2019 Honda Odyssey: Engine knocking
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2019 Odyssey report: engine knocking. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 3,750 miles.
NHTSA has 142 owner complaints for the 2019 Odyssey in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11772746 (filed 10/21/2026): “The contact owns a 2019 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under technical service bulletin: 23-008; however, the vehicle experienced the failure stated in the tsb. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle lost aut…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11766355 (filed 09/23/2026): “I am reporting a severe engine issue on my 2019 honda odyssey that matches the exact failure profile of nhtsa recall 23v-751 and the ongoing investigation pe25008 / rq24-013. while driving, the vehicle randomly began experiencing a loud, progressive metallic k…”
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: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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