2022 Honda Odyssey problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 135 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Honda Odyssey, filed between 2021-05-07 and 2026-09-23. The most common problem areas are the electrical system (34, 25%), forward collision avoidance (28, 21%) and engine (15, 11%). Owners reported 4 crashes, 2 fires and 22 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 9 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2022 Honda Odyssey complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 34 | 25% | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 28 | 21% | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 21 | 16% | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Engine | 15 | 11% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 14 | 10% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 10 | 7% | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 6% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 5 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 3 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 2% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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.
Electrical system: 34 complaints
- 34 complaints of 135 (25%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 8 of them also name the engine; owners reported 1 fire and 3 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Honda Odyssey covers this system.
Forward collision avoidance: 28 complaints
- 28 complaints of 135 (21%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 6 of them also name the service brakes; owners reported 4 crashes and 6 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Honda Odyssey covers this system.
Engine: 15 complaints
- 15 complaints of 135 (11%) name the engine.
- 8 of them also name the electrical system; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Honda Odyssey covers this system.
Power train: 14 complaints
- 14 complaints of 135 (10%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- None of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Honda Odyssey covers this system.
Air bags: 10 complaints
- 10 complaints of 135 (7%) name the air bags — frontal, side and curtain air bags, their crash sensors and control module.
- Owners reported 1 crash and 6 injuries in these complaints.
- 3 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2022 Honda Odyssey; the latest, campaign 26V332000, says: “The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.”
Service brakes: 8 complaints
- 8 complaints of 135 (6%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- 6 of them also name the forward collision avoidance; owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Honda Odyssey covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2025 | 27 |
| 2026 | 28 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names ODYSSEY, model year 2022. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2022 Honda Odyssey recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda Odyssey?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2022 Honda Odyssey's most common problem areas are the electrical system (34 of 135 complaints), forward collision avoidance (28 of 135 complaints) and engine (15 of 135 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2022 Honda Odyssey have?
NHTSA has 135 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Honda Odyssey, including 4 reported crashes and 2 reported fires.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Honda Odyssey's problems?
NHTSA lists 9 recalls for the 2022 Honda Odyssey; 1 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.