2012 Honda Odyssey technical service bulletins
133 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2012 Honda Odyssey.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Dealer message
- Dealer Message
- There are several A/C leak detection tools available
- American Honda announced a powertrain warranty extension in 2013 as a result of a settlement of a class...
- These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters
- Dealer Message
- The front rocker arm oil control valve is leaking.
- Dealer Message
- This warranty extension only applies to 2011-12 Odyssey vehicles painted NH-578 Taffeta White
- This warranty extension only applies to 2012 Odyssey vehicles painted NH-603P White Diamond Pearl
- Owner Notification Letter
- Owner Notification Letter
- Dealer Message
- This warranty extension only applies to 2012 Odyssey vehicles painted NH-603 White Diamond Pearl
- Engine and engine cooling
- The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off
- Dealer Message
- ServiceNews Article
- Equipment
- A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph
- Service Bulletin sent to all dealers to inspect L-track bolts for correct torque and to incorporate torque...
- Dealer message
- This bulletin is replaced by 16-046, Product Update: 2011?12 Odyssey Software Update for Lock-up Clutch...
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align which can lead to spark plug fouling
- The tailgate won?t open from the outside handle in temperatures near freezing or colder, but will open in...
- Judder from the Torque Converter Lock-Up Clutch
- A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph
- Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
- Service Bulletin sent to all dealers to update the firmware in the affected vehicles VMI computer
- Servicenews Article
- Customer letter
- Dealer message
- The second-row center seat cup holder is loose or broken
- Dealer message
- A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60mph
- Customer letter
- The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align which CAN lead to spark plug fouling
- Techline summary article
- A surge, hestitation, or judder may be felt after the transmission shifts into 2ND, 3RD, or 4TH gear
- Dealer message - since the posting of service bulletin 16-066 for 2010 crosstour software update for...
- Dealer message - american honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2011-2016 odysseys with a customer...
- Navigation system information.
- Dealer message - american honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013 civics with a customer complaint of...
- Techline summary article
- In below-freezing weather, there is a pop or clunk from the front of the vehicle while going over a bump
- Customer letter notifying owners that there is a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch felt...
- The power tailgate wont open in temperatures near freezing or colder, but will open in warmer...
- A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60MPH. the...
- Dealer message
- There is a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch felt while driving between 2045 mph. to...
- Dealer message
- Dealer message
- There is a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch felt while driving between 2045 mph. to...
- There is a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch felt while driving between 2045 mph. to...
- Service news article
- Dealer message - ahm is investigating certain 2011-2016 odysseys with a customer complaint of the 2ND row...
- Dealer message - ahm is investigating certain vehicles with a customer complaint of the 2ND row seat...
- The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align which CAN lead to spark plug fouling
- Dealer message - ahm is investigating customer complaint of the 2ND row seat bottom adjusters not locking,...
- Dealer message - ahm is investigating customer complaint of the paint on the roof peeling on white diamond...
- Honda Job Aid
- Job aid
- Do you have an Odyssey in your shop that has a power sliding door that wont open or close by using the...
- On some 2011-2014 Odyssey vehicles, the trailer hitch weight was not properly calculated into the gross...
- Do you have an Odyssey in your shop that has a power sliding door that won?t open or close by using the...
- On some 2011-14 Odyssey vehicles, the trailer hitch weight was not properly calculated into the gross axle...
- The trailer hitch weight was not properly calculated into the gross axle weight rating (GAWR) on the...
- Dealer message
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Dealer message
- The trailer hitch weight was not properly calculated into the gross axle weight rating (GAWR) on the...
- Background
- The MIL comes on with DTC P0404 (EGR valve circuit range/performance problem) resulting from extended...
- Multiple indicators come on with vsa DTC 81-1 (modulator-control unit internal circuit malfunction) and/or...
- American honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action...
- MIL comes on with dtcs P0301 thru P0304 - the piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align,...
- The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align which can lead to spark plug fouling
- For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim
- There is a clunk or squeak from the rear suspension
- In below-freezing weather, there is a pop or clunk from the front of the vehicle while going over a bump
- Engine and engine cooling
- Dealer message
- Honda: an extension on warranty regarding the tailgate and chrome trim having corrosion, rust spots or stains
- Honda: some vehicles may have a malfunction with the power sliding doors detaching from the rollers
- Honda: some vehicles may have a malfunction with the power sliding doors detaching from the rollers
- Honda: some vehicles may have a malfunction with the power sliding doors detaching from the rollers
- Dealer message
- The MIL comes on and DTC P0455 (EVAP system large leak) and/or DTC P0456 (EVAP system very small leak...
- The driver?s seat heater turns off by itself within seconds of being turned on. An open circuit caused by...
- Honda: vehicles with multimodel VCM2 would experience misfire due to engine misfire of a fouled plug and a...
- Honda: powertrain warranty has been extended as a result of a settlement and repair and diagnosis is under...
- Honda: an investigation on some vehicles regarding an oil leak at the engine's b-cap side bolts
- Honda: some vehicles may have a repeat complaint of the check engine light being illuminated
- Honda: the engine shuts off, power on, but in accessory; never use conventional wheel & tire assemblies on...
- Honda: after shifting into 2ND, 3RD, or 4TH gear, vehicle would surge or judder or would have hesitation
- Honda: when ignition switch is turned to lock and then back on, the rear entertainment system (RES) or cd...
- Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (AST) module capable of testing...
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