AI Damage2026 Honda Odyssey: common problems
The maker issued 16 service bulletins for this year. We found 3 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 16
- YouTube repair videos
- 3
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
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- 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…
- Dealer Message - American American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2026 Odysseys with a cusomer complaint of the electronic parking brake (EPB) switch inoperable. Customer may also notice a brake system warning indicator on the instrument panel with DTC…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2026 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the electronic parking brake (EPB) switch inoperable. Customer may also notice a brake system warning indicator on the instrument panel. To…
- Dealer Message - American American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2026 Odysseys with a cusomer complaint of the electronic parking brake (EPB) switch inoperable. Customer may also notice a brake system warning indicator on the instrument panel. To…
- 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)…
- Over the Air System Update - This update contains the following performance enhancement
Resolves Navigation app freezing or black screen due to phonebook memory being full.
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2025-2026 Odysseys with a customer complaint of a front suspension noise. The noise can be described as clunk, knock, rattle or thump. To better understand the cause of this condition…
NHTSA lists 16 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- Five Reasons the 2026 Honda Odyssey Might Just be Worth $54,000 With All the Options!amount per author: 54,000 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- 5 things Honda got WRONG with the 2026 Odyssey? #honda #odyssey #minivan #minivanlife #hondaodyssey
- Why the Honda Odyssey Door Will Not Open All the Way! 2026 Honda Odyssey Engineering
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Honda Odyssey?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 16 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2026 Honda Odyssey?
NHTSA lists 16 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 2026 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 2026 models
Read also
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 2026-11-04.