Rear axle bearings may fail due to a bending moment created by the aftermarket dual rear wheels from a variety of factors and especially when overloaded. Failure of the bearings create stresses on the the rear axle, resulting in breakage of the axle.
Manufacturer safety record
Odyssey Problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA holds 10 owner complaints and 1 recalls for Odyssey vehicles from 1980 to 2002. The most complained-about model is the Odyssey (10 complaints).
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Odyssey models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey | 1980-2002 | 10 | 1 |
All time
Most complained-about Odyssey vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2002 Odyssey Odyssey | 5 | 0 | C |
| 2 | 1996 Odyssey Odyssey | 2 | 0 | C |
| 3 | 1980 Odyssey Odyssey | 1 | 0 | A |
| 4 | 1983 Odyssey Odyssey | 1 | 0 | A |
| 5 | 1985 Odyssey Odyssey | 1 | 1 | C |
Latest Odyssey recalls
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data