2022 Honda Odyssey: Problems & Reliability
AVOID2022 Honda Odyssey: AVOID — 143 owner complaints, rated on its recalls: 9 campaigns, 2 for fire or crash risk; top issue: electrical system (37 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2022 is 1.71, where 1.00 is a typical Odyssey year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; the avoid line is 1.60, so this year clears it by 0.11. 46% of its complaints are severe — a crash, fire, injury or a safety-critical system. Its raw count is below the median year, but it has been on the road only about 4 years, so complaints are arriving faster than for older Odyssey years.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2015–2026 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
143
NHTSA complaints
1.71
Verdict score (1.00 = typical Odyssey year)
131
Service bulletins
9
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2022 Honda Odyssey problems
Electrical system leads a spread-out record, named in 26% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2022 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 37 | 26% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 29 | 20% |
| Unknown or other | 23 | 16% |
| Engine | 16 | 11% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 14 | 10% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2022 Honda Odyssey recalls
9 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2022, reported between Jun 7, 2021 and May 22, 2026.
| NHTSA campaign | Reported | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 26V332000 | May 22, 2026 | Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger |
| 26V227000 | Apr 10, 2026 | Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module › Software |
| 25V877000 | Dec 18, 2025 | Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair restraints/securement › Latch/anchor › |
| 24V064000 | Feb 1, 2024 | Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger |
| 23V858000 | Dec 19, 2023 | Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump |
| 23V431000 | Jun 15, 2023 | Backup camera / back-over prevention › Display function |
| 23V174000 | Mar 16, 2023 | Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior |
| 21V768000 | Sep 29, 2021 | Tires › Sidewall |
| 21V432000 | Jun 7, 2021 | Seats |
2022 Honda Odyssey service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 131 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2022 — close to the 129 of the median Odyssey year from 2015 to 2026. Coded bulletins most often cover structure (62), electrical system (24), fuel system, gasoline (18). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2022 vs. the year before and after
From the 2021 to the 2022, owner complaints held roughly level (148 → 143). The 2023 that followed fell 25% (143 → 107), so the 2023 has the lighter record so far.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Odyssey | CAUTION | 148 | 152 | 8 | — |
| 2022 (this page) | AVOID | 143 | 131 | 9 | — |
| 2023 Odyssey | CAUTION | 107 | 74 | 5 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Honda Odyssey years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2022 Honda Odyssey
Electrical system (37 complaints on the 2022): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Forward collision avoidance (29 complaints on the 2022): ask about false automatic-braking events and look for driver-assist warning messages.
Engine (16 complaints on the 2022): cold-start it yourself and listen for ticking or knocking; check for oil leaks, low coolant and a lit check-engine light, and ask for oil-change records.
Powertrain / transmission (14 complaints on the 2022): test-drive from cold through every gear and feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder; ask whether the transmission fluid has been serviced.
Air bags (10 complaints on the 2022): confirm the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that every air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
Recalls: confirm all 9 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
Nearby Odyssey years with a better rating: 2024.
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FAQ
Is the 2022 Honda Odyssey reliable?
2022 Honda Odyssey: AVOID — 143 owner complaints, rated on its recalls: 9 campaigns, 2 for fire or crash risk; top issue: electrical system (37 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2022 is 1.71, where 1.00 is a typical Odyssey year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; the avoid line is 1.60, so this year clears it by 0.11.
What are the most common 2022 Honda Odyssey problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2022 Honda Odyssey are electrical system (37, 26%), forward collision avoidance (29, 20%), unknown or other (23, 16%). The manufacturer has 131 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2022 Honda Odyssey have?
9 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2022 Honda Odyssey, most recently 26V332000 (May 22, 2026, air bags); 26V227000 (Apr 10, 2026, air bags); 25V877000 (Dec 18, 2025, equipment adaptive/mobility). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2022 Honda Odyssey come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the verdict is CarWhere’s severity-weighted, time-on-road-adjusted score compared with the model’s own median year. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.