2018 HONDA ODYSSEY Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Honda Odyssey. This model year has 884 NHTSA complaints β top issue: Electrical Faults.
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Worst 2018 Honda Odyssey Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Honda Odyssey. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 227 | β | 1 | β | |
| Engine Problems | 186 | β | 1 | β | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 165 | 4 | β | β | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 154 | 3 | β | β | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 134 | 1 | 3 | β | |
| Lane Departure | 111 | 1 | β | β | |
| Structural Problems | 93 | β | 1 | β | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 73 | 2 | β | β | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 52 | β | β | β | |
| Brake System | 38 | 1 | β | β | |
| Fuel System | 23 | β | β | β | |
| Gasoline | 23 | β | β | β | |
| Back Over Prevention | 19 | 1 | β | β | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 18 | 4 | β | β | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 14 | β | β | β | |
| Steering Defects | 12 | β | β | β | |
| Door Lock Issues | 11 | β | β | β | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | β | β | β | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 7 | β | β | β | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 6 | β | 1 | β | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | β | β | β | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | β | β | β | |
| Visibility | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Equipment | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Carry Handle | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Shell | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Base | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | β | β | β |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2018 Honda Odyssey. Type a keyword (e.g. βtransmissionβ, βstallingβ, βbrakesβ) to filter.
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ADAS camera malfunction causing all driver assist functions to not work
This has been an ongoing issue with the sensors on the sliding door. When closing the door, it would start to close half way, then opens. This makes it really unsafe for children or anyone sitting next to the door as it would open unexpectedly or not close all the way without haβ¦
My car has started breaking randomly without reason. Just a few days ago it slammed on the brakes. I was driving on the interstate and went around a bend, and my car slammed on the breaks. I. Talking from 70- 5mph in seconds. I didn't have time to do anything. Nothing in frontβ¦
My 2018 Honda Odyssey began exhibiting intermittent acceleration lag several years before the repair, and the condition progressively worsened. At the time of repair, the vehicle had 68,957 miles. The safety concern occurs when accelerating from a stop, such as at a red light, stβ¦
monocular camera code set and several dash messages - failure of ACC, FCW, LKA
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. While driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the vehicle. The accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the contact became aware that there β¦
On April 20, 2026, at approximately 12:00 pm. I was driving my 2018 Honda Odyssey (VIN [XXX] ) southbound on [XXX] , approximately 3 miles north of the junction of [XXX] and [XXX] . I was traveling at approximately 30 mph. The vehicle struck a pothole in the road. Immediately uβ¦
Paid $210 for Honda to run a diagnostic to tell me my multi purpose camera has a failure. This has caused 11 error lights to be displayed.
Multiple times of driving the vehicle as I am trying to press the gas pedal while driving it acts like it is not working and suddenly it stutters and stalls. The car will shut off and put you into to neutral while you try and pull over to the side of the road without being hit. Iβ¦
Noise coming from engine. No engine light nor warnings otherwise. Van was taken to dealership where it was confirmed that a rod bearing inside the engine assembly is faulty, which could cause sudden stalling of the vehicle, even while traveling at high speeds on the highway. β¦
In the afternoon hours of [XXX]; my wife, 2 children and I were traveling away from Pageland, SC on [XXX] . My wife was driving the vehicle and hit a pothole on right side of our lane. This caused both driver and passenger side curtain airbags to deploy. Upon exiting the vehicβ¦
In May 2025, the front-facing windshield-mounted monocular multi-purpose camera unit abruptly failed in our 2018 Honda Odyssey Elite. The vehicle had ~53,000 miles on the odometer at the time. This resulted in essentially all of the warning lights showing/cycling on the dashboardβ¦
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the message "Right Sliding Door Failure" was displayed. The contact was forced to pull over and manually close the door for the door to latch securely. The failure returned after the cβ¦
I have a 2018 odyssey EXL I been getting messages from right sliding door problem and during the drive after 12 or 13 miles was getting sign was saying stop the vehicle and door sign is keep flushing saying right sliding door problem
Car shifts out of drive and reverse to Park randomly. It also doesnt shift out of first gear on a cold start. I have to stop the vehicle, shift back into park and turn the car off then on again before it will shift out of first gear.
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, several unknown warning lights illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that thβ¦
Our 2018 Honda Odyssey repeatedly and without warning completely loses acceleration power, creating extremely dangerous driving conditions. This occurs in two distinct situations:(1)while driving at highway speeds when attempting to change lanes or accelerate, and(2)when stopped β¦
When driving the transmission is slipping meaning it jerks forward when accelerating on the road.
While driving on a clear road, with or without heavy traffic, the collision mitigation warning shows up on the dashboard display. Sometimes the warning for the collision system goes off and the system tries to brake and jerk the wheel. If I have the wheel firmly I can correct itβ¦
I am reporting a dangerous and recurring transmission defect in my 2018 Honda Odyssey equipped with the ZF 9-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle experiences sudden and unpredictable delayed acceleration, particularly at low speeds. When attempting to accelerate from a complβ¦
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2018 Honda Odyssey.
Recalls for 2018 Honda Odyssey
14 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2018 Honda Odyssey. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2018 Honda Odyssey β FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2018 Honda Odyssey reliable?βΎ
Notable Issues. The 2018 Honda Odyssey has 884 NHTSA owner complaints, 13 crash-related, and 14 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Electrical Faults (227 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda Odyssey?βΎ
#1: Electrical Faults (227 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (186 complaints). #3: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (165 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2018 Honda Odyssey?βΎ
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2018 Honda Odyssey?βΎ
The 2018 Honda Odyssey has 13 crash-related complaints and 3 fire reports out of 884 total NHTSA complaints. 24 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2018 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?βΎ
Yes β 14 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2018 Honda Odyssey. The largest issue: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2018 Honda Odyssey?βΎ
The 2018 Honda Odyssey has notable issues β review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Electrical Faults issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Honda Odyssey reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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