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2023 Honda Odyssey Problems

Compared with other Honda Odyssey years

Typical for this model

42/100 0.8× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2021

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
105filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
28,412miles, 12 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl FWD · 19 city / 28 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Honda Odyssey (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

What owners report

Complaints on this model year concentrate on two areas: the auto idle stop system, which owners describe as failing to restart the engine after a stop, and the driver-assistance sensors, which owners report disabling themselves with a radar-obstructed warning or applying the brakes unexpectedly. A smaller but consistent group of reports involves water getting into the rear tailgate area and damaging the power liftgate controls, along with noises from the front suspension and steering.

  1. Engine

    Auto idle stop fails to restart engine

    • 12 complaints (11%)
    • typically at 2.7 yrs old
    • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2023–2026

    Owners describe stopping at a light with the idle stop feature engaged, then finding the engine will not restart when they release the brake; some report a full loss of electrical power with the cluster going dark and the vehicle having to be restarted by cycling the ignition. Several complaints mention battery or starter replacement being suggested or performed, and some say the condition returned afterward. Complaints also describe rough idle and hard cold starts. Reported from shortly after purchase up to roughly 40,000 miles, often in stop-and-go traffic and warm weather.

    8 related service bulletins

    What to check: Ask whether the idle stop no-restart notices have been addressed and whether the battery or starter has already been replaced. During a test drive, let the idle stop engage at a stop and confirm the engine restarts promptly.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Twice while at a stop light, when the car was in Auto Idle Stop, it suddenly shut down completely. There was no power on the dashboard. I couldn't even turn on the hazard lights. The first time, this lasted several minutes, the second time, a few seconds. After this time, the electronics spontaneously came back up and I was able to restart the engine.”

    NHTSA complaint #11556827, filed 2023-11

    “My 2023 Honda Odyssey experienced a serious malfunction of the Auto Idle Stop system at approximately 32,987 miles. While stopped at a traffic light, the engine automatically shut off as designed but failed to restart when I attempted to move forward. This created a dangerous situation because my vehicle was unable to move when the traffic light changed, potentially putting me, my entire family at risk of a rear-end collision. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11771159, filed 2026-10
  2. Forward collision avoidance

    Driver-assist sensors disable themselves or brake

    • 19 complaints (18%)
    • median 10,000 mi at 0.8 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
    • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2023–2026

    Complaints describe a radar obstructed message that turns off automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning, with the warning sometimes returning after a restart or a dealer sensor reset. Other owners report the opposite behavior: the van applying the brakes hard with nothing in its path, or failing to brake when approaching a vehicle. Some complaints also mention multiple warning lights appearing together, including stability assist, power steering and road departure messages. Reported across a wide mileage range, from a few hundred miles to over 50,000, and sometimes after windshield or sensor work.

    What to check: Drive the van on a highway and confirm adaptive cruise control and lane keeping engage without warnings, and check that the front emblem and sensor area are clean and undamaged. Ask whether the windshield has been replaced and the sensors recalibrated.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “While driving 35-40 mph, the car started acting strange, shaking and multiple alerts began appearing. No cars were around me and I was able to get the car over to the shoulder quickly. (Mileage 35,483. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11615114, filed 2024-09

    “Driving down the highway with cruise control and lane keep on, the vehicle engaged the breaks for now apparent reason. I immediately disengaged cruise control and applied the accelerator. So far has only happened one time.”

    NHTSA complaint #11503148, filed 2023-01
  3. Body and structure

    Water intrusion into tailgate, power liftgate failure

    • 9 complaints (9%)
    • median 42,732 mi at 3.2 yrs old (2 state mileage, few)
    • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2025–2026

    Owners report the power tailgate stopping working entirely or opening and closing on its own, sometimes while driving. In several complaints the dealer traced the problem to water getting past a roof or rear window seal and corroding the liftgate control module, with repairs involving resealing and replacing the module. Some owners also describe the tailgate closing on them or not stopping when pushed. Typically reported between about 40,000 and 76,000 miles, often after rain or on vehicles a few years old.

    What to check: Open and close the tailgate several times and check for dampness, staining or corrosion behind the rear interior trim and in the spare tire well. Ask whether the rear window or roof seals have been resealed.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “The power tailgate control unit (part #74970-THR-A12) failed on my 2023 Honda Odyssey at approximately 46,000 miles and 3 years of age. The tailgate stopped functioning entirely. Upon removing the interior rear trim panels to diagnose, I discovered the failure was caused by water intrusion into the rear body of the vehicle. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11732254, filed 2026-04

    “I am submitting a formal safety complaint regarding a failure of the power tailgate system on my 2023 Honda Odyssey. The issue involves water intrusion into the liftgate control system, which has resulted in corrosion and subsequent failure of the power tailgate. This malfunction presents both a safety concern and a significant reliability issue, particularly for a vehicle of this age and mileage. What is most concerning is that this does not appear to be an isolated incident. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11732319, filed 2026-04
  4. Electrical system

    Rearview camera and center display cutting out

    • 14 complaints (13%)
    • median 51,000 mi at 3.6 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
    • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2023–2026

    Owners report the backup camera image going black or flickering, sometimes accompanied by a crackling sound or the infotainment system rebooting. A few complaints state that the remedy for a rearview camera communication cable recall had already been performed but the problem returned. Dealers in some cases reset or replaced components without a lasting fix. Reported from moderate mileage upward, in some cases after the recall repair was completed.

    Recall 23V431000

    What to check: Shift into reverse and confirm the camera image appears immediately and stays steady, and check that the recall repair for the camera cable connector has been documented.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “The remedy for Safety Recall 23V-431 (MOST bus FAKRA connectors), performed 8/2023 at Joyce Koons Honda (Manassas, VA), has failed. The recall's stated safety risk, rearview camera failure when MOST communication is lost over 20 seconds, now occurs regularly on my vehicle. Symptoms began early 2025 and have worsened: intermittent loss of the rearview camera in reverse, infotainment reboots, and speaker popping (the warning signs listed in the Part 573 report). …”

    NHTSA complaint #11747806, filed 2026-07

    “The contact owns a 2023 Honda Odyssey.. The contact stated that the rearview camera flickered, there is also a cracking and flickering sound. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the contact associated the issue The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.”

    NHTSA complaint #11738809, filed 2026-05, 51,000 miles

Buying note. Check that open recalls have been completed and ask for service records on the idle stop system, tailgate seals and any driver-assist sensor resets. A thorough test drive that includes stop-and-go traffic and a slow drive over bumps will surface most of what owners describe here.

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.

NHTSA recorded 105 consumer complaints for the 2023 Honda Odyssey. 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 28,412 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 10 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 74 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 15 Honda Odyssey model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 42 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Back-over prevention (rear camera) (3), Fuel system (3), Transmission and drivetrain (3), Air bags (2), Exterior lighting (2), Engine cooling (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Seats (1), Suspension (1), Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Engine shut off in traffic after Auto Idle-Stop failed to restart. While stopped at a red light with Auto Idle-Stop active, the engine shut down normally. When I released the brake to proceed, all electrical power dropped—cluster went dark, accessories reset, and the engine did not crank. Vehicle coasted dead across the intersection and required a full key-cycle to restart, exposing my family and surrounding traffic to a collision risk. …”

NHTSA complaint #11666380, filed 2025-06

Forward collision avoidance: “When the car is on adaptive Cruise Control, going downhill it won't correctly control the speed and keeps on accelerating, Austin hill country at one point I managed to gain up to 20 miles above the set cruise speed limit. I have reported this to the First Texas Honda service department, took a test drive with their technician, and reproduced the issue, in a small test managed to increase 10 miles above the set cruise limit. …”

NHTSA complaint #11507803, filed 2023-02

Other or unknown: “After stopping the car in a left turn lane in the intersection, the car engine, dash board and infotainment system shut down. No warnings or other items appeared, the car died. After scrambling since it put traffic to a standstill, I shifter to park and returned on the car. Which worked and allowed me to continue. This happened again 1 week later while at a red light.”

NHTSA complaint #11758148, filed 2026-08

Engine: “Seems like due to the auto idle, it makes the engine idle so low that it dies- my car died in middle of the road- the first time, I had it jumped, and mechanic said it was a fluke, second time, despite the testing not showing any issue, he said we can try to replace the battery, so we did, but 6 weeks later my car died, and it took 5 attempts to get it to restart with the external battery pack! each time there was NO issue with the electrical system- my A/C was running fine, the whole dashboard showed up fine. …”

NHTSA complaint #11757567, filed 2026-08

Mileage when problems were reported

75% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,000 and 40,000 miles.

25%0–1017%10–2533%25–5017%50–758%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (12 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 28,412 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

2022202320242025202633
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Honda Odyssey. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Odyssey · MV FWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 13.6% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2023 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2022: same overall rating; 2024: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2023 Honda Odyssey version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Odyssey FWD3.5L 6-cyl10-speed automatic192822$3,050

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2023 Honda Odyssey → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 74 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 74 bulletins →

Other model years of the Honda Odyssey

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2026616,3382522Too new to compareToo new
202544615,3002522Too new to compareToo new
202412414,5003522Too new to compareToo new
202310528,412552242 · TypicalToo new
202214231,400952255 · TypicalRising
202114732,164852235 · FewerRising
202049114,0001452282 · MoreRising
201999723,00020522100 · MoreRising
20181,01124,00016522100 · MoreRising
20173924,00025220 · FewerRising
201627130,344652252 · TypicalRising
201520732,000652246 · TypicalRising
201431028,000552257 · TypicalStable
201321034,000652239 · TypicalRising
201224540,376552248 · TypicalFalling
201123521,400552264 · TypicalStable
201025562,2771—2017 · FewerFalling
200919864,5003—2033 · FewerFalling
200849950,0004—2065 · MoreFalling
200783054,7204—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200670365,3503—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200583074,2108—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2004585106,80013—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2003914102,00015—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200296084,00010—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2001619100,0001—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200067597,6346—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
1999518100,0009—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199873139,0343—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199720104,0002—20—Falling
199670113,4680—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199596128,0000—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Honda Odyssey model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Honda Odyssey?

Complaints on this model year concentrate on two areas: the auto idle stop system, which owners describe as failing to restart the engine after a stop, and the driver-assistance sensors, which owners report disabling themselves with a radar-obstructed warning or applying the brakes unexpectedly. The issues reported most often: Auto idle stop fails to restart engine; Driver-assist sensors disable themselves or brake; Water intrusion into tailgate, power liftgate failure.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Honda Odyssey have?

NHTSA recorded 105 consumer complaints for the 2023 Honda Odyssey as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 Honda Odyssey is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 31 complaints (30% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance with 26.

Has the 2023 Honda Odyssey been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2023 Honda Odyssey do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2023 Honda Odyssey 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Honda Odyssey get?

The EPA rates the 2023 Honda Odyssey (Odyssey, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2023 Honda Odyssey reported?

Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 28,412 miles and the middle half falls between 10,000 and 40,000 miles; 75% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.