Blind Spot Detection problems of the 2018 Honda Odyssey

Multiple warnings on dashboard due to windshield camera malfunction. Many vehicles of the same model have this problem. This is a part defect and should be recalled. Thank you.

One light on dashboard lit up, started as "blind spot info system problem", light would go on and off for couple of years. Now every light on dashboard lights up, including lane assist, blind spot infor system problem, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control problem, rear cross traffic warning, lane departure warning.

Hello, my front collision camera is not working and I am getting all sorts of safety related error codes. I took it to Honda for an evaluation and they told me I would need to $1300 to fix part number 36160-thr-a74. As of now all the safety features have been disabled. These are the codes I am getting: adaptive cruise control automatic emergency braking blind spot warning forward collision warning lane departure warning lane keeping assistance.

I was unable to utilize my cruise control, forward collision warning, lane departure or any of the features that is related to the Honda sensing program. I was told by the Honda dealership that it was the camera refocusing and continue to refocus which leads for it to overheat.

The multipurpose camera on the windshield needs to be recalibrated and I've been told by dealerships that this is a common problem with 2018 Honda Odyssey. Unless I pay over $2000 to have the camera recalibrated, systems including the antilock brake system do not work.

Went to leave my house at 8pm and the car was malfunctioning. Blind spot problem, parking sensor problem, road departure mitigation system problem, auto engine idle stop problem . Lights flickering on and off, console lights not working, can’t control heating speed. Light would not stay on as I was driving . I have a couple videos of the malfunction.

Random multifunction camera failure triggering lots of errors. Needed to pay dealership over 2000 to fix. Safety issue as it disables blind spot detection, lane change, collision warnings etc.

It is available for inspection on request. Lost blindspot info, lost use of turn indicators, rear door hatch malfunction, several warnings flash up while driving. I was in a busy area and didn't have a way to signal my movements, screen flashing warnings was terrifying, the van felt like it might turn off at any moment. Before the most recent incident, we had brought the van to Honda dealer for repair, for similar issues that occured at start-up, they found water in the power control unit in rear left area of van that caused corrosion and short-circuit. No body damage or alterations to vehicle. Replaced unit and after rainy weather problems recurred at start up and power down, then while driving, they tested the battery and it was almost dead (the battery was only 1 month old) replaced battery. Problems recurred and water found again. Significant leak suspected but not found yet as the service department won't evaluate the seals, and told us it's a body-shop task. Summary: intermittent left-side passenger door and rear hatch door malfunction, blind spot system warnings/loss, loss of turn indication, brake system warnings, other system warnings, difficulty starting the car and turning the car off, brand new battery drained while the car was parked and turned off. This manufacturing defect should be addressed by Honda, seals should not fail when exposed to regular conditions. Water should not enter the vehicle and short out an important component leading to several malfunctions that could cause loss of important systems and rear-door latch while driving.

The van has been giving me issues with stalling jerking losing power while driving when I found there was a recall Honda told me I had to wait til srptember I dont have til September this is my only vehicle gid I hope it does not fail me or my kids.

Here is what happened: 1). After the car driving for 10mins and engine warms up, stop the car, and turn off. 2). Turn on the car again, it shows message such as "emissions system problem", "transmission problem", "blind spot info system problem" at the same time. The computer locks the car that doesn't allow the transmission to change from "p" to "r", "n", or "d" position. The car fails to drive. 3). Leave the car for few hours and let the engine compartment cool down first, turn on the car again and those messages go away, and the car can drive. 4). After driving for a while, it repeats the problem from 1) ~ 3).

The camera that controls all safety features in my vehicle has an “internal failure” this means all my sensors and my dash board is lit up like a christmas tree. I took it to the dealership paid for a diagnostic test and found out it was the front camera internal failure, which means all sensors (lane mitigation, braking system, cruise control, automatic dim lights etc), is all not working. Help please!! as I took it to the dealership even if I pay for the fixing the camera is on national back order that being stated it means many people are having the same issue, and Honda has no conducted a recall for this help us please!!!.

Honda has a recall notice to repair the rear camera. We took the car in to get the recall service. The camera stopped working. Honda told us the diagnostic to determine what wasn't working on the camera would cost hundreds of dollars. This was recall service that disabled the camera. We should not be charged and they have messed up our car system.

While driving multiple system failure- warning lights then failure blind spot alert, lane departure, back up camera, wipers, tailgate function. When able to stop, power locks did not function. Inability to access rear of car via sliding doors would pose serious risk if accident occurred due to system failure. Prior to all systems alert, tailgate warning light had been intermittently appearing for a few days. Dealer service center noted water leak from unsealed section between window and frame in back driver side panel that corroded body console module.

Blindspot monitoring, emissions system problem, transmission system problem all come on at the same time when vehicle is motion. Unable to manually shift if needed. A lot of vans had recall, however ours is not on the recall list, but we highly believe it should be due to safety concerns due to transmission failure.

Own a 2018 Honda Odyssey touring w/10 speed transmission just outside the powertrain warranty. The current mileage is 115,863 miles. On 1/2/2023, while my wife was driving, she experienced severe jerking and gears slipping in drive. The car continued to drive, but there was hesitation in gearing. The following day (1/3/2023), hesitation rapidly turned into the complete failure of the van to go into reverse. The car would not engage reverse, started blinking r, and was freewheeling like it was in neutral. Suddenly, the dash indicated transmission system failure + blind spot warning failure. All modes, drive, sport, neutral, and reverse, were flashing. Wife was able to get the van home, and I immediately took it to the dealership. The following morning, 1/4/2023 (today as of this writing), the dealership notified me the tech observed what he called “a death code,” indicating the transmission must be replaced. $11,000 repair is underway as of this writing. The problem is exactly similar to this reported and others in Odyssey consumer forums. It appears to be a transmission manufacturing defect by Honda car. Answers to questions: 1) component malfunction is transmission system - and adas/blind spot. 2) car was slipping and jerking on the motorway in the middle of high-speed traffic and trucks, endangering our safety. 3) problem was reproduced 100% of the time personally and by the dealership personnel. 4) the dealer indicated a “death code” and that the transmission must be replaced. 5) transmission system failure + blind spot warning failure, all modes, drive, sport, neutral, and reverse, were flashing the letter associated with the gear/mode selected.

Own a 2018 Honda Odyssey elite w/10 speed transmission that is still under powertrain warranty. Current mileage is approx 51,400 miles. On 06/23 while driving on I-680 south bound driving my kids to school - experienced severe jerking and gears slipping in drive. Car continued to drive, but there was hesitation in gearing. As a precaution decided to pull over and stopped the vehicle in milpitas, CA. On restart the car was completely stalled, the car would not engage in "reverse" gear and on pressing accelerator it seemed like it was in neutral. All modes, drive, sport, neutral and reverse were flashing and got a warning in the dashboard saying "transmission system problem/blind spot info system problem". Also see this thread. . Read more...

I was driving my vehicle when suddenly the acc, lkas, blind spot, lane departure, went on. Also I parked my vehicle then the transmission problem indicator went on. Took it to Honda was told if its driveable its fine. So I left. Put gas which the range read 130 miles til empty have way down the block I suddenly had 121 miles til empty. Theres no way I drove 9 miles.

The rear view camera on this car is defective. Honda and the dealership appear to be playing games with customers stating that they will get this dealt with but no eta has been forthcoming the whole of 2022.

Anytime the temperature is below freezing (32f), the infotainment system fails to boot. This prevents us from properly defrosting windows for visibility, or using the rear-view camera while backing, or accessing many of the other features of the vehicle that are controlled by the infotainment unit. The lack of a rear-view camera is especially concerning on a van with otherwise poor rearward visibility through mirrors. Many people have car seats in their Mini-van which further obstructs rearward visibility without the camera. We have visited the dealer numerous times for a fix for this issue, and there either is none, or Honda's dealers arent interested in fixing it. Essentially, we are without most of the vehicles advanced features whenever it is cold outside.

Bought vehicle new at millennium Honda, hempstead new york. Vehicle is not going into reverse when vehicle gets hot. My mileage is 40,512 took it millennium Honda on October 4, 2025, for diagnostic testing error code p0736 was diagnosed and that my transmission would need’s replacing at a cost of $11,495 for parts and labor, because I was a couple months out of warranty. I have since reached out to corporate but negative response. I am unable to use my vehicle since which have been at an additional expense to me as I have to maintain insurance and pay for bus, train and taxi services. Not sure what kind of assistance you can offer or even assist in investigating why a vehicle with 40,000 would need a new transmission after moderate use. Thanks for your consideration on this matter.