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2018 Honda Odyssey Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 15 NHTSA recalls and 910 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Honda Odyssey

The 2018 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Avoid This Year — 2018 Honda Odyssey

The 2018 Honda Odyssey is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
15 recalls on record
910
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
13
Crashes + Injuries
3 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Honda Odyssey (15)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Honda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V299000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V777000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V795000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V213000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V397000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V437000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V439000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V066000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V010000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V158000

Showing 10 of 15 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2018 Honda Odyssey

Based on 910 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
205
Power Train
154
Engine
109
Forward Collision Avoidance
94
Unknown Or Other
79
Structure
61
Fuel/propulsion System
33
Vehicle Speed Control
29
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Honda Odyssey — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 241 complaints 2013 209 complaints 2014 307 complaints 2015 198 complaints 2016 256 complaints 2017 38 complaints 2018 910 complaints 2019 845 complaints 2020 395 complaints 2021 115 complaints 2022 125 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2018, 2019 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2017, 2021, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Honda Odyssey

Is the 2018 Honda Odyssey reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Honda Odyssey has 15 recalls and 910 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2018 Honda Odyssey have?
The 2018 Honda Odyssey has 15 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda Odyssey?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Honda Odyssey are: Electrical System, Power Train, Engine, Forward Collision Avoidance. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Honda Odyssey safe to buy?
The 2018 Honda Odyssey has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 15 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Honda Odyssey should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Honda Odyssey are: 2017, 2021, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2018, 2019.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.