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2018 Honda Odyssey Lane Departure Problems

NHTSA lists 138 lane departure-related complaints for the 2018 Honda Odyssey, 14% of all complaints filed for that year. No related recall is listed. Median mileage at failure is 50,000, and one crash was reported with no fires or injuries.

Lane Departure complaints
138
14% of 990
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
50,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical lane departure system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the front windshield-mounted monocular camera failing outright, disabling lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and collision mitigation at the same time.
  • Multiple dashboard warning lights appear together for road departure mitigation, lane keeping assist, auto high-beam, and adaptive cruise control, suggesting a shared camera or sensor fault.
  • Some owners describe the camera overheating and being hot to the touch, with a dealer diagnosis pointing to internal electronic failure of the camera or radar unit.
  • Several complaints mention the same failure pattern occurring across other Odyssey model years, not just 2018.
  • One owner reported swerving to avoid a vehicle that drifted into their lane, needing to react manually without assistance from the lane systems.
  • Owners note the failures often surface after the factory warranty period ends.

When 2018 Honda Odyssey lane departure system complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 7, 2021, latest Sep 23, 2026.

2018 Honda Odyssey lane departure complaints: complaints filed per month9Jan 2021Mar 2023Feb 2024Aug 2024Mar 2025Sep 2025Mar 2026Sep 2026
138 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Nov 2024 (9).

Lane Departure recalls for the 2018 Honda Odyssey

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Lane Departure complaints by Odyssey model year

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

  1. 20100 (0%)
  2. 20110 (0%)
  3. 20120 (0%)
  4. 20130 (0%)
  5. 20140 (0%)
  6. 20152 (1%)
  7. 20168 (3%)
  8. 20170 (0%)
  9. 2018138 (14%)
  10. 2019159 (16%)
  11. 2020124 (26%)
  12. 202110 (7%)
  13. 20223 (2%)
  14. 20237 (7%)
  15. 20242 (2%)
  16. 20257 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

Is there a recall for the 2018 Honda Odyssey lane departure system?
No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this problem area on the 2018 Odyssey.
How common are lane departure complaints on the 2018 Honda Odyssey?
NHTSA lists 138 lane departure-related complaints for the 2018 Odyssey, which is 14% of all 990 complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do lane departure problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 50,000 miles.
Did lane departure failures cause any crashes on the 2018 Odyssey?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash associated with this problem area for the 2018 Odyssey, with no reported fires or injuries.
How does the 2018 Odyssey compare to other years for this issue?
The 2018 Odyssey had 138 complaints (14% share) in this area, while 2019 had 159 complaints (16% share) and 2020 had 124 complaints (26% share), making 2020 the highest share among these years.

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.