2023 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 2023 Honda Odyssey problems
The Honda Odyssey is a popular minivan that offers spacious interior, pleasing driving dynamics, and many useful features. However, like any vehicle, it is not immune to issues. The three most common problems reported by real owners of the Honda Odyssey are related to the electric sliding door, vibration when braking due to warped front brake rotors, and transmission issues.
The most common problem with the electric sliding door is that it may not open or close properly when the activation button is pressed. While the door can still be opened and closed manually, a general diagnosis by a technician is typically required to determine the root cause of the problem.
The second most frequent issue with the Honda Odyssey is vibration when braking, which is caused by warped front brake rotors. This condition, known as lateral runout, is due to heat buildup in the brake pads and rotors caused by friction. While most vehicles can handle this heat, some Odyssey models may experience warping of the rotors over time due to uneven heating. This can result in light pulsating on the brake pedal initially, which can become more severe and cause vibration throughout the minivan.
The third most common problem with the Honda Odyssey is transmission issues, which can result in rough shifting and illuminated D4 and check engine lights on the dashboard. This problem can be caused by a mechanical failure of the transmission, especially if the shifting is very rough. However, if the D4 and check engine lights illuminate without any shifting issues, a defective sensor or dirty transmission fluid may be to blame.
In addition to these common problems, there have been reports of a significant noise from the front driver's side suspension in the 2023 Honda Odyssey Touring model. This issue has been present in a brand new vehicle with less than 25 miles on it, and despite the dealership replacing the strut assembly and lower control arm, the problem has not been resolved.
Another issue reported by owners of the 2023 Honda Odyssey is AC problems, specifically with the rear second row vents blowing hot air. This issue has been reported by multiple owners, and despite setting the temperatures low, the vents continue to push hot air out. While some owners have been told that it is normal for the AC to not be as cool as expected when the car is idling, others have reported that the AC does not get cold at all, even when the car is moving. This issue has been reported to the dealership multiple times, but a solution has not been found yet.
It is important to note that these problems do not affect all models of the Honda Odyssey, but they are the most frequent ones reported by real owners. While the Honda Odyssey has an average reliability rating of 3.5 out of five and a lower than average annual repair cost of $547, these common problems can still be frustrating for owners.
What is the common problem of Honda Odyssey?
Transmission Issues
The most important issue on this list is related to the transmission. Unfortunately, Honda Odyssey transmission problems have been reported by drivers over the years.
Is the Honda Odyssey a reliable car?
Quality and Reliability 78.0/100
The 2024 Honda Odyssey has a predicted reliability score of 78 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.
Is Honda stopping production of Odyssey?
The company ended Japanese production of the Odyssey at the end of 2021, but it continued in China where it's produced by both the GAC Honda and Dongfeng Honda joint ventures. It's also sold there as the Elysion.
Are there any bad years for Honda Odyssey?
According to wvdot.com, here are the least reliable years for the Honda Odyssey: 2002 Honda Odyssey. 2003 Honda Odyssey. 2005 Honda Odyssey.
2023 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:
- Forward collision avoidance problems
- Electrical system problems
- Service brakes problems
- Steering problems
- Lane departure problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2023 Honda Odyssey vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2023 Honda Odyssey
The NHTSA has received 38 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2023 Honda Odyssey. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2023 Honda Odyssey vehicles.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-11
- VIN: 5FNRL6H78PB
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2023 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH and attempting to make a left turn, there was an abnormal clicking noise coming from the vehicle. The contact mentioned the failure would be present when making a left turn when driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken to the same dealer on several occasions where the failure was not determined due to being unable to be replicated. On a most recent occasion, the vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver-side strut failed and as a result both the driver and passenger side struts needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired due to costs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that the vehicle was out of warranty but offered a discount. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-23
- VIN: 5FNRL6H93PB
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The steering wheel makes a noise when turning, you can also feel the steering wheel popping/clunking when going into turns with bumps. There was a recall for the Honda Odyssey back in March of 2024 for this issue but my vehicle was not part of it, however I believe the issue lies with the steering gear box/steering column. I have taken my vehicle into Honda 6 times (5 times attached and currently it is there) and have not been able to get anywhere, they lubricated the steering shaft which alleviated the noise but 6 months later it came back. This noise started back in January of 2023.
ENGINE,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-15
- VIN: 5FNRL6H62PB
- Components: ENGINE,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: While driving 35-40 mph, the car started acting strange, shaking and multiple alerts began appearing. No cars were around me and I was able to get the car over to the shoulder quickly. (Mileage 35,483. Owned car 20 months) Messages appearing: Electric Parking Brake Problem, Adaptive Cruise Control Problem, Road Departure Mitigation System Problem, Collision Mitigation System Problem, Hill Start Assist Problem, Emissions System Problem, Electric Parking Brake Problem, Electric Power Steering Problem, Vehicle Stability Assist Problem, CMBS Problem. I turned car off and on, multiple times, hoping it was a fluke, but car was shaking and messages kept appearing. I called Honda Roadside & car towed to dealership. Was told internal failure of oil pump was the problem. Techline reported Multiple vehicles with same codes and same motor have had the same problem. Replacement of spool valve, valve cover gasket & valve was the fix. This may be a future recall. Car drives fine now after being repaired!
CHILD SEAT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-12
- VIN: 5FNRL6H9XPB
- Components: CHILD SEAT
- Summary: The contact owns a 2023 Honda Odyssey with a 2023 Nuna Rava Convertible car seat, Model Number: CS1501, Model Year 2023, installed in the rear center seat. The contact stated that the restraint belts failed to tighten and properly restrain the child. The failure occurred with the restraint belts being properly locked. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and sent a replacement strap; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case had been opened. The contact was still awaiting a return phone call from the manufacturer with a possible remedy. The failure mileage for the vehicle was 31,323.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-13
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 5FNRL6H81PB
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: drivers2nd row seat belt would not release, seatbelt continues to apply tension on child, after trying to slide seat and tilt seat forward, no release, had to cut seat belt in order to safely remove child from seat
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-15
- VIN: 5FNRL6H72PB
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: With low reproducibility rate, the vehicle may activate alarms or emergency breaking in response to wide open lane with no obstructions. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Automatic Emergency Breaking / Radar How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Unexpected change of behavior Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No except during the event
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-23
- VIN: 5FNRL6H89PB
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: The present complaint alleges as follows: 1. Honda has a defective design in the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) of all Honda Odysseys, models 2018-2023. 2. Namely, Honda has placed the RADAR behind the large HONDA emblem on the front grille. This causes the radar to give a "RADAR OBSTRUCTED" warning, which disables all Advanced Driver Assistance Systems in the car (Automatic Emergency Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning). 3. The "RADAR OBSTRUCTED" warning cannot be reset by restarting the vehicle or disconnecting the battery, requiring recalibration of the RADAR at the cost of $800 each time since it takes several hours to do (per Dealership). 4. The official Honda Odyssey Forum online has countless complaints on the same issue without resolution by Honda. 5. Honda has acted in bad-faith towards their customers since this defect impacts the vehicle's advanced safety features for which buyers incur additional expenses, endangering the lives of passengers. 6. Honda has acted in bad-faith towards their customers by designing a system that requires continuous and substantial expenditures without resolution because it is an engineering problem, i.e., the placement of the radar behind the large, thick plastic H emblem obstructs the radar. 7. I hereby ask that the NHTSA investigate this issue and order Honda to offer a solution in the form of a RECALL that permanently addresses the problem.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-18
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5FNRL6H65PB
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: I was pulling into a parking spot with my foot on the brake. My 2023 Odyssey van accelerated instead of braking. There is also supposed to be an auto car warning & braking if you are about to hit a car in front of you. None of this happened! In fact, it crashed into the car in front of me. As soon as it started to accelerate, I released the brake and reapplied the brake as hard as I could. It still hit the car in front of me. It didn't look like there was any damage to their car, but I was very shaken up and now I am worried this will happen again. It happened today, April 18, 2024. My mother was in the car and was as shocked and stressed as I am as the van went from very slow to fast. My body is still shaking. I haven't had it inspected yet. I have an appointment on May 1, 2024, to go to Odonnell Honda. The woman receptionist in the service area said I may have had my foot on the gas. I did not because when I pull into a parking spot, I always have my foot on the brake and go in very slowly. As a brand-new van, I am very alarmed and very nervous it could happen again.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-09
- VIN: 5FNRL6H78PB
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The car appears to power up on its own even after it has been shut off. I have noticed that the car was on even after I turned it off, so I have been even more diligent about making sure it was turned off. One day I turned off the car. About an hour later, I heard the speakers in my car blaring. When I was finally able to reach the car the sound was off and the car was black. I didn't even get a chance to open the door and turn it off. It just shut down on its own. Yesterday, when I went to start my car, there was a message that the battery was low. As if the car had been on for a while. But when I got in the car it wasn't on. This appears to be a known problem from other Odyssey owners. Specifically I am seeing issue with 2018 models. However mine is a 2023 model.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-05
- VIN: 5FNRL6H66PB
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: I was driving on the freeway at approx 65mph with no cars around me when the orange light that said brake came on and the car slowed down on its own. Could not override problem for a few seconds.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-13
- VIN: 5FNRL6H85PB
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: Over the summer when our Honda odyssey was only a couple months old (we had bought it brand new) my 7 year old son ended up with the seatbelt in the back passenger seat wrapped around his neck! He was playing with the seatbelt and somehow got it around his neck. I was driving and his siblings told me what was happening. I of course quickly pulled over into a parking lot and I couldn’t believe how tight it was wrapped around his neck in such a short period of time! As I was trying to loosen it it just kept getting tighter and tighter. My daughter ran into a Taco Bell and asked them for scissors and the workers couldn’t believe the situation we were in said there’s no time to even call 911 they had to cut him lose. So we had to cut the seatbelt with scissors to save his life as it was super tight on his neck. It was an awful experience I never could have imagined happening. I see that this seatbelt locking system is placed on new cars and I think it’s so dangerous. I now have no seatbelt on the back seat of my car as it had to be cut off and the dealership said it’s thousands to be replaced. All they said was I’m sorry that happened to you. I think it’s awful cars are made this way. My son could have died.
WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-04-01
- VIN: 5FNRL6H8XPB
- Components: WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: I wish to express my deep concern regarding the ongoing safety issues with the car I purchased in December 2022. Since April of the following year, I have repeatedly experienced heightened noise and vibration originating from the rear wheels. Despite numerous visits to the Honda 385 dealership and their assurance that they have documented and forwarded the concerns to Honda representatives for review, resolution has remained elusive. Regrettably, after an extended period of waiting, I was informed on February 26th, 2024, that the issue has been declined. This decision is profoundly troubling, particularly considering the potential safety implications. It is evident that a new car exhibiting such significant damage to the wheels, accompanied by pronounced noise and vibration, poses a serious safety hazard, especially during highway driving conditions. The persistent nature of these issues underscores the urgency of addressing them promptly and comprehensively. As a conscientious consumer, I cannot in good faith continue to operate a vehicle that may compromise the safety of myself, passengers, and other road users. I implore Honda and the dealership to prioritize the resolution of this matter with the utmost urgency, ensuring that the vehicle is restored to a safe and reliable condition. Furthermore, I urge for a thorough reevaluation of the safety concerns raised, recognizing the paramount importance of ensuring the integrity and reliability of the vehicles entrusted to consumers. It is my sincere hope that swift action will be taken to rectify these safety issues and restore confidence in the vehicle's performance and reliability.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-12
- VIN: 5FNRL6H63PB
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2023 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and inadvertently downshifted. The vehicle decelerated to 20 MPH, and the transmission made a grinding sound. No warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and coasted the vehicle to Walmart. The vehicle was restarted, and the transmission made an abnormally loud sound while shifting into drive(D). The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-15
- VIN: 5FNRL6H78PB
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Mid November 2023, at 9 am, between Livermore and Pleasanton, California, USA, while driving my wife's 7000 miles Honda Odyssey Sport 2023 sunroof glass imploded. An extremely loud bang noise followed by a rain of micro crystals over my head, driver, passenger and back places. My right ear was numbed and when I could manage to stop, I got pinched by the micro crystals everywhere, while my sunroof pieces of glass kept falling over me. Immediately I filed a claim with NHTSA (which didn't received any email or case # after a long call explaining what happened); also visited the dealership who sent me home and had been giving me excuses during 3 months already. Supposedly the replacement part is not available and not covered by warranty. This is unacceptable for an international brand like Honda. I've owned Honda cars for years and my family too, never thought this could happen to me while driven our best Honda at home. A sunroof SHOULD be laminated NOT tempered-only, and Honda should address their sunroofs defects asap. This is such a risky situation and I know this had happened before to many persons driving Hondas and Acuras. Please DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT NOW before somebody dies!
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-30
- VIN: 5FNRL6H94PB
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: The vehicle makes a whistling sound form the front of the vehicle, while on a road trip the windshield got foggy and the defroster was not able to clear the windshield due to what I believe is an air leak from the windshield, that’s also causing the whistling.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-25
- VIN: 5FNRL6H6XPB
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: Twice while at a stop light, when the car was in Auto Idle Stop, it suddenly shut down completely. There was no power on the dashboard. I couldn't even turn on the hazard lights. The first time, this lasted several minutes, the second time, a few seconds. After this time, the electronics spontaneously came back up and I was able to restart the engine.
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-04
- VIN: 5FNRL6H79PB
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: vehicle makes noise at low speed when turning at inclined or passing over speed bump. i went 4 different dealers regarding this problem but they can not figure out the problem. first, dealership said nothing wrong with vehicle. then i took van to different dealer and they replaced front driver side strut. after few days started hearing noise again. so i took van to different dealership and they retorque sub frame bolt and said problem is fixed. again, i heard the noise next day so i took it dealership again. after looking at vehicle, they concluded that bushing is making noise but they refused to replace it. i have looked at Honda odyssey forum and Redditt, it is known problem with Honda odyssey and they are unable to fix the problem.
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-14
- VIN: 5FNRL6H78PB
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: The contact owns a 2023 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the contact heard an abnormally loud sound. The contact became aware that the sunroof had shattered, leaving the inside of the vehicle covered in glass. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-10
- VIN: 5FNRL6H64PB
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: Forward Collision Warning in conjunction with Emergency Braking have major safety issues that need to be addressed. 1st occurance: Driving through a construction zone through cones for lane realignment, van suddenly applied brakes in heavy traffic despite no obstacles in vans path. Vehicle quickly recovered. 2nd occurance: Driving on a dark street, van heavily applied brakes despite no obstacles. The braking occurred rapidly and van nearly came to a stop. Attempted to press harder on gas to override system with zero results. Had I been on a busier street, it would have resulted in a vehicle crash. This is a major safety issues that needs to be addressed by Honda with a recall.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-13
- VIN: 5FNRL6H70PB
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE
- Summary: HONDA CORPORATION IS NOT COMPENSATING DEALERS FAIRLY FOR THIS SIGNIFICANT RECALL ON HONDA ODYSSEYS. THIS RECALL INVOLVES DISASSEMBLING MUCH OF THE INTERIOR TO REPLACE THESE DEFECTIVE COMMUNICATION CABLES. TO DO IT CORRECTLY AND REASSEMBLE THE VEHICLE CORRECTLY THE WORK COULD TAKE 8 HOURS OR MORE. BECAUSE HONDA OF AMERICA IS COMPENSATING DEALERS FOR MUCH LESS THAN THE CORRECT WORK TIME, TO DO THE WORK, HONDA OWNERS ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH THEIR REPAIRS. HONDA'S UNFAIR COMPENSATION TO DEALERS IS CAUSING OTHER MECHANICAL ISSUES ON HONDA ODYSSEY VEHICLES. On another note Honda Odyssey vans have some defective blind spot sensors. When we merge onto the Interstate (if we do forget to use our turn signal..... it does happen at times) the van goes (on its own) into emergency braking mode (when you are accelerating to highway speeds), causing us to almost CAUSE several Interstate accidents..... because of this SAFETY feature. These vans are very unsafe.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-05
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 5FNRL6H71PB
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: My child was inside the minivan in the 2nd row and pressed the close door button on the sliding door while holding their other hand on the door jamb near the handle on the interior frame. The door slid closed and smashed their hand hard, automatically latching the door with their hand crushed inside the door. This is possible because their is a pinch sensor, but it is only on the outside edge of the door. So anything in between the door and the frame on the interior edge can be crushed hard without any sensor to detect and prevent it. I tested this with a flip flop and confirmed that it could be placed inside almost the entire width of the door and the door would still close with unrelenting full force. This does not seem to be a manufacturing defect, but instead seems to be a significant safety design defect and puts children or adults inside the vehicle at risk for injury including broken fingers.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-29
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- VIN: 5FNRL6H90PB
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: While accelerating, well after a car far infront of me turned, the forward collision warning went off and automatically applied full breaks while I was accelerating slamming my legs into the dash. My kid has marks from his car seat. This is 3rd and most sever instance of this almost causing a severe crash behind me. While I hate the automatic idle stop function and want it gone, it hasn’t worked in 4 week and randomly started doing it today and now stopped again. The AC in the seets also stopped working when temps hit 110 in Phoenix.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-09
- VIN: 5FNRL6H73PB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Less than Year and about 9800 miles Rotors and breaks pads got bad, Needs to be changed Normal driving NEW VAN Shouldn't have Rotors and Brakes PADS issue, seems to me really bad material used for Rotors.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-06
- VIN: 5FNRL6H83PB
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: The automatic emergency braking system will apply the brakes and try to slow or stop the car when there is nothing in front of the vehicle. This could cause a car following to hit my vehicle because they would not expect my vehicle to suddenly slow or stop. The service center at my Honda dealership was told of the issue and said this was normal. They did not think the system needed to be looked at. The vehicle does not have any warning lights or messages. When the brake is applied my the vehicle the dash indicates that the brake has been applied.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-03
- VIN: 5FNRL6H85PB
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: We purchased a brand new Honda Odyssey and when driving my 7 year old son began playing with the seatbelt. The seatbelt became wrapped around his neck and went into locked position so it couldn’t be loosened. I thankfully was near a restaurant so was able to get scissors from them and had to cut the seatbelt off my sons neck to free him! It was terrifying that I couldn’t release the belt from his neck and I’m lucky I was able to get scissors to free him! The seatbelt should not automatically lock if retracted all the way! There should be a release button! I went to the dealership to get the seatbelt replaced and they are charging over a thousand dollars! Like I said, brand new van and I had no other option but to save my son from strangulation by cutting the seatbelt free!!!
2023 Honda Odyssey recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2023 Honda Odyssey.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Odyssey and 2024 Acura RDX vehicles. The steering gear box assembly may not have been tightened properly, allowing water to enter the assembly and cause corrosion and binding gears.
- Consequence: Corroded and binding steering gears can result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are LHU and FHT.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles. Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the MOST cable harness and install a straightening cover over the vehicle cable connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EEL, ZEM, and SFC.
Negative 2023 Honda Odyssey car reviews
Positive 2023 Honda Odyssey car reviews
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The Honda Odyssey is an astonishing vehicle that prioritizes comfort and ease of use. Everything from the seats to the layout of the controls and placement of lights is excellent. When we bought it late on a Saturday, the kids were losing it, but we were able to calm them down and break out the entertainment center far sooner than we expected. We were pleasantly surprised to find a light inside the center console that helped us find a DVD during the dark. Although the gas mileage isn't as great as a hybrid, it's still a great choice for daily life with kids, making everything so much easier. The Power Tailgate on this model is a great feature that helps with groceries. We put all three kids in the middle seats and lowered the back to give an incredible amount of storage for groceries and strollers together. It's clear that decades of thought have gone into what families with multiple kids need, making this a great and comfortable vehicle.
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I highly recommend the Odyssey because it's so versatile if you have kids. The sliding doors are an absolute dream. Kids can get themselves in and out easily. Good for people young and old.
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You mentioned that you like the safety features, comfort, and ease of handling of the vehicle. However, you mentioned that you dislike where the spare tire is stored and would prefer it to be in the back on the side like it used to be.
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So far, I'm really enjoying driving this car and it has definitely met my expectations. The electronics are amazing, although I do wonder how it will hold up in the long run. I'm a bit concerned that any repairs could be expensive due to all the onboard electronics.
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I'm so glad to hear that you love your new van!
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Jul 15, 2022 ... 2021 Odyssey Touring here w 20k miles. Besides replacing the entertainment system (warranty), no other issues. Haven't felt the VCM kick in at ...
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Are you having problems with your 2023 Honda Odyssey?
Gennaro Goldner 2024-08-26
Hi there! I wanted to let you know that we experienced an issue with our 2023 Honda Odyssey Touring passenger door. Unfortunately, the door failed to latch upon closing, which was a bit concerning. We did notice that the latch looked normal upon visual inspection, but engaging the central lock/unlock of the car corrected the issue. While we were able to resolve the problem, I do think it's important to bring this to Honda's attention as it could be a safety issue that needs to be addressed. Thanks for your help!
Corbin Harris 2024-07-28
During our visit to the local dealership, we had the opportunity to check out the 2022 Honda Odyssey Elite Platinum White. Although we were initially excited, we were disappointed to find that the black interior did not meet our expectations. We compared it to our 2019 Odyssey Touring in Pacific Pewter and found that ours had a classier look overall. While the Elite had a few additional features, we ultimately decided to stick with our current model for now. It's important to note that our decision was based solely on the vehicle and not the dealership.
Alfred Jacobi 2024-07-22
Hi there! Just wanted to let you know that the van is actually 3 inches longer, but the seats and leg room are a bit shorter. Hope this helps!
Emmett Kreiger 2024-01-14
I never expected to have a new vehicle that I would be less interested in driving. However, I appreciate the effort put in by the Honda engineers. The car is loaded with electronics, but unfortunately, navigation is only available in the top trim package, which comes with even more features that you may not need. I prefer my Ford Sync with its maps, radio, and phone features. Additionally, I am not a fan of the push-button starter and transmission. I hope I don't encounter the major problems that others have reported. I will consider myself lucky if I don't. I must admit that it was my own fault for not doing my homework before trading up from a '17 Odyssey. I hate the changes, but I take full responsibility for my mistake.