2012 Honda Odyssey engine problems
The 2012 Honda Odyssey has 45 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
45
Engine complaints
14%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED IN THE DRIVEWAY, A LOUD EXPLOSION WAS HEARD FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. MOMENTS LATER, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. THE ORANGE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND PROVIDED PHONE NUMBER [PHONE]…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2012 Honda Odyssey have?
NHTSA has 45 complaints about the 2012 Honda Odyssey engine — 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.