2012 Honda Odyssey Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 16 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Honda Odyssey, 7% of all complaints for that year, with a median failure mileage of 31,232 miles. A 2011 recall (campaign 11V602000) covered a front suspension damper bolt retention nut that may not have been tightened properly.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 16
- 7% of 245
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 31,232 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden tire failures, including flats and rear tire blowouts occurring around highway speeds.
- Some describe premature or uneven tire wear, including dry rot and inner tire wear tied to non-adjustable camber.
- Multiple owners noticed abnormal front-end noise at low speeds that dealers could not fully diagnose or fix, even after strut replacement.
- Front axle wobbling at higher speeds was reported along with cracked, leaking axle boots and noticeable play in the axle.
- Vibration or shaking felt through the steering wheel during braking, sometimes tied to rotor resurfacing requests from dealers.
- A front tire blowout at highway speed caused abnormal vibration before the driver could safely pull over.
When 2012 Honda Odyssey suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 25, 2012, latest Jun 6, 2025.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2012 Honda Odyssey
- NHTSA 11V602000Dec 22, 2011Suspension, Wheels & Tires9 vehicles
Suspension:front
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012, odyssey vehicles manufactured from october 31, 2011, through november 30, 2011. The retention nut for the front right lower suspension damper bolt may not have been tightened to the proper torque, potentially allowing the nut to loosen.
Risk: If the nut loosens, the front hub assembly would only be attached by one bolt, allowing the wheel assembly to shift to an extreme inward angle, resulting in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda contacted all nine owners by phone on december 19, 2011, and repaired the vehicles as necessary free of charge. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Odyssey model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2012 Honda Odyssey have?
- NHTSA lists 16 complaints in this area for the 2012 Odyssey, which is 7% of all 245 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a suspension recall for the 2012 Honda Odyssey?
- Yes. Campaign 11V602000, reported in December 2011, covers a front right lower suspension damper bolt retention nut that may not have been tightened to spec.
- At what mileage do suspension and tire problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 31,232 miles.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 16 suspension, wheels & tire complaints for the 2012 Odyssey.
- How does the 2012 Odyssey compare to other years for this problem area?
- The 2012 Odyssey's 16 complaints and 7% share are close to the 2011 model's 19 complaints (8%), but higher than years like 2013 (6 complaints, 3%) and 2017 (0 complaints).