YearToAvoid

2017 Honda Odyssey Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2017 Honda Odyssey has a complaint index of 0, the lowest of all 21 model years, and carries a Best verdict. It logged 39 complaints, 2 recalls, and no fires, with the Engine as the top problem area at 28% of complaints.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
0/100
#21 of 21 Odyssey years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
39
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
2
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
3
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Top issue
Engine
Best nearby year
2015
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
22
19 city / 27 hwy
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Top 2017 Honda Odyssey problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration, including one case that led to a collision after the dealer would not release throttle test data.
  • Some engines showed low oil pressure warnings paired with the temperature gauge reading high and smoky fumes with a burnt rubber smell coming from under the hood.
  • A few vehicles misfired and triggered a flashing check engine light along with a stability assist warning and shaking during acceleration.
  • The transmission sometimes shifted unexpectedly, causing the engine to stall as if the car had been put in park, and later would not engage reverse.
  • Multiple owners reported the sunroof shattering or bulging while driving at moderate speed, scattering glass inside the cabin.
  • Some windshields cracked from the bottom edge in cold weather with no visible impact or chip.
2017 Honda Odyssey complaints: complaints filed per month3Apr 2017Jan 2019Oct 2019Feb 2022Jun 2024Jun 2025Apr 2026
39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2017 to Jun 2026; peak Jun 2025 (3).

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)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015Best5206622
2016Good30269622
2017Best039222
2018Avoid909901622
2019Avoid959662022

All Honda Odyssey years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Honda Odyssey reliable?
Among Odyssey model years, 2017 ranks best, with a complaint index of 0 and only 39 complaints logged with NHTSA. It has 2 recalls and no reported fires.
What is the top problem area for the 2017 Honda Odyssey?
Engine complaints lead, making up 28% of all reports, with a median failure mileage of 8,160 miles. Transmission & Powertrain issues follow at 18%.
Does the 2017 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls: a fuel pump module replacement shared across many Honda and Acura models, and a second-row seat bracket fix for 2011-2017 Odyssey vehicles whose seats could slide sideways.
How does the 2017 Odyssey compare to other years like 2018 or 2019?
2017 has a complaint index of 0, far lower than 2018 (90) and 2019 (95), both rated Avoid. 2017 stands out as the Best year in the lineup.

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.