2012 Honda Odyssey: Excessive oil consumption
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2012 Odyssey report: excessive oil consumption. CarComplaints.com lists 5 owner complaints, average mileage 78,800 miles.
NHTSA has 45 owner complaints for the 2012 Odyssey in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11687498 (filed 09/16/2025): “Vcm problems burn oil and misfire code…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11684172 (filed 08/31/2025): “For several years now, we have misfire issue or code p0304. we continue to change spark plugs cylinders. both usually last a year or so then they need replaced again. i research the problem, no recall or the like. i did see his report on-line, wondering if it…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: disable vcm (1 reports) replace defective piston rings (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $980 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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