2018 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 09/08/2026

186Engine complaints

19%Of all 979 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM252 · 25.7%

ENGINE186 · 19%

POWER TRAIN163 · 16.6%

Unspecified / other146 · 14.9%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL132 · 13.5%

Share of the 979 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Honda Odyssey overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE MADE AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING SOUND DURING ACCELERATION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS…”NHTSA complaint 11191446 — filed 03/25/2019

“FIRST INCIDENT IN 2018, THE MINIVAN CAME TO A QUICK COMPLETE STOP UNNECESSARILY. A CAR IN FRONT OF ME HAD MADE A QUICK TURN, I…”NHTSA complaint 11186908 — filed 03/14/2019

“THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THERE ALSO APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRONICS BECAUSE THE CAR WILL REPORT…”NHTSA complaint 11143517 — filed 10/28/2018

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Honda Odyssey have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Honda Odyssey: 186 of 979 complaints on file (19%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2018 Honda Odyssey have in total?

979 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 30 reported injuries, and 3 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.