2025 HONDA Odyssey

Recalls, Specs & Safety Report

1RecallsNHTSA Verified62ComplaintsNHTSA Data0InvestigationsNHTSA Data
Expert Verdict
⚠️Elevated Concerns

The 2025 Honda Odyssey exhibits a concerning reliability profile largely due to a notable number of complaints, particularly associated with the adaptive equipment systems. With a peak failure mileage of just under 9,000 miles, it suggests that issues may arise early in ownership, warranting careful consideration by prospective buyers.

Key Factor:Numerous early complaints

📋Why This Matters

The presence of one recall and 62 total complaints indicates potential reliability issues that could significantly impact user experience. The recall centers around the wheelchair restraint system, which is critical for safety in mobility applications; a failure to secure a wheelchair properly poses severe risks. Given the Odyssey's role as a family vehicle often utilized for transporting individuals with mobility challenges, these defects cannot be overlooked.

Focus Area:Safety Profile
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Expert Analysis

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    Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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    Primary Risk Area:Stall
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    Vs Brand: Worse than avg (0.3)
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    Summary: Year-over-year safety trends indicate that while Honda has generally maintained strong reliability standards, the current data for the Odyssey reflects greater risk than anticipated. The combination of early complaints and recalls suggests an area of concern that deviates from Honda's typically robust reputation.
Critical Component: Stall

Safety & Reliability Score

89/100
Very Good

Score Breakdown

Recall Impact-8
Complaint Impact-3.1
Investigation Impact-0

Technical Specifications

Key specifications for the 2025 HONDA Odyssey

Model Year2025
MakeHONDA
ModelOdyssey
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle

Safety History Timeline

Jan25
NEWProduction
Jan25
RECALLRecall Issued
Feb25
ISSUEFirst Report

Consumer Complaint Analysis

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Most Reported Issue

23 complaints (37% of total)
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Complaint Trend

Stable
No trend data
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Safety Incidents

No critical incidents

Complaint Severity Distribution

Breakdown of 62 consumer complaints by severity level.

🟠High
5(8%)
🟡Medium
28(45%)
🟢Low
29(47%)

Mileage Failure Analysis

⚙️Engineering Insight

With peak failures occurring in the range of 0-20k miles and an average failure mileage of around 8,765 miles, owners may encounter significant issues early in their ownership experience. This pattern places emphasis on vigilance during routine checks within this initial period to address any emerging problems promptly.

📊 Mileage data extracted from 9 of 62 complaints (15% coverage)
0-20k
9 reports (100%)
20k-40k
0 reports (0%)
40k-60k
0 reports (0%)
60k-80k
0 reports (0%)
80k-100k
0 reports (0%)
100k+
0 reports (0%)
* Analysis based on mileage data extracted from consumer complaint descriptions. Actual failure rates may vary.

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Primary Risk Areas

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

🎯Risk Areas & Recommended Actions

Based on recall data, these components require verification:

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Wheelchair Restraint System

Issue: The retractors may not lock properly, leading to inadequate securing of wheelchairs.

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Verify functionality of wheelchair restraints immediately.

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Inspect for documented repairs related to the adaptive equipment before purchase.

Campaign:21V-123
💡Visit NHTSA.gov or contact your HONDA dealer to verify recall completion status.

Official Safety Recalls (1)

Campaign: 25V877000

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:

Summary

Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Consequence

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.

Manufacturer: Vantage Mobility

NHTSA Investigations

0 investigations
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No active investigations for this vehicle.

Consumer Complaints

62 total complaints

Consumer-reported issues submitted to NHTSA for 2025 Odyssey.

Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis

Stall37%
Warning24%
Battery24%
Accident11%
Display8%
Acceleration Issues6%
Leak5%
Dead Battery/Car5%
Hesitate5%
Engine/Powertrain🔵 Low
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Vehicle shuts down and will not restart. So far this has happened three times. After a long delay, took foot off gas, held brake and pushed start and would not start. On third attempt vehicle was very labored on start

Dec 22, 2025Open
Other🔶 Medium
UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I stopped at a stoplight and the auto shut off took place, when i tried to take my foot off the brake to start the car, the car did not restart. I stalled at the light with cars behind me and my children, the dash displayed a message saying system problem and flashed I did not get a photo . I shut the car off with the brake and the start button and tried starting it twice, Finally the car restarted and I drove home. Something is wrong with the AIS and it put us in danger

Dec 17, 2025Open
Engine/Powertrain🔵 Low
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

Idle stop engine turned engine off at a stop light. When the foot was removed from the brake pedal the engine struggled to start up. It took several attempts to get the engine to start up. This has occurred before and the dealer replaced the battery. However, it is now happening again. There were no warnings .

Dec 17, 2025Open
Steering/Suspension🔶 Medium
STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE

My wife and I purchased a new 2025 Honda Odyssey Van as it currently has about 11,000 miles and we both have noticed a front end vibration/rattle/noise that can be heard and felt in the steering wheel at varying speeds in the front suspension which leads me to believe as an engineer there are issues with sway bar end links, bad strut mounts, or loose control arm bushings that are especially noticeable over any bumps. This issue could pose a serious safety issues in dealing with failed suspension or steering that could cause a potential wreck or loss of control of a vehicle and result in a product liability suit for all parties involved especially given suspension and steering are considered critical auto parts in nature. The problem has been reproduced with my making an appointment at Watermark Honda located at 3201 Park Ave, Paducah, KY 42001 on November 19th, 2025 with the Master Service Tech Caleb Buchanan and Service Advisor Harley Littrell both driving the vehicle and acknowledging the noise and vibration. I also have any recorded video while driving at 5-10 mph in the parking lot of Watermark Honda that was shared and viewed by Harley Littrell. The vehicle was inspected with some strut bolts and other front end component bolts being torqued down the same day with the issue not being resolved. Harley/Caleb noted that they were dealing with the same issue on another 2025 Honda Odyssey on the lot to be sold and they were trying to address issues. As of follow-up appointment on 12/11/25, Harley noted this van had several front end parts replaced and it still made noise with this van not being able to be sold to the public. I was advised by Harley to contact American Honda and to file this report. See uploaded video below.

Dec 16, 2025Open
Engine/Powertrain🔵 Low
POWER TRAIN

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 to faulty internal seals. The vehicle is less than one year old, and this type of premature failure raises serious safety concerns. I first became aware that something might be wrong during a routine oil change on November 11, when technicians noticed signs that the transmission might be leaking or malfunctioning. I continued to monitor the vehicle, and on November 28, I was informed that the entire transmission must be replaced due to faulty seals inside the transmission assembly. A critical component like the transmission should not fail this early in the life of the vehicle, and a structural defect such as faulty seals may indicate a manufacturing issue that could affect other vehicles of the same model and year. Information from the dealership: SHEEHY HONDA OF ALEXANDRIA Diagnosed transmission failure caused by faulty seals Recommended repair: Complete transmission replacement Explanation: Premature failure of internal transmission seals leading to fluid loss and unsafe operation Repairs completed so far: Diagnostic inspections confirming failure This vehicle is used to transport children, and a sudden transmission failure presents a significant safety risk. For a new vehicle to require a full transmission replacement within its first year of use is highly concerning. I am requesting that NHTSA review this issue to determine whether other 2025 Honda Odyssey vehicles may also be experiencing similar premature transmission failures. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I can provide repair documentation, inspection notes, photos, or any additional information upon request. Sincerely, Allison Epps 334-464-0233 alijepps@gmail.com Vehicle: 2025 Honda Odyssey

Dec 10, 2025Open
Electrical🔶 Medium
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

. When auto start/stop engages at stoplights and fails to restart radomaly but not always, the vehicle remains stationary and blocks traffic lanes when battery light turns on. This creates hazardous conditions where other vehicles must maneuver around a stalled vehicle in intersections, risking rear-end collisions and traffic disruptions. Dealer was not able to replicate Issue as this, i expeted this becouse happens randon times maybe based on weater or after driving for longer peroids . Dealership's only recommendation was to manually disable auto start/stop every time the vehicle is operated. This is unacceptable for a new vehicle and defeats the purpose of this safety

Dec 4, 2025Open
Engine/Powertrain🔵 Low
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

Stopped at red light. Auto start/stop engaged. Light turned green let off of brake and pressed gas. Engine did not start. Couple seconds later engine started.

Nov 27, 2025Open
Other🔵 Low
LANE DEPARTURE

Blind Spot Monitoring System does not register vehicles sometimes. Sometimes when passing a vehicle, light does not illuminate. Sometimes cars will pass the vehicle and light does not illuminate.

Nov 27, 2025Open
Engine/Powertrain🔵 Low
ENGINE

When the vehicle is stopped, and the auto-shut off engages, the vehicle will turn off, and the vehicle has to be restarted. Quite dangerous when in traffic and the vehicle is dead due to the auto-shut off not starting again. The fix is believed to be an updated starter engine computer and starter motor.

Nov 25, 2025Open
Other🔵 Low
UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Category: Structure / Water Leak / Electrical System Risk Vehicle: 2025 Honda Odyssey Description of the Problem: My 2025 Honda Odyssey has a repeated and serious water leak issue that affects the driver-side floor area. I first discovered the leak on October 30, 2025, with the driver-side carpet and foam padding completely soaked. The dealership (Sloane Honda in Philadelphia) kept the vehicle for two days but claimed they could not find any leak. On November 19, 2025, the same leak occurred again, with even more water present under the driver-side carpet and foam. I have photos and videos showing significant water accumulation. This presents multiple safety hazards: Potential electrical short circuits in wiring under the carpet Mold growth affecting occupant health Floorboard corrosion Impaired vehicle operation The vehicle is currently back at the dealership, and Honda has not provided a proper resolution. This is a recurring structural defect that poses a safety risk and should be investigated.

Nov 24, 2025Open

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the major reliability concerns for the 2025 Honda Odyssey?

The most significant reliability concerns for the 2025 Honda Odyssey relate to adaptive equipment systems, particularly wheelchair restraints which have been recalled due to locking mechanisms that may fail. This could present serious safety hazards during operation.

How does mileage affect potential defects in the 2025 Honda Odyssey?

Given data indicates that most complaints arise within the first 20,000 miles, owners should be particularly vigilant during this phase. Early detection and resolution of issues can mitigate long-term problems and enhance overall reliability.

📊Year-over-Year Context

➡️Stable Pattern

Compared to earlier years, the 2025 model shows stable reliability patterns. No meaningful structural change detected in recall frequency between adjacent model years.

🧭What This Means for You

Both current owners and prospective buyers benefit from reviewing this safety analysis before making decisions.

If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.

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If You Own This Vehicle

  • Verify all 1 recalls have been completed using your VIN at NHTSA.gov or through your HONDA dealer.
  • Unaddressed recalls pose real-world risks. Prioritize scheduling any pending repairs to maintain vehicle integrity.
  • Proactive tip: Enroll in HONDA's owner notification program for real-time safety updates.
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If You're Buying Used

  • Obtain proof of recall completion for all 1 campaigns before purchase.
  • Account for potential service downtime when calculating your initial ownership budget.
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Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Last updated: February 23, 2026.