2015 Honda Odyssey problems
For the North American market, the Honda Odyssey, is a minivan manufactured and marketed by Japanese automaker Honda since 1994, now in its fifth generation, which began in 2018.
The Odyssey had originally been conceived and engineered in Japan, in the wake of the country's economic crisis of the 1990s – which in turn imposed severe constraints on the vehicle's size and overall concept, dictating the minivan's manufacture in an existing facility with minimal modification. The result was a smaller minivan, in the compact MPV class, that was well received in the Japanese domestic market and less well received in North America. The first generation Odyssey was marketed in Europe as the Honda Shuttle.
Subsequent generations diverged to reflect market variations, and Honda built a plant in Lincoln, Alabama, United States, incorporating the ability to manufacture larger models. Since model year 1999, Honda has marketed a larger (large MPV-class) Odyssey in North America and a smaller Odyssey in Japan and other markets. Honda also offered the larger North American Odyssey in Japan as the LaGreat (ラグレイト, Ragureito) beginning in June 1999 through 2005. Both versions of the Odyssey were sold in Japan at Honda Clio dealership locations. Both versions of the Odyssey are currently sold in the Middle East.
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Common 2015 Honda Odyssey problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 2015 Honda Odyssey, several common problems have been reported:
- Shifting Hard from First to Second Gear:
- Owners have reported issues with the transmission shifting hard from first to second gear, typically around 20,000 miles.
- A software update is available to improve the transmission control module, making shifting smoother.
- This update can be installed for free by dealers on affected models.
- Excessive Noise from Sliding Doors:
- Some owners have experienced excessive noise coming from the sliding doors, usually around 30,000 miles.
- The problem is often caused by the door slipping out of the track or debris in the track.
- Cleaning out the door and realigning it can cost around $200, depending on local labor rates.
- Frozen Stereo System:
- Certain Odyssey models have encountered issues with a frozen stereo system at approximately 35,000 miles.
- A software update is available to enhance the stereo's reliability, which can be installed by a dealer for under $100.
- In some cases, owners have had to replace the entire stereo head unit, costing around $600.
- Recalls:
- There are 4 recalls on the 2015 Odyssey, including fuel tank weld issues, second-row seat recalls, and seat back issues.
- The most serious recall affects a small number of vans with fuel tank weld problems that can lead to leaks.
- Engine Problems:
- Piston rings in cylinders 1-3 have been reported to fail, allowing oil to foul spark plugs and cause misfires.
- Some owners have experienced transmission problems with clunking or jerking when shifting gears, potentially requiring transmission replacements.
- Brake Issues:
- Owners have reported premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, and brake failure.
- Problems with the brakes include rapid wear of brake pads and rotors, vibration during braking, and issues with the antilock system.
These problems highlight various issues that owners of the 2015 Honda Odyssey have faced, ranging from transmission and sliding door issues to stereo system malfunctions and brake problems.
Does the 2015 Honda Odyssey have transmission problems?
2014-2017 Honda Odysseys have been having issues with their transmissions, specifically the torque converter. The complaints all appear to be similar and typically revolve around the vehicle jerking or emitting a loud clunking noise, shuddering / slipping, running roughly and hesitations.
How reliable is a 2015 Honda Odyssey?
How Reliable Is the 2015 Honda Odyssey? The 2015 Odyssey earns a perfect reliability rating of five out of five from J.D. Power. No other class rival earns a rating higher than 3.5.
What is the most common problem with Honda Odyssey?
Most Common Honda Odyssey Problems
- Transmission Issues. The most important issue on this list is related to the transmission. ...
- Ignition Switch Problems. Another item of concern might be related to the Honda Odyssey ignition switch problems. ...
- Check Engine Light. ...
- Automatic Doors. ...
- Fuel Pump Issues.
What years did Honda Odyssey have bad transmissions?
The five-speed automatic was first installed in the Odyssey for the 2002 model, but general reliability of the 1999–2003 transmission was poor according to Consumer Reports.
2015 Honda Odyssey car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Honda Odyssey problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Engine problems
- Structure problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2015 Honda Odyssey vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2015 Honda Odyssey
The NHTSA has received 165 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2015 Honda Odyssey. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2015 Honda Odyssey vehicles.
2024-09-27
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-03
- VIN: 5FNRL5H47FB
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: See attached document for complaint.
2024-09-04
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-02
- VIN: 5FNRL5H91FB
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Cylinders misfire due to leaky cylinder rings. Causes car to ride rough / shake violently. Needs to replace spark plugs, which were completely fouled out with oil. We have needed to have this car towed multiple times and make repeat repairs.
2024-05-16
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-19
- VIN: 5FNRL5H69FB
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: The VCM system has failed and caused oil to seep past piston rings and gum/foul up spark plugs. This is a known issue by Honda but they won’t do anything about it.
2024-04-29
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-21
- VIN: 5FNRL5H62FB
- Components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Summary: 12/21/23: Wheelchair ramp and kneel function failed with no warning. This engaged safety feature that disables gear shift and keeps car in park. Unable to move car or deploy ramp using back-up override. Called Mobility Works (authorized VMI dealer). Troubleshooting failed to deploy ramp or kneel function. Told only option was to pop off tab next to gear shift and insert screwdriver to override “park” lock. Fortunately, quadriplegic spouse was not in the vehicle or he would have been trapped. 12/26/23 to 1/3/24: Vehicle inspected at Mobility Works, technician diagnosed controller board failure and recommended replacement. Told VMI lost supplier for controller board leaving no way to properly restore conversion equipment. On 1/3/24 spoke to VMI technician who confirmed controller board is unavailable. He stated VMI engineering department is trying to develop a workaround for a new controller board. VMI technician also reported two calls a day for this problem, and that it affects their Chrysler conversion equipment as well. 2/7/24: Telephoned VMI technical support. Told workaround for controller board will not be available for months. Told that if quadriplegic becomes trapped in car to call fire department. Told this is an acceptable solution in the mobility industry if back-up fails. Very cavalier, comparing to Ford no longer making fuel pump or fuel hose for his old truck. 4/18/24; 4/25/24: Emailed VMI requesting status of controller board replacement. No response. Conclusion: The controller board failed without warning, causing all conversion equipment to fail, including back-up override, and potentially trapping power wheelchair dependent individuals in their vehicles. VMI has failed to provide parts for repair of its conversion equipment. VMI authorized dealer estimates $1,000 to bypass controller board. This will cause certain accessibility functions to no longer work. The vehicle has been unusable for quadriplegic spouse since December 2023.
2024-04-01
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-22
- VIN: 5FNRL5H62FB
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: I am deeply concerned about the sudden breakdown of my vehicle due to the spool valve leaking onto the alternator and caused the loss of power and stalling of the vehicle while driving out of town and on an Interstate. This was an extremely scary time for me and my family being stranded on an expressway for over an hour and trying to figure out how to get my kids and family to safety. I have heard of others having the same issue with the same make and model vehicle and their repairs was covered by Honda. I don't understand why my issue would be any different and why my repairs are not currently covered by the Honda service bulletin. I would extremely hope honda take a deeper look at including my Vin in the service bulletin. I now understand this to be a well known issue as published in Honda Technical Service Bulletin TSB [XXX] However, no information was sent to owners even though Honda has known about the issue since at least March 2020. This puts unnecessary safety risks for those driving with oil leaking onto the alternator resulting in electrical system shutdowns and issues driving. I believe a recall and safety notice should be issued. Yes, the component was inspected by Honda and replaced. The first indicator was the ABS system warning light along with many other systems shutting down. This occurred at a high-rate of speed on the freeway. I am frustrated Honda has known abut this issue for many years, but has not informed owners nor offered to correct the issue leading to safety issues and costly repairs. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) Look forward to hearing better news from Honda and my repair coverage along with Honda standing by its product reliability.
2024-03-11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-02
- VIN: 5FNRL5H91FB
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: A spool valve leak occurred leaking oil onto the alternator which caused it to fail when driving. When it failed, electrical systems started to shut down. At first, the ABS system indicator lit up. Multiple systems started to fail soon thereafter. Upon pulling over on the freeway, the vehicle was unable to go in reverse. The root cause was a spool valve leak that is well known and consequently puts drivers at risk when driving at high speeds. When driving down the interstate, all the electrical systems started to shut down. The ABS system was the first indicator, along with multiple electrical systems soon thereafter. Once pulled over, the vehicle could not go in reverse as well. I now understand this to be a well known issue as published in Honda Technical Service Bulletin TSB [XXX] However, no information was sent to owners even though Honda has known about the issue since at least March 2020. This puts unnecessary safety risks for those driving with oil leaking onto the alternator resulting in electrical system shutdowns and issues driving. I believe a recall and safety notice should be issued. Yes, the component was inspected by Honda and replaced. The first indicator was the ABS system warning light along with many other systems shutting down. This occurred at a high-rate of speed on the freeway. Upon pulling over, the vehicle also could not go in reverse. I am frustrated Honda has known abut this issue for many years, but has not informed owners nor offered to correct the issue leading to safety issues and costly repairs. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2024-01-17
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-23
- VIN: 5FNRL5H63FB
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle began to lose power upon the depression of the accelerator pedal. A warning message appeared on the instrument panel that instructed the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for service. The contact initially took the vehicle to a dealer but due to a high volume of customers, the dealer could not service the vehicle. The next day, the vehicle was taken to a second dealer where a diagnostic test was performed that showed a piston ring failure had caused the engine oil to contaminate the spark plugs which led to an engine misfire. The dealer replaced the spark plugs, piston rings, and cylinder rings in cylinders number 1, 2, and 3. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 133,597.
2024-01-04
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-13
- VIN: 5FNRL5H62FB
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Honda's variable cylinder management (VCM) system puts inordinate wear on engine cylinders that causes the vehicle to shake and misfire and eventually shut down the engine. It causes spark plug and cylinder coil failures and cylinder damage. This is not due to age, misuse or lack of proper maintenance. The VCM causes engine build up as a normal course of action. This is a known issue that Honda has never communicated to owners of these vehicles. Model years 2011-2013 had the same issue. Honda has offered no recourse, or even communication, to owners of 2014-2017 Odysseys with the exact same VCM (VCM2) mechanism and the same wear and tear on the engine. You can read more about the issues these vehicles have and how common this is here: [XXX] Honda dealerships will replace your cylinder rings (at a HIGH cost) but this does not fix or prevent the issue from recurring. Our vehicle had this work done at 77K miles, but it does not stop the VCM from causing build up and malfunctioning again in the future. Families like ours buy these vans because they are supposed to have reliable engines, and be safe for their families. They sold 450K model year 2014-2017 Honda Odysseys and this effects EVERY one of them on the road today. This is a consumer issue AND a safety issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2023-12-11
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-29
- VIN: 5FNRL5H60FB
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: At 87,000 miles the piston valves failed in my 2015 Odyssey. Safety was put at risk as the spark plugs would fail due to oil leaking from the piston valves and the engine would flash all the lights and run super hard. Unable to drive it for 1 mile after the spark plugs failed. After the 2nd spark plug failure, a dealership confirmed the issue was the piston valves. 2 Honda dealerships confirmed that this is a known issue with Odysseys, Pilots and Accords and they have multiple vehicles in weekly to address this issue. Honda has had recalls on prior year Odysseys 2008-2013 for the piston valves but does not do anything to recognize this issue remains with the 2014-2017 vehicles. In 2018 the engine/build of the Odysseys changed and the piston valves are not an issue for that year and up.
2023-10-11
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-17
- VIN: 5FNRL5H6XFB
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the RPM gauge was fluctuating. Additionally, the vehicle was shuddering while shifting between gears. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the PGM-FI software had failed and needed to be updated. The vehicle was not repaired. There was no further information provided. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 61,030.
2023-10-06
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-01
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5FNRL5H67FB
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while pulling out of the parking space, the vehicle RPM had increased while the brake pedal had been depressed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into another vehicle in the lot. The rpm had continued to increase even with the vehicle being in the park position. The air bags did not deploy. No warning light was illuminated. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto collision center. The driver was injured. No one outside of the vehicle was injured. The contact sustained back, neck, pelvic, and head inquiries that required medical attention. The doctor provided shots and medicine for the pain. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 159,000. VIN not provided.
2023-09-29
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-20
- VIN: 5FNRL5H9XFB
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: My 2015 Honda Odyssey has suffered a well known and common engine problem. It currently has 92000 miles on it the engine is being rebuilt by a Honda service department at MY expense. This engine (3.5L) is leaking oil into the combustion chamber in cylinder #3. It has caused a misfire and the inability to maintain speed or control of the vehicle. this has occurred several times and now we are being told that cylinders 1-3 need to be rebuilt, along with some head components that have burned and fouled. When these misfires have ocurred, multiple warning lights (check engine) come on. This is a well known fault with this engine. Honda extended warranties on vehicles with this engine through model year 2013, however they are not covering this issue and it clearly hasn't been resolved.
2023-08-23
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-31
- VIN: 5FNRL5H61FB
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: 2015 Honda Odyssey Steering Rack leaked while driving vehicle on the highway and Front Lower Control Arm bushing broke due to age of the vehicle. Honda Dealer has suggested not to drive vehicle until Steering Rack is replaced/fixed. Honda dealer has warned as it is safety hazard to other vehicles on the road. Vehicle component was inspected by Honda Dealer and has recommended to replace Steering Rack as it is leaking. There were no warning lamps, message or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. It was diagnosed by Honda Dealer during multipoint inspection.
2023-08-04
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-02
- VIN: 5FNRL5H42FB
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: All cars slow down on the on the highway at construction area due to some debris flow. I slow down immediately. after that my seatbelt belt not retracting (stop working) and Air Bag sign was displayed. I took the car to the dealer and also contact HONDA (Corporate) by Live chat. Honda Corporate mentioned the following warranty is part of the Seat Belt, SRS system, and Airbag. As per the Honda warranty, all repairs must be complete without any charges. But I got the attached invoice(Cost of repair) to Fix the issue with the SRS system, Seat Belt, and Air Bag issue. According to the Honda warranty App parts and Labour must include I opened a claim with Honda (Case [XXX]) but so far I didn't hear from them. As per my understanding Safety issue related to my car must be fixed without any Charge. Also, Dealer must communicate with HONDA. So far I open a claim with insurance but not required because Honda must take care of or look at the Seat belt/Air Bag/SRS system. As per my understanding Issue with SRS system and AirBag are related with seat belt (Part of on function) See attached diagnosis Report from Honda Dealer. continues for 15 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. Warranty Coverage Honda will, at its option, repair or replace any Honda seat belt component that fails to function properly during normal use. This includes all parts and labor charges. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2023-06-12
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-01
- VIN: 5FNRL5H97FB
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: There is paint peeling off the back on my van. I have seen this issue on other Honda Odyssey’s (same year) driving on the road.
2023-06-05
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-28
- VIN: 5FNRL5H23FB
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Piston rings allowed oil to enter a combustion cylinder, resulting in misfiring and lack of power. The inability to accelerate was a potential hazard. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and they diagnosed the problem. Internet reports suggest that this is a known problem with this vehicle. The check engine light came on about a month earlier, but the light went off and stayed off until the event that led to the trip to the dealership.
2023-03-16
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-27
- VIN: 5FNRL5H65FB
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: Passenger rear shock absorber separated at the top of the outer tube. Complete loss of damping and most of the shock oil. The shock absorber was in two pieces. Photos attached.
2023-01-25
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-14
- VIN: 5FNRL5H63FB
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I own a 2015 Honda Odyssey EX-L purchased new at the Pacific Honda dealership in San Diego, CA. I wrote to American Honda Motor Co. requesting a partial reimbursement for the cost of significant engine repair work required on my Odyssey over the Christmas holiday, even though the car was well-maintained and had only been driven for 88,700 miles. Specifically, on or about December 14, 2022, my wife was driving our Odyssey with our two young children when the car began shaking and became difficult to drive, the check engine light began blinking, and numerous other warning lights flashed on the dashboard. My wife stopped the car and we reviewed the owner’s manual and learned that the blinking check engine light and other warnings could indicate a critical malfunction, and that the car should not be driven and should be taken to a dealership. We immediately contacted our local Honda dealership, Pacific Honda, and had the car towed, at a cost of approximately $100, to this dealership. The dealership (where the engine repair work was done) said my car needed an “engine rebuild” because the piston rings needed to be replaced and charged me $6,000 for the repairs, despite the car’s relatively low mileage. During the engine repair process, which spanned weeks and ruined my family’s Christmas holiday, multiple employees at the dealership repeatedly admitted that this engine problem was a “common” and “known issue,” and my brief research showed that this same engine problem has been the subject of a class action and recall in the past. In addition, online forums indicate that numerous Odysseys from 2014 through 2016 or later continue to have piston ring, fouled spark plug, and related problems potentially tied to the Variable Cylinder Management system.
2023-01-24
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-18
- VIN: 5FNRL5H67FB
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Began to accelerate onto I-70 west (on-ramp) and the engine began shaking and lost compression to accelerate quickly to merge into the right lane. The engine icon light was blinking and I had to remain on the far right side of I-70 because I could not get up to speed (70MPH). It did not break down but had to drive at speeds below the minimum speed limit. I took the vehicle to the dealership where I purchased it and was told oil had breached and caused the spark plug oil fouled. It required a RING/PISTON job, all new spark plugs, timing belts, O-rings, manifold gaskets, water pump, drive belts, and coolant. Honda responded and would not provide financial assistance. Total cost $5072.67
2022-11-07
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-04
- VIN: 5FNRL5H66FB
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The driverside back automatic door cable broke down. I see other year's cars have a recall for the same thing but not my car.
2022-11-01
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-26
- VIN: 5FNRL5H97FB
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Transmission shudder driving up hills at low speed 15 to 25 mph.
2022-10-21
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-12
- VIN: 5FNRL5H65FB
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: This is copy of email I sent to Honda I am the original owner of a 2015 Honda Odyssey. I recently had the engine light come on and the diagnosis was "oil is coming through the piston rings into firing chamber and causing oil burning symptoms. Recommend replacing piston rings1-3". I had the work done at the Honda of Coeur d Alene, ID dealership for a total of $4040.66. This is a major repair for a van with low miles on it and Honda service technicians agreed. Researching online I discovered this is a problem with other Honda models and there have been recalls to fix the issue. I believe Honda should step up and cover the cost of this repair. This is my second Odyssey and the quality- lots of repairs to this van- has been very poor. I will be shopping for a car in the near future and at this point Honda will not be on my list. There are many online forums reporting this issue and past models have been recalled.
2022-10-13
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-01
- VIN: 5FNRL5H92FB
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that all the vehicle doors would fail to lock or unlock. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the door lock actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted and provided a repair fee discount. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 115, 862.
2022-10-02
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-11
- VIN: 5FNRL5H67FB
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Several times in recent years my car will start sputtering and misfire, losing significant power. Last time I was getting onto the freeway and it was quite dangerous as I was unable to accelerate sufficiently. My engine light also went on. The Honda dealership diagnosed the problem as a problem with the pistons, which needed replacing at a cost of some $4,000. The dealership shared that they were aware of this problem and that Honda had a newly designed piston to replace it. This seems to be the same problem covered by a RECALL for Honda Odyssey's 2011-2013 - but it does not cover my 2015 model. I am attaching info on the recall (Soto et al v. Amer. Honda Motor Co, Case No. 3:12-cv-1377-SI)
2022-09-18
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-01
- VIN: 5FNRL5H94FB
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: Both front coil springs broke resulting in a jagged piece of metal coming loose from the vehicle. The first spring broke and was replaced in 2020 and just replaced the other side in 2022. The vehicle currently only has about 95,000 miles. Wanted to report this because I have never had a vehicle break on coil spring, much less two in such a short time period.
2015 Honda Odyssey recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 2015 Honda Odyssey.
2023-12-18
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
2018-03-13
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats have a lever to fold the seatback and slide the seat forward to access the third row seats. Due to a manufacturing error, if the walk-in release lever is used to fold a fully reclined left outboard seatback forward, the seatback may stay in the unlocked position (free-folding) or unexpectedly unlock without engaging the walk-in or recliner lever.
- Consequence: An unlocked second row left outboard seatback increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will confirm proper operation of the second row left outboard seatback, and install a support bracket to the seat recliner. If the seatback cannot lock, dealers will replace the seatback frame assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X0R.
2017-11-17
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two positions. If a seat is placed between either of the two positions when attaching the seat to the vehicle floor, the seat will not latch properly to the seat striker, allowing the seat to tip forward unexpectedly during braking.
- Consequence: If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to the second row outboard floor strikers, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2018. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is S0G.
2016-12-27
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2010, to October 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have second row outboard seats that have a release lever that allows the seats to move for easier access to the third row of seats. This release lever may remain in the unlocked position allowing the seats to move unexpectedly.
- Consequence: An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional bracket and spring to both second row outboard seats, free of charge. Interim letter has been mailed, and a second notification will be sent . Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KD5.
2016-06-09
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura MDX 2WD and MDX 4WD vehicles, 2016 Acura MDX 4WD vehicles, 2015-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles, and 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out.
- Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda/Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall began on July 29, 2016. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA9 (Honda vehicles) and KB0 (Acura vehicles).
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Positive 2015 Honda Odyssey car reviews
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Congratulations on your purchase of a 2015 Honda Odyssey EX! It's great to hear that you're enjoying your new minivan. The Odyssey EX is a fantastic choice for those who want the convenience of a minivan without sacrificing style or performance. It's impressive that the vehicle can comfortably seat up to 8 passengers (6 with plenty of room to spread out) and still have plenty of cargo space. The cabin is also very quiet, which is a great feature. It's understandable that you chose the EX model because you don't care for leather, especially in the hot Texas sun. It's a shame that some of the features you would like, such as the power lift gate, lane departure warning, and forward collision warning, are only available with leather. Additionally, you mentioned that the interior feels a little cheap compared to the Toyota Sienna LE. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the Odyssey EX, and we hope you continue to enjoy your new minivan!
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Great car so far! I'm still getting used to it, but it's much bigger than my old Honda.
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After the 2012 Odyssey, the Honda entertainment system underwent some changes that resulted in a less than satisfactory experience. The 2015 system has proven to be difficult to use, with pairing to a phone being touch-and-go at best. Voice commands are also challenging to use, and using phone navigation (such as Waze) while also using the radio or other audio sources is not possible. The addition of a side-view blind-spot camera is a nice touch, but for my money, a front-of-car parking camera would be more useful. The side-view camera can be distracting and doesn't always provide a clear image. Overall, the 2012 Odyssey had better features than the 2015 model.
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I hope you're doing well! I noticed that you recently brought home a new minivan from the dealer. When you test drove a different one, everything seemed great. However, now that you have a different color, you're feeling a bit dizzy while driving it. You mentioned that the front window seems curved and it's making your eyeballs and brain feel twisted and dizzy when looking to the front. I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this before?
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You're going to love the 2015 Odyssey! It's roomier, quieter, and loaded with technology. If you're looking for the ultimate experience, I highly recommend the Touring Elite. The surround sound system is so impressive, it feels like you're at the movies. I remember feeling like E.T. was sitting right next to me when the kids were watching a movie in the back. We're still keeping our 2006, but driving the 2015 is an absolute pleasure.
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Jul 27, 2023 ... Look up piston ring issues in this generation of Odyssey engine. Very expensive to get those replaced. VCM shuts down half the cylinders in ECO ...
2014/2015 Odyssey issues | Honda Odyssey Forum
https://www.odyclub.com/threads/2014-2015-odyssey-issues.332009/
Feb 7, 2018 ... I've put about another 10k on it, and so far have had no actual problems with the car. However, I do notice a lack of smoothness sometimes (but ...
2015 Honda Odyssey Problems and Complaints - 8 Issues
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Problem with your 2015 Honda Odyssey? Our list of 8 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2015 Honda Odyssey.
2015 Honda Odyssey Problems | Kelley Blue Book
https://www.kbb.com/honda/odyssey/2015/common-problems/
How reliable is the 2015 Honda Odyssey? See the most common repairs performed and learn if your vehicle is at risk for major repairs in the next 12 months.
2015 Honda Odyssey Review, Problems, Reliability, Value, Life ...
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Are you having problems with your 2015 Honda Odyssey?
Anthony Davis 2025-01-05
Everything else seems to be great with the car, but I have noticed some wind noise above 45mph or even in low speeds if there is a lot of wind outside. It's a shame to experience this kind of issue with a Honda. Is there anything that can be done to address this problem?
Jesus Fisher 2024-10-28
- The heads were replaced at 100k. The auto doors broke at 1.5k and the seat broke at 90k. However, I am confident that my next car will not be a Honda.
Armani Kuhlman 2024-10-26
I understand that there may be some negative opinions about Honda products, but I would like to offer a different perspective. While every car has its own set of strengths and weaknesses, I believe that Honda has a lot to offer. It is true that some components may not be as durable as others, but overall, Honda cars are known for their reliability and longevity. I would encourage anyone considering a Honda to do their own research and make an informed decision based on their own needs and preferences.
Craig Feest 2024-09-25
Hi there! I noticed that you mentioned an issue with transmission. Could you please provide me with more details so that I can assist you better?
Thaddeus Padberg 2024-04-13
I owned a 2015 Honda Odyssey and unfortunately, it was the worst car I have ever owned. While driving, there were so many noises coming from the sliding doors, the front of the car, and the rear that it felt like I was driving a 1990 minivan. Despite taking it to the dealership over 12 times, they were unable to find the problems. I contacted Honda of America and their response was to get an appointment at a different dealership. It was disappointing to have paid close to 34k and in less than a year, I owned a car that was not up to Honda's usual standards. I won't be recommending Honda to anyone, not even to my worst enemy. I finally sold it and have decided to explore other options. Thank you for taking the time to read my experience.