2018 Honda Odyssey · symptom sheet
Rod bearing failure
- 43owner reports
- 100,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 17, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
43 of the 85 reports of engine failure on the 2018 Odyssey describe rod bearing failure.
Part of Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing (85 reports) · also: engine knock
Tick what matches of 43 reports
Rod bearing failure on other Odyssey years
No other Odyssey model year has enough reports of rod bearing failure for a sheet of its own. See every Odyssey year.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the rod bearing (43 reports), the engine (5 reports) and the crankshaft (4 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.
Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
All 16 recalls on the 2018 Honda Odyssey, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Odyssey
Engine failure. Open.
No restart after auto start/stop engages. Open.
Engine failure. Closed aug 20, 2025.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 91,307 and 129,994 miles, from the 19 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“crankshaft/rod bearing defect that is causing an audible knocking noise in the engine and located metal shavings in the oil.”
Filed Sep 17, 2026
“Engine failed while driving, will no longer start. Mechanic believe it is either connecting rod or main bearing failure. It has not been inspected by the manufacturer and will be sold to another person as is. No warning lamps or messages were present prior to the failure and didn't appear until after the failure.”
Filed Feb 24, 2026
“Engine damage from connecting rod bearing wear. The dealer inspected the vehicle. The dealer confirmed that the damage was caused by a connecting rod bearing. The engine had to be replaced. I was told by the dealer that the VIN did not fall within the recall range. Therefore, I had to pay for the engine replacement myself. The engine damage was the same as the NHTSA ID Number: 23V751000 recall.”
Filed Dec 17, 2025
“On this 2018 Honda Odyssey, at 93000 miles, an abnormal noise started to occur under acceleration. Dealer diagnostic indicated the noise is coming from the bottom end of the engine, likely from the rod bearings. The dealer indicated that this specific VIN number is not included in the current Honda recall, however is exhibiting same symptoms.”
Filed Mar 14, 2025 · 93,000 miles
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 43 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
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