2024 Honda Odyssey Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
67/100
#6 most-complained of 16 Odyssey years
The 2024 Honda Odyssey has 107 NHTSA complaints, a Complaint Index of 67, and ranks 6th worst out of 16 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Electrical System issues lead at 45% of complaints, with 3 recalls on file so far.
- Complaints
- 107
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 28 hwy
Top 2024 Honda Odyssey problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System48 (45%)
- Engine40 (37%)
- Other27 (25%)
- Transmission & Powertrain14 (13%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras12 (11%)
- Brakes6 (6%)
- Structure & Body6 (6%)
- Fuel System5 (5%)
- Lane Departure2 (2%)
- Steering2 (2%)
What owners report
- Owners report the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) failing to detect cross-traffic and not activating reliably at higher speeds.
- Some drivers describe the automatic emergency braking engaging hard with no obstruction present, nearly causing a crash.
- Multiple owners say the Auto Idle Stop system shuts the engine off at stops and then fails to restart, sometimes requiring a manual restart or leaving the vehicle disabled in traffic.
- Owners describe moonroofs or sunroofs suddenly cracking or exploding while driving, with glass falling inside the cabin.
- Some owners report an oil leak traced to the axle seal discovered during a routine oil change at low mileage.
- Owners describe sliding doors that intermittently stop responding to handles, remotes, or buttons, in one case trapping a child, followed by a window breaking during forced opening.
2024 Honda Odyssey recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V332000May 21, 2026Airbags98,892 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V877000Dec 17, 2025Other1,019 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters was mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
- NHTSA 24V114000Feb 15, 2024Steering186 vehicles
Steering
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Odyssey and 2024 Acura RDX vehicles. The steering gear box assembly may not have been tightened properly, allowing water to enter the assembly and cause corrosion and binding gears.
Risk: Corroded and binding steering gears can result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are LHU and FHT.
2024 Honda Odyssey fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,950
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2024 compared with other Odyssey years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Honda Odyssey reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Odyssey has a Complaint Index of 67 and ranks 6th worst among the 16 model years with data, earning a Caution verdict relative to other Odyssey years.
- What is the top problem area for the 2024 Honda Odyssey?
- The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 45% of complaints (48 of 107), followed by the Engine at 37% (40 complaints).
- Does the 2024 Honda Odyssey have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2024 Odyssey, covering airbags, a wheelchair restraint retractor issue, and a steering gear box assembly that may corrode from water intrusion. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2024 Odyssey compare to other Odyssey years?
- With a Complaint Index of 67, the 2024 model is worse than years like 2021 (index 7, Best) and 2023 (index 47, Good), but better than 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2025, which carry Avoid verdicts.
- What mileage do 2024 Odyssey problems typically show up at?
- The median mileage at failure across all complaints is 9,000 miles, though the Electrical System issues show a higher median of 30,000 miles.