2012 Honda Odyssey Structure & Body Problems
Structure & Body complaints account for 40 of 245 total complaints (16%) on the 2012 Honda Odyssey, with a median failure mileage of 60,000. Two related recalls cover second-row seat latches, and owners most often report sliding door failures.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 40
- 16% of 245
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 11
- Median mileage
- 60,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Rear sliding doors stick, hesitate, or reopen just before fully closing, often after the issue develops over time.
- Sliding doors triggered by the key fob pop, scrape, or open unexpectedly while the vehicle is parked and stationary.
- Second-row seat levers or latches fail to catch properly, leaving the seat loose and able to shift during stops.
- Third-row seats fail to clamp into their floor hooks, leaving the seat loose while the vehicle is stationary.
- A rear sliding door has closed on an occupant's hand while it was positioned in the door track, causing injury.
- Sliding door motors and rollers have needed replacement after doors stopped closing all the way.
When 2012 Honda Odyssey body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 4, 2013, latest Sep 20, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2012 Honda Odyssey
- NHTSA 17V725000Nov 17, 2017Structure & Body806,936 vehicles
Seats:mid/rear assembly
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 16V933000Dec 27, 2016Structure & Body633,753 vehicles
Seats:mid/rear assembly
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2010, to October 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have second row outboard seats that have a release lever that allows the seats to move for easier access to the third row of seats. This release lever may remain in the unlocked position allowing the seats to move unexpectedly.
Risk: An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional bracket and spring to both second row outboard seats, free of charge. Interim letter has been mailed, and a second notification will be sent . Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KD5.
Structure & Body complaints by Odyssey model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are Structure & Body complaints on the 2012 Honda Odyssey?
- NHTSA lists 40 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Odyssey, which is 16% of the 245 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for Structure & Body issues on the 2012 Honda Odyssey?
- Yes. Recall 17V725000 covers second-row outboard seats that can slide sideways, and recall 16V933000 covers a second-row seat release lever issue; Honda dealers install brackets and springs free of charge for both.
- At what mileage do these structural problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2012 Odyssey is 60,000 miles.
- Have Structure & Body issues caused crashes or injuries on the 2012 Odyssey?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 11 injuries linked to Structure & Body complaints on the 2012 Odyssey, with no fires reported.
- Is the 2012 Odyssey worse than other years for these issues?
- Its 16% share of complaints is similar to 2011 (16%) and 2013 (14%), but lower than 2010 (24%) and 2015 (21%), so it sits in the middle among Odyssey model years.