Suspension complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 2% | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 4% | 44,000 miles |
| 2021 | 8 | 5% | — |
| 2020 | 10 | 2% | — |
| 2019 | 18 | 2% | 38,000 miles |
| 2018 | 10 | 1% | 107,000 miles |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% | 2,000 miles |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% | 4,000 miles |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% | 11,000 miles |
| 2012 | 5 | 2% | 36,000 miles |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% | 20,000 miles |
| 2010 | 7 | 3% | 15,000 miles |
| 2009 | 7 | 4% | 72,000 miles |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% | 93,000 miles |
| 2007 | 20 | 2% | 51,000 miles |
| 2006 | 13 | 2% | 100,000 miles |
| 2005 | 27 | 3% | 74,000 miles |
| 2004 | 7 | 1% | 104,000 miles |
| 2003 | 7 | 1% | 149,000 miles |
| 2002 | 19 | 2% | 80,000 miles |
| 2001 | 50 | 8% | 83,000 miles |
| 2000 | 42 | 6% | 101,000 miles |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% | 124,000 miles |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% | 5,000 miles |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% | 141,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
I brought my van in for service because, when stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle enters automatic shutdown as designed; however, when I release the brake, the engine does not restart. Instead of restarting automatically, the vehicle remains off, and I have had to perform a hard start because it will not crank on its own. The van is a brand-new 2025 Honda that was purchased new. After inspection, I was informed that the battery would need to be replaced. During the same visit, I also reported a vibration issue. After checking this, I was told that the vehicle needs new shocks and that the tires show wear. I was further informed that the tires will not be covered. …
I purchased a new 2025 Honda Odyssey XLE in February 2025 and soon noticed a clunking noise coming from the front suspension whenever I hit bumps. I contacted the dealership, and they scheduled an appointment. After inspecting the vehicle, they told me they could not find anything wrong. However, when I left the dealership, the noise was still there. The issue has since gotten worse. The clunking noise can now be heard when starting the engine, during transmission downshifts, and over even small bumps in the road. It feels like something in the suspension is loose, and I believe it is unsafe to drive. I am requesting that the vehicle be bought back. The dealership where I purchased the vehicle is 380 miles away, and I am currently on military orders, which makes it difficult for me to return to that location.
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that during a State Inspection, the contact was informed that the rear coil springs and shocks were fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the rear coil springs and shocks needed to be replaced; however, the parts were on back order. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but declined to provide further assistance because the vehicle had not received the oil change services at the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 36,800.
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving over bumps, the vehicle made an abnormal, increasingly loud squeaking sound. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the failure was identified as a defective driver's side rear coil spring that required replacement; however, the part was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the dealer's possession. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.
I purchased a 2021 Honda Odyssey with 55,000 miles on it. At 57,000 miles with normal driving conditions, I heard a metal on metal noise on rear passenger side. Upon taking it to the mechanic, both rear springs were rusted & broken - essentially giving my van no rear suspension and making it very dangerous to drive. I had to find a new vehicle for my kids for a month and a half as there is no aftermarket part. Honda would not find the part for me and wanted me to work through the dealership, but I did not have the time as this is family vehicle that I need each day. I had an independent mechanic find a pair of springs from a junkyard & he confirmed that in his 40 years of servicing exclusively Hondas, he's never seen springs fail like this at this mileage. He expected a faulty part. I drove this vehicle multiple times thinking that it was safe & only something loose in the car. …
Both rear coil springs rusted completely through and failed at approximately 57,876 miles on this 2021 Honda Odyssey. This is a premature failure of a primary suspension safety component. A broken coil spring can cause sudden loss of vehicle support and handling instability, and a fractured spring can puncture a tire or damage surrounding brake and suspension components, creating a crash risk. No crash, fire, injury, or death occurred. The vehicle was repaired at GLF Performance LLC in [redacted] (invoice #[redacted], $1,238.04 paid in full) using genuine Honda replacement rear coil springs (part 52441THRA11). The failed springs were retained and are available for inspection. …
When driving from West Hartford to Westerly on June 3, serious banging started coming from the left rear undercarriage. I stopped by a local Midas shop which identified the problem as a totally broken rear spring which created a dangerous driving situation. At the time, the van had 57K miles on it. The shop strongly advised that we should consider the van as inoperable, and we subsequently had them make repairs. I contacted the dealer, Westbrook Honda in Westbrook CT,. The service manager relayed that he had never heard of a broken spring on a vehicle with these few miles, but the certified warranty coverage expired in August 2024. He recommended I contact Honda Customer Service as this failure appeared to warrant consideration due to its rarity and severity. …
The driver side rear coil spring broke abruptly on both the top and bottom leaving the majority of the spring mechanically unattached. The driver side rear shock also broke from the additional strain on it. With a complete loss of suspension on the rear driver side, as I hit bumps on the freeway, I could feel the van jerking quickly nearly sending me out of the lane. If it was slippery with rain or snow, I felt like the van would spin out. The broken parts were confirmed and shown to me by an independent service center. The shop also informed me that he has seen many Honda Odysseys from the same model year with broken coil springs. When he called to order parts from the Honda dealer, none of the 3 nearby dealers had springs in stock and all had vans in their service center waiting to replace their broken springs. There were no warning signs before this happened. …
Related recalls (2)
Suspension › Front
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012, odyssey vehicles manufactured from October 31, 2011, through November 30, 2011. The retention nut for the front right lower suspension damper bolt May not have been tightened to the proper torque, potentially allowing the nut to loosen.
Remedy: Honda contacted all nine owners by phone on December 19, 2011, and repaired the vehicles as necessary free of charge. Owners May contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain vehicles were manufactured with ball joints that can prematurely wear out and, in the worse case, the ball joint would separate causing the front suspension to collapse.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.
NHTSA investigations
Front coil spring fracture
The population of 116,000 vehicles is an estimate based on American Honda motor company (ahm) data identifying original state of sale or delivery.the subject vehicles (sv) utilize light weight coil springs manufactured from high strength steel (hss).if the coating material of a hss spring is breached, corrosive elements (salt) May attack the spring.spring corrosion results in a stress riser and May cause a…
Frequently asked questions
Which Honda Odyssey years have suspension problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2001 (50), 2000 (42), 2005 (27), 2007 (20) and 2002 (19) model years. Suspension complaints make up 8% of all complaints for the 2001.
Is there a recall for Honda Odyssey suspension problems?
Yes — 2 recalls, including 11V-602 (front, Dec 22, 2011); 99V-069 (lower ball joint, May 10, 1999). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Honda Odyssey suspension problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 76,000 miles; 34% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the front (62 mentions), followed by the front › springs › coil springs (37).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.