Honda Odyssey Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 493 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Honda Odyssey across 27 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (87). The words owners use most often: “engine mounts” (8% of reports).
- 493engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- $1,350typical repair cost reported by owners
- 33%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.
- Engine mounts: mentioned in 40 of 493 complaints (8%)
- Motor mount: mentioned in 29 of 493 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the Honda Odyssey at $1,350, and half of them between $1,100 and $1,600.
Based on 51 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2004–2014), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 388 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 493 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 3 an injury.
Honda Odyssey engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Odyssey | 6 | 1% | 14,000 |
| 2024 Odyssey | 2 | 2% | 8,500 |
| 2023 Odyssey | 1 | 1% | 71,000 |
| 2021 Odyssey | 1 | 1% | 72,000 |
| 2020 Odyssey | 3 | 1% | 85,000 |
| 2019 Odyssey | 7 | 1% | 114,000 |
| 2018 Odyssey | 12 | 1% | 100,000 |
| 2016 Odyssey | 4 | 1% | 110,000 |
| 2014 Odyssey | 1 | 0% | 200 |
| 2013 Odyssey | 7 | 3% | 124,126 |
| 2012 Odyssey | 6 | 2% | 7,400 |
| 2011 Odyssey | 3 | 1% | 3,550 |
| 2010 Odyssey | 10 | 4% | 3,625 |
| 2009 Odyssey | 6 | 3% | 6,500 |
| 2008 Odyssey | 14 | 3% | 35,174 |
| 2007 Odyssey | 36 | 4% | 28,162 |
| 2006 Odyssey | 71 | 10% | 59,400 |
| 2005 Odyssey | 87 | 10% | 64,292 |
| 2004 Odyssey | 22 | 4% | 90,789 |
| 2003 Odyssey | 44 | 5% | 82,000 |
| 2002 Odyssey | 42 | 4% | 68,000 |
| 2001 Odyssey | 28 | 5% | 83,300 |
| 2000 Odyssey | 29 | 4% | 91,000 |
| 1999 Odyssey | 35 | 7% | 100,500 |
| 1998 Odyssey | 3 | 4% | 140,500 |
| 1996 Odyssey | 11 | 16% | 89,951 |
| 1995 Odyssey | 2 | 2% | 120,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Model years: 2018, 2019
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
Risk: A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
Model years: 2019
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
Risk: Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Model years: 2002
Problem: On certain minivans, sedans, coupes, and sport utility vehicles equipped with v6 engines, a timing belt tensioner pulley on the water pump is misaligned and could cause the timing belt to contact a bolt on the cylinder head. Eventually the belt could be damaged and fail.
Risk: If the timing belt breaks, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the water pump and if it is one of the defective pumps, the water pump and timing belt will be replaced. Owner notification began august 30, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while sitting at a traffic light, with the Auto START/STOP feature engaged, the vehicle completely shut off. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The failure was a recurring failure. The battery was…
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, engine, and VSA warning lights were illuminated. While at the stoplight, the vehicle started jerking and sputtering. The contact stated that the failure was…
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving from a complete stop, the Auto START/STOP system failed to restart the vehicle while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was manually restarted. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the…
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart after being turned off. The Auto START/STOP system failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the battery was in good working order, but the starter was not operating as designed. The contact…
The contact stated while the contact's husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact noticed an abnormal knocking sound. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The contact stated that…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda Odysseys have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 493 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling 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 engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the Honda Odyssey?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,350 (half paid between $1,100 and $1,600), from 51 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Honda Odyssey?
The most frequent phrase is “engine mounts”, in 40 of 493 complaints, followed by “motor mount” (29).
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)
See all Honda Odyssey problems.