2012 HONDA ODYSSEY — Owner-Reported Problems

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 239 complaints · 5 recalls
Most-reported system: SERVICE BRAKES (45 complaints · 18.8%)
Safety signals:
  • Crashes 14
  • Fires 6
  • Injuries 22
  • Deaths 0
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Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

Component Problem Distribution SERVICE BRAKES appears in 45 of 239 owner complaints (18.8%) in this vehicle snapshot. SERVICE BRAKES: 45 complaints, 18.8% of reports SERVICE BRAKES 45 · 18.8% · 1 crash reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24 complaints, 10.0% of reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24 · 10.0% · 3 fire reports ENGINE: 24 complaints, 10.0% of reports ENGINE 24 · 10.0% · 2 fire reports STRUCTURE: 20 complaints, 8.4% of reports STRUCTURE 20 · 8.4% · 1 crash reports POWER TRAIN: 17 complaints, 7.1% of reports POWER TRAIN 17 · 7.1% STEERING: 15 complaints, 6.3% of reports STEERING 15 · 6.3% VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: 11 complaints, 4.6% of reports VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11 · 4.6% · 4 crash reports SEAT BELTS: 9 complaints, 3.8% of reports SEAT BELTS 9 · 3.8% · 3 crash reports AIR BAGS: 7 complaints, 2.9% of reports AIR BAGS 7 · 2.9% · 3 crash reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 67 complaints, 28.0% of reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER 67 · 28.0% · 3 crash reports 1 fire reports 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

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System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
SERVICE BRAKES 45 18.8% 1 crashes · 0 fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24 10.0% 0 crashes · 3 fires
ENGINE 24 10.0% 0 crashes · 2 fires
STRUCTURE 20 8.4% 1 crashes · 0 fires
POWER TRAIN 17 7.1% 0 crashes · 0 fires
STEERING 15 6.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11 4.6% 4 crashes · 0 fires
SEAT BELTS 9 3.8% 3 crashes · 0 fires
AIR BAGS 7 2.9% 3 crashes · 0 fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 67 28.0% 3 crashes · 1 fires
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Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

Problem & Recall Timeline Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Oct 2011; the first recall shown was reported in Dec 2011. 2011-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2012-Q1: 4 owner reports 4 2012-Q2: 4 owner reports 4 2012-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2012-Q4: 4 owner reports 4 2013-Q1: 6 owner reports 6 2013-Q2: 8 owner reports 8 2013-Q3: 6 owner reports 6 2013-Q4: 4 owner reports 4 2014-Q1: 4 owner reports 4 2014-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2014-Q3: 12 owner reports 12 2014-Q4: 8 owner reports 8 2015-Q1: 5 owner reports 5 2015-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2015-Q3: 6 owner reports 6 2015-Q4: 5 owner reports 5 2016-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2016-Q2: 6 owner reports 6 2016-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2016-Q4: 6 owner reports 6 2017-Q1: 7 owner reports 7 2017-Q2: 7 owner reports 7 2017-Q3: 8 owner reports 8 2017-Q4: 10 owner reports 10 2018-Q1: 9 owner reports 9 2018-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2018-Q3: 8 owner reports 8 2018-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2019-Q1: 7 owner reports 7 2019-Q2: 4 owner reports 4 2019-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2019-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2020-Q1: 5 owner reports 5 2020-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2020-Q3: 6 owner reports 6 2020-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2021-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2021-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2021-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2021-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2022-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2022-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2022-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2022-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2023-Q2: 4 owner reports 4 2023-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2024-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2024-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2025-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2025-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2025-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2025-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2026-Q2: 4 owner reports 4 2026-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 Owner reports Oct 2011 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 11V602000 ◆ Recall campaign 11V602000 Recall campaign 13V016000 ◆ Recall campaign 13V016000 Recall campaign 13V143000 ◆ Recall campaign 13V143000 Recall campaign 16V933000 ◆ Recall campaign 16V933000 Recall campaign 17V725000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V725000 Investigation DP26005 ● Investigation DP26005
  • Campaign 13V143000 was reported 496 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 16V933000 was reported 1,727 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 17V725000 was reported 2,052 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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Date Record type Count Record identifier
2011-Q4 Owner reports 3
2012-Q1 Owner reports 4
2012-Q2 Owner reports 4
2012-Q3 Owner reports 2
2012-Q4 Owner reports 4
2013-Q1 Owner reports 6
2013-Q2 Owner reports 8
2013-Q3 Owner reports 6
2013-Q4 Owner reports 4
2014-Q1 Owner reports 4
2014-Q2 Owner reports 5
2014-Q3 Owner reports 12
2014-Q4 Owner reports 8
2015-Q1 Owner reports 5
2015-Q2 Owner reports 5
2015-Q3 Owner reports 6
2015-Q4 Owner reports 5
2016-Q1 Owner reports 3
2016-Q2 Owner reports 6
2016-Q3 Owner reports 2
2016-Q4 Owner reports 6
2017-Q1 Owner reports 7
2017-Q2 Owner reports 7
2017-Q3 Owner reports 8
2017-Q4 Owner reports 10
2018-Q1 Owner reports 9
2018-Q2 Owner reports 5
2018-Q3 Owner reports 8
2018-Q4 Owner reports 1
2019-Q1 Owner reports 7
2019-Q2 Owner reports 4
2019-Q3 Owner reports 3
2019-Q4 Owner reports 3
2020-Q1 Owner reports 5
2020-Q2 Owner reports 2
2020-Q3 Owner reports 6
2020-Q4 Owner reports 3
2021-Q1 Owner reports 3
2021-Q2 Owner reports 2
2021-Q3 Owner reports 3
2021-Q4 Owner reports 1
2022-Q1 Owner reports 3
2022-Q2 Owner reports 2
2022-Q3 Owner reports 3
2022-Q4 Owner reports 1
2023-Q1 Owner reports 2
2023-Q2 Owner reports 4
2023-Q3 Owner reports 1
2023-Q4 Owner reports 2
2024-Q1 Owner reports 3
2024-Q2 Owner reports 2
2025-Q1 Owner reports 1
2025-Q2 Owner reports 1
2025-Q3 Owner reports 3
2025-Q4 Owner reports 1
2026-Q2 Owner reports 4
2026-Q3 Owner reports 1
Recall campaign 1 11V602000
Recall campaign 1 13V016000
Recall campaign 1 13V143000
Recall campaign 1 16V933000
Recall campaign 1 17V725000
Defect investigation 1 DP26005
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Safety Recalls (5)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

  1. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 11V602000

    Report date
    Component:
    SUSPENSION
    Consequence:
    IF THE NUT LOOSENS, THE FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY WOULD ONLY BE ATTACHED BY ONE BOLT, ALLOWING THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SHIFT TO AN EXTREME INWARD ANGLE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    Remedy:
    HONDA CONTACTED ALL NINE OWNERS BY PHONE ON DECEMBER 19, 2011, AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
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  2. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 13V016000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    The absence of more than one rivet could alter the performance of the driver's airbag during deployment. This could potentially increase the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda dealer. The dealer will inspect the driver's airbag module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
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  3. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 13V143000

    Report date
    Component:
    POWER TRAIN
    Consequence:
    If the gear selector is moved from the park position without pressing the brake pedal it can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will install an updated brake shift interlock blocking mechanism free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's campaign recall numbers are S96, S97, and S98.
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  4. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 16V933000

    Report date
    Component:
    SEATS
    Consequence:
    An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional bracket and spring to both second row outboard seats, free of charge. Interim letter has been mailed, and a second notification will be sent . Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KD5.
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  5. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 17V725000

    Report date
    Component:
    SEATS
    Consequence:
    If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to the second row outboard floor strikers, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2018. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is S0G.
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Complaint Narrative Explorer

Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records

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Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
55% city45% highway
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Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

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Methodology & Data Integrity

Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.

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