Engine knocking or ticking

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the rod bearing (12 reports) and the engine (6 reports).

Recalls and investigations

One recall on the engine covers the 2018 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.

All 16 recalls on the 2018 Honda Odyssey, with the owner complaints on each recalled system

NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Odyssey

What owners paid

5 of the 32 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $8,800 to $10,000.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 86,470 and 122,463 miles, from the 13 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“Engine has a rod knock problem at 72,000, miles. Vehicle will likely need a full engine replacement.”

Filed Feb 15, 2026

“Engine has been “hiccuping” for a few months and making a knocking sound. Brought it to Honda on 3 separate occasions and they “could not replicate” the sound. And said it’s normal. I’ve had 2 non Honda mechanics look at it and they agree it sounds like a rod knock and engine failure is going to happen sooner rather than later.”

Filed Nov 15, 2024

“Knocking noise began so I took it to a Honda dealership. They said I have a “lower knock noise” and need a new engine because a bearing went out for a rod which could cause my engine to seize. Though there is a recall for some 2018 odysseys, I’m being told mine isn’t covered. Apparently there are many more people with the same vehicle and the same issue as me. I’d like to see this included in the recall”

Filed Jul 13, 2024

“Manufacturing Engine damage/failure. Synthetic oil was used at all oil changes every 5K miles. However, after only 3K miles after last oil change the oil level was low and dirty. Engine light started flashing and failed to accelerate. Engine also started making a knocking noise.”

Filed Dec 18, 2023

Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works

Other problems on this car

• Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 136 reports
• Engine stalls or loses power while driving 134 reports
• Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 121 reports
• Forward collision warning goes off or the camera drops out 115 reports
• Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 104 reports
• Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 68 reports
• Sliding door won't open, close or latch 61 reports
• Battery dies or the car will not start 51 reports
• Check engine light or misfire 45 reports
• Fuel pump failure 41 reports
• Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 41 reports
• Doors, latches or locks fail 40 reports
• Tailgate or liftgate will not open or close 39 reports
• Water leaks into the cabin 38 reports
• Multiple warning lights come on at once 33 reports
• Airbag warning light or recall 25 reports