2017 Honda Odyssey Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Honda Odyssey.

20162018
Complaints
45
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2017 Honda Odyssey Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#110 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:21,446 mi
#27 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:10,500 mi
#36 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:85,000 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Honda Odyssey.

Engine Problems
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
21,446
Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
10,500
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
85,000
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2017 Honda Odyssey

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,297,396 vehicles.

23V858000Fuel Pump
~2,490,460 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

17V725000Seats:mid/rear Assembly
~806,936 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two positions. If a seat is placed between either of the two positions when attaching the seat to the vehicle floor, the seat will not latch properly to the seat striker, allowing the seat to tip forward unexpectedly during braking.

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2017 Honda Odyssey — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Honda Odyssey reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Honda Odyssey has 45 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Honda Odyssey?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (10 complaints, avg 21,446 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (7 complaints, avg 10,500 mi); Electrical Faults (6 complaints, avg 85,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Honda Odyssey?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 34,694 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Honda Odyssey?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Honda Odyssey include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,297,396 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 Honda Odyssey?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Honda Odyssey reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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