2024 Honda Odyssey: common problems

Owners of the 2024 Honda Odyssey filed 128 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. The maker issued 52 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 128
involving a crash: 1
Technical service bulletins (TSB): 52

What fails most often

1 Electrical system 46% of all complaints
2 Engine 38% of all complaints
3 Powertrain 13% of all complaints
4 Forward collision avoidance 11% of all complaints
5 Service brakes 7% of all complaints
6 Structure 4% of all complaints
7 Fuel/propulsion system 3% of all complaints
8 Air bags 2% of all complaints

Circle size and colour show each component’s share of NHTSA complaints. Schematic only, not a drawing of the exact model.

Electrical system: 59 complaints (46% of all).
Engine: 48 complaints (38% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 9.
Powertrain: 16 complaints (13% of all).
Forward collision avoidance: 14 complaints (11% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Service brakes: 9 complaints (7% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 7.

Engines and transmissions

US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.

3.5 L · petrol · 6 cyl
automatic, 10-speed

Drive: FWD

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 128 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

stalls while driving18 · 14%
warning lights, check engine18 · 14%
won't start11 · 9%
infotainment or screen glitches9 · 7%
windows, sunroof8 · 6%
A/C or heater6 · 5%
rear-view camera4 · 3%
hesitation when accelerating4 · 3%
driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping3 · 2%
engine failure or replacement3 · 2%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
Electrical system	59	0	0
Engine	48	0	9
Powertrain	16	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	14	1	0
Service brakes	9	0	7
Structure	5	0	17
Fuel/propulsion system	4	0	1
Air bags	3	0	0
Visibility	2	0	12
Engine and cooling	2	0	1
Exterior lighting	2	0	0
Lane departure	2	0	0
Seats	2	0	0
Steering	2	0	0

What owners report

Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.

At speed less than 25 mph, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) did not work. At cross roads this CMBS will not work when a vehicle comes from the side. This will work only if it detects the vehicle's presence in front for more than 3-5 seconds.
Forward collision avoidance · crash · 2024-11-18 · NHTSA complaint #11625918
The SRS light came on. Took it to the Honda dealership and paid $210 for diagnostic. The diagnostic came back as faulty front passenger seat weigh sensor that needs to be replaced. To replace it, the cost is $1,097.
Air bags · 2026-11-03 · NHTSA complaint #11775503
Engine fails to restart after Auto Idle Stop - stalled in traffic twice on consecutive days. On XXX around noon, at [XXX], I was first in line in the left-turn lane at a red light, with my [XXX] daughter and another adult passenger aboard. The Auto Idle Stop system shut the engine off.
Electrical system · 2026-10-29 · NHTSA complaint #11774533
While driving today at about 30 mph, the minivan suddenly braked on its ownâdespite there being no obstruction aheadâand began beeping. The word "Brake" appeared in large letters in the center of the panel, flashing, before suddenly releasing. My wife and I both suffered whiplash from the incident.
Electrical system · 2026-10-29 · NHTSA complaint #11774517
The auto-stop/start feature in this vehicle, when activated, causes the engine to stall when starting back up. We have had the battery and starter both replaced, and it is still causing an issue. Now, even with the system deactivated, the vehicle will stall, most likely based on the increased wear on the starter.
Electrical system · 2026-10-26 · NHTSA complaint #11773662
The driver sustained injuries on the wrist and knees while the contact sustained injuries on the chest, and a burn on the neck from the seatbelt. Medical attention was required for the injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Air bags · 2026-10-16 · NHTSA complaint #11771593
This is a safety issue in the event of accident or fire and if third row passengers need to exit the vehicle quickly, or to be able to access child in car seat. Honda has informed me that despite the vehicle being under the new bumper to bumper vehicle warranty that fixing this issue is "not covered" under the…
Seats · 2026-10-08 · NHTSA complaint #11769819
Safety complaint: Rearview camera/display failure on 2024 Honda Odyssey (VIN [XXX]). On [XXX], the center display screen went black and the rearview camera image became distorted and unclear while reversing.
Service brakes · 2026-10-05 · NHTSA complaint #11769143

When owners complained

NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.

20231
20247
202528
202692

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 2,993 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 8% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Odyssey has 359 complaints (36 years in the data). This year has 128, below average.

What to check before buying

Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.

Manufacturer service bulletins

Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.

received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11038469 (+2 with the same text) · Structure Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2027 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the rear sliding door latch being stuck, causing the door to remain open or closed. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM…
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11032796 (+2 with the same text) · Engine Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Odysseys & Ridgelines and 2024-2025 Passports with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P0441 (EVAP System Purge Flow Malfunction)…
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11028511 (+6 with the same text) · Visibility Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Accords, 2022-2025 Civics & Odysseys with a customer complaint of a detached or loose rearview mirror bracket/slug from the windshield. Failure between the mount spring and…
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11024252 (+1 with the same text) · Service brakes Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the brake pedal sticking or slow to return. This may result in delayed acceleration, dragging noise, or all 3…
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11023268 (+4 with the same text) · Service brakes Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the brake pedal sticking or slow to return. This may result in delayed acceleration, dragging noise, or brake…
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11022754 (+2 with the same text) · Visibility Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Accords, 2022-2025 Civics & Odysseys with a customer complaint of a loose or detached rearview mirror bracket/slug from the windshield. To better understand the cause of this…
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11021751 (+1 with the same text) · Engine Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of a no auto re-start condition after going into an auto idle stop. The push button ignition may or may not restart…
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11020823 (+1 with the same text) · Visibility Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Accords, 2022-2025 Civics & Odysseys with a customer complaint of a loose or detached rearview mirror bracket. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like…
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11019246 · Engine Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, Pilots, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of a no auto re-start condition after going into an auto idle stop. The push button ignition may or may not…
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 11007886 (+6 with the same text) · Structure Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2022 & 2024 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the power sliding door not opening or closing under its own power. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like…
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 11005734 · Structure Service Bulletin - During warm weather and sun exposure, there is either a squeaking or rubbing noise…
Service Bulletin - During warm weather and sun exposure, there is either a squeaking or rubbing noise coming from the power sliding door upper roller area (left or right) while driving over bumps or uneven surfaces.
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 11005272 · Engine Service 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 (specifically near or below freezing temperatures). Usually after a long drive (around…

NHTSA lists 52 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.

Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Honda Odyssey?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine, powertrain. Total complaints: 128. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (14%), warning lights, check engine (14%), won't start (9%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2024 Honda Odyssey?

NHTSA lists 52 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.

Should I buy a 2024 Honda Odyssey from a US auction?

Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.

Other 2024 models

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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.