Table 1 shows one common electrical system related problems of the 2017 Honda Odyssey.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems |
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that after exiting the vehicle and pressing the buttons to lock the doors, the front driver’s side door locked and immediately unlocked, failing to remain secured. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 80,000.
While driving, the battery indicator light illuminated. Suddenly, the power turned off. The vehicle could be steered and brakes used, only. Then, as quickly as the power turned off, it restored and momentarily powered the accelerator. Then the power stopped again. The lights within the cabin and on the dash flickered and chimed like they were possessed. Then nothing. When the power would flicker on, the engine/transmission would "catch" and jerk the vehicle. Fortunately, I coasted to my residence without an auto accident. I reported this issue to williamsburg Honda who will address the issue tomorrow when the vehicle is towed there. I was at risk along with my two school-aged children for a deadly auto accident since the power to the vehicle was lost. I have to use another vehicle and am uncertain of my trust for the van with myself and my family after this terrifying incident.
On two separate occasions, while unattended and sitting in my garage, the vehicle seemed to be attempting to start by itself. Instrument panel warning lights were all flashing on and off with ignition clicking. The key fob was nowhere near the vehicle. I started the vehicle but then was unabe to shut the engine off by pressing the ignition button. Also feared the possibility of an electrical fire. Had to pull the fuel pump fuse to do so. A local Honda dealership diagnosed (by reviewing Honda's service library) as a faulty ignition control unit and replaced at a cost of $1,100. 00.
Engine coils repaired several times, most recently van lost power while going uphill with my entire family in the vehicle. My husband applied brakes and emergency brake and we all exited the van. We were on vacation and took to local dealership where could were replaced again! 3 weeks later. Most recently we are having issues with keyless entry module and van loses power and won’t start. Absolutely ridiculous. Van is only 5 years old. Will never buy another Honda.
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked the alarm went off, the contact attempted to turn it off however; it did not work. The alarm was going off for a couple of hours until it finally stopped. A couple days later the contact attempted to start the vehicle but it was dead. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with a dead battery. The battery was replaced under warranty. The failure reoccurred, the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective hood latch. The vehicle was repaired. The failure reoccurred, this time the vehicle was diagnosed with a bad alternator. The vehicle was repaired. A couple months after the contact stated that when she attempted to exit the vehicle after she turned it off the doors did not open, she tried to start the vehicle again; however the vehicle did not start and she was locked inside. The contact stated she waited a couple minutes to turn the vehicle on and it started, she was able to exit the vehicle. The vehicle was currently at the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
After rainstorm, the following happened: - turn signals do not work - alarm will not arm/disarm - power locks no longer work - power sliding doors no longer work called Honda to tell them that my vehicle is experiencing behavior documented in service bulletin 08-078 | eletrical problems and b-can dtcs but since my vehicle was not attached to the bulletin Honda is unwilling to resolve this safety risk at no charge.