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2018 Honda Odyssey vs 2019 Honda Odyssey

Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.

Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.
Complaints
1,559
rank #155 of 4,194
Recalls
15
campaigns on record
Top component
Electrical System
234 complaints (15%)
Reported harm
22 crashes / 41 injuries
9 deaths; 7 fires
Complaints
1,497
rank #168 of 4,194
Recalls
19
campaigns on record
Top component
Electrical System
193 complaints (13%)
Reported harm
25 crashes / 28 injuries
0 deaths; 10 fires

Largest differences in this pair

Complaint gap

62

2019 Honda Odyssey has the lower raw complaint count

Recall gap

4

2018 Honda Odyssey vs 2019 Honda Odyssey

Top component overlap

Same family

Electrical System vs Electrical System

2018 Honda Odyssey problem mix

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 234
  • ENGINE 178
  • POWER TRAIN 157
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 139
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL 115

2019 Honda Odyssey problem mix

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 193
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL 128
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 126
  • ENGINE 120
  • POWER TRAIN 118

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2018 Honda Odyssey or 2019 Honda Odyssey?

2019 Honda Odyssey has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (1,497 vs 1,559). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Does this mean the 2019 Honda Odyssey is more reliable?

No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.

These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).