2018 Honda Odyssey Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 16 NHTSA recalls and 1,004 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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Very High Reported Activity — 2018 Honda Odyssey
The 2018 Honda Odyssey shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.
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16
NHTSA Recalls
16 recalls on record
1,004
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
14
Crash Reports
3 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Honda Odyssey (16)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Honda dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission
A damaged parking rod can allow the vehicle to roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will ensure the battery terminal connections are secure and will update the TCU software, free of charge. Additionally, the parking rod effectiveness will be…
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Caliper
A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138….
🔧 Latches/Locks/Linkages: Doors: Latch
If the power sliding doors fails to latch, the doors may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right power sliding door rear latch assemblies, free of charge. The recall began January 3, 2019. Owners may contact…
🔧 Service Brakes, Air: Antilock: Wheel Speed Sensor
If the rear wheel speeds cannot be correctly monitored, the anti-lock brake system may not engage properly to prevent the wheels from locking up, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Braun has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the rear wheel speed sensor harnesses, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2019. Owners may…
🔧 Seat Belts
If in the event of a crash, the seat belt cannot restrain the occupant they have an increased risk of being injured.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row center seat belt to make sure that it has the correct tongue, replacing the seat belt, if necessary, free…
🔧 Latches/Locks/Linkages: Doors: Latch
A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power sliding door outer handle cables, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service…
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…
🔧 Electrical System: Wiring
An intermittent electrical short could overheat the wire harness, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row seat accessory power outlet wire harness for damage, replacing it as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer…
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: Braun will notify owners, and dealers will inspect vehicles. If evidence of a fuel leak is present, a new fuel tank assembly and a new Honda charcoal canister will be…
🔧 Seat Belts: Front: Buckle Assembly
An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023….
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Honda Odyssey
Based on 1,004 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Honda Odyssey — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.
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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2018, 2019 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ 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 16 recall campaigns and 1,004 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2018 Honda Odyssey have?
The 2018 Honda Odyssey has 16 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 16 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 with higher complaint counts: 2018, 2019.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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