Federal safety data shows 10 recalls and 796 complaints for the 2019 Honda Odyssey, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

796

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

18V7770002018-01-11

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.

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23V1580002023-09-03

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.

An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

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20V4370002020-28-07

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles. Water may enter the outer door handle cables for the sliding doors. If this occurs, the outer door handle cables may freeze in cold temperatures, preventing the front and rear sliding door latches from securely latching.

A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.

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20V4380002020-28-07

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Odyssey vehicles. Water may get into the rearview camera mounting holes and enter the camera lens and cause a distorted image, or no image at all. Additionally, if the rearview camera view mode is set to top-down view, or switched from that view to another mode in a bright environment, the image may not display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

A distorted or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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20V0660002020-06-02

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles. The wire harness for the third row seat accessory power outlet may get pinched between the unibody and rear trim panel, possibly damaging the wires and causing an electrical short.

An intermittent electrical short could overheat the wire harness, increasing the risk of a fire.

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21V0100002021-14-01

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Braun-modified Honda Odyssey vehicles. The fuel tank assembly installed by Braun may be susceptible to the fuel tank overfilling into the charcoal canister. If the charcoal canister fills with a sufficient amount of fuel, fuel may leak out.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

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19V2990002019-12-04

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Loose battery terminal connections or a degraded battery may cause the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) to unexpectedly reboot. Upon rebooting, the TCU may shift the transmission to the "Park" position, possibly damaging the parking rod.

A damaged parking rod can allow the vehicle to roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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18V7950002018-09-11

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2018 and 2019 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The latch assemblies for the power sliding doors may stick and not properly latch to the door strikers.

If the power sliding doors fails to latch, the doors may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.

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19V2130002019-20-03

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Honda Odyessy vehicles modified to be equipped with an in-floor wheelchair ramp conversion. The rear wheel speed sensor harnesses may have been routed to the incorrect rear wheels, resulting in the possibility that the anti-lock brake system will not recognize each rear wheel speed properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake System" and 404, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

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.

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26V2270002026-09-04

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Odyssey vehicles. A software programming error can cause the side and side curtain air bags to deploy unexpectedly.

Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 796 issues reported over 1 model years, power train problems are the most common for the 2019 Honda Odyssey. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Power Train69

02Forward Collision Avoidance,lane Departure65

03Unknown Or Other62

04Electrical System58

05Fuel System, Gasoline55

796 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Honda Odyssey Fuel Economy

22mpg combined

19city

28hwy

$2,000/yr

The 2019 Honda Odyssey is rated at 22 MPG combined across all 2 configurations. No surprises here regardless of which trim you pick.

By Trim

Odyssey - Automatic (S10)

22mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city28 hwy~$2,000/yr4/10 Average

Odyssey - Automatic (S9)

22mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city28 hwy~$2,000/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2019 Honda Odyssey

35States

26%in top 3

Texas has the most inventory at 10%, with options spread across 35 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

TXTexas

1,30710%

CACalifornia

1,0158%

FLFlorida

9137%

DCWashington DC

6865%

PAPennsylvania

5875%

NYNew York

5694%

ILIllinois

5514%

NJNew Jersey

5284%

MDMaryland

4974%

GAGeorgia

4904%

NCNorth Carolina

4323%

INIndiana

4263%

MOMissouri

4233%

DEDelaware

3863%

OHOhio

3253%

AZArizona

3062%

MNMinnesota

2852%

MIMichigan

2672%

TNTennessee

2602%

UTUtah

2352%

OK202

WI182

WA158

MA156

NH135

OR121

AL108

KY105

NV104

CO104

KS83

CT79

NE78

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2019.

2019 Honda Odyssey: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 2019 Honda Odyssey a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2019 Honda Odyssey. There are 10 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2019 Honda Odyssey?

Yes, 10 recalls on record. The good news: recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Check the safety report for specifics, and always run the VIN before buying.

What's the gas mileage of the 2019 Honda Odyssey?

EPA rates the 2019 Honda Odyssey at 22 MPG combined across the board. Check the fuel economy section for the city/highway breakdown.

What are common problems with the 2019 Honda Odyssey?

POWER TRAIN problems top the list with 796 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.

How does the 2019 compare to other Honda Odyssey years?

Each Honda Odyssey model year has different pricing, recall counts, and owner satisfaction patterns. Compare all available years on the Honda Odyssey overview page.