2015 Honda Odyssey
Common Problems
Ranked from 77 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
15 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Sunroof Malfunction Leading to Shattering
15complaintsHigh severityOtherThe sunroof glass shatters without any apparent impact, leading to potential injury and property damage.
- 2
Sunroof Explodes Without External Impact
11complaintsHigh severityOtherThe sunroof spontaneously shatters without any external impact or visible cause.
- 3
Transmission Jerking and Abrupt Shifting
11complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission jerks and shifts abruptly from 1st to 2nd gear, causing discomfort and potential safety concerns during driving.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Engine Misfire Due to Piston Ring Failure
8complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine misfires due to oil entering the combustion chamber through faulty piston rings, causing loss of power and potential safety hazards.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Check Engine Light and Dashboard Warning Lights
7complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe check engine light and multiple dashboard warning lights illuminate, indicating potential electrical system issues and requiring diagnosis.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Seat Latch Malfunction
7complaintsMedium severityOtherSeats, particularly in the second row, experience latching issues leading to instability or collapse.
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Odometer Fraud
6complaintsLow severityOtherThe odometer shows a significantly different mileage than the actual mileage, leading to consumer fraud concerns.
- 8
Steering Rack Leaking and Bushing Breakage
4complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering rack leaks while driving, and the front lower control arm bushing breaks, posing a significant safety hazard.
$900–$2,000est. steering rack replacement · 4–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Electrical Glitches Causing Engine and Transmission Issues
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system glitches cause the engine and transmission to malfunction, leading to erratic behavior.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Fuel Pump Failure
3complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe fuel pump repeatedly fails, causing the vehicle to stall and potentially leading to accidents or fires.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 16V417000, 23V858000
- 11
Door Lock Actuator Failure
2complaintsLow severityElectricalThe door lock actuator fails, preventing proper locking and unlocking of the doors.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Engine Check Light On Due to Oil Contamination
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe check engine light illuminates due to oil contamination, indicating potential engine damage.
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Suspension Component Failure
2complaintsMedium severitySuspensionSuspension components, such as shock absorbers and coil springs, fail prematurely, leading to loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 14
Transmission Shudder and Jolting During Acceleration
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission shudders and jolts during acceleration, especially on hills, leading to unsafe driving conditions.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 15
Unexplained Acceleration While Depressing Brake Pedal
2complaintsHigh severityEngineThe vehicle accelerates independently while the brake pedal is depressed, increasing the risk of accidents.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.