2017 Honda Odyssey: recalls, complaints & known problems

Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2017 Honda Odyssey, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.

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A cleaner record than most used cars — still inspect and test drive.

2Safety recalls
38Owner complaints
2Problem patterns
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Safety recalls

2 recalls on record. Recall repairs are free at the dealer — ask if they were done.

Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two positions. If a seat is placed between either of the two positions when attaching the s
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passp

Most-reported problems

Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:

Stalling / loss of power while driving — 3 owner complaints
Transmission slipping / jerking / failure — 3 owner complaints

Complaints by area

Which parts of the car owners complain about most:

Engine
10
Power Train
7
Electrical System
6
Unknown Or Other
6
Service Brakes
3
Structure
2

Is 2017 the bad year? Complaints by model year

Sometimes the same car one year newer or older has a far cleaner record. Complaint volume across the Honda Odyssey years we track (click a year for its full report):

2013
209
2014
307
2015
199
2016
260
2017 ◀ this
38
2018
928
2019
875
2020
415
2021
123

Newer years have had less time on the road to accumulate complaints.

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2017 Honda Odyssey have?

The 2017 Honda Odyssey has 2 NHTSA safety recalls on record. Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers — always ask the seller whether the recall work was completed.

How reliable is the 2017 Honda Odyssey?

NHTSA has 38 owner complaints on file for the 2017 Honda Odyssey. The most-reported issues are stalling / loss of power while driving, transmission slipping / jerking / failure. Compare it against nearby model years above.

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.gov). Informational only — not mechanical or purchase advice. Always inspect the vehicle and test drive before buying.