2017 Honda Odyssey: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints for the 2017 Honda Odyssey that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11682617 (filed 08/23/2025): “At 60 mph the vehicle began shaking , i pulled over , put it in park while still running, and got out to inspect. i noticed some smoke from under the hood and by the time i got inside to release the hood latch , the smoke stopped. with multiple lights on the dash i shut it off . it would not restart…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11664844 (filed 06/04/2025): “While driving, the battery indicator light illuminated. suddenly, the power turned off. the vehicle could be steered and brakes used, only. then, as quickly as the power turned off, it restored and momentarily powered the accelerator. then the power stopped again. the lights within the cabin and on …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11639830 (filed 01/31/2025): “2017 honda odyssey piston ring failure leading to stop spark plug working while driving. this makes car shake heavily and can’t drive more than 20mph, sound from engine is loud. had been happening every 1000 miles or so, changing spark plug temporary fix it. spark plug starts failing one after anot…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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