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Buying a used 2018 Honda Odyssey? Check these 16 recalls first
An unusually deep recall list. Three are critical: third-row outlet wiring that can overheat, engines that can seize from a faulty bearing, and a fuel leak and fire risk on Braun-modified vans. High-severity items cover sliding doors opening while moving or not latching, rollaway after parking, rear brakes, seat belts, fuel pump, and side airbags deploying without a crash. Of 982 unverified NHTSA complaints, electrical (256), collision avoidance (198), engine (186) and power train (164) dominate.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Get documentation that the engine bearing and third-row outlet wiring recalls were completed.
- Cycle both power sliding doors repeatedly and confirm they latch and stay shut.
- Park on an incline to confirm it holds, and ask for engine and electrical repair records.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Honda dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Honda Odyssey
What owners have reported to NHTSA
982 complaints filed for this model year, including 14 mentioning a crash, 3 a fire and 30 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Assistance | 334 | None found |
| Electrical System | 256 | Yes |
| Engine | 186 | Yes |
| Power Train | 164 | Yes |
| Structure | 96 | None found |
| Fuel System | 78 | Yes |