2018 Honda Odyssey engine and engine cooling problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2018 Honda Odyssey — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop light and attempting to make a left turn on an exit, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine. The contact called 911 and the Fire Department; however, there was no fire. A dealer was contacted. The…”
filed Jan 8, 2026
“The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving 60-62 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front of the vehicle, and the vehicle lost drive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed…”
filed Dec 12, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and…Campaign 23V751000 · Nov 13, 2023
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Odyssey years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Odyssey | 5 | 2% |
| 2024 Odyssey | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 Odyssey | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Odyssey | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Odyssey | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 Odyssey | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 Odyssey | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 Odyssey | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Odyssey | 7 | 3% |
| 2012 Odyssey | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 Odyssey | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 Odyssey | 10 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Honda Odyssey
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.