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2017 Honda Odyssey

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2017 Honda Odyssey do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 249.5.

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39Owner complaints

Model-year median: 249.5

2Recall campaigns

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1Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

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307
2014206
2015269
201639
2017984
2018959
2019463
2020
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Engine
10Power Train
7Electrical System
6Unknown Or Other
6Service Brakes
3
All reported categories
Air Bags
2Fuel System, Gasoline
2Structure
2Visibility/wiper
2Electronic Stability Control (esc)
1Equipment
1Forward Collision Avoidance
1Fuel/propulsion System
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Seats
1Vehicle Speed Control
1Visibility
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 16 of 39 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

3 crash reports0 fire reports2 injury reports

Visibility/wiper complaints

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50,000 miles · Feb 23, 2021
Visibility/wiper

WHILE THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING ON A SIDE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WITH A CHILD IN THE REAR SEAT, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE SUNROOF WAS FOUND SHATTERED WITH GLASS ON TOP OF THE SUN SHADE AND A HOLE IN THE GLASS. PHOTOS ARE ATTACHED SHOWING THE SUNROOF BULGING UPWARDS (INDICATIN…

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WHILE THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING ON A SIDE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WITH A CHILD IN THE REAR SEAT, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE SUNROOF WAS FOUND SHATTERED WITH GLASS ON TOP OF THE SUN SHADE AND A HOLE IN THE GLASS. PHOTOS ARE ATTACHED SHOWING THE SUNROOF BULGING UPWARDS (INDICATING THAT IT MAY HAVE BURST OUTWARDS?). UPON INQUIRY, THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHERE THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW IDENTIFIED THAT HONDA DOES NOT HAVE AN ACTIVE RECALL, NOR DO THEY SUPPORT GLASS BREAKAGE. SECONDARY EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS ALSO INQUIRED AS TO COVERING THIS REPAIR WITHOUT SUCCESS.

NHTSA ODI #11397496

2 miles · Feb 20, 2019
Visibility/wiper

SO RECENTLY MY 2017 HONDA CRV HAS A CRACK IN THE VERY LOWER BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. IT WAS 23 DEGREES. I WAS DRIVING HOME 35 MILES PER HOUR, NO VEHICLES AROUND AND IT BEGAN CRACKING.I HAVE OWNED CRV'S ALL MY LIFE. I SAW ONLINE WHERE THIS IS HAPPENING QUITE FREQUENTLY AND FOR NO REASON. I CONTACTED YOU GUYS AND WAS TOLD THE WIN…

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SO RECENTLY MY 2017 HONDA CRV HAS A CRACK IN THE VERY LOWER BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. IT WAS 23 DEGREES. I WAS DRIVING HOME 35 MILES PER HOUR, NO VEHICLES AROUND AND IT BEGAN CRACKING.I HAVE OWNED CRV'S ALL MY LIFE. I SAW ONLINE WHERE THIS IS HAPPENING QUITE FREQUENTLY AND FOR NO REASON. I CONTACTED YOU GUYS AND WAS TOLD THE WINDSHIELD IS 1700.00. THERE IS NO CHIP IN THE CRACK IT JUST STARTED SPREADING, WHICH TO ME MEANS THERE IS A FLAW IN THE DESIGN. I CONTACTED YOUR SERVICE DEPT. AND SPOKE WITH RANDY WHO IS THE ADVISOR. HE TOLD ME QUITE RUDELY , TO CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE. I ASKED FOR THE NUMBER, WHICH ANY DECENT CORPORATION WILL PROVIDE OFF HAND AND HE TOLD ME IT IS LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF MY OWNERS MANUAL.

NHTSA ODI #11181347

Official recalls

2

23V858000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Dec 18, 2023

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

17V725000 · Seats:mid/rear Assembly

Nov 17, 2017

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two positions. If a seat is placed between either of the two positions when attaching the seat to the vehicle floor, the seat will not latch properly to the seat striker, allowing the seat to tip forward unexpectedly during braking.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to the second row outboard floor strikers, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2018. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is S0G.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

1

DP26005 · Inadvertent Deployment Of Air Bags

Opened Jul 13, 2026 · No close date supplied

Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags; Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module; Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module:software

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a Petition dated May 30, 2026. The Petition is requesting an investigation into inadvertent air bag deployment in model year (MY) 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The Petition contends that air bags can deploy absent a sufficiently severe event to trigger a deployment, such as an impact, rollover event, or G-force threshold breach. The Petition further alleges that the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) conflict and inaccurate data is being recorded for the air bag system. The Petitioner cites 10 complaints received by ODI alleging the same failure. ODI will evaluate these complaints to determine if they are related to the failure cited in the Petition andconduct a technical review under 49 CFR Part 552. This Defect Petition is being opened to evaluate whether to grant or deny the Petition. The Petition can be viewed at NHTSA.gov under NHTSA Number 11744118.

Additional source detail variants (3)

Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a Petition dated May 30, 2026. The Petition is requesting an investigation into inadvertent air bag deployment in model year (MY) 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The Petition contends that air bags can deploy absent a sufficiently severe event to trigger a deployment, such as an impact, rollover event, or G-force threshold breach. The Petition further alleges that the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) conflict and inaccurate data is being recorded for the air bag system. The Petitioner cites 10 complaints received by ODI alleging the same failure. ODI will evaluate these complaints to determine if they are related to the failure cited in the Petition andconduct a technical review under 49 CFR Part 552. This Defect Petition is being opened to evaluate whether to grant or deny the Petition. The Petition can be viewed at NHTSA.gov under NHTSA Number 11744118.

Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module:software

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a Petition dated May 30, 2026. The Petition is requesting an investigation into inadvertent air bag deployment in model year (MY) 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The Petition contends that air bags can deploy absent a sufficiently severe event to trigger a deployment, such as an impact, rollover event, or G-force threshold breach. The Petition further alleges that the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) conflict and inaccurate data is being recorded for the air bag system. The Petitioner cites 10 complaints received by ODI alleging the same failure. ODI will evaluate these complaints to determine if they are related to the failure cited in the Petition andconduct a technical review under 49 CFR Part 552. This Defect Petition is being opened to evaluate whether to grant or deny the Petition. The Petition can be viewed at NHTSA.gov under NHTSA Number 11744118.

Air Bags

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a Petition dated May 30, 2026. The Petition is requesting an investigation into inadvertent air bag deployment in model year (MY) 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The Petition contends that air bags can deploy absent a sufficiently severe event to trigger a deployment, such as an impact, rollover event, or G-force threshold breach. The Petition further alleges that the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) conflict and inaccurate data is being recorded for the air bag system. The Petitioner cites 10 complaints received by ODI alleging the same failure. ODI will evaluate these complaints to determine if they are related to the failure cited in the Petition andconduct a technical review under 49 CFR Part 552. This Defect Petition is being opened to evaluate whether to grant or deny the Petition. The Petition can be viewed at NHTSA.gov under NHTSA Number 11744118.