2018 Honda Odyssey engine problems
188 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2018 Honda Odyssey — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“crankshaft/rod bearing defect that is causing an audible knocking noise in the engine and located metal shavings in the oil.”
filed Sep 17, 2026
“1. Component failed: The low-pressure fuel pump failed. The vehicle is currently sitting at my residence and is available for inspection upon request.2. Safety risk: The vehicle stalled completely while driving, causing an immediate loss of propulsion on a public road, creating a severe collision…”
filed Sep 15, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and…Campaign 23V751000 · Nov 13, 2023
Related service bulletins
Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engaging, your vehicle may not automatically restart.
ONL6AX022025A · Other · issued Feb 19, 2025Service Bulletin - MIL flashes and vehicle will not accelerate, low power. After cycling the ignition, the symptom does not return with no stored DTCs. This issue is more common in regions with cold weather…
A24-085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 20, 2024Service Bulletin - The MIL flashes and vehicle will not accelerate, low power. After cycling the ignition, the symptom does not return with no stored DTCs. This issue is more common in regions with cold weather…
A24-085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 19, 2024
Engine problems in other Odyssey years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Odyssey | 13 | 36% |
| 2025 Odyssey | 193 | 52% |
| 2024 Odyssey | 37 | 36% |
| 2023 Odyssey | 13 | 13% |
| 2022 Odyssey | 15 | 11% |
| 2021 Odyssey | 26 | 19% |
| 2020 Odyssey | 66 | 14% |
| 2019 Odyssey | 133 | 14% |
| 2017 Odyssey | 10 | 26% |
| 2016 Odyssey | 92 | 34% |
| 2015 Odyssey | 53 | 26% |
| 2014 Odyssey | 59 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Honda Odyssey
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.