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#BS-2018-HONODY-2851

2018 Honda Odyssey

Based on reports from 1,000 owners and 13 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
1,000
Crashes
15
Fires
7
Recalls
13
TSBs
278
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,000 complaints, 15 crashes, 7 fires, and 13 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.9x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

jerks when shifting

6 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
2

water leak

4 complaints • Severity 8.5/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission failure

4 complaints • Severity 9.5/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

163 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 16K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

208
0–30K
61
30–60K
23
60–90K
12
90–120K
7
120–150K
6
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (208 reports) • Median: 16K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (163 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical163 (16%)
Drivetrain120 (12%)
Other107 (11%)
Engine103 (10%)
Structure:body69 (7%)
Collision Avoidance60 (6%)
Fuel System56 (6%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control45 (5%)

2018 Honda Odyssey: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2018 Honda Odyssey, with 163 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 16,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 16K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2018 Honda Odyssey, with 120 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2018 Honda Odyssey, with 103 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2018 Honda Odyssey, with 69 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

17
17
93
18
93
19
48
20
76
21
102
22
181
23
249
24
134
25
7
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2018 Honda Odyssey. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (13 recalls)

17V397000Jul 2017

SEAT BELTS

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The seat belt tongue for the third row center seating position may not be compatible with the latch, preventing the seat belt from latching securely. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

18V777000Dec 2018

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

18V795000Jan 2019

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2018 and 2019 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The latch assemblies for the power sliding doors may stick and not properly latch to the door strikers.

19V213000Apr 2019

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Honda Odyessy vehicles modified to be equipped with an in-floor wheelchair ramp conversion. The rear wheel speed sensor harnesses may have been routed to the incorrect rear wheels, resulting in the possibility that the anti-lock brake system will not recognize each rear wheel speed properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake System" and 404, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

19V299000May 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Loose battery terminal connections or a degraded battery may cause the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) to unexpectedly reboot. Upon rebooting, the TCU may shift the transmission to the "Park" position, possibly damaging the parking rod.

+ 8 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Honda Odyssey is the 2002 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2018 Honda Odyssey vs. Class Average (Minivan - 2WD)

This vehicle

1,000

Class avg

522

1.9x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical minivan - 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,000 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 13 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Honda Odyssey Model Years

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2018 Honda Odyssey: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Honda Odyssey?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2018 Honda Odyssey is related to the electrical, with 163 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2018 Honda Odyssey reliable?
The 2018 Honda Odyssey has 1,000 complaints, 15 crash reports, and 7 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.9x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2018 Honda Odyssey problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2018 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
Yes, the 2018 Honda Odyssey has 13 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Honda Odyssey problems start?
Based on 317 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 16,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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