2018 Honda Odyssey Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2018 Honda Odyssey — the 3.5L V6 engine, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Honda published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2018
Engines
3.5L V6 — 212 cu in, SOHC
TrimsLX Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · EX-L Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · Elite Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · Touring Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · EX Mini Passenger Van 4-Door
Federal record12 recalls · 1,536 complaints · 137 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2018 Odyssey manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 164
  • General Information 1,575
  • Accessories & Equipment 2,402
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 204
  • Body & Frame 680
  • Maintenance 71
  • Brakes 574
  • Restraints 278
  • Drivelines & Axles 11
  • Steering 172
  • Electrical 516
  • Suspension 201
  • Engine Mechanical 545
  • Transmission 642
  • Engine Performance 5,211
  • Axle Nut/Hub Nut 328
  • Battery 12

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2018 Odyssey

  1. Back Over Prevention — sensing system › camera · 20V439000
    Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the.
  2. Latches/Locks/Linkages — doors › latch · 20V437000
    A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
  3. Seat Belts · 17V397000
    If in the event of a crash, the seat belt cannot restrain the occupant they have an increased risk o.
  4. Service Brakes, Air — antilock › wheel speed sensor · 19V213000
    If the rear wheel speeds cannot be correctly monitored, the anti-lock brake system may not engage pr.
  5. Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 23V858000
    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
  6. Back Over Prevention — display function · 23V431000
    A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the r.
  7. Fuel System, Gasoline — storage · 21V010000
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
  8. Engine And Engine Cooling — engine › hard parts internal/mechanical · 23V751000
    A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or.
  9. Power Train — automatic transmission · 19V299000
    A damaged parking rod can allow the vehicle to roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash or i.
  10. Air Bags — air bag/restraint control module › software · 26V227000
    Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
  11. Seat Belts — front › buckle assembly · 23V158000
    An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their r.
  12. Electrical System — wiring · 20V066000
    An intermittent electrical short could overheat the wire harness, increasing the risk of a fire.

Owners have filed 1,536 complaints and Honda has issued 137 technical service bulletins for the 2018 Odyssey. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2018 Odyssey manual

Is this manual specific to the 2018 Odyssey?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2018 model year, covering the 3.5L V6 across the LX Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, EX-L Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, Elite Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, Touring Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, EX Mini Passenger Van 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Honda published for this year.

What 2018 Odyssey problems does it help with?

12 recalls are on federal record for the 2018 Odyssey, covering back over prevention, latches/locks/linkages, seat belts. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Honda dealers.

Does it include 2018 Odyssey wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2018 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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