How common are transmission problems in the 2018 Honda Odyssey?

NHTSA lists 165 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2018 Odyssey, which is 17% of the 990 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Honda Odyssey transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2018 Odyssey.

At what mileage do 2018 Odyssey transmission problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 29,000 miles.

What kind of transmission issues do owners describe?

Owners describe rattling, hesitation, shuddering, and jerking from the 9-speed transmission, unexpected shifts into park, sudden power loss while merging, and one case of failure to engage reverse.

Did the transmission problems cause any crashes?

NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 injury linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2018 Odyssey, with no fires reported.

2018 Honda Odyssey Transmission & Powertrain Problems

Owners filed 165 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2018 Honda Odyssey, 17% of all 990 complaints for that year. Median mileage at failure was 29,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 165; 17% of 990
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 29,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

The 9-speed transmission rattles, hesitates, shudders, or jerks during normal driving, a pattern several owners describe as widely known among service staff.
Some vans unexpectedly shift into or out of park on their own, including one case where the vehicle rolled after the driver believed it was parked.
Owners report sudden loss of power while merging or accelerating, with the engine revving but the transmission failing to engage, causing unexpected deceleration.
The transmission has shifted to park while the vehicle was moving, sometimes accompanied by the engine shutting off.
Drivers report loud knocking noises and slipping during deceleration around 25 mph.
One owner reported the transmission failing to engage reverse when hot, with a diagnostic code pointing to transmission replacement.

When 2018 Honda Odyssey transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 17, 2017, latest Sep 19, 2026.

165 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2023 Q3 (12).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2018 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.

2005106 (13%)
200687 (12%)
200778 (9%)
200841 (8%)
200918 (9%)
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 2018 Honda Odyssey?: NHTSA lists 165 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2018 Odyssey, which is 17% of the 990 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Honda Odyssey transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2018 Odyssey.
At what mileage do 2018 Odyssey transmission problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 29,000 miles.
What kind of transmission issues do owners describe?: Owners describe rattling, hesitation, shuddering, and jerking from the 9-speed transmission, unexpected shifts into park, sudden power loss while merging, and one case of failure to engage reverse.
Did the transmission problems cause any crashes?: NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 injury linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2018 Odyssey, with no fires reported.