2020 HONDA ODYSSEY Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Honda Odyssey. This model year has 377 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB.
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Worst 2020 Honda Odyssey Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
Electrical Faults
Lane Departure
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Honda Odyssey. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 140 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 135 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 100 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 58 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 57 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 25 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 14 | 2 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 2 | — | — | — |
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 2020 Honda Odyssey. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 377 most recent complaints
Our Odyssey is equipped with idle stop. Sometimes when idle stop engages, the engine won't start again afterwards. We need to turn the car off completely, and then try again. Usually it turns on after doing so. We try to always turn off the idle stop when we start up the vehicle,…
5 alerts came on the dash stating lane keeping assist problem , collision mitigation problem , auto high beam problem, forward collision problem and brake system warning. All safety features on my vehicle have failed. I
The rear passenger side tire hit a pothole and it caused all of the airbags to deploy on April 6, 2026. The impact should not have set the airbags off. This has caused a severe rash/burn on my son's face and neck. The vehicle is now being totaled by my insurance company and fo…
Front camera is bad or faulty, triggering all adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, auto high beam etc errors on dashboard, rendering the car not able to start or die in the middle of the road/traffic when the engine goes into idle mode while stopping at red lights. My odess…
rear tailgate window spontaneously shattered
The outside mirrors had a recall for potential detachment. My driver's side mirror detaches sometimes even after the replacement. When I contacted Honda over this issue, they told me that they can't take my complaint and I should go back to the dealer which replaced it.
The radar is broken leaving all ADAS unusable in addition to no option to use cruise control.
After being on idle on a stop light, when releasing the brake to go, warning on dash says "Collision Mitigation Warning" when nothing hit the car and I'm there's enough distance with the car in front and behind. The severity has increased now, after being idle, when releasing the…
The same power tail gate issue as experienced by many others on models 2018-2022. Water intrusion causing the power module fail for auto operation of powerlift tail gate.
Vehicle has all time on the brake system, front collision, auto high beam, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist abd road departure warnings. Sometimes the vehicle turns off suddenly when stop, and the steering wheel gets hard when parking.
With no preceding accident or damage, the vehicle suddenly received multiple warning lights on the dash, including: "Adaptive Cruise Control Problem", "Lane Keeping Assist Problem", "Collision Mitigation System Problem", "Road Departure Mitigation System Problem", ""Auto High-Bea…
Basically, numerous errors lite up the dashboard. But the car itself was running ok mechanically. I took it in for service and after a couple of non sensical diagnoses. It was determined to be the multipurpose camera in the windshield area. And they want two thousand dollars to f…
My vehicle started cycling between all of the check engine types of lights to include the emissions system. When taking it to my local Honda dealership, they determined that it was my front camera (multi-purpose camera internal failure). After some research and speaking to the se…
The power liftgate will not operate and the tailgate will not latch closed. The van was parked outside during a heavy rain, and when the vehicle was started afterward, a warning was displayed on the dash. The van has not been checked by the manufacturer. An inspection is availabl…
Camera is faulty. Many owners report a similar problem.
The front windshield camera completely failed. No longer have emergency braking. Honda said known problem and want to charge $2000 to fix
Car leaks. Cargo Bay fills with water. Possible mold issues. I am told this leaking causes damage to the control module for the tailgate. Our tailgate will close on us and has almost closed on our children. We have to be very careful when the children are around the tailgate beca…
Following replacement of the small block in Dec. 2025 for bad pushrod bearings. The vehicle ran for 3000 miles, before the engine seized up again while driving at 50 mph. The vehicle came to a stop in the travel lanes and could not be moved due to engine failure. Upon having the …
The front camera that controls adaptive system died within 4years of owning the vehicle so all the warning lights come on now.
The Multipurpose Camera failed. Searches online and discussion with the dealers show this is a common problem. Result is shutdown of collision mitigation systems, blind spot indicators, lane divergence system, auto high beam, etc.
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2020 Honda Odyssey.
Recalls for 2020 Honda Odyssey
12 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2020 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.
2020 Honda Odyssey — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2020 Honda Odyssey reliable?▾
Notable Issues. The 2020 Honda Odyssey has 377 NHTSA owner complaints, 4 crash-related, and 12 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (140 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Honda Odyssey?▾
#1: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (140 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (135 complaints). #3: Lane Departure (100 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2020 Honda Odyssey?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2020 Honda Odyssey?▾
The 2020 Honda Odyssey has 4 crash-related complaints and 1 fire reports out of 377 total NHTSA complaints. 19 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2020 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?▾
Yes — 12 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2020 Honda Odyssey. The largest issue: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2020 Honda Odyssey?▾
The 2020 Honda Odyssey has notable issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB 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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