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2017 Honda Odyssey: recalls and problems

2 recalls and 39 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

2recalls
39complaints
3crashes reported
0fires reported
2injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine10 · 26%
  • Power Train7 · 18%
  • Electrical System6 · 15%
  • Unknown Or Other6 · 15%
  • Service Brakes3 · 8%
  • Air Bags2 · 5%
  • Structure2 · 5%
  • Fuel System (Gasoline)2 · 5%
  • Visibility/Wiper2 · 5%
  • Equipment1 · 3%

What owners report

Air Bags

See attached letter for complaint for potential defect petition dp26005

Equipment

The contact owns a 2017 honda odyssey hauling a trailer equipped with a rhino usa trailer hitch coupler lock kit. the contact stated that while driving at 70 mph over a bump, the trailer hitch latch lock had failed, causing the trailer to detach and strike the rear of the vehicle, producing sparks. the safety chain remained on the trailer. upon inspection, the contact discovered that the coupler latch had opened and

Air Bags

I was driving on the highway at approximately 65 mph and the passenger side srs (seatbelt and airbag) deployed. there was no collision, pothole or any other change in momentum to the vehicle immediately prior to deployment. no other airbags deployed.

Fuel/Propulsion System

Vehicle jerks and stalls while accelerating and has died and coasted at times. was told it has a recall but was not issued one since i have owned it since early this year. called a honda dealership and was told that it did not qualify for the recall. seems to do this after i’ve drove it for a while and it is warmed up.

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2017 Honda Odyssey VAN FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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