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ProblemsByVin File / 2023-HONDA-ODYSSEY NHTSA data synced 9 hours ago
2023 · Honda

Honda Odyssey problems

84 owner complaints and 1 active recall campaign 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
7.6 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Should you avoid this 2023 Odyssey?
Generally reliable

Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.

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 8 categories with 3+ complaints

electrical
23 reports · avg $850
severe
body
6 reports · fails ~9,000 mi · avg $1,500
severe
engine
6 reports · fails ~48,250 mi · avg $3,100
severe
steering
5 reports · fails ~40,000 mi · avg $700
moderate
visibility
5 reports · fails ~19,500 mi · avg $350
moderate
seatbelts
4 reports · avg $500
severe
brakes
3 reports · avg $450
severe
powertrain
3 reports · fails ~10,000 mi · avg $2,500
moderate
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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2023 Odyssey · visibility
The vehicle makes a whistling sound form the front of the vehicle, while on a road trip the windshield got foggy and the defroster was not able to clear the windshield due to what I believe is an air leak from the windshield, that’s also causing the whistling.
2023 Odyssey · electrical
Auto stop/start struggles to start at lights or stopped traffic, rough idles and has already killed 1 battery, replaced under warranty and I'm having to charge my new one already since my car struggles to cold start sometimes! Incredibly stressful having 5 kids and 1car I spent…
2023 Odyssey · electrical
Around Dec 2024, the central control screen started blacking out. At first, it would black out and then the screen will come back on randomly. We took the car to Tempe Honda service center, and the technician was able to reproduce the problem, and it's covered under warranty.…
2023 Odyssey · electrical
Twice while at a stop light, when the car was in Auto Idle Stop, it suddenly shut down completely. There was no power on the dashboard. I couldn't even turn on the hazard lights. The first time, this lasted several minutes, the second time, a few seconds. After this time, the…
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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 23V431000 June 15, 2023

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the MOST cable harness and install a straightening cover over the vehicle cable connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EEL, ZEM, and SFC.

Under investigation 1 open at 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 →

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Common questions

Is the 2023 Honda Odyssey reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2023 Honda Odyssey is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

Should you avoid the 2023 Honda Odyssey?

On the NHTSA data, the 2023 Honda Odyssey does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 7.6/10 — above the segment average; 1 recall campaign 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 2023 Honda Odyssey?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is electrical, with 23 complaints filed. 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. 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 2023 Honda Odyssey?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 84 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/2023/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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