2012 Honda Odyssey Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 10%of 245 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the body and structure of the 2012 Honda Odyssey, 10% of the 245 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The driver side rear door has came off the track twice causing the door to hang from the top roller and fall off the track causing severe body damage. It has been replaced three months ago and today june 23, 2020, it fell off again. Almost injuring my 7 year old step-son. The mechanic that I spoke to initially said this was a known problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11330436, filed 2020-06, 136,000 miles“The sliding door on passenger side it is an automatic operating door. Doesn't open or close in proper way for most of the time. It is trying but it get stuck and reversed back. I don't know what to do with it, I can't bring it to the dealer it will be a lot of labor. Than you!!”
NHTSA complaint #11372837, filed 2020-11, 42,633 miles“I was going to pack the car (stationary in my driveway) on sat july 7th for a family reunion when I pressed the passenger side sliding door button on my key fob. While walking to my 2012 Honda Odyssey I heard the noise of the door opening but the door remained shut. While next to the car and without touching the handle I hit the passenger side sliding door button again, and again just the noise of the door opening/closing could be heard but the actual door remained shut. …”
NHTSA complaint #11110455, filed 2018-07, 75,000 miles“My 2012 Honda Odyssey was stationary in my 2 car garage the morning of jan 10th 2018. I was with my 3 toddlers, getting ready to pack them up in the van when I pressed the drivers side sliding door button on my key fob. Immediately after I pressed the button I heard a loud pop noise and scratching. I held my kids back and called for my wife to bring them inside. In the time I turned to get the kids out of the garage the sliding door had scratched the side door panel and then the door popped off the car and hit my garage wall, it was hanging at a 45 degree angle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11110463, filed 2018-07, 60,000 miles“Purchase brand new Honda Odyssey in 2012. Paint failure became visible in july 2017. Vehicle has never been wrecked nor abused. Claimant made attempts to go through protocol at Honda consumer channels. Received evaluation from reputable body shop used by my local Honda. The paint pealing is an adhesion problem occuring at manufacturing. Honda has only recognized the problem in 25 northern states (back door only, dark colors). I live in the south. Ironically, this Honda is produced in lincoln, al. Honda refuses to acknowledge their error nor do they respect NHTSA. …”
NHTSA complaint #11121819, filed 2018-08, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10166794Oct 21, 2019Dealer Message - On August 29, 2019, American Honda launched five revised and one new Warranty Extension paint bulletins. Please review the following summary of requirements…
- 10164452Aug 29, 2019Service Bulletin - This warranty extension only applies to 2012 Odyssey vehicles painted NH-603P White Diamond Pearl. The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off…
- 10164450Aug 29, 2019Service Bulletin - This warranty extension only applies to 2011-12 Odyssey vehicles painted NH-578 Taffeta White. The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off…
- 10163813Aug 9, 2019Owner Notification Letter - On some 2011-12 Odyssey models, the exterior paint on the roof and tailgate may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda is…
- 10163812Aug 9, 2019Owner Notification Letter - On some 2012 Odyssey models, the exterior paint on the roof and tailgate may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda is…
- 10163798Aug 7, 2019Dealer Message - In the last few weeks, American Honda has issued several paint warranty extension service bulletins on the Pilot, Odyssey, HR-V and Fit models due to paint…
- 10162891Jul 12, 2019Service Bulletin - This warranty extension only applies to 2012 Odyssey vehicles painted NH-603 White Diamond Pearl. The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off…
- 10162890Jul 12, 2019Service Bulletin - This warranty extension only applies to 2011-12 Odyssey vehicles painted NH-578 Taffeta White. The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off…
- 10161243Jun 1, 2019Dealer Message - Today, June 1, 2019, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2011-14 Odyssey and 2013-16 Pilot vehicles with either Taffeta White or White…
- 10161241Jun 1, 2019Service Bulletin - The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 7 years from the…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 7 | 2% |
| 2024 | 5 | 4% |
| 2023 | 10 | 10% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 | 10 | 7% |
| 2020 | 32 | 7% |
| 2019 | 59 | 6% |
| 2018 | 99 | 10% |
| 2017 | 2 | 5% |
| 2016 | 25 | 9% |
| 2015 | 25 | 12% |
| 2014 | 41 | 13% |
| 2013 | 20 | 10% |
| 2012 | 25 | 10% |
| 2011 | 20 | 9% |
| 2010 | 54 | 21% |
| 2009 | 63 | 32% |
| 2008 | 123 | 25% |
| 2007 | 134 | 16% |
| 2006 | 101 | 14% |
| 2005 | 138 | 17% |
| 2004 | 55 | 9% |
| 2003 | 40 | 4% |
| 2002 | 55 | 6% |
| 2001 | 64 | 10% |
| 2000 | 119 | 18% |
| 1999 | 77 | 15% |
| 1998 | 4 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2012 Honda Odyssey
60 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsFuel system
11 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 28, 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