2012 Honda Odyssey electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 37 complaints for the 2012 Honda Odyssey, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 37 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 67,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 26 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 67,000 miles, and 35% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Wife came home parked in garage 1.5 - 2.5 hours later opened garage door, garage filled with smoke, found honda odyssey had self ignited and self extinguished itself due to lack of oxygen. Incident area at rear cargo light possibly either rear cargo light or rear hatch door only electrical items in that area that I am aware of - just a guess - fire department called to scene to witness note and provide a report. Had a window been cracked most likely my house would have burned down.
Tpm(tire pressure monitor) light indicating low pressure when there is no error. Dealer (san marco,texas) claims the issue is due to cell phone charger interference with tpm system. Dealer claims honda is aware of the issue and sent out a service bulletin to limit the cell phone charger to less than twenty minutes to prevent the tpm fault code and dash light from being set. In my professional option, honda america has what is known as a 'conductive electro-magnetic interference" issue with their system.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Honda Odyssey
- Brakes 60 complaints
- Engine 45 complaints
- Body & structure 25 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 22 complaints
- Steering 21 complaints