Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Honda Odyssey has 24 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
24
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Vcm problems burn oil and misfire code |
| Aug 2, 2025 | ENGINE | For several years now, we have misfire issue or code P0304. We continue to change spark plugs cylin... |
| Feb 7, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | vehicle loses acceleration power intermittently. No response when pressing accelerator or when speed... |
| Apr 13, 2024 | ENGINE | The front valve cover is exposed to extreme temperatures from the catalytic converter mounted next t... |
| Nov 21, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2012 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehic... |
| May 16, 2022 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was il... |
| Nov 14, 2021 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ... |
| Jun 1, 2021 | ENGINE | The Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) System continues to burn my spark plugs on the rear of the en... |
| May 5, 2021 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving 35-45 mph, the check engine ... |
| Oct 30, 2020 | ENGINE | VAN STARTED TO CHUG WHEN DRIVING. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHED AND IT WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. PISTO... |
| Feb 17, 2020 | ENGINE | CYLINDER NUMBER 3 HAS MISFIRED MULTIPLE TIMES IN LAST 14,000 MILES. SPARK PLUG 3 HAD A LOT OF CARBON... |
| Jan 1, 2019 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED IN THE DRIVEW... |
| May 15, 2018 | ENGINE | FREQUENT CHECK ENGINE SIGN COMING ON, MECHANIC SAID EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION, OIL BURING OFF, ALTHO... |
| Mar 9, 2018 | ENGINE | SECOND REPORT OF SAME. HONDA LOOKED AT PROBLEM BUT CLAIMED CANT FIX WITHOUT COMPUTER REPORT. ENGIN... |
| Aug 28, 2017 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATO... |
| Jul 18, 2017 | ENGINE | MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUT 2012 HONDA ODYSSEY ON A HIGHWAY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING.... |
| May 25, 2017 | ENGINE | MY VAN HAS AN ISSUE WITH EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION (A KNOWN ISSUE BY HONDA), THE SPARK PLUGS EXCESSI... |
| Mar 6, 2017 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE DECELERATE... |
| Jul 1, 2016 | ENGINE | THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED AS MISSING ON 5 OF 6 CYLINDERS. DRIVING PERFORMANCE IS GREATLY I... |
| Jun 4, 2014 | ENGINE | I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND THE POWER TO THE ENGINE STARTED DIMINISHING SUDDENLY WHILE ON THE FREEWAY.... |