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2012 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Honda Odyssey has 24 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Honda Odyssey

Brakes
41
Electrical
29
Engine
24
Powertrain
21
Steering
21
Structure
19
Other
19
Seats
12
Airbags
10
Speed Control
8
Visibility
7
Seat Belts
7
Lights
7
Tires
4
Suspension
4
Wheels
3

24

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

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

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