2024 Honda Odyssey: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 46 owner complaints for the 2024 Honda Odyssey that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11772290 (filed 10/19/2026): “Multiple times since new the van has failed to restart when the auto start/stop has activated. this leaves me in an intersection with a non running car that i need to figure out the right combination of buttons to get it started again. today it escalated and refused to restart until i shut off the …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11771004 (filed 10/13/2026): “I purchased a used 2024 honda odyssey in september 2026 with approximately 12,000 miles. the vehicle intermittently experiences delayed starting and extended cranking when attempting to start the engine. carmax was aware of the starting concern at the time of purchase. after purchase, carmax replac…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770635 (filed 10/12/2026): “My 2024 honda odyssey repeatedly failed to restart after the automatic idle stop system engaged at traffic lights. on numerous occasions, the engine shut off normally but would not restart when i attempted to resume driving. i had to shift into park and manually restart the engine before continuing.…”
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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