2020 Honda Odyssey problems
Owners have filed 913 complaints about the 2020 Honda Odyssey with NHTSA. Forward collision avoidance accounts for 30.4% of them — the clear leader, ahead of lane departure at 17.9%.
Complaints913
Crashes6
Fires1
Injuries26
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Forward collision avoidance 30.4% · 278
Lane departure 17.9% · 163
Electrical system 17.3% · 158
Unknown or other 7.1% · 65
Engine 7.1% · 65
Structure 3.2% · 29
Fuel/propulsion system 2.4% · 22
Back over prevention 2.3% · 21
Severity
Of those complaints, 6 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 26 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 27 model years of the Honda Odyssey in this data, 2020 sits 7th by complaint volume. 2018 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 736 in the last three years against 146 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 9,715 miles.
In owners' own words
The Multipurpose Camera Unit has failed resulting in loss of Adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, Automatic braking and other features related to the MCU. There are approximately 6 warnings when starting the car of features not working, and 3 lights that remain lit on the dash including "Brake System". This is the second time this issue has arise. The first time was replaced by the dealer under warranty. Forward collision avoidance
The monocular collision-avoidance camera 36160-THR-C01 has died on my 2020 Honda Odyssey EX-L. As a result, the following safety features have deactivated causing serious concerns for my safety on the road: ACC problem Collision Mitigation Problem Lake Keep Assist Problem Auto High Beam Problem The car is not even 6 years old and this $1000+ defective camera has rendered my car not up to safety standards. Forward collision avoidance
After the last recall I had corrected by Honds, I started having issues with my LKAS system. The following notifications started coming periodically and now they always come on every time i start my 2020 Honda Odyssey. Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist, Collision Mitigation System, Road Departure Mitigation System, and Auto High-Beam. The local Honda dealership quoted $1400 for a new camera. Forward collision avoidance
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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Other Honda Odyssey years
2016 356 complaints · 25.6% engine 2018 1,653 complaints · 19.8% forward collision avoidance 2019 1,621 complaints · 22.2% forward collision avoidance 2021 212 complaints · 23.6% electrical system 2022 182 complaints · 19.8% forward collision avoidance 2023 156 complaints · 22.4% forward collision avoidance