How common are transmission problems in the 2015 Honda Odyssey?

NHTSA lists 41 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Odyssey, which is 20% of all 206 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Honda Odyssey transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain problem area on the 2015 Odyssey.

At what mileage do transmission issues typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 34,000 miles.

What does the jerking or clunking feel like?

Owners describe a jerk or clunking noise during low-speed acceleration, often between 15 and 30 mph, and a hard shift between 1st and 2nd gear.

How does 2015 compare to other Odyssey model years for this problem area?

The 2015 Odyssey's 41 complaints and 20% share are lower than the 2014 model's 73 complaints and 24% share, but higher than the 2013 model's 14 complaints and 7% share.

2015 Honda Odyssey Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 41 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Honda Odyssey, 20% of its 206 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 34,000. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 41; 20% of 206
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 34,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report a violent jerk or clunk when accelerating through the 15-30 mph range, often after coming to a stop.
Several describe a loud clunking noise paired with a shudder or shake when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear.
Some owners report the vehicle bucking or shuddering intermittently at low speed, with symptoms that stop after restarting the engine.
A few describe a burning odor and a sensation the vehicle was about to stall while driving around 65 mph.
One owner reported the shuddering persisted after dealers flushed the transmission fluid and replaced the torque converter.
Another owner reported a weakened engine mount and a leaking spool valve found during a dealer inspection at high mileage.

When 2015 Honda Odyssey transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 13, 2014, latest Mar 27, 2026.

41 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2014 to Mar 2026; peak Sep 2015 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Honda Odyssey

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Odyssey model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201023 (9%)
201119 (8%)
201224 (10%)
201314 (7%)
201473 (24%)
201541 (20%)
201638 (14%)
20177 (18%)
2018165 (17%)
2019126 (13%)
202016 (3%)
20216 (4%)
202214 (10%)
20233 (3%)
202414 (13%)
202536 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems in the 2015 Honda Odyssey?: NHTSA lists 41 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Odyssey, which is 20% of all 206 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Honda Odyssey transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain problem area on the 2015 Odyssey.
At what mileage do transmission issues typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 34,000 miles.
What does the jerking or clunking feel like?: Owners describe a jerk or clunking noise during low-speed acceleration, often between 15 and 30 mph, and a hard shift between 1st and 2nd gear.
How does 2015 compare to other Odyssey model years for this problem area?: The 2015 Odyssey's 41 complaints and 20% share are lower than the 2014 model's 73 complaints and 24% share, but higher than the 2013 model's 14 complaints and 7% share.