Power Train Related Problems of the 2012 Honda Odyssey

Table 1 shows eight common power train related problems of the 2012 Honda Odyssey. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle shudder (two problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2012 Honda Odyssey

The Power Train problem

Misfire in cylinder 1 caused van to lose power on freeway almost causing an accident. From 2011-2013 there was a settlement that gave an 8 year extended warranty, but why is it only 8 years when not everyone’s driving is the same? my van was brought to the Honda dealer check engine light   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

The check engine light started to blink and the vsa came on as well. This happened after I pulled into our driveway thank goodness because the engine started to shake the car. We took the van in our local dealership and it had a p0302 code. Engine misfire.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

The same problem that occurred in Dec 2012 when Honda issued a transmission software update, but only worse. I was driving at approx 18mph and the transmission locked then slipped continuously. It was worse when I was on a hill causing the van to jerk backwards.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Honda Odyssey model year vehicles:



Odyssey Service Bulletins
Odyssey Safety Recalls
Odyssey Defect Investigations