2026 Honda Odyssey

HondaLink connected services require ongoing subscriptions, but Honda does not publicly disclose the pricing on their website or sales materials. Buyers cannot determine these recurring costs before p...

Honda's privacy policy uses complex, non-user-friendly language and spreads details across multiple separate notices that must be accessed independently. This hides the extensive personal data collect...

The wireless phone charging pad in the 2022 Odyssey Touring does not work with iPhone 12 due to missing software update promised at purchase. Nine months later, no fix has been provided, rendering the...

Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) is a safety feature that automatically brakes and alerts if a collision is imminent. Owners report it activating unexpectedly on highways or during lane chan...

Adaptive Cruise Control maintains speed and distance from vehicles ahead. It unexpectedly reduces speed or brakes sharply when crossing road texture changes like concrete to blacktop or joints at high...

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) gently steers to keep the vehicle centered in the lane. It causes terrifying back-and-forth swerving between lane edges at highway speeds, forcing owners to disable i...

Auto Idle Stop (start-stop) shuts off the engine at stops to save fuel and restarts when braking is released. It frequently fails to restart, causing complete shutdowns at lights, sometimes needing a ...

Honda Sensing suite includes radar/camera sensors for adaptive cruise, lane keep, road departure mitigation, and blind spot monitoring. Multiple error warnings for these systems appear suddenly, often...

The infotainment system's Android Auto often fails to connect after the first time, showing no device detected or infinite loading, and stops charging phones. Multiple phones affected, requiring re-pa...

Apple CarPlay frequently disconnects immediately unless WiFi and Bluetooth are off on the iPhone. Maps also bug out, misplacing location and sending wrong directions while driving.

Steering wheel and screen controls for CarPlay/Bluetooth audio have 2-3 second delays before responding, worse wirelessly. No play/pause button on steering wheel for CarPlay.

The 9-inch infotainment screen runs outdated software that's slow to load, especially navigation, and feels clunky overall. Navigation updates are difficult.

Android Auto audio skips or pauses rapidly after calls/texts, requiring phone restart. Call volume drops after a minute; radio doesn't duck for voice announcements.

Apple CarPlay lacks night mode functionality, leaving the screen too bright at night. Honda attributes it to Apple.

Air conditioning turns off every time the car gives navigation directions via Google Maps on CarPlay. Happens consistently in hot weather.

Bluetooth connectivity fails entirely in the infotainment system.

SMS notifications fail to display over SiriusXM radio unless CarPlay is active.

Built-in Garmin navigation shows update available, but Garmin Express says maps are current when USB inserted.

The 2026 Honda Odyssey features Over-The-Air (OTA) software updates for its infotainment and connectivity systems, delivered wirelessly like a smartphone update. Owners report failures where large upd...

The infotainment system in newer Honda models like the 2026 Odyssey controls audio, navigation, and vehicle displays. OTA updates aim to fix problems such as the display failing to start when igniting...

Honda provides OTA software updates to upgrade the wireless network connectivity in Odysseys, addressing carrier phase-outs like the 3G shutdown. This update was rolled out to 2018-2020 models, includ...

HondaLink app fails to remove sold vehicles, allowing previous owners to access new owners' detailed trip and location data months after sale. This creates a serious privacy breach where ex-owners can...

The Odyssey's connected systems, including cameras, microphones, and sensors, collect precise geolocation, trip logs, driver behavior, audio/visual data, and personal identifiers. Owners complain this...

Honda shares collected vehicle data like location, diagnostics, and trip logs with third parties including affiliates, dealers, insurers, advertisers, and services like SiriusXM without clear owner no...

Consent for data collection is obtained automatically when purchasing or using the vehicle and HondaLink services, without explicit opt-in, making it hard to avoid surveillance for core features.

The vehicle automatically transmits status, health, and other data to Honda remotely without notifying the owner, contributing to unwanted surveillance.

Honda's keyless entry system has a vulnerability allowing hackers to remotely unlock and start vehicles, posing a privacy and security risk.

Honda lacks a dedicated department or clear process for reporting security vulnerabilities in their vehicles.

Even after opting out of HondaLink, the vehicle continues limited data collection, preventing full privacy control.

HondaLink is the remote control app for the Odyssey that enables features like remote start and vehicle status checks. Owners report that Honda's terms reserve the right to interrupt, restrict, modify...

The infotainment system, which controls radio, navigation, Bluetooth, and rear entertainment, frequently reboots unexpectedly while driving, disrupting audio, displays, and connected features like bac...

The digital dashboard or instrument cluster suddenly goes black, temporarily hiding critical info like speed, gear position, and warnings, before recovering. Owners report this as intermittent and har...

The rear seat entertainment system, including CabinWatch camera and screens for movies/music, frequently freezes, crashes, or shows errors like 'video unavailable,' forcing use of personal devices. Mu...

The rearview backup camera image delays or fails to appear due to central network software glitches, reducing visibility when reversing.

The auto idle stop feature, which shuts off the engine at stops to save fuel, stopped working entirely after a dealer recall service and won't trigger despite troubleshooting.

The HondaLink app offers remote start capability for the Odyssey, but it requires a paid subscription after any initial trial period. Owners report confusion over setup and inability to access the fea...

HondaLink is the connected car app for Odyssey owners providing features like vehicle status monitoring and controls, but most functionality requires a paid subscription after trial. Users complain ab...

The Odyssey's rear entertainment system requires a Honda WiFi subscription for internet access, frustrating owners who want alternatives like a Roku stick via phone hotspot.

A security feature in the Honda app that performs a personal data wipe on the vehicle requires a paid subscription fee.