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2017 Honda Odyssey Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

0/100

#16 most-complained of 16 Odyssey years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2017 Honda Odyssey ranks 16th out of 16 years for NHTSA complaints, with a complaint index of 0 and only 39 complaints logged. It carries a "Best" verdict among Odyssey model years, with 2 recalls and no do-not-drive campaigns.

Complaints
39
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
22
19 city / 27 hwy

Top 2017 Honda Odyssey problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine11 (28%)
  2. Other7 (18%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain7 (18%)
  4. Electrical System6 (15%)
  5. Brakes4 (10%)
  6. Structure & Body4 (10%)
  7. Fuel System3 (8%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers3 (8%)
  9. Airbags2 (5%)
  10. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (3%)

What owners report

  • Some owners report sudden unexpected acceleration, in one case leading to a collision after the dealer said the throttle system tested fine.
  • Engine misfires with flashing check-engine lights and low oil pressure warnings appear in early-mileage vehicles, sometimes with smoke or a burnt rubber smell from under the hood.
  • Owners describe the transmission suddenly disengaging while decelerating, stalling the engine, and later refusing to shift into reverse.
  • Windshields and sunroofs have cracked or shattered without any prior chip or impact, in one case while the vehicle was in motion with a child inside.
  • Electrical faults after rain caused turn signals, door locks, the alarm, and power sliding doors to stop working at once.
  • Front brakes reportedly caused severe shaking when applied, with owners told the pads had overheated.
2017 Honda Odyssey complaints: complaints filed per month5Apr 2017Jan 2019Oct 2019Feb 2022Jun 2024Jun 2025Apr 2026
48 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2017 to Jun 2026; peak Jun 2025 (5).

2017 Honda Odyssey recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

  2. 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.

2017 Honda Odyssey fuel economy and fuel cost

City
19 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,950
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2017 compared with other Odyssey years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015Best13206622
2016Good33269622
2017Best039222
2018Avoid879901622
2019Avoid939662022

All Honda Odyssey years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Honda Odyssey reliable?
Among the 16 Odyssey model years tracked, 2017 ranks best, with a complaint index of 0 and just 39 complaints filed with NHTSA.
What problems does the 2017 Honda Odyssey have?
Engine issues make up 28% of complaints (11 of 39), followed by transmission and powertrain problems at 18% (7 complaints) and electrical system issues at 15% (6 complaints).
Does the 2017 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Odyssey: a fuel pump module recall shared with several Honda/Acura models, and a 2017 recall to install brackets after second-row seats could slide sideways. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
Should I avoid the 2017 Honda Odyssey compared to other years?
No. The 2017 model year carries a "Best" verdict relative to other Odyssey years; years like 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2025 carry an "Avoid" verdict with far higher complaint counts and indexes.
At what mileage do 2017 Odyssey problems tend to show up?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 24,000 overall, with engine complaints centering around 8,160 miles and brake complaints around 12,515 miles.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.