2019 Honda Odyssey engine problems
133 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Honda Odyssey — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My wife was driving our young daughters and the vehicle had multiple warning lights come on. then several messages stated transmission drive unavailable. then the vehicle stopped moving and stalled in a busy street. it would re-start but was idling at 3000rpm. however it would not move from where…”
filed Sep 15, 2026
“Vehicle began to misfire on cylinder 3. As the issue continued more cylinders stared to misfire. Next was number 6, then 2 increased up the engine. Air fuel ratio was 1.6. Assuming it was fuel/air/electrical in nature, the spark plugs, and fuel injector were changed and air intake and upper valves…”
filed Sep 13, 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
- Timing belt teeth may separate from the beltCampaign 19V298000 · Apr 12, 2019
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, 2024Service NewsDue to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) regulation change starting with 2019 vehicles, American Honda’s Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) On-Board Diagnostic monitors are now included in the…
A24040A · Other · issued May 1, 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% |
| 2018 Odyssey | 188 | 19% |
| 2017 Odyssey | 10 | 26% |
| 2016 Odyssey | 92 | 34% |
| 2015 Odyssey | 53 | 26% |
| 2014 Odyssey | 59 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 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.