2017 Honda Odyssey vs 2018 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 | 2017 Honda Odyssey | 2018 Honda Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 39 | 985 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 16 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 68 | 278 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 27,715 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Odyssey | Honda Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 258 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 199 |
| Engine | 10 | 188 |
| Power Train | 7 | 164 |
| Lane Departure | 0 | 136 |
| Structure | 2 | 96 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 79 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 54 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 108 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 65 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 40 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 39 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 31 |
| Water leaks | 0 | 26 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 23 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 21 |
2017 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.