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ProblemsByVin File / 2022-HONDA-ODYSSEY NHTSA data synced 9 hours ago
2022 · Honda

Honda Odyssey problems

125 owner complaints and 4 active recall campaigns on file. Here's the breakdown — what's serious, what's noise, what a working mechanic would actually do about it.

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Reliability score
6.8 / 10

Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.

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Should you avoid this 2022 Odyssey?
Acceptable — with caveats

Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

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Top trouble spots 7 categories with 3+ complaints

electrical
33 reports · fails ~40,000 mi · avg $850
severe
powertrain
14 reports · avg $2,500
moderate
airbags
10 reports · fails ~69,000 mi · avg $1,100
severe
visibility
9 reports · fails ~23,000 mi · avg $350
severe
brakes
7 reports · fails ~15,000 mi · avg $450
severe
engine
7 reports · avg $3,100
moderate
seatbelts
3 reports · fails ~50,000 mi · avg $500
severe
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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2022 Odyssey · electrical
The Anti-Theft System on the car randomly looses power. This causes the car's power to cut out when you are slowing down and apply the brakes to stop. Once the power cuts, you have to wait about 30 seconds before the ignition Start button illuminates again to restart the car.…
2022 Odyssey · electrical Fire
Third row drivers-side power outlet caught on fire while dropping kids off at school. Kids started saying they smelled smoke while driving. Six year old child was sitting in seat right next to the power outlet shouted the van was on fire, everyone exited vehicle Fire…
2022 Odyssey · electrical
Engine turns off by itself at stop. Auto idle stop was not turned on. It also happened when i pressed the reverse button. When it turns off by itself, i have to turn it back on and put it back into gear. It happened 4 times today
2022 Odyssey · seatbelts Injury
While breaking, rear driver’s side passenger seat disengaged. Our 8 year old son was in seat with seat belt on. Upon breaking the seat propelled him forward. His face hit drivers seat and he was lacerated and concussed. Not only did the seat locking mechanism fail, but seat…
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Active recalls showing 3 of 4

severe NHTSA 21V768000 September 29, 2021

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

A slow air leak can affect tire performance, and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect all four tires and replace the tire if a pinhole is found, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 24, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is HBL.
severe NHTSA 23V174000 March 16, 2023

Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2020-2022 Passport and Odyssey vehicles

Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace both left and right side-view mirrors, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FE5.
severe NHTSA 26V227000 April 9, 2026

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will reprogram the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ECU) software or replace the ECU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is UNW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026. The information in your report suggests that Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.
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Under investigation 2 open at NHTSA

PE Air Bags · opened October 2025

NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. PE25018 on NHTSA →

EA Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine · opened March 2025

NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. EA25004 on NHTSA →

How NHTSA investigations work, and what's open now →

Common questions

Is the 2022 Honda Odyssey reliable?

It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.8 out of 10 based on 125 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2022 Honda Odyssey has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.

Should you avoid the 2022 Honda Odyssey?

The 2022 Honda Odyssey is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Electrical system: 33 complaints, classified severe; Reliability score 6.8/10 — around the segment average; 4 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.

What's the most common problem on the 2022 Honda Odyssey?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is electrical, with 33 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 40,000 miles. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The electrical is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 40,000 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Honda Odyssey has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2022 Honda Odyssey?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 125 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $850, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 9 hours ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2022/Honda/Odyssey. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Honda. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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