2017 Honda ODYSSEY problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
39 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
24,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 16 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 39 complaints (25.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 7 | 17.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 12.8% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 10.3% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 7.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 10 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Structure:Body | 2 |
Engine: 10; Power Train: 7; Electrical System: 6; Unknown Or Other: 6; Service Brakes: 3; Air Bags: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Structure:Body: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 8 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 8; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 23 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 4 |
2017: 3; 2018: 3; 2019: 7; 2020: 1; 2021: 4; 2022: 1; 2023: 3; 2024: 4; 2025: 9; 2026: 4
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 7 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11172558 · 2019-01-28 (January 28, 2019)
THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A STREET AND NORMALLY DECELERATING FROM 30 MPH TOWARDS A STOP LIGHT. WITHOUT WARNING THE CAR SUDDENLY DECELERATED AND STALLED THE ENGINE. IT WAS AS IF THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO PARK. THIS HAPPENED THREE OTHER TIMES AND EVENTUALLY, THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE DESPITE INDICATING THAT IT WAS IN REVERSE. ONLY ON THE 5TH TRIP THE CAR HAD A WARNING ERROR LIGHT APPEAR. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY FOUND A CATASTROPHIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE CAR WAS ABOUT 1 YEAR OLD AND HAD LESS THAN 11…
Owner-reported narrative. 10,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11172558 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11432956 · 2021-09-14 (September 14, 2021)
Shifting is rough at about 20 miles per hour when you accelerate
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11432956 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11595165 · 2024-06-18 (June 18, 2024)
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the alarm activated, and the contact attempted to turn off the alarm; however, the alarm failed to deactivate. The alarm went off for several hours before stopping. The contact stated that several days later while attempting to start the vehicle, the battery had been completely drained. The battery was replaced under warranty. The failure reoccurred; and the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective hood latch. The vehicle was repaired. The failure reoccurred a…
Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11595165 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11600413 · 2024-07-09 (July 9, 2024)
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the fuel valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact took the vehicle back to the same mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the …
Owner-reported narrative. 59,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11600413 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11536945 · 2023-08-07 (August 7, 2023)
Engine failure, requiring all new ignition coils and spark plugs (62,000 miles). Car ran well for 3 weeks, and resumed having acceleration issues, engine/transmission judder and check engine light returned. Brought back to mechanic and replaced a failed ignition coil. Was directed by the mechanic to bring to a dealer if the issue continues as it's likely due to a cylinder issue which is causing ignition coils to fail. Brought to dealer with engine and transmission issues. Diagnosed as bad transmission fluid requiring flush and fill 3 time…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11536945 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11265598 · 2019-10-02 (October 2, 2019)
AT 25,000 MILES ON MY HONDA WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE FRONT END STARTED SHAKING SEVERELY, TOKE THE CAR TO THE HONDA DEALER FOR SERVICE, THEY TOLD ME THAT THE BRAKE PADS GOT HOT THE FIXED THE PADS COST $200 ANOTHER 25,000 MILES SURE ENOUGH THE SAME PROBLEM THIS TIME I COMPLAINED TO THE SERVICE MG HE GAVE ME A DISCOUNT AND SAID THIS SIZE PADS WHERE ON ALL THE HONDA CARS, HONDA DID NOT MAKE ANY EFFORT TO PLACE LARGER SIZE FRONT BRAKE PADS ON THEIR ODYSSEY, NOW AT 77,000 MILE ITS VIBRATING AGAIN. MAJOR PROBLEM IF YOU HAVE TO STOP FAST THE VIBRA…
Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11265598 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11520939 · 2023-05-08 (May 8, 2023)
Engine coils repaired several times, most recently van lost power while going uphill with my entire family in the vehicle. My husband applied brakes and emergency brake and we all exited the van. We were on vacation and took to local dealership where could were replaced again! 3 weeks later. Most recently we are having issues with keyless entry module and van loses power and won’t start. Absolutely ridiculous. Van is only 5 years old. Will never buy another Honda
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11520939 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11665032 · 2025-06-05 (June 5, 2025)
On two separate occasions, while unattended and sitting in my garage, the vehicle seemed to be attempting to start by itself. Instrument panel warning lights were all flashing on and off with ignition clicking. The key fob was nowhere near the vehicle. I started the vehicle but then WAS UNABE TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF by pressing the ignition button. ALSO FEARED THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. Had to pull the fuel pump fuse to do so. A local Honda dealership diagnosed (by reviewing Honda's service library) as a faulty ignition control unit…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11665032 at NHTSA ↗