2017 Honda Odyssey Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Odyssey years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 31st of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Honda Odyssey. That ranks 31st out of 32 Odyssey model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (10 complaints, 26%), typically at around 1,307 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 39owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Honda Odyssey problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 26% | 1,307 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 18% | 10,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 15% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 15% | 13,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 8% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 5% | 45,100 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 5% | 25,001 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 30 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 15,013 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | 23,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Honda Odyssey recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Seats:mid/rear assembly
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two positions. If a seat is placed between either of the two positions when attaching the seat to the vehicle floor, the seat will not latch properly to the seat striker, allowing the seat to tip forward unexpectedly during braking.
Risk: If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to the second row outboard floor strikers, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2018. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is S0G.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Inadvertent Deployment of Air Bags (DP26005) — opened Jul 13, 2026, closed Sep 24, 2026.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
See attached letter for complaint for potential Defect Petition DP26005
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Odyssey hauling a trailer equipped with a Rhino USA Trailer Hitch Coupler Lock Kit. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH over a bump, the trailer hitch latch lock had failed, causing the trailer to detach and strike the rear of the vehicle, producing sparks…
I was driving on the highway at approximately 65 mph and the passenger side SRS (seatbelt and airbag) deployed. There was no collision, pothole or any other change in momentum to the vehicle immediately prior to deployment. No other airbags deployed.
Vehicle jerks and stalls while accelerating and has died and coasted at times. Was told it has a recall but was not issued one since I have owned it since early this year. Called a Honda dealership and was told that it did not qualify for the recall. Seems to do this after Iâve drove it for a…
-Torque convertor/transmission. We do currently have it and it could be inspected. -A sudden transmission failure could pose a safety risk to us and others. -Yes, see story below. Technician drove and did report feeling the shuddering. -Yes, by honda and now a third party mechanic. -No lights. We…
Other Honda Odyssey years
← 2016 Odyssey · 2018 Odyssey →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Odyssey | 48 | 2 |
| 2025 Odyssey | 417 | 2 |
| 2024 Odyssey | 117 | 3 |
| 2023 Odyssey | 102 | 5 |
| 2022 Odyssey | 138 | 9 |
| 2021 Odyssey | 146 | 8 |
| 2020 Odyssey | 481 | 14 |
| 2019 Odyssey | 984 | 20 |
| 2018 Odyssey | 1,000 | 16 |
| 2017 | 39 | 2 |
| 2016 Odyssey | 270 | 6 |
| 2015 Odyssey | 206 | 6 |
| 2014 Odyssey | 310 | 5 |
| 2013 Odyssey | 210 | 6 |
| 2012 Odyssey | 245 | 5 |
| 2011 Odyssey | 235 | 5 |
| 2010 Odyssey | 255 | 1 |
| 2009 Odyssey | 198 | 3 |
| 2008 Odyssey | 499 | 4 |
| 2007 Odyssey | 830 | 4 |
| 2006 Odyssey | 703 | 3 |
| 2005 Odyssey | 830 | 8 |
| 2004 Odyssey | 585 | 13 |
| 2003 Odyssey | 914 | 15 |
| 2002 Odyssey | 960 | 10 |
| 2001 Odyssey | 619 | 1 |
| 2000 Odyssey | 675 | 6 |
| 1999 Odyssey | 518 | 9 |
| 1998 Odyssey | 73 | 3 |
| 1997 Odyssey | 20 | 2 |
| 1996 Odyssey | 70 | 0 |
| 1995 Odyssey | 96 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda Odyssey?
Owners most often report engine, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Honda Odyssey?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Honda Odyssey a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Odyssey model years, the 2017 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.