Worst 2017 Honda Odyssey Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Honda Odyssey.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 10 | — | — | 21,446 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | 10,500 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Honda Odyssey
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,297,396 vehicles.
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.
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.
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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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