2012 Honda Odyssey: Vibrates and rides rough
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2012 Odyssey report: vibrates and rides rough. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 50 miles.
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints for the 2012 Odyssey in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11133631 (filed 10/05/2018): “Clunking sound when turning. something appears to be loose.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10946267 (filed 01/18/2017): “My minivan has 38000 miles and start with a small noise went i make a right turn and getting worst, i took it to the mechanic and they don't know where the noise is coming from.the point is this vehicle we don't use a lot and we have mostly hi way miles, we ha…”
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: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Shocks/struts can be DIY with proper spring compressors; air suspension diagnosis needs a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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