2012 Honda Odyssey

183 serious complaints of 245, the most about brakes (58) and engine (39); per car on the road, 0.4× this model's usual year. 5 recalls.

What owners report

“I have 22k miles on my odyssey. A few months ago I started feeling shaking upon braking with steering wheels also shaking badly. Finally took it to the dealer who after a drive test said "front brake vibration - recommend brake pads and resurface rotors".”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Nov 2013

“The contact owns a 2012 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light would suddenly illuminate and the vehicle would not properly accelerate and would drive very rough. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that cylinder number one was faulty.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Apr 2022

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align which can lead to spark plug fouling. (Service, Jul 2014)
• Extended coverage The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 7 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit. (A19-056, Jun 2019)
• Extended coverage It is important that your dealership follows the requirements listed in the service bulletins (and below) or your claim may be debited. (AAW08072019, Aug 2019)
• Extended coverage Owner Notification Letter - On some 2012 Odyssey models, the exterior paint on the roof and tailgate may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint in these areas to 7 years from the original date of purchase. (ONL6R108092019, Aug 2019)
• Extended coverage Today, June 1, 2019, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2011-14 Odyssey and 2013-16 Pilot vehicles with either Taffeta White or White Diamond Pearl paint to address customer concerns with peeling paint. American Honda is extending the paint warranty coverage from 3… (ABOM06012019, Jun 2019)
• Extended coverage Warranty extension: mil comes on with dtcs p0301 thru p0304 - the piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align, which can lead to spark plug fouling. (WE -, Sep 2015)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

245 owner complaints · 5 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 21–22 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2012 trims and features