2021 Honda Odyssey structure problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2021 Honda Odyssey — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“In mid-March 2026, the power tailgate on my [year] Honda Odyssey lost power entirely. It does not respond to the key fob, the tailgate button, or the dashboard button — it will not open or close by any control. I personally inspected the tailgate area and found corrosion and rust present…”
filed Jul 1, 2026
“Power tailgate problems caused by water leaking through body seams. A visible gap in the rear hatch allows water to flow into the vehicle and shorts out control module. This has ruined my control module, caused mold and I noticed a burning smell.”
filed Apr 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2022 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the power sliding door not opening or closing under its own power. To better understand the…
ATI&01302025901 · Other · issued Jan 30, 2025Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2022 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the power sliding door not opening or closing under its own power. To better understand the…
ATI&01152025908 · Other · issued Jan 16, 2025Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2022 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the power sliding door not opening or closing under its own power. To better understand the…
ATI&01022025905 · Other · issued Jan 3, 2025Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2022 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the power sliding door not opening or closing under its own power. To better understand the…
ATI&12022024906 · Other · issued Dec 3, 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2022 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the power sliding door not opening or closing under its own power. To better understand the…
ATI&11052024907 · Other · issued Nov 5, 2024
Structure problems in other Odyssey years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Odyssey | 5 | 2% |
| 2024 Odyssey | 5 | 6% |
| 2023 Odyssey | 10 | 11% |
| 2022 Odyssey | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Odyssey | 29 | 7% |
| 2019 Odyssey | 55 | 6% |
| 2018 Odyssey | 95 | 10% |
| 2017 Odyssey | 2 | 5% |
| 2016 Odyssey | 25 | 9% |
| 2015 Odyssey | 24 | 12% |
| 2014 Odyssey | 40 | 13% |
| 2013 Odyssey | 20 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 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.