2016 Honda Odyssey vs 2017 Honda Odyssey
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Honda Odyssey | 2017 Honda Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 269 | 39 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 131 | 68 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 35,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Odyssey | Honda Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 92 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 39 | 6 |
| Power Train | 38 | 7 |
| Seats | 26 | 1 |
| Structure | 25 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 18 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Misfire / rough idle | 44 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 41 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 34 | 0 |
| Stalling | 16 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 5 | 0 |
2016 Honda Odyssey
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.