2023 Honda Odyssey: Problems & Reliability
CAUTION2023 Honda Odyssey: CAUTION — 107 owner complaints, rated on its recalls: 5 campaigns, 1 for fire or crash risk; top issue: electrical system (31 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2023 is 1.49, where 1.00 is a typical Odyssey year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; caution starts at 1.25 and avoid at 1.60. 40% 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 3 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
107
NHTSA complaints
1.49
Verdict score (1.00 = typical Odyssey year)
74
Service bulletins
5
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2023 Honda Odyssey problems
Electrical system leads a spread-out record, named in 29% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2023 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 31 | 29% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 27 | 25% |
| Unknown or other | 24 | 22% |
| Engine | 15 | 14% |
| Service brakes | 10 | 9% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2023 Honda Odyssey recalls
5 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2023, reported between Jun 15, 2023 and May 22, 2026.
| NHTSA campaign | Reported | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 26V332000 | May 22, 2026 | Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger |
| 25V877000 | Dec 18, 2025 | Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair restraints/securement › Latch/anchor › |
| 24V114000 | Feb 15, 2024 | Steering |
| 23V858000 | Dec 19, 2023 | Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump |
| 23V431000 | Jun 15, 2023 | Backup camera / back-over prevention › Display function |
2023 Honda Odyssey service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 74 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2023 — fewer than the 129 of the median Odyssey year from 2015 to 2026. Coded bulletins most often cover structure (33), fuel system, gasoline (14), visibility / wipers (12). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2023 vs. the year before and after
From the 2022 to the 2023, owner complaints fell 25% (143 → 107) — an improvement. The 2024 that followed rose 23% (107 → 132), so the 2023 is the cleaner of the two by count.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Odyssey | AVOID | 143 | 131 | 9 | — |
| 2023 (this page) | CAUTION | 107 | 74 | 5 | — |
| 2024 Odyssey | SOLID | 132 | 49 | 3 | — |
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 2023 Honda Odyssey
Electrical system (31 complaints on the 2023): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Forward collision avoidance (27 complaints on the 2023): ask about false automatic-braking events and look for driver-assist warning messages.
Engine (15 complaints on the 2023): 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.
Service brakes (10 complaints on the 2023): check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, look at rotor and pad wear, and ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
Structure (10 complaints on the 2023): look under the car for rust or damage around the subframe and rockers, open every door and the liftgate, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
Recalls: confirm all 5 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
Nearby Odyssey years with a better rating: 2024.
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FAQ
Is the 2023 Honda Odyssey reliable?
2023 Honda Odyssey: CAUTION — 107 owner complaints, rated on its recalls: 5 campaigns, 1 for fire or crash risk; top issue: electrical system (31 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2023 is 1.49, where 1.00 is a typical Odyssey year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; caution starts at 1.25 and avoid at 1.60.
What are the most common 2023 Honda Odyssey problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2023 Honda Odyssey are electrical system (31, 29%), forward collision avoidance (27, 25%), unknown or other (24, 22%). The manufacturer has 74 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2023 Honda Odyssey have?
5 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2023 Honda Odyssey, most recently 26V332000 (May 22, 2026, air bags); 25V877000 (Dec 18, 2025, equipment adaptive/mobility); 24V114000 (Feb 15, 2024, steering). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2023 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.