2018 Honda Odyssey problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1004 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Honda Odyssey. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (260), Forward Collision Avoidance (208), Engine (190).
Key takeaways
- 1004 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 14 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 30 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 260 | 26% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 208 | 21% |
| Engine | 190 | 19% |
| Power Train | 165 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 147 | 15% |
| Lane Departure | 143 | 14% |
| Structure | 98 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 82 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 54 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 41 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 26 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 25 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Honda Odyssey VAN FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,forward Collision Avoidance,lane Departure - filed 2026-10-15
I own a 2018 Honda Odyssey Touring. On May 29, 2026, I started the engine on my Odyssey and several dashboard system warnings appeared. The internet suggested having the battery tested and it was getting low, so I replaced the battery. The warning signs remained and caused several Honda Sensing safety and driver-assist...
Electrical System,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-10-14
Front radar/camera failure.All yellow ADAS warning lights turn on simultaneously (Lane Keeping Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Mitigation Braking System, and Road Departure Mitigation). Problem has been confirmed by dealer. Safety is at risk by not having this crash prevention features on.
Forward Collision Avoidance,back Over Prevention - filed 2026-10-14
The forward monocular camera mounted on the windshield of the 2018 Honda Odyssey Elite failed, and this single point of failure turned off the Collision Mitigation Braking System, Lane Keeping Assist System, Road Departure Mitigation, and Adaptive Cruise Control. A majority of the safety and assist features of the vehi...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.