Honda Odyssey Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Honda Odyssey model year (1999–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Honda Odyssey Years to Avoid
7 recalls · 693 complaints
16 reported injuries
9 reported deaths
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 791
9 recalls · 710 complaints
25 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 787
12 recalls · 549 complaints
30 reported injuries
Top issue: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Problem score: 645
Best Honda Odyssey Years to Buy
1 recall · 7 complaints
Main area: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Problem score: 10
1 recall · 24 complaints
Main area: ENGINE
Problem score: 29
2 recalls · 40 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 46
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Honda Odyssey — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7 | — | — | 10 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 1 | 84 | 6 | — | 99 | Good |
| 2024 | 2 | 40 | — | — | 46 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 4 | 71 | 2 | — | 87 | Good |
| 2022 | 7 | 92 | 8 | — | 129 | Good |
| 2021 | 5 | 92 | 3 | — | 113 | Good |
| 2020 | 7 | 343 | 20 | — | 404 | Caution |
| 2019 | 9 | 710 | 25 | — | 787 | Avoid |
| 2018 | 7 | 693 | 16 | 9 | 791 | Avoid |
| 2017 | 1 | 24 | 1 | — | 29 | Excellent |
| 2016 | 1 | 156 | 6 | — | 171 | Good |
| 2015 | 2 | 121 | 3 | — | 133 | Good |
| 2014 | 1 | 206 | 6 | — | 221 | Good |
| 2013 | 4 | 124 | 8 | — | 152 | Good |
| 2012 | 3 | 172 | 26 | — | 233 | Good |
| 2011 | 3 | 130 | 9 | — | 157 | Good |
| 2010 | 1 | 143 | 5 | — | 156 | Good |
| 2009 | 2 | 120 | 6 | — | 138 | Good |
| 2008 | 2 | 279 | 20 | — | 325 | Caution |
| 2007 | 3 | 521 | 56 | — | 642 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 3 | 435 | 21 | — | 486 | Caution |
| 2005 | 7 | 519 | 16 | — | 572 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 11 | 374 | 27 | 1 | 466 | Caution |
| 2003 | 12 | 549 | 30 | — | 645 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 8 | 544 | 17 | — | 602 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 1 | 371 | 33 | — | 440 | Caution |
| 2000 | 6 | 399 | 20 | 9 | 502 | Caution |
| 1999 | 7 | 304 | 11 | 2 | 357 | Caution |
All 28 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Honda Odyssey Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2026Recent Odyssey models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2026 stands out with just 10 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2017Mid-decade Odyssey units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2017 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Odyssey models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Odyssey should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2018 Honda Odyssey if possible. It has 7 recalls, 693 owner complaints, and 9 reported deaths. The overall problem score is 791 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Odyssey to buy?+
The 2026 Honda Odyssey is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 10. It has only 1 recall and 7 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Odyssey has the fewest problems?+
The 2026, 2017, 2024 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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