2019 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems
Engine problems account for 188 complaints, 19% of all 966 complaints filed on the 2019 Honda Odyssey. NHTSA lists two related recalls (timing belt and a connecting rod/manufacturing engine defect), with a median failure mileage of 16,500 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 188
- 19% of 966
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 16,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration or delayed acceleration, sometimes while backing up or parking, leading to crashes into walls, fences, or other vehicles.
- Engine hesitation is described when creeping forward at low speed or attempting quick acceleration from a stop, delaying response for roughly a second and creating a hazard when turning into traffic.
- Some owners report smoke coming from the hood followed by an engine fire, occurring both at low speed and while parked after driving.
- Engine stalling with loss of power at highway speed has been reported, accompanied by an emissions system warning on the dash before the vehicle was towed for diagnostics.
- Some complaints tie delayed acceleration to a fuel pump recall that owners say Honda had not yet supplied parts to fix.
When 2019 Honda Odyssey engine complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 10, 2018, latest Sep 23, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2019 Honda Odyssey
- NHTSA 23V751000Nov 13, 2023Engine248,999 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
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.
- NHTSA 19V298000Apr 12, 2019Engine93,946 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
Risk: Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.
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 many engine complaints does the 2019 Honda Odyssey have?
- NHTSA lists 188 engine-related complaints for the 2019 Odyssey, which is 19% of the 966 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an engine recall for the 2019 Honda Odyssey?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls: campaign 23V751000 for a manufacturing error in the connecting rod on 2018-2019 Odyssey engines, and campaign 19V298000 for a timing belt defect on 2019 Odyssey vehicles.
- At what mileage do 2019 Odyssey engine problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine-area complaints on the 2019 Odyssey is 16,500 miles.
- Are the 2019 Odyssey engine complaints linked to crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint set includes 7 crashes, 4 fires, and 4 injuries.
- How does the 2019 Odyssey compare to other Odyssey years for engine complaints?
- The 2019 model's 19% share of complaints tied to the engine is lower than 2018 (25%), 2016 (38%), and 2013 (40%), but higher than 2020 (17%) and 2022 (14%).