Table 1 shows two common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2020 Honda Odyssey. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (54 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine shut off without warning (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems |
Following replacement of the small block in Dec. 2025 for bad pushrod bearings. The vehicle ran for 3000 miles, before the engine seized up again while driving at 50 mph. The vehicle came to a stop in the travel lanes and could not be moved due to engine failure. Read details...
Sometimes (no discernible pattern) after stopping at a red light or a stop sign, the car shuts off and will not restart for several minutes. The Honda service center at the dealer where we leased the car said they have heard of similar problems with newer model Honda Odysseys and Honda pilots but Read details...