2015 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 54about this part
- Share
- 26%of 207 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 54 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Honda Odyssey, 26% of the 207 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Fire started in engine compartment and engulfed front end of vehicle within 10 mins. Vehicle had just been parked in driveway of home after being driven for approximately 1 hour. My wife noticed the smell of smoke upon exiting vehicle and when I opened the hood there were flames visible at the back of the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #11030632, filed 2017-09, 37,000 miles“When I pulled up to a parking spot and took my foot off the gas peddle and placed it on the break the engine started to accelerate and engine RPM's climbed about 1000 RPM's. The car's transmission was still in drive (d). I had to force the transmission into park (p) and push the start/stop button to shut the engine off. This incident almost caused me to rear end a parked car.”
NHTSA complaint #10893874, filed 2016-08, 9,500 miles“After driving a few miles under normal conditions we parked our minivan in our parking spot behind our house. While getting out of the minivan there was an odor and a tiny bit of smoke from the engine compartment. After waiting a couple minutes the smoke seemed to go away. We left the minivan parked and about 10-20 minutes later it started on fire and we received a call from our neighbors that the fire department had been called and they were putting out the fire. I am uploading a picture of the burnt minivan and the last service record for a regular oil change on 12/29/2018”
NHTSA complaint #11196136, filed 2019-04, 23,000 miles“2015 Odyssey vehicle's jerking experience started during a stop and go traffic. With three kids and two adults, we were extremely frightened. The vehicle jerked violently when I pushed the gas pedal during the low speed, 5-20 MPH. I went away later that day and we went about our business. After we go back to our home, went to the local Honda dealer after making an appointment. Of course, we were not able to replicate the violent jerk experience. They said until they see it, there's nothing they can do. It was initially around 30k miles when this started now over. …”
NHTSA complaint #11119948, filed 2018-08, 34,000 miles“After reversing out of the driveway (slowly) and putting the car in drive I noticed a hard clunking sound. I thought it was just a rough shift. When I continued to drive down my block 5-15 MPH to the stop sign it continued. It feels like another vehicle is crashing into you and slamming on the breaks. You lose 'control' of the gas pedal (your foot is on the gas, you hear a large clunk and the gas pedal doesn't make you go forward anymore, for a couple seconds) it is a nerve-racking feeling and isn't correct. My vehicle was purchased in 2014 (2015 model) it only has 32k miles on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11133372, filed 2018-10, 32,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11028515Feb 1, 2026Service Bulletin - The piston ring function deteriorates due to ring low wear toughness and sticking from sludge. Oil adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon fouling and…
- 11022768Aug 29, 2025Service Bulletin - The piston ring function deteriorates due to ring low wear toughness and sticking from sludge. Oil adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon fouling and…
- 11021759Jul 29, 2025Owner Notification Letter - the piston ring function can deteriorate due to ring low wear toughness and sticking from sludge. Oil adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon…
- 11020825Jul 18, 2025Service Bulletin - The piston ring function deteriorates due to ring wear and sticking from sludge. Oil from the crankcase adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon fouling and…
- 11020087Jun 17, 2025Dealer Message - Piston ring effectiveness may be reduced due to excessive wear and oil sludge build-up, which can cause oil to adhere to the spark plug, potentially leading to…
- 11020085Jun 17, 2025Service Bulletin - The piston ring function deteriorates due to ring low wear toughness and sticking from sludge. Oil adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon fouling and…
- 10142617May 7, 2018Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 Odysseys & 2014-2015 Pilots with a customer complaint of engine oil leak. To fully…
- 10127350Jan 10, 2018Servicenews article - We?re getting reports of the information display switching from the selected display to engine oil life by itself. So far, our investigation hasn?t shown…
- 10087402Oct 19, 2016"techline summary article - if the engine is overheating and theres engine oil mixed in the coolant reservoir, chances are the cylinder head may be cracked. A crack may form…
- 10084442Jul 12, 2016"techline summary article - if the engine is overheating and theres engine oil mixed in the coolant reservoir, chances are the cylinder head may be cracked. A crack may form…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 46% |
| 2025 | 239 | 55% |
| 2024 | 44 | 36% |
| 2023 | 15 | 14% |
| 2022 | 15 | 11% |
| 2021 | 26 | 18% |
| 2020 | 71 | 14% |
| 2019 | 135 | 14% |
| 2018 | 190 | 19% |
| 2017 | 10 | 26% |
| 2016 | 93 | 34% |
| 2015 | 54 | 26% |
| 2014 | 59 | 19% |
| 2013 | 69 | 33% |
| 2012 | 39 | 16% |
| 2011 | 25 | 11% |
| 2010 | 46 | 18% |
| 2009 | 34 | 17% |
| 2008 | 40 | 8% |
| 2007 | 58 | 7% |
| 2006 | 74 | 11% |
| 2005 | 68 | 8% |
| 2004 | 50 | 9% |
| 2003 | 32 | 4% |
| 2002 | 27 | 3% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 9 | 1% |
| 1999 | 9 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2015 Honda Odyssey
41 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsSeats
16 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Honda Odyssey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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