Honda Odyssey Electronic Stability Control (esc) Problems
Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Honda Odyssey across 19 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (35). The words owners use most often: “stability assist” (9% of reports).
- 116electronic stability control (esc) complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 36%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Stability assist: mentioned in 11 of 116 complaints (9%)
- Vsa modulator: mentioned in 8 of 116 complaints (7%)
- Backup camera: mentioned in 6 of 116 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems happen?
Based on 97 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 116 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Honda Odyssey electronic stability control (esc) complaints by model year
| Model year | Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Odyssey | 10 | 1% | 7,000 |
| 2018 Odyssey | 7 | 1% | 9,521 |
| 2017 Odyssey | 1 | 3% | 30 |
| 2016 Odyssey | 3 | 1% | 58 |
| 2015 Odyssey | 2 | 1% | 27,500 |
| 2014 Odyssey | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2013 Odyssey | 2 | 1% | 71,000 |
| 2012 Odyssey | 1 | 0% | 77,000 |
| 2011 Odyssey | 4 | 2% | 40,350 |
| 2010 Odyssey | 5 | 2% | 98,000 |
| 2009 Odyssey | 3 | 2% | 47,500 |
| 2008 Odyssey | 16 | 3% | 63,787 |
| 2007 Odyssey | 35 | 4% | 83,000 |
| 2006 Odyssey | 8 | 1% | 145,000 |
| 2005 Odyssey | 11 | 1% | 133,000 |
| 2003 Odyssey | 1 | 0% | 126,500 |
| 2002 Odyssey | 3 | 0% | 176,008 |
| 2001 Odyssey | 1 | 0% | 180,000 |
| 1999 Odyssey | 2 | 0% | 98,677 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electronic stability control (esc) for the Honda Odyssey. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly braked hard. The contact stated that the Vehicle Stability Assistance (VSA) warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed and was…
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that when the vehicle was turned on on several occasions, the "emission system problem, brake system problem, brake hold system problem, power steering EPS problem, vehicle stability assist VSA problem, hill start assist problem, and road…
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that she was involved in an accident and that the grille shutter malfunction warning alarm and "power down" message were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic shop, where it was diagnosed that the distance calibration…
The vsa light check engine light and fuel light here and there keeps coming on i just had this vehicle for 4 years already i just had the engine oil leak fixed i changed oil every 6 months. Also had the alternator and starter changed as well as battery replaced. Is there any possibility the…
The infotainment system started going bad after owning the vehicle within 2 weeks. When the vehicle is in motion the radio went out with a static sound and complete system blacked out with "network communication error" and restarted while car is in motion and this started repeating on the drive.i…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda Odysseys have electronic stability control (esc) problems?
No. NHTSA has 116 owner complaints about electronic stability control (esc) for the Honda Odyssey. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Honda Odyssey electronic stability control (esc)?
No recall currently lists electronic stability control (esc) for this vehicle.
What do owners say about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Honda Odyssey?
The most frequent phrase is “stability assist”, in 11 of 116 complaints, followed by “vsa modulator” (8).
Other Honda Odyssey problems
- Power Train problems (3,064)
- Electrical System problems (1,958)
- Engine problems (1,549)
- Structure problems (1,411)
- Air Bags problems (833)
- Forward Collision Avoidance problems (757)
- Service Brakes problems (622)
- Steering problems (557)
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