2023 Honda Odyssey: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2023 Honda Odyssey? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 81 complaints, with Electrical Faults as the top reported area.
2023 Honda Odyssey Fuel Economy
β EPA Official DataEPA official fuel economy rating for the 2023 Honda Odyssey.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions.
2023 Honda Odyssey Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
13.6% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
13.6% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2023 Honda Odyssey has 81 owner complaints, 2 crash-related complaints, and 4 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Electrical Faults. NHTSA reliability signal: Notable Issues.
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Odyssey
- Model year
- 2023
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 81
- Crash-related complaints
- 2
- Safety recall campaigns
- 4
- Top reported component
- Electrical Faults
- Reliability signal
- Notable Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 22
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 19 / 28
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2023 Honda Odyssey Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Electrical Faults
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
Uncategorized Issues
Complaint patterns center on Electrical Faults, Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB, Uncategorized Issues. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2023 Honda Odyssey?
The 2023 Honda Odyssey shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2023 Honda Odyssey
Inspection Focus
- Inspect the electrical system, including infotainment and battery, for any reported faults.
- Test the forward collision avoidance (AEB) system during a test drive to ensure proper operation.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for engine and structural components.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect the electrical system, including infotainment and battery, for any reported faults.
- Test the forward collision avoidance (AEB) system during a test drive to ensure proper operation.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for engine and structural components.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2023 Honda Odyssey, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on 81 NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Honda Odyssey, the most frequently reported issues involve electrical faults and the forward collision avoidance system (AEB). There are also notable complaints about engine problems and structural concerns. However, with only one model year analyzed and a low confidence level, these patterns should be interpreted cautiously.
- Electrical faults account for the highest number of complaints (24) among the 2023 model year.
- Forward collision avoidance (AEB) issues are the second most common complaint, with 23 reports.
- Engine problems and structural issues each have double-digit complaint counts (12 and 10, respectively).
- Electrical faults are the most frequently cited component, with 24 complaints.
- Forward collision avoidance (AEB) issues are reported in 23 complaints.
- Engine problems are noted in 12 complaints.
All 2023 Honda Odyssey Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Honda Odyssey. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 24 | β | β | β | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 23 | 1 | β | β | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 14 | 1 | 1 | β | |
| Engine Problems | 12 | β | 1 | β | |
| Structural Problems | 10 | β | β | β | |
| Brake System | 9 | 2 | β | β | |
| Lane Departure | 7 | β | β | β | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 | β | β | β | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | β | β | β | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | β | β | β | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | β | β | β | |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | β | β | β | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | β | β | β | |
| Visibility | 2 | β | β | β | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Air | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Fuel System | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Gasoline | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Chest Clip | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Buckle | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Harness | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Child Seat | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | β | β | β |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2023 Honda Odyssey. Type a keyword (e.g. βtransmissionβ, βstallingβ, βbrakesβ) to filter.
I am submitting a formal safety complaint regarding a failure of the power tailgate system on my 2023 Honda Odyssey. The issue involves water intrusion into the liftgate control system, which has resulted in corrosion and subsequent failure of the power tailgate. This malfunctioβ¦
The power tailgate control unit (part #74970-THR-A12) failed on my 2023 Honda Odyssey at approximately 46,000 miles and 3 years of age. The tailgate stopped functioning entirely. Upon removing the interior rear trim panels to diagnose, I discovered the failure was caused by waterβ¦
Rear camera/center display going black. No alarming when backing up when screen is black. Previous recall 23V431000 did not fix problem
Back up camera display went black and issued error. This error is sporadic. please approve replacement.
I have a 2023 Honda Odyssey. The engine is making a knocking noise. The oil has just been changed with 5.7 quarts, following the factory specifications, but the knocking is still there. The timing belt tensioner has also been replaced, as well as the high-pressure fuel pump. Howeβ¦
Rear lift gate randomly opens and closes automatically while driving and when parked. My kids were in the back seat and there were groceries in the trunk that could have fallen out. Dealership said it's not a recall, and that it is due to a bad weather stripping around the rear wβ¦
While driving, the vehicle loses power, hesitates, and jerks, then stalls and shuts off without warning, especially in extreme heat and stop-and-go traffic. The failure occurs more frequently when the fuel level drops below approximately half a tank. After stalling, the vehicle β¦
I reported issues regarding egress failure and children stuck within the back seat of the van, Electronic Dashboard failing while driving, and no start issues amongst others (11709419). Previously the certified dealer stated the issues just could not be reproduced, despite my vidβ¦
My 2023 Honda Odyssey Elite has recurring, intermittent safety-related malfunctions across multiple systems. The most serious issues are: (1) door lock/unlock and rear door opening failures preventing emergency egress (children trapped), (2) intermittent βno-start/no-responseβ whβ¦
Water getting into trunk
The front right sensor goes off randomly. Sometimes all day long for days, then nothing for a week or 2 then back to it. Various lengths of time, usually stressfully long times, with nothing aroundcausing stress and making fucus hard. It started a few months after getting the vanβ¦
Auto stop/start struggles to start at lights or stopped traffic, rough idles and has already killed 1 battery, replaced under warranty and I'm having to charge my new one already since my car struggles to cold start sometimes! Incredibly stressful having 5 kids and 1car I spent aβ¦
Around Dec 2024, the central control screen started blacking out. At first, it would black out and then the screen will come back on randomly. We took the car to Tempe Honda service center, and the technician was able to reproduce the problem, and it's covered under warranty. Howβ¦
Our auto idle randomly will shut the entire van off. Leaving us stranded without being able to go for 15-30 seconds until we can get It restarted. There has been no warnings or codes thrown Early on it has been unable to reproduce for them when at the dealership It has β¦
failed windshield monocular cameras, Collision Mitigation LKA Adaptive cruise Lane Departure Mitigation Auto High Beam
The vehicle engine failed to restart after being idle for a few minutes in heavy traffic on Southern State Parkway. The vehicleβs Auto idle stop function was being utilized during this time.
I was driving about 15 mph in my neighborhood when my passenger side mirror exploded and flew onto my passenger side door/window. It hit so hard that it left a scratch on the window and on the paint.
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power. The contact stated that the check engine and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. There was an abnormal metallic grindingβ¦
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, the contact pressed the tailgate release button on the tailgate, and the tailgate closed and struck the contact on the back. Medical attention was not needed. The vehicle was not diagβ¦
I was driving down the road and all the sudden I hear a loud bang/shatter noise. I look over and see that my passenger side mirror is hanging down and shattered. Didnβt notice any impact or anything when it happened. The mechanism that works the mirror broke. No damage to the plaβ¦
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2023 Honda Odyssey.
2023 Honda Odyssey Recalls
4 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2023 Honda Odyssey. 4 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2023 Honda Odyssey Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2023 Honda Odyssey reliable?βΎ
Notable Issues. NHTSA currently shows 81 owner complaints, 2 crash-related complaints, and 4 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2023 Honda Odyssey shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Honda Odyssey?βΎ
#1: Electrical Faults (24 complaints). #2: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (23 complaints). #3: Uncategorized Issues (14 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2023 Honda Odyssey?βΎ
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2023 Honda Odyssey?βΎ
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2023 Honda Odyssey, NHTSA complaints include 2 crash-related reports and 2 fire reports out of 81 total complaints. 9 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2023 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?βΎ
Yes. 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2023 Honda Odyssey. A major recall area is BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION. 4 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2023 Honda Odyssey?βΎ
The 2023 Honda Odyssey shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Electrical Faults during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
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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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.