2025 Honda Odyssey Transmission & Power Train Problems

NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026

21Power Train complaints

9%Of all 234 complaints

#4Most-reported category

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

How power train ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE122 · 52.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM121 · 51.7%

Unspecified / other61 · 26.1%

POWER TRAIN21 · 9%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM14 · 6%

Share of the 234 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2025 Honda Odyssey overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2025 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle…”NHTSA complaint 11716822 — filed 02/09/2026

“Dear NHTSA, I am submitting a safety complaint regarding my 2025 Honda Odyssey, which has been diagnosed with a transmission failure requiring full replacement due…”NHTSA complaint 11704371 — filed 12/10/2025

“I came to a stop at a stop sign. Then "auto off" shut off the engine. Next, the vehicle went into park. A message came…”NHTSA complaint 11697301 — filed 11/03/2025

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Power Train complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Honda Odyssey have transmission & power train problems?

Power Train is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2025 Honda Odyssey: 21 of 234 complaints on file (9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2025 Honda Odyssey have in total?

234 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's power train category include?

NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines 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 07/12/2026.