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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.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2012 Honda Odyssey.

2012 Honda Odyssey other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (65%)

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Chart based on 17 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

59000 mi

US $650
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. 
78031 mi

US $125
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. 
11000 mi Sliding door had a mech prob 
27027 mi

US $260
Replaced tire due to puncture 
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) 
53000 mi Rear seat locking system. RECALL REPAIR 

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2012 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

37000 mi Recall item, safety fix to middle row seats 
68000 mi

US $68
Leaking tire valve causing slow leak. Replaced no further leak. 
57000 mi

US $150
Recall for latch of second row middle seat 
56000 mi

US $900
sliding door fell off the rail, replaced rail and motor for the door. 
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. 
45300 mi

US $220
Second row seat was failing to lock in place after entry to the third row. Dealer replaced mechanism. 
53000 mi Seat latch recall. 
14000 mi

US $58
Heavy snows snapped off the rear wiper arm. 
2000 mi vibration seemed to be in the wheels or tires dealer rebalanced tires 
13640 mi Windshield washer fluid pump adjustment. 
14880 mi trunk door hydraulic cylinder leaking, door not staying open 
65800 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. 
14000 mi Left self closing side passenger door cable was defective and caused the door to not properly close. Replaced that cable. 

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