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Honda Odyssey warranty claim denied?
903 manufacturer communications on file
47 warranty extensions / campaigns 1994–2025 model years covered
If your Honda Odyssey warranty claim was just denied, you're not alone — and the denial isn't necessarily the final word. American Honda has filed 903 manufacturer communications with NHTSA for this model, including 47 warranty extensions and service campaigns covering issues like MOST bus network connections, malfunction indicator light triggers, catalytic converter sensor misreads, and airbag inflator concerns spanning multiple model years. These filings show that Honda itself has acknowledged recurring problems on certain Odyssey vehicles and, in many cases, extended coverage beyond the original warranty period specifically to address them.
A denial from a dealer doesn't always reflect the full picture of what the manufacturer has already documented. Sometimes the issue you experienced matches a known warranty extension or service campaign that wasn't applied to your claim, or the denial reasoning doesn't hold up against the manufacturer's own records. Reviewing your specific repair against these documented communications can reveal whether you have grounds to request reconsideration.
ClaimRight offers a free assessment to compare your denied claim against the manufacturer's own bulletins and extensions for your vehicle. There's no obligation, and you'll come away understanding your realistic options — whether that means gathering documentation to challenge the denial or confirming there isn't a clear match.
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What Honda has documented for the Odyssey
Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.
2022-05-03 · A20-015
Warranty extension Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
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2021-05-10 · APOC05102021
Warranty extension Dealer Message - On February 18, 2021, American Honda announced a warranty extension for certain 2018-20 Odyssey, 2019-20 Passport, and 2019-20 Pilot vehicles. This warranty extens...
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2021-04-05 · ONLR9Q04052021
Warranty extension Owner Notification Letter - On some 2018-20 Odyssey models, a loose connection in the MOST bus network is causing a popping or crackling from the speakers or no sound from the audi...
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2021-03-29 · ONLN9403292021
Warranty extension "Owner Notification Letter - On some 2017-19 Pilot, 2017-19 Ridgeline, and 2018-19 Odyssey models, the malfunction indicator light (MIL) may come on if one or more of the following...
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2021-03-29 · ONLW8V03292021
Warranty extension "Owner Notification Letter - On some 2016-17 Pilot, 2017 Ridgeline, and 2018 Odysey models, the malfunction indicator light (MIL) may come on if one of the following diagnostic tro...
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2021-02-18 · ABOM02182021
Warranty extension Dealer Message - Today, February 18, 2021, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2018-20 Odyssey, 2019-20 Passport, and 2019-20 Pilot vehicles. This warrant...
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2021-02-11 · A20-100
Warranty extension "Service Bulletin - The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter. Additionally, debris from the high pressure pump or the fuel injector mac...
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2021-02-11 · A21-010
Warranty extension "Service Bulletin - The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter. Additionally, debris from the high pressure pump or the fuel injector mac...
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2021-02-11 · ABOM02112021
Warranty extension Dealer Message - On, November 24, 2020, American Honda announced a warranty extension for certain 2016 Pilot vehicles. Today, February 11, 2021 American Honda is announcing an expa...
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2020-10-08 · A13-081
Warranty extension Service Bulletin - American Honda announced a powertrain warranty extension in 2013 as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, Soto et al.v. American Honda Motor Co.,...
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2020-03-10 · A20-009
Warranty extension Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
Official NHTSA document →
2020-03-10 · A20-010
Warranty extension Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
Official NHTSA document →
2020-03-10 · A20-014
Warranty extension Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
Official NHTSA document →
2019-10-21 · AAW10212019
Warranty extension Dealer Message - On August 29, 2019, American Honda launched five revised and one new Warranty Extension paint bulletins. Please review the following summary of requirements within...
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2019-08-29 · A19-055
Warranty extension Service Bulletin - This warranty extension only applies to 2013 Odyssey and 2013-15 Pilot vehicles painted NH-578 Taffeta White. The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may...
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2019-08-29 · A19-056
Warranty extension Service Bulletin - This warranty extension only applies to 2011-12 Odyssey vehicles painted NH-578 Taffeta White. The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off. Ameri...
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2019-08-29 · A19-057
Warranty extension Service Bulletin - This warranty extension only applies to 2013-14 Odyssey and 2013-16 Pilot vehicles that are painted NH-603P White Diamond Pearl. The exterior paint on the roof a...
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2019-08-29 · A19-058
Warranty extension Service Bulletin - This warranty extension only applies to 2012 Odyssey vehicles painted NH-603P White Diamond Pearl. The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off. A...
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2019-08-09 · ONL6R108092019_1
Warranty extension Owner Notification Letter - On some 2012 Odyssey models, the exterior paint on the roof and tailgate may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda is exte...
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2019-08-09 · ONL6R108092019_2
Warranty extension Owner Notification Letter - On some 2011-12 Odyssey models, the exterior paint on the roof and tailgate may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda is e...
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2019-08-08 · ONL6R308082019_1
Warranty extension Owner Notification Letter - On some 2013-14 Odyssey and 2013-16 Pilot models, the exterior paint on the roof and tailgate may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, A...
Official NHTSA document →
2019-08-08 · ONL6R308082019_2
Warranty extension Owner Notification Letter - On some 2013 Odyssey and 2013-15 Pilot models, the exterior paint on the roof and tailgate may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, Amer...
Official NHTSA document →
2019-08-07 · AAW08072019
Warranty extension Dealer Message - In the last few weeks, American Honda has issued several paint warranty extension service bulletins on the Pilot, Odyssey, HR-V and Fit models due to paint defects...
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2019-06-01 · ABOM06012019
Warranty extension Dealer Message - Today, June 1, 2019, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2011-14 Odyssey and 2013-16 Pilot vehicles with either Taffeta White or White Di...
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2018-12-20 · A13-080
Warranty extension "Service bulletin - American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, Soto et al.v. American Honda Motor Co., In...
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Common questions
Can I get a denied Honda Odyssey warranty claim reconsidered?
Many denials can be reconsidered, especially if the repair relates to an issue the manufacturer has already documented in a service bulletin or warranty extension. Reconsideration typically involves submitting additional documentation, such as repair records or references to the specific manufacturer communication, and formally requesting the dealer or manufacturer review the claim again. Outcomes vary by case and documentation quality.
What is a warranty extension and does it apply to my Odyssey?
A warranty extension is when a manufacturer voluntarily extends coverage for a specific defect beyond the original warranty terms, usually after identifying a recurring problem. Honda has issued 47 such extensions or service campaigns for the Odyssey across various model years, covering things like electrical connections and sensor systems. Whether one applies depends on your specific model year and the repair in question.
What should I do if my dealer denies a warranty claim?
Start by requesting the specific denial reason in writing and keeping copies of all repair orders and diagnostic notes. Compare your issue against publicly filed manufacturer communications for your model, since a matching bulletin or extension can support a request for reconsideration. If you're unsure how to proceed, a free assessment can help clarify whether documented options exist.
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