2018 Honda Odyssey suspension problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2018 Honda Odyssey — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The rear spring suffered a catastrophic failure, breaking while driving with occupants inside vehicle. The rear coil springs suffer from poor materials or paint protection causing premature failure and rust.”
filed Aug 3, 2026
“Vehicle: 2018 Honda Odyssey Component: Suspension – Rear Shock Absorbers Mileage at Failure: ~50,000 miles I am submitting this complaint to report a premature and potentially unsafe failure of the rear shock absorbers on my 2018 Honda Odyssey, as well as what appears to be a systemic defect…”
filed Jan 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Odyssey years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Odyssey | 8 | 3% |
| 2023 Odyssey | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Odyssey | 4 | 3% |
| 2021 Odyssey | 5 | 4% |
| 2020 Odyssey | 8 | 2% |
| 2019 Odyssey | 15 | 2% |
| 2016 Odyssey | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Odyssey | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 Odyssey | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 Odyssey | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 Odyssey | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 Odyssey | 4 | 2% |
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.