2015 Honda Odyssey problems
The 2015 Honda Odyssey has 277 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (19%) concerns engine. After that come drivetrain & axles (15%) and electrical system (10%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 277 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 19% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 12 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 13 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 28,000 miles 175 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 70 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 36 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 27 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 18 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Among the 175 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 28,000 miles. For engine specifically, the median reported mileage is about 37,000 miles (23 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 12 complaints mention a crash; 5 complaints mention a fire; 13 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2015 ranks 21st most-complained-about out of 31 model years of the Honda Odyssey with enough data (178 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 6 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 honda odyssey. While driving 40 MPH, a deer appeared in the roadway. To avoid hitting the deer, the contact swerved to the right, drove off the roadway, and crashed. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the crash. A police report was filed. The contact sustained head injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot where it was deemed a total loss.
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while pulling out of the parking space, the vehicle RPM had increased while the brake pedal had been depressed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into another vehicle in the lot. The rpm had continued to increase even with the vehicle being in the park position. The air bags did not deploy. No warning light was illuminated. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto collision center. The driver was injured.
2015 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite, VIN [XXX]. Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision on XXX. The driver's frontal airbag did not deploy. During the impact, I was thrown forward and struck the steering wheel. Additionally, a side/sliding door opened during the collision. The door was closed before the collision. I am concerned about possible failures of the supplemental restraint system and door-latching system.
2015 odyssey vehicle's jerking experience started during a stop and go traffic. With three kids and two adults, we were extremely frightened. The vehicle jerked violently when I pushed the gas pedal during the low speed, 5-20 MPH. I went away later that day and we went about our business. After we go back to our home, went to the local honda dealer after making an appointment. Of course, we were not able to replicate the violent jerk experience. They said until they see it, there's nothing they can do.
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the RPM gauge was fluctuating. Additionally, the vehicle was shuddering while shifting between gears. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the PGM-FI software had failed and needed to be updated. The vehicle was not repaired. There was no further information provided. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened.