2019 Honda Odyssey problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 966 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Honda Odyssey, filed between 2018-09-10 and 2026-09-24. The most common problem areas are the forward collision avoidance (226, 23%), electrical system (221, 23%) and lane departure (159, 16%). Owners reported 16 crashes, 7 fires and 19 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 20 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2019 Honda Odyssey complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 226 | 23% | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 221 | 23% | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 159 | 16% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 141 | 15% | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Engine | 134 | 14% | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Power train | 126 | 13% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 119 | 12% | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 65 | 7% | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 64 | 7% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 57 | 6% | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 45 | 5% | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Air bags | 30 | 3% | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| Back over prevention | 20 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 18 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 10 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Forward collision avoidance: 226 complaints
- 226 complaints of 966 (23%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 142 of them also name the lane departure; owners reported 3 crashes in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Honda Odyssey covers this system.
Electrical system: 221 complaints
- 221 complaints of 966 (23%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 41 of them also name the forward collision avoidance; owners reported 2 crashes, 1 fire and 2 injuries in these complaints.
- 2 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2019 Honda Odyssey; the latest, campaign 20V440000, says: “Incorrect central network software programming may cause several errors to occur that can delay or prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.”
Lane departure: 159 complaints
- 159 complaints of 966 (16%) name the lane departure — lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist.
- 142 of them also name the forward collision avoidance; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Honda Odyssey covers this system.
Engine: 134 complaints
- 134 complaints of 966 (14%) name the engine.
- 35 of them also name the fuel/propulsion system; owners reported 2 crashes, 4 fires and 2 injuries in these complaints.
- 2 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2019 Honda Odyssey; the latest, campaign 23V751000, says: “Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.”
Power train: 126 complaints
- 126 complaints of 966 (13%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 21 of them also name the engine; owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2019 Honda Odyssey; the recall, campaign 19V299000, says: “Loose battery terminal connections or a degraded battery may cause the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) to unexpectedly reboot.”
Fuel/propulsion system: 119 complaints
- 119 complaints of 966 (12%) name the fuel/propulsion system — the fuel tank, pump, lines, injectors and fuel-system controls.
- 35 of them also name the engine; owners reported 2 crashes and 2 fires in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Honda Odyssey covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 55 |
| 2020 | 50 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 52 |
| 2023 | 86 |
| 2024 | 218 |
| 2025 | 232 |
| 2026 | 233 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names ODYSSEY, model year 2019. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2019 Honda Odyssey recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Odyssey?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2019 Honda Odyssey's most common problem areas are the forward collision avoidance (226 of 966 complaints), electrical system (221 of 966 complaints) and lane departure (159 of 966 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2019 Honda Odyssey have?
NHTSA has 966 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Honda Odyssey, including 16 reported crashes and 7 reported fires.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Honda Odyssey's problems?
NHTSA lists 20 recalls for the 2019 Honda Odyssey; 3 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.