2019 Honda Odyssey Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 223about this part
- Share
- 22%of 995 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,244miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 223 complaints about the electrical system of the 2019 Honda Odyssey, 22% of the 995 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,244 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“I returned home from picking up my children from school, and the passenger door on the driver's side would not close. Contacted dealership, they had no answer but to tow the vehicle to them. Brand new, 6 days old Honda Odyssey elite 2019, power sliding door does not close electrically or manually. The vehicle was stationary. Vehicle had to be towed back to the dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #11165562, filed 2019-01, 199 miles“We were on a vacation 5 months after purchase and 40 minutes into our trip the entertainment system, to include audio and visual all turned off. We had to restart the entire care. Repairs were supposedly made the incident continued to happen off and on for a few months. Van was taken in on a thursday for repairs, advised it was fixed. The same error occurred again two days later.”
NHTSA complaint #11277490, filed 2019-11, 6,000 miles“My new 2019 Honda Odyssey has a very distinctive electrical static/crackling/hissing noise coming from dashboard when driving or idling that doesn't sound normal but very concerning. Will take to dealer but don't expect much since I've read and researched this issue on the internet and others have the same issue without any actions from dealerships. Does NHTSA have any advice or knowledge of this issue?”
NHTSA complaint #11352019, filed 2020-08, 23,000 milesRelated recalls
- 20V439000Jul 28, 2020Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles. Incorrect instrument panel control…Covers: Honda Odyssey 2018–2020, Pilot 2019–2021, Passport 2019–2020
- 20V066000Feb 6, 2020Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles. The wire harness for the third row seat accessory power outlet may get…Covers: Honda Odyssey 2018–2020
- 19V299000Apr 12, 2019Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Loose battery terminal connections or a degraded battery may cause the…Covers: Honda Odyssey 2018–2019
Related service bulletins
- 10234629Apr 12, 2023Service Bulletin - The engine will not crank on initial startup after precipitation and sub-freezing temperatures. Water can enter the starter motor, and when temperatures drop…
- 10222075Sep 22, 2022"Service Bulletin - Audio sound will stop and No Audio Connection message appears in the audio display. NOTE: This is not related to MOST Ring break conditions." "Service…
- 10219533Aug 31, 2022Service bulletin - Audio sound will stop and No Audio Connection message appears in the audio display. Audio amplifier software error.
- 10219532Aug 23, 2022Service bulletin - On February of 2022, the 3G network will no longer support the in-vehicle services that the vehicle has previously supported. As of August 23, 2022, the…
- 10219522Aug 18, 2022"Service bulletin - Audio sound will stop and No Audio Connection message appears in the audio display. NOTE: This is not related to MOST Ring break conditions."
- 10219520Aug 8, 2022Customer letter - Our records indicate that a Product Update has not been completed on this vehicle . The audio/information screen may show the clock being off by 1 hour. To…
- 10215485Jun 8, 2022Service bulletin - When activating the sliding door power window auto-up feature, the window rolls up halfway and then rolls back down. There could be a pinch detection software…
- 10215482Jun 6, 2022"Notice - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle (Vehicle Identification Number [VIN NUMBER]). The date for updating…
- 10206997Jan 27, 2022Service Bulletin - On February 22, 2022 the current 3G network that the vehicle connects to for services, will no longer be in-service. The Telematics Control Unit (TCU) Over the…
- 10207011Jan 26, 2022Owner Notification Letter - On February 22, 2022, the 3G network will no longer support the in-vehicle services that previously were supported for your vehicle. The Telematics…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 40% |
| 2025 | 229 | 52% |
| 2024 | 56 | 46% |
| 2023 | 31 | 30% |
| 2022 | 37 | 26% |
| 2021 | 56 | 38% |
| 2020 | 173 | 35% |
| 2019 | 223 | 22% |
| 2018 | 263 | 26% |
| 2017 | 6 | 15% |
| 2016 | 40 | 15% |
| 2015 | 28 | 14% |
| 2014 | 31 | 10% |
| 2013 | 15 | 7% |
| 2012 | 37 | 15% |
| 2011 | 66 | 28% |
| 2010 | 31 | 12% |
| 2009 | 20 | 10% |
| 2008 | 33 | 7% |
| 2007 | 63 | 8% |
| 2006 | 44 | 6% |
| 2005 | 54 | 7% |
| 2004 | 53 | 9% |
| 2003 | 81 | 9% |
| 2002 | 35 | 4% |
| 2001 | 23 | 4% |
| 2000 | 38 | 6% |
| 1999 | 110 | 21% |
| 1998 | 34 | 47% |
| 1997 | 9 | 45% |
| 1996 | 17 | 24% |
| 1995 | 25 | 26% |
Other parts of the 2019 Honda Odyssey
240 complaintsFuel system
189 complaintsLane departure
170 complaintsOther or unknown
145 complaintsEngine
135 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
128 complaintsVehicle speed control
67 complaintsBody and structure
59 complaintsBrakes
46 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
22 complaintsSuspension
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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