2020 Honda Odyssey
Common Problems
Ranked from 230 federal NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
32 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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Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction
46complaintsHigh severityElectricalMultiple forward collision avoidance systems, including adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and collision mitigation, fail simultaneously.
Related recalls: 20V440000, 20V066000
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Multipurpose Camera Failure
32complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe multipurpose camera above the rearview mirror has failed, causing multiple safety features to malfunction.
Related recalls: 20V440000, 20V066000
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Forward Collision Avoidance System Failure
28complaintsSafety riskOtherThe forward-facing camera has failed, rendering the forward collision avoidance system inoperative.
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Electrical System Issues
21complaintsMedium severityElectricalIssues with the infotainment system, including frequent shutdowns, crackling sounds, and random malfunctions.
Related recalls: 20V440000, 20V066000
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Power Tailgate Motor Failure
17complaintsMedium severityOtherThe power tailgate motor has failed, causing the liftgate to stop midway, refuse to open, or close on its own.
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Lane Departure Warning System Failure
16complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe lane departure warning system intermittently fails, displaying lane departure and lane keeping assist errors, posing a risk of unintentional lane changes.
Related recalls: 20V440000, 20V066000
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Tailgate Control Module Failure
15complaintsMedium severityOtherThe tailgate control module has failed, causing the tailgate to stop midway, refuse to open, or close on its own.
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Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Malfunction
13complaintsHigh severityElectricalAll ADAS systems, including lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and collision mitigation, intermittently fail, posing a safety risk.
Related recalls: 20V440000, 20V066000
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Idle Stop Feature Malfunction
13complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe idle stop feature frequently fails to restart the engine, leaving the vehicle inoperable in traffic.
Related recalls: 20V440000, 20V066000
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Engine Stalling and Idle Issues
12complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine frequently stalls or fails to restart after being turned off, especially at stoplights or while idling.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Tailgate Power Module Failure
11complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe power module for the tailgate fails, preventing it from operating properly and potentially causing injury.
Related recalls: 20V440000, 20V066000
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Engine Stall and Idle Stop Issues
10complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine stalling and idle stop issues occur frequently, especially at stoplights, causing safety concerns and inconvenience.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Infotainment System Frequent Reboots and Malfunctions
9complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe infotainment system frequently reboots or malfunctions, causing the screen to go black and other features to fail.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V440000, 20V066000
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Sliding Door Malfunction
9complaintsMedium severityOtherSliding doors often fail to operate correctly, either opening or closing improperly, posing a safety hazard, especially with passengers present.
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Camera Malfunction Causing Safety Features to Fail
8complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe front camera, which controls critical safety features, often malfunctions, leading to the disabling of safety systems.
Related recalls: 20V440000, 20V066000
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Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
8complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine frequently stalls when the stop-start feature is engaged, requiring multiple attempts to restart the vehicle.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 17
Vehicle Stalling During Operation
8complaintsMedium severityEngineThe vehicle occasionally stalls during operation, especially at idle, requiring multiple attempts to restart the engine.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 18
Fuel System Recall Issues
7complaintsLow severityFuel systemIssues related to the fuel system, including recalls and parts unavailability, causing delays and inconvenience to owners.
Related recalls: 21V010000, 23V858000
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Infotainment System Reboot Issues
7complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe infotainment system frequently reboots, causing loss of all functions including navigation, audio, and rearview camera, leading to safety concerns.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V440000, 20V066000
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Power Tailgate Malfunction
6complaintsMedium severityOtherWater ingress into the tailgate control unit causes it to malfunction, leading to the inability to open the tailgate.
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Auto Idle-Start System Failure
4complaintsHigh severityEngineThe auto idle-start system causes the engine to shut off and fail to restart when the vehicle is stopped, posing a significant safety risk.
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Battery Issues
4complaintsLow severityElectricalMultiple battery failures and issues with the auto start/stop feature lead to frequent vehicle shutdowns and restart difficulties.
Related recalls: 20V440000, 20V066000
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Infotainment System Failure
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe infotainment system frequently malfunctions, leading to loss of functionality such as navigation, radio, and backup camera, often requiring a restart.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V440000, 20V066000
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Automatic Braking System Malfunction
3complaintsHigh severityOtherThe automatic braking system occasionally engages unexpectedly, causing sudden deceleration without any external stimuli, posing a safety risk to the occupants and other drivers.
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Engine Stall at Idle
3complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine stalls unexpectedly while the vehicle is idling, leading to potential safety risks.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 26
Sliding Door Malfunctions
3complaintsLow severityOtherSliding doors do not close properly and may open unexpectedly, posing a minor safety risk.
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Back Over Prevention System Failure
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe back over prevention system, including the rearview camera, intermittently fails to function, posing a risk of accidents when reversing.
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HVAC System Failure
2complaintsLow severityElectricalThe heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system fails to operate correctly, particularly during rainy weather, reducing visibility.
$150–$1,100est. hvac diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V440000, 20V066000
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Infotainment System Instability
2complaintsLow severityElectricalThe infotainment system experiences loud static and speaker distortion, leading to audio function instability and inoperable rearview backup camera.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V440000, 20V066000
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Power Sliding Door Issues
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe power sliding doors malfunction, reversing direction when closing or failing to close properly, requiring manual intervention to complete the action.
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Steering Wheel Locking During Turns
2complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel locks during turns, forcing the car into oncoming traffic or preventing movement.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 32
Stop-Start System Failure
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe stop-start system intermittently fails to restart the engine after idling, requiring the vehicle to be turned off and restarted.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V440000, 20V066000
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.