Is the Honda Odyssey Reliable?

19992026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

60/100
Fair

Reliability Score

44
Total Recalls
2156
Owner Complaints
81
Reported Injuries
9
Reported Deaths

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Honda Odyssey Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
202617
77
Good
20251846
68
Good
2024240
75
Good
20234712
69
Good
20227928
59
Fair
20215923
67
Good
2020734320
50
Fair
2019971025
43
Poor
20187693169
0
Poor
20171241
89
Excellent

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Odyssey Compares to Similar Vehicles

Honda Odyssey60/100
Minivan Category Average71/100

The Odyssey scores 11 points below the average minivan. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

Known Honda Odyssey Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
346
ENGINE
228
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
181
POWER TRAIN
168
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
154
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
133

Based on 2156 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Odyssey reliable?+

The Honda Odyssey scores 60/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 44 recall campaigns and 2156 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Odyssey is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2017 Odyssey achieved the highest reliability score of 89/100 with 1 recall and 24 complaints.

How many miles does a Odyssey last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Honda Odyssey owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Odyssey will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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