NHTSA Complaint #11684438 — 2018 HONDA ODYSSEY

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11684438
Vehicle	2018 HONDA ODYSSEY
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 14, 2025
Date Filed	September 2, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The engine stalled while driving the 2018 Honda Odyssey van on the freeway. It happened while cruising on the freeway. Engine suddenly locked out/stalled after a loud 'thug' sound. The situation posed a high safety risk to the occupants. Luckily no vehicular accident occurred. The dealer checked it out and confirmed it is an engine problem. Their recommendation is to change the engine and charged the cost to the owner. Dealer said the problem is not covered by recall. Dealer will not specify the engine problem unless the engine is opened for inspection. There were no warning lamps and messages of the problem prior to the failure.

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