2019 Honda Odyssey Problems

What owners report

Owners of the 2019 Odyssey most often report two kinds of trouble: the infotainment and audio system going blank, rebooting or crackling, and the engine losing power or stalling, often on vehicles covered by the fuel pump recall but still waiting for parts. A separate cluster of complaints describes the transmission shifting into Neutral or Park on its own, and some drivers report hesitating or lagging acceleration with no warning light.

1. 1
   Fuel system

   Stalling or loss of power, fuel pump recall pending

   • 185 complaints (19%)
   • median 63,500 mi at 5.2 yrs old (44 state mileage)
   • 8 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • owner-quoted repair $2,100 (median of 11 quotes)
   • filed 2018–2026

   Owners describe the engine stalling or losing motive power at speed, hesitating on acceleration, or lurching when the pedal is pressed to the floor, often with no warning light. Many say they received notice of the fuel pump recall but were told the part was not yet available, and a few report the stall returning after the pump module was replaced. Dealers sometimes could not reproduce the fault or declined the repair. Spread across the range, with many reports between roughly 50,000 and 90,000 miles and a few as low as 30,000.

   Recall 23V858000Recall 21V2150002 related service bulletins

   What to check: Ask for written proof that the low-pressure fuel pump recall was completed and with which part. During a test drive, note any hesitation, sag in power or lurch from a stop, and have any stored fuel-related codes read.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “Since purchasing the vehicle, I've had several incidents where my safety and those inside my vehicle are compromised due to the loss of drive power and stalling of the vehicle while driving. I've complained to the dealer for which they continued to assure me that there was no problem detected during the safety inspections. Recently I received the recall notice to replace the fuel pump module which was causing the issues that I've experienced with my vehicle. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11632781, filed 2024-12, 76,000 miles

   “The contact owns a 2019 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that upon depressing the accelerator pedal down to the floorboard, the vehicle lurched forward while shifting into gear. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started losing motive power. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11582062, filed 2024-04, 53,000 miles
2. 2
   Electrical system

   Infotainment blackout, reboot and speaker crackle

   • 128 complaints (13%)
   • median 6,000 mi at 1.3 yrs old (38 state mileage)
   • 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • owner-quoted repair $1,500 (median of 15 quotes)
   • filed 2018–2026

   Complaints describe the center touchscreen and instrument display going black, freezing, or rebooting while driving, taking the radio, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, climate controls and sometimes the rearview camera with it. Owners also report static, popping or crackling from the speakers and a hot DVD player, and say dealers replaced head units or a dash harness, sometimes without lasting improvement. Several mention that the problem appeared within the first months of ownership. Mostly reported under about 25,000 miles, frequently in the first year of ownership and at highway speed.

   Recall 20V439000Recall 20V4400003 related service bulletins

   What to check: Start the van cold and watch whether the screen boots reliably, then test radio, Bluetooth, CarPlay and the rearview camera. Ask whether any audio amplifier or display software updates from the service bulletins were applied.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “The navigation screen stays black. No backup camera, can't change the radio, use the phone or change air flow or get directions from the screen. Some days it doesn't come on at all, others it comes on while driving. You never know, very frustrating. I feel lucky if it comes on when I first start the car. This is unacceptable in a brand new vehicle.”

   NHTSA complaint #11307938, filed 2020-02, 6,000 miles

   “On the gauge cluster the vehicle normally tells me what gear I am in such as d for drive. Sometimes it does not show it and other times it works fine. The Odyssey has a push button transmission and it is easy to get confused sometimes when it is not working. I have gotten out of the van and forgot it was still in drive once.”

   NHTSA complaint #11343547, filed 2020-08, 20,105 miles
3. 3
   Transmission and drivetrain

   Transmission jumps into Neutral or Park while driving

   • 271 complaints (27%)
   • median 11,244 mi at 1.4 yrs old (67 state mileage)
   • 3 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • owner-quoted repair $2,200 (median of 15 quotes)
   • filed 2018–2026

   Complaints describe the van dropping into Neutral or attempting to shift into Park on its own while moving, sometimes with a grinding noise, jerking or hard banging at highway speed. Several owners say dealers could not duplicate the fault, and in some cases the transmission or transmission control module was eventually replaced. A few reports link the event to a battery or electrical fault. Mostly reported under about 30,000 miles, including some within the first several thousand miles.

   Recall 19V299000

   What to check: During a test drive at steady highway speed, watch whether the gear indicator stays put and listen for bangs or grinding on downshifts. Ask whether the transmission control module or battery terminal recall service was done.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “The 9 speed transmission jerks and bangs while moving. Driving from slow speed the car jerks and stalls. At hwy speeds the car bangs very hard - it seems like it is being bumped. We thought it stalled at hwy speed after it banged very hard. Honda service says they cannot find problem. We have been driving car for 2.5 years - and the issues are getting more frequent and harder.”

   NHTSA complaint #11403536, filed 2021-03, 26,000 miles

   “I was driving my 2019 Honda Odyssey up a slight incline and then suddenly I lost all power. The minivan automatically put itself in neutral and the dashboard screen switched between saying, stop driving when safe. Transmission problems. See manual and transmission problem. Apply parking brake when parked. Given that I had no power I had to pull to the side of the road. I feel lucky that this did not occur on the highway. After pulling over to the side of the road, I was unable to put the car in park or drive. It was locked in neutral. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11307932, filed 2020-02, 25,357 miles
4. 4
   Other or unknown

   Side or curtain air bags deploy without impact

   Mentioned in 8 of 60 sampled complaints

   Owners report the side, side curtain or front air bags deploying after driving over a pothole or bump, with no collision involved, and in a few cases no air bags deploying in an actual impact. Some complaints note an SRS warning message and a dealer diagnosis that an air bag needed replacement, and a few were told repairs by the manufacturer were not being authorized. Generally reported from about 30,000 miles upward, with many between 60,000 and 115,000 miles.

   Recall 26V227000Recall 26V332000Recall 18V664000

   What to check: Have the SRS system scanned for stored codes, and ask whether the air bag control module and passenger occupant detection recalls were performed. Note any SRS warning light in the cluster.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact drove over a pothole and the front passenger’s side curtain air bag deployed unintendedly. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The VIN was not available.”

   NHTSA complaint #11656852, filed 2025-04, 100,000 miles

   “The contact owns a 2019 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while idled in traffic, the vehicle was rear-ended at approximately 60 MPH. No air bags were deployed. The seat belts retracted as intended during impact, and the lift gate and rear driver's side window were shattered as a result of the crash. In addition, the vehicle occupied one passenger in the front passenger side seat and a second child passenger in the rear row driver's side seat. No warning lights were illuminated. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11676953, filed 2025-07, 33,740 miles
5. 5
   Engine

   Engine knocking, rod bearing and timing belt concerns

   Mentioned in 6 of 60 sampled complaints

   Complaints describe a knocking or ticking from the engine compartment, sometimes with the check engine light on and a loss of power, leading dealers to diagnose failed rod bearings or a failed timing belt tensioner and recommend engine replacement. Some owners connect the noise to the connecting rod bearing recall but say their vehicle identification number was not included. Mostly reported between roughly 90,000 and 130,000 miles.

   Recall 23V751000Recall 19V298000

   What to check: Listen for ticking or knocking at cold start and under light load, and check engine oil level and condition. Ask whether the connecting rod bearing and timing belt recalls apply to this vehicle identification number and were completed.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “The contact owns a 2019 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the contact heard a ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rod bearings had failed, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.”

   NHTSA complaint #11665353, filed 2025-06, 103,000 miles

   “The contact owns a 2019 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an unknown message displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the timing belt tensioner had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,400.”

   NHTSA complaint #11649533, filed 2025-03, 90,400 miles

Buying note. Check that the open recalls for the fuel pump, rearview camera, sliding door latches and air bag software were actually completed on the specific vehicle, since parts availability has been a recurring complaint. A thorough test drive at highway speed plus an infotainment and SRS scan gives a reasonable read on the two most commonly reported problem areas.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.