2018 Honda Odyssey vs 2020 Honda Odyssey
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Honda Odyssey | 2020 Honda Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 949 | 441 |
| Recall campaigns | 16 | 14 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 278 | 197 |
| Investigations | 4 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 27,000 mi | 14,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Odyssey | Honda Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 246 | 156 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 187 | 165 |
| Engine | 183 | 64 |
| Lane Departure | 128 | 117 |
| Power Train | 159 | 16 |
| Structure | 95 | 29 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 76 | 22 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 53 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 104 | 31 |
| Hesitation / surging | 64 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 39 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 38 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 30 | 7 |
| Water leaks | 24 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 21 | 5 |
| Rust / corrosion | 21 | 0 |
2018 Honda Odyssey
2020 Honda Odyssey
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.