Still affected by the redesign's problems
The 2019 kept most of the 2018's issues, with the highest complaint rate of any Odyssey: driver-assist camera faults, flickering electrics and fuel injector complaints, plus a long recall list.
Updated November 2026 · based on 998 owner complaints and 20 recalls
1,007 2.7x the Odyssey average
20 free to fix at a dealer
Every Odyssey year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Known problems on the 2019 Odyssey
Top problems and what they cost
Forward camera and driver-assist faults
Collision mitigation, lane keeping and adaptive cruise switching off with warnings.
Fix: Camera replacement and calibration $800 to $1,500.
Collision avoidance
Headlights dimming and electrical glitches
Lights dimming when the AC engages, plus screen and warning light faults.
Fix: Diagnosis $100 to $200; alternator $600 to $1,000 if at fault.
Electrical
Fuel injector and fuel pump issues
Rough running from failed injectors; recall 21V215 covers the fuel pump.
Fix: Recall free; injectors $900 to $1,600.
Fuel system
Recalls
Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.
A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
A delayed or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
A distorted or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
An intermittent electrical short could overheat the wire harness, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
In the event of a crash, if the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners do not function as intended, there would be an increased risk of injury.
A damaged parking rod can allow the vehicle to roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
If the power sliding doors fails to latch, the doors may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
If the rear wheel speeds cannot be correctly monitored, the anti-lock brake system may not engage properly to prevent the wheels from locking up, increasing ...
An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2019 Honda Odyssey
- Confirm all recalls show as repaired, including the transmission (19V299), sliding door (20V437) and fuel pump (21V215) recalls.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2019 Odyssey has 20 recalls on record, listed below.
- Run the AC at night with headlights on and watch for dimming.Many electrical glitches on these cars trace back to a weak 12-volt battery or a failing alternator. A battery older than about four years is worth replacing.Owners filed 25 complaints about infotainment screen freezing or rebooting on the 2019 Odyssey, one of the worst years for it.
- Test every driver-assist feature on the drive.Small electrical and driver-assist faults often show up only as a message on the dash or a feature that quietly stops working. Watching for them on the drive catches problems the seller may not mention.Owners filed 25 complaints about infotainment screen freezing or rebooting on the 2019 Odyssey, one of the worst years for it.
Questions
Is the 2019 Honda Odyssey reliable?
Still affected by the redesign's problems. The 2019 kept most of the 2018's issues, with the highest complaint rate of any Odyssey: driver-assist camera faults, flickering electrics and fuel injector complaints, plus a long recall list.
How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Odyssey have?
20 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2019 Honda Odyssey problems?
Forward camera and driver-assist faults; Headlights dimming and electrical glitches; Fuel injector and fuel pump issues.
Crash rating shown for the 2019 Honda Odyssey VAN FWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.