2023 Honda Odyssey problems and complaints

Owners have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Honda Odyssey. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (30), Forward Collision Avoidance (26), Unknown Or Other (23).

Key takeaways

  • 103 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 2 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System3029%
Forward Collision Avoidance2625%
Unknown Or Other2322%
Engine1414%
Structure1010%
Service Brakes99%
Visibility/Wiper77%
Lane Departure77%
Steering55%
Seat Belts44%
Visibility33%
Back Over Prevention33%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2023 Honda ODYSSEY MV FWD5/55/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Electrical System - filed 2026-10-14

My 2023 Honda Odyssey experienced a serious malfunction of the Auto Idle Stop system at approximately 32,987 miles. While stopped at a traffic light, the engine automatically shut off as designed but failed to restart when I attempted to move forward. This created a dangerous situation because my vehicle was unable to...

Engine,fuel/Propulsion System,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-10-08

My 2023 Honda Odyssey, VIN [XXX], has developed an unusually loud noise from the engine compartment when I press the accelerator. The vehicle was purchased in XXX and currently has approximately 78,800 miles. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and did not identify an internal engine problem. The mechanic su...

Air Bags,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-05

I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2023 Honda Odyssey. The airbag/SRS warning light suddenly came on while the vehicle was being driven normally. The vehicle has never been involved in a collision or accident. I have a diagnostic trouble code related to the airbag system. I contacted Honda's Recall Departmen...

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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.