2021 Honda Odyssey Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 56about this part
- Share
- 38%of 147 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,050miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 56 complaints about the electrical system of the 2021 Honda Odyssey, 38% of the 147 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,050 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2021 Honda odessey lost power while driving 6 times. I ended up taking it to get service and the dealer couldn't replicate the issue in 3 different occasions. Ended up trading the odessey on thursday for a new one. However the the new 2021 Honda odessey that I bought thursday 4/8/21 lost power on me today as I was driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11407494, filed 2021-04, 200 miles“When coming to a complete atop, the engine switches off (the idle stop function), which is ok, but when I release the brake the engine often fails to restart. I’ve replaced the battery but this appears to be a common problem. It’s been happening more now at the end of summer when it’s hot for some reason. I was told there is a similar investigation open: EA25004”
NHTSA complaint #11757074, filed 2026-08“All of my assist lights just came.on one after another saying there was a malfunction with the emmision light continues to go.on go.off even after I paid 580 to have the car serviced for the assist lights. Now the lift gate stopped working three weeks ago yesterday with all the rain that poured now the lift gate is open and will.not latch.”
NHTSA complaint #11648579, filed 2025-03“Can has been making a popping noise that can be felt in the steering wheel for 2 years. Honda has told me nothing was wrong after taking it in 4 times. Now my car keeps stalling at lights, sometimes it takes a while to get it to restart, and they can not figure out why. They keep saying the battery is fine and diagnostics finds nothing.”
NHTSA complaint #11683344, filed 2025-08“My rear hatch for the trunk was filling up with water every time it rained. Took it in to be looked at and they found the door wasn’t sealed during manufacturing and they sealed it. The water damage was already done and buttons for all things no longer lifts or opens the trunk door. My dash displays “ power tailgate problem” and nothing works to open it. I have to do it manually and I’m afraid it will cause further problems to the door.”
NHTSA complaint #11709146, filed 2026-01Related 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…
- 10229686Jan 3, 2023Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2022 Accords, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Passports, Pilots, Ridgelines, 2020 Fits, 2020-2021 Civic…
- 10228196Dec 13, 2022Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2021 Accords, CR-Vs & Odysseys with a customer complaint of the Check Engine Light (CEL) on &…
- 10227230Nov 28, 2022Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2021 Accords, CR-Vs & Odysseys with a customer complaint of the Check Engine Light (CEL) on &…
- 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…
- 10209080Mar 8, 2022Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the power sliding door not closing, not opening or…
- 10208402Feb 22, 2022Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the power sliding door not closing, not opening or…
- 10208089Feb 7, 2022Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the power sliding door not closing, not opening or…
- 10207781Feb 3, 2022Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 Odysseys & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)…
- 10206787Jan 21, 2022Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the power sliding door not closing, not opening or…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 38% |
| 2025 | 232 | 52% |
| 2024 | 57 | 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 2021 Honda Odyssey
34 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsForward collision avoidance
19 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsLane departure
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 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.
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