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2022 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

Engine complaints make up 19 of 135 total complaints (14%) for the 2022 Honda Odyssey, mostly centered on stalling and the auto idle-stop feature failing to restart. No related recalls are listed for this issue, and no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported.

Engine complaints
19
14% of 135
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
4,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the auto idle-stop (start/stop) feature failing to restart the engine after coming to a stop, forcing a manual restart.
  • Several describe the engine or entire electrical system shutting down completely while stopped in traffic, sometimes for several minutes before it will restart.
  • Some report the vehicle stalling and freezing so that it cannot be shifted into or out of gear, including on highways and busy intersections.
  • One owner described adaptive cruise control disengaging repeatedly on the highway, causing an unexpected drop in speed.
  • One early complaint described the vehicle entering limp mode with the engine shutting off and all warning lights activating after replacement of the accelerator pedal.

When 2022 Honda Odyssey engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 19, 2021, latest Apr 17, 2026.

2022 Honda Odyssey engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2021Oct 2022Mar 2023Nov 2024Jul 2025Sep 2025Nov 2025Mar 2026
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2021 to Apr 2026; peak Mar 2026 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2022 Honda Odyssey

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Odyssey model year

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

  1. 2005172 (21%)
  2. 2006156 (22%)
  3. 2007120 (14%)
  4. 200880 (16%)
  5. 200946 (23%)
  6. 201066 (26%)
  7. 201133 (14%)
  8. 201253 (22%)
  9. 201384 (40%)
  10. 201477 (25%)
  11. 201558 (28%)
  12. 2016103 (38%)
  13. 201711 (28%)
  14. 2018245 (25%)
  15. 2019188 (19%)
  16. 202082 (17%)
  17. 202130 (21%)
  18. 202219 (14%)
  19. 202315 (15%)
  20. 202440 (37%)
  21. 2025206 (54%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2022 Honda Odyssey have?
NHTSA lists 19 engine-related complaints for the 2022 Honda Odyssey, which is 14% of its 135 total complaints for the model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Honda Odyssey engine problems?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint area.
What is the most common engine complaint on the 2022 Honda Odyssey?
The most frequent pattern owners describe is the auto idle-stop feature failing to restart the engine, sometimes causing the vehicle to stall in traffic.
Did the 2022 Odyssey engine issue cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported in connection with this engine complaint area.
How does the 2022 Odyssey compare to other years for engine complaints?
The 2022 model's 14% share of engine complaints is lower than years like 2013 (40%), 2016 (38%), and 2025 (54%), suggesting fewer relative engine complaints than several other Odyssey model 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.