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ProblemsByVin File / 2024-HONDA-ODYSSEY NHTSA data synced 5 days ago
2024 · Honda

Honda Odyssey problems

63 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
7.8 / 10

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

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Should you avoid this 2024 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 4 categories with 3+ complaints

electrical
22 reports · fails ~31,500 mi · avg $850
moderate
engine
7 reports · fails ~8,750 mi · avg $3,100
moderate
powertrain
6 reports · avg $2,500
moderate
brakes
3 reports · fails ~2,997 mi · avg $450
severe
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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2024 Odyssey · electrical
Car doesn't start, has needed to be jumped almost 20 times in a year. Auto start stop has shut the car off in intersections
2024 Odyssey · powertrain
I have had multiple issues with the radio (16000 miles). After many personal videos dealership was able to fix one of this issues with a new part (22000 miles). I was informed the other issues I was having with the radio was due to my battery not staying fully charged. I was…
2024 Odyssey · steering
Vehicle start up diagnostics show multiple failures, including ABS, e-steering, emergency braking, adaptive speed control. Dealership found a problem with the right rear ABS sensor. The sensor wire harness was severed. The harness showed damage in multiple places (see photos).…
12/18/2024 · NHTSA ODI #11631351.0
2024 Odyssey · powertrain
The start stop system has failed to restart at a busy traffic light more than half a dozen different times after a 1 hour drive. Short drives do not bring this issue out. This got me stuck at a light, drivers annoyed honking and confused as I try to get my vehicle to start…
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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 24V114000 February 15, 2024

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

Corroded and binding steering gears can result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are LHU and FHT.

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 2024 Honda Odyssey reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2024 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 2024 Honda Odyssey?

On the NHTSA data, the 2024 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 7.8/10 — 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 2024 Honda Odyssey?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is electrical, with 22 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 31,500 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 31,500 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 2024 Honda Odyssey?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 63 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 5 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2024/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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