Honda Odyssey Structure Problems
Owners have filed 1,410 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Honda Odyssey across 30 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (138). The words owners use most often: “sliding door” (30% of reports).
- 1,410structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 26mention a crash
- 148mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- $970typical repair cost reported by owners
- 38%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.
- Sliding door: mentioned in 416 of 1,410 complaints (30%)
- Lift gate: mentioned in 79 of 1,410 complaints (6%)
- Fell off: mentioned in 71 of 1,410 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the Honda Odyssey at $970, and half of them between $550 and $1,400.
Based on 40 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2004–2026), 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 structure problems happen?
Based on 818 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 1,410 complaints, 26 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 148 an injury.
Honda Odyssey structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Odyssey | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2025 Odyssey | 7 | 2% | 50,000 |
| 2024 Odyssey | 5 | 4% | 700 |
| 2023 Odyssey | 10 | 10% | 9,000 |
| 2022 Odyssey | 3 | 2% | — |
| 2021 Odyssey | 10 | 7% | 19,000 |
| 2020 Odyssey | 31 | 6% | 13,000 |
| 2019 Odyssey | 58 | 6% | 14,500 |
| 2018 Odyssey | 98 | 10% | 7,800 |
| 2017 Odyssey | 2 | 5% | — |
| 2016 Odyssey | 25 | 9% | 34,000 |
| 2015 Odyssey | 25 | 12% | 28,000 |
| 2014 Odyssey | 41 | 13% | 32,000 |
| 2013 Odyssey | 20 | 10% | 75,150 |
| 2012 Odyssey | 25 | 10% | 70,000 |
| 2011 Odyssey | 20 | 9% | 60,000 |
| 2010 Odyssey | 54 | 21% | 83,000 |
| 2009 Odyssey | 63 | 32% | 65,187 |
| 2008 Odyssey | 123 | 25% | 70,000 |
| 2007 Odyssey | 134 | 16% | 70,000 |
| 2006 Odyssey | 101 | 14% | 77,690 |
| 2005 Odyssey | 138 | 17% | 81,850 |
| 2004 Odyssey | 55 | 9% | 85,000 |
| 2003 Odyssey | 40 | 4% | 117,500 |
| 2002 Odyssey | 55 | 6% | 67,500 |
| 2001 Odyssey | 64 | 10% | 91,470 |
| 2000 Odyssey | 119 | 18% | 71,307 |
| 1999 Odyssey | 77 | 15% | 62,240 |
| 1998 Odyssey | 4 | 5% | 169,074 |
| 1995 Odyssey | 2 | 2% | 193,874 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge and attachments; structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut
Model years: 2008, 2009
Problem: Honda is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 odyssey vehicles, the gas-filled struts that help to raise and support the liftgate of vehicles equipped with a power liftgate system may be prone to early life failures due to a manufacturing flaw. The flaw can result in a leak of the pressurized gas, leading to reduced strut performance.
Risk: Struts with diminished performance can lead to unexpected closure, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both power liftgate gas struts free of charge. The safety recall began on march 12, 2012. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut
Model years: 2005
Problem: Honda is recalling certain model year 2005 odyssey touring vehicles equipped with power operated rear liftgate. The power liftgate gas struts may deteriorate unexpectedly early. Struts that have worn out prematurely may fail to hold the power liftgate in the fully open position, causing the power liftgate to close unexpectedly.
Risk: Injury may result from a power liftgate closing unexpectedly when a person is within the closing path of the liftgate.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the gas liftgate struts and replace if within the recall population. This service will be performed free of charge. The campaign began on march 26, 2010. Owners may contact honda automobile customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Structure:frame and members
Model years: 2000
Problem: Vehicle description: minivans. The front body/frame is missing spot welds.
Risk: The missing welds might affect the occupant protection performance in a collision.
Fix: Dealers inspected all the vehicles and they were found to be properly welded.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The paint is literally falling off my entire van, i believe in the white pearl color, it looks ridiculous. The BREAK warning also comes on randomly even with no one infront of me.
The power sliding driver-side (left rear) door latch assembly on my 2019 Honda Odyssey has experienced a complete mechanical and electrical failure. There were absolutely no warning signs, dashboard lamps, or messages prior to the door suddenly malfunctioning. The built-in closer motor now…
After a heavy rain, the rear tailgate stopped working- apparently the roof seals have cracked and water leaked into the rear part of the car, and destroyed the tailgate latch and control unit. When I was driving the car for service, the rear sensor kept beeping indicating that the tailgate was not…
after a heavy rain, the automatic tailgate opening/closing function stopped working. Trunk can only be opened manually. warning message on dashboard: POWER TAILGATE PROBLEM. water intrusion. cracked seals.
The contact owned a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that water was seeping into the trunk during inclement weather or while washing the vehicle. The contact stated that several warning lights remained illuminated, and the cruise control, blind spot detection, lane departure warning, and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda Odysseys have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 1,410 owner complaints about structure 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 structure?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the Honda Odyssey?
Owners report a typical cost of $970 (half paid between $550 and $1,400), from 40 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Honda Odyssey?
The most frequent phrase is “sliding door”, in 416 of 1,410 complaints, followed by “lift gate” (79).
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- Forward Collision Avoidance problems (751)
- Service Brakes problems (622)
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