2012 Honda Odyssey Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 4%of 245 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 Honda Odyssey, 4% of the 245 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,300 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After 2 years a serious fuel leak occurred at the fuel tank. It was repaired and assured the problem solved under warranty. Again after another 2 years the serious leaked occurred. We paid for the repair and again assured the problem resolved. We were told if the van to be sold the buyer must be made aware of the problem. This gave us no reassurance. All problems occurred when moving from parked position.”
NHTSA complaint #10949994, filed 2017-02, 70,000 miles“My VIN does not appear for a piston ring recall on 2011-2013 Honda odysseys. Specifically, the piston rings in certain cylinders rotate and align, leading to engine oil consumption and spark plug fouling. I would like my VIN added to this recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11257186, filed 2019-09, 131,063 miles“When pressing the accelerator, the vehicle hesitates, then surges forward at a high rate of speed. This happens quite often with no pattern or indication. I questioned the dealer and they said it was due to the wireless method used to transmit the signal from the accelerator to the injection system. They said I would have to learn to live with it.”
NHTSA complaint #10482571, filed 2012-10, 4,500 miles“When at a stop with foot on the brake, the engine starts revving. The tach went up to 6000 RPM and car tried to push forward on city streets. This happened at least 8 times in feb/march 2019. On march 9, I called the dealer, brilliance Honda of crystal lake. They said I could come in monday 3/11. They test drove the vehicle and said they couldn't find an issue. I told them that apparently they wouldn't fix a problem until an accident hurts or kills me or a passenger or car hit by my out of control car. Internet shows cars having out of control acceleration issues in the past. …”
NHTSA complaint #11186671, filed 2019-03, 77,000 miles“Had to have car towed three times due to van wanting to accelerate while foot off the gas while stopped. Only shutting the van off kept the van from revving uncontrollably. We have been very fortunate not to have been in a major accident. Each time america Honda said there were no issues found, or that issue has been fixed. Even when we took it back and told them it didn't feel like it was running the same, they said no issues found. This vehicle was stationary, only because my wife was quick enough to address the car wanting to lurch forward. This happened on county, and city roads. …”
NHTSA complaint #11173756, filed 2019-02, 1 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10129552Feb 18, 2014Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P0455 (EVAP system large leak) and/or DTC P0456 (EVAP system very small leak detected) is set. The fuel fill cap (gas cap) may also be…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 5% |
| 2025 | 21 | 5% |
| 2024 | 5 | 4% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 4 | 3% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 31 | 6% |
| 2019 | 190 | 19% |
| 2018 | 107 | 11% |
| 2017 | 3 | 8% |
| 2016 | 19 | 7% |
| 2015 | 7 | 3% |
| 2014 | 15 | 5% |
| 2013 | 10 | 5% |
| 2012 | 11 | 4% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 23 | 9% |
| 2009 | 8 | 4% |
| 2008 | 19 | 4% |
| 2007 | 23 | 3% |
| 2006 | 29 | 4% |
| 2005 | 41 | 5% |
| 2004 | 24 | 4% |
| 2003 | 17 | 2% |
| 2002 | 13 | 1% |
| 2001 | 16 | 3% |
| 2000 | 12 | 2% |
| 1999 | 14 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2012 Honda Odyssey
60 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Honda Odyssey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology