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2012 Honda Odyssey: recalls and problems

5 recalls and 245 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes.

5recalls
245complaints
14crashes reported
6fires reported
22injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Service Brakes58 · 24%
  • Engine39 · 16%
  • Electrical System37 · 15%
  • Structure25 · 10%
  • Power Train24 · 10%
  • Unknown Or Other23 · 9%
  • Steering21 · 9%
  • Seats14 · 6%
  • Vehicle Speed Control13 · 5%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System11 · 4%

What owners report

Electrical System,Seats

My vehicle electrical system has been acting up since i got vehicle and i don't know where to take vehicle for recent recalls to fix it.

Electrical System

The contact owns a 2012 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked or while driving at undisclosed speeds, the clock on the vehicle was flashing, causing a distraction to the driver while driving. the contact stated that the flashing of the clock was controlled by satellite gps, and the system could not be reset. the dealer was contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

Electrical System,Equipment

The contact owns a 2012 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while starting the vehicle and while driving at an undisclosed speed, the radio screen displayed "0:00", and the navigation system was inoperable. the manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. the failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

Electrical System

I own a honda odyssey equipped with the auto idle stop (automatic engine start-stop) system. the feature has not operated properly and behaves inconsistently. in addition to frequently failing to engage when the vehicle is stopped, i have experienced several instances where the engine shut off as part of the auto idle stop function and then failed to restart promptly when i attempted to proceed. on several occasions

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2012 Honda Odyssey VAN FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Odyssey. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.