Jan 2016
Jan 2014

45000 mi
TSB to replace power steering pump due to whine heard when A/C compressor engaged 
Honda Odyssey in North Carolina, United States
Feb 2014 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014

47000 mi

US $400
Rear shock leaking 
Honda Odyssey in Illinois, United States
Mar 2012 - Jun 2012
May 2012

US $5
Fender liner fasteners installed wrong and lost on road. Replaced myself. 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Jun 2014 - May 2015
May 2015

49000 mi
Honda extended the warranty on this issue to 8 years unlimited miles. The cyclinder #2 plugs were fouled and they had to replace the rear pistons on cylinders 3-6 
Honda Odyssey in Quebec, Canada
Jul 2012 - Aug 2014
May 2013

9300 mi
Honda recall for corrosion on the trunk door. 
Jul 2013

9600 mi
Front wiper motor stopped working. Motor was replaced by dealer. 
Feb 2014

13640 mi
Windshield washer fluid pump adjustment. 
Mar 2014

14880 mi
trunk door hydraulic cylinder leaking, door not staying open Corrosion on the trunk door again. 

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