2018 Honda Odyssey structure problems
96 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2018 Honda Odyssey — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Rear sliding door failure, doors wouldn't latch properly resulting in opening when driving down the road. Took to dealership for repair. Paid $1633.78 they replaced rear latches 3/31/2026. Rear latches failed to open resulting in one Rear door cable breaking and one that will not open at all…”
filed Sep 6, 2026
“Creaking from drivers side footwell. Pinch weld has to be oiled and greased. Vehicle has 108k miles. Front suspension entirely replaced, and the noise boiled down to the floor flexing and metal pinch welds moving and creaking. This is a common issue apparently in the Honda community.we now have to…”
filed Jun 20, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Odyssey years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Odyssey | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 Odyssey | 7 | 2% |
| 2024 Odyssey | 5 | 5% |
| 2023 Odyssey | 10 | 10% |
| 2022 Odyssey | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Odyssey | 10 | 7% |
| 2020 Odyssey | 30 | 6% |
| 2019 Odyssey | 56 | 6% |
| 2017 Odyssey | 2 | 5% |
| 2016 Odyssey | 25 | 9% |
| 2015 Odyssey | 25 | 12% |
| 2014 Odyssey | 40 | 13% |
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.