2012 Honda Odyssey Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 245 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2012 Honda Odyssey, 2% of the 245 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The rear tire went flat rather suddenly. Honda does not make the camber adjustable (unlike other manufacturers), which leads to inner tire wear. This affects the handling and ability to break. We did not have an accident this time, but I am not comfortable that this won't be the case in the future. Honda does this so that the customers have no choice but to have costly routine maintenance and purchases (new tires). It is shameful.”
NHTSA complaint #10919022, filed 2016-10, 44,126 miles“The same problem that occurred in dec 2012 when Honda issued a transmission software update, but only worse. I was driving at approx 18mph and the transmission locked then slipped continuously. It was worse when I was on a hill causing the van to jerk backwards. It continued to occur and when on a flat road I almost lost control of the vehicle because it jerk so hard when accelerating to 20mph. I ended up having the van towed to the dealership who can't duplicate the problem, Honda said they are unaware of the issue. I am afraid to drive the vehicle and it only has 5000 miles on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10505004, filed 2013-03, 5,000 miles“My minivan has 38000 miles and start with a small noise went I make a right turn and getting worst, I took it to the mechanic and they don't know where the noise is coming from.the point is this vehicle we don't use a lot and we have mostly hi way miles, we have not even finish pay for it and we feel like we driving an old car. I read some reviews and other people has the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10946267, filed 2017-01“The contact owns a 2012 Honda Odyssey. While traveling 5- 10 MPH, the contact noticed an abnormal sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the struts were replaced but the failure was not corrected. The current and the failure mileages were 150.”
NHTSA complaint #10453831, filed 2012-04, 150 milesRelated recalls
- 11V602000Dec 22, 2011Honda is recalling certain model year 2012, odyssey vehicles manufactured from october 31, 2011, through november 30, 2011. The retention nut for the front…Covers: Honda Odyssey 2012
Related service bulletins
- 10120776Oct 21, 2014Service bulletin - There is a clunk or squeak from the rear suspension. Uneven pressure from the rear spring damages the rear spring seat.
- 10120774Oct 8, 2014Service bulletin - In below-freezing weather, there is a pop or clunk from the front of the vehicle while going over a bump. The front bump stops have loosened and are moving…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 5 | 4% |
| 2021 | 8 | 5% |
| 2020 | 10 | 2% |
| 2019 | 18 | 2% |
| 2018 | 10 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 7 | 4% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 20 | 2% |
| 2006 | 13 | 2% |
| 2005 | 27 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 1% |
| 2003 | 7 | 1% |
| 2002 | 19 | 2% |
| 2001 | 50 | 8% |
| 2000 | 42 | 6% |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
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 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Honda Odyssey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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