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2019 honda Odyssey electrical problems
moderate 173 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
173
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
At the grocery store and trunk would not close. Warning on the dash says “power tailgate problem”. Stranded my wife in the parking lot until she was able to get in touch with me to tell her she had to close it manually. It’s very hard to overcome the actuators manually if you’re a smaller statured person.
Driving 60mph on the highway, everything electrical shut off and on several times. The dash screen, the touch screen, the AC, the lights. I immediately took an exit and got off, and when the rebooting stopped I was going about 30mph and the car shifted by itself into park. Then there was a horrible grinding sound of metal on metal...I hit the brakes to pull off the road the car got under 20mph and…
VEHICLES IN MOTION ON FREEWAY AND CITY ROADS. DASH WARNING LIGHTS GO HAYWIRE WHEN DRIVING. LOSS OF OF LANE KEEP ASSIST AND ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL WHILE DRIVING IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES. ALL WARNING LIGHTS TURN ON. DEALERSHIP RESET THE COMPUTER BUT ISSUE NOT RESOLVED. ISSUE HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE OCTOBER 2018. HONDA ROSEVILLE AUTOMALL DEALERSHIP MADE REPAIRS YESTERDAY 12/27/18 BY RESETTING COM…
CAR SHIFTS INTO PARK WHILE DRIVING
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2019 honda Odyssey?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 173 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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