2018 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems
Engine complaints account for 245 of 990 total complaints (25%) on the 2018 Honda Odyssey, with a median failure mileage of 65,000. A related recall (23V751000) covers connecting rod bearing manufacturing defects, though some owners report their VIN was excluded despite matching symptoms.
- Engine complaints
- 245
- 25% of 990
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 65,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe a knocking or rattling noise from the engine on startup and acceleration, later diagnosed as a failed connecting rod bearing.
- Some drivers report sudden engine failure at highway speed, with flashing check engine lights, shaking, and loud thumping from the motor.
- Several owners say their vehicle qualifies for the same rod bearing issue addressed by recall 23V751000 but their VIN was not included in the recall.
- Owners report stalling and low power, sometimes tied to diagnostic codes referencing the transmission or torque converter control unit.
- A few complaints describe hesitation on acceleration followed by abrupt, lurching acceleration, especially from a stop.
- One complaint describes a fire originating near the engine bay shortly after parking, with smoke visible from the hood.
When 2018 Honda Odyssey engine complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 6, 2017, latest Sep 21, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2018 Honda Odyssey
- NHTSA 23V751000Nov 13, 2023Engine248,999 vehicles
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Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
Risk: A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.
Engine 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 engine problems in the 2018 Honda Odyssey?
- NHTSA lists 245 engine-related complaints for the 2018 Odyssey, which is 25% of the 990 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for engine problems on the 2018 Honda Odyssey?
- Yes. Recall 23V751000 covers a manufacturing error related to connecting rod bearings in certain 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles, with dealers inspecting and repairing or replacing the engine as needed.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 65,000 miles at the time engine failures were reported.
- Does the engine recall cover all affected vehicles?
- Not according to some owner complaints, who report their VIN was excluded from recall 23V751000 despite experiencing the same rod bearing knocking noise described in the recall.
- Have engine problems caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data for this engine complaint set shows 0 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries reported.