NHTSA data · free2017 Honda OdysseyProblems: Top Complaints, Recalls & Failures (NHTSA)
Every owner complaint and safety recall the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has on file for the 2017 Honda Odyssey, ranked by the component that failed most.
Complaints on file
39
Recalls issued
2
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
What breaks most
- Engine10 complaints · 25.6%
- Power Train7 complaints · 17.9%
- Electrical System6 complaints · 15.4%
- Service Brakes3 complaints · 7.7%
- Air Bags2 complaints · 5.1%
Recalls on this model year
- Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two positions. If a seat is placed between either of the two positions when attaching the seat to the vehicle floor, the seat will not latch properly t
Campaign 17V725000 · reported 17/11/2017 · recall work is free at any franchised dealer
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, F
Campaign 23V858000 · reported 18/12/2023 · recall work is free at any franchised dealer
What owners report
Engine
- At 60 mph the vehicle began shaking , I pulled over , put it in park while still running, and got out to inspect. I noticed some smoke from under the hood and by the time I got inside to release the h
- While driving, the battery indicator light illuminated. Suddenly, the power turned off. The vehicle could be steered and brakes used, only. Then, as quickly as the power turned off, it restored and mo
- 2017 Honda Odyssey Piston ring failure leading to stop spark plug working while driving. This makes car shake heavily and can’t drive more than 20mph, sound from engine is loud. Had been happening ev
Power Train
- -Torque convertor/transmission. We do currently have it and it could be inspected. -A sudden transmission failure could pose a safety risk to us and others. -Yes, see story below. Technician drove and
- I own a 2017 Honda Odyssey that is currently covered under an extended warranty related to the torque converter, specifically addressing Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0741. I experienced symptoms twi
- Driving one day without warning the van was shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear when there was a hard slam, then the check engine light came on as well as the forward collision sensor failure. The van went
Electrical System
- The contact owns a 2017 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that after exiting the vehicle and pressing the buttons to lock the doors, the front driver’s side door locked and immediately unlocked, faili
- On two separate occasions, while unattended and sitting in my garage, the vehicle seemed to be attempting to start by itself. Instrument panel warning lights were all flashing on and off with ignition
- While driving, the battery indicator light illuminated. Suddenly, the power turned off. The vehicle could be steered and brakes used, only. Then, as quickly as the power turned off, it restored and mo
Service Brakes
- While driving, the battery indicator light illuminated. Suddenly, the power turned off. The vehicle could be steered and brakes used, only. Then, as quickly as the power turned off, it restored and mo
- AT 25,000 MILES ON MY HONDA WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE FRONT END STARTED SHAKING SEVERELY, TOKE THE CAR TO THE HONDA DEALER FOR SERVICE, THEY TOLD ME THAT THE BRAKE PADS GOT HOT THE FIXED THE PADS
- SOFT AND NON-RESPONSIVE BREAK
Air Bags
- See attached letter for complaint for potential Defect Petition DP26005
- I was driving on the highway at approximately 65 mph and the passenger side SRS (seatbelt and airbag) deployed. There was no collision, pothole or any other change in momentum to the vehicle immediat
Excerpts are anonymized owner complaints as filed with NHTSA, trimmed to 200 characters.
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