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
11 recalls · 907 complaints
31 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 1002
10 recalls · 833 complaints
17 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 897
5 recalls · 523 complaints
56 reported injuries
Top issue: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Problem score: 650
Best Honda Odyssey Years to Buy
1 recall · 25 complaints
Main area: ENGINE
Problem score: 32
1 recall · 69 complaints
Main area: ENGINE
Problem score: 84
3 recalls · 97 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 112
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Honda Odyssey — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 69 | 6 | — | 84 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 1 | 401 | 8 | — | 420 | Caution |
| 2024 | 2 | 100 | 3 | — | 112 | Good |
| 2023 | 3 | 97 | 3 | — | 112 | Good |
| 2022 | 4 | 111 | 8 | — | 139 | Good |
| 2021 | 4 | 113 | 3 | — | 131 | Good |
| 2020 | 7 | 505 | 23 | — | 572 | Caution |
| 2019 | 11 | 907 | 31 | — | 1002 | Avoid |
| 2018 | 10 | 833 | 17 | — | 897 | Avoid |
| 2017 | 1 | 25 | 2 | — | 32 | Excellent |
| 2016 | 1 | 174 | 6 | — | 189 | Good |
| 2015 | 1 | 130 | 3 | — | 139 | Good |
| 2014 | 1 | 207 | 7 | — | 224 | Good |
| 2013 | 3 | 126 | 8 | — | 151 | Good |
| 2012 | 2 | 174 | 26 | — | 232 | Good |
| 2011 | 3 | 132 | 9 | — | 159 | Good |
| 2010 | 2 | 144 | 5 | — | 160 | Good |
| 2009 | 4 | 120 | 6 | — | 144 | Good |
| 2008 | 5 | 279 | 20 | — | 334 | Good |
| 2007 | 5 | 523 | 56 | — | 650 | Caution |
| 2006 | 3 | 438 | 21 | — | 489 | Caution |
| 2005 | 8 | 519 | 16 | — | 575 | Caution |
| 2004 | 8 | 374 | 27 | 1 | 457 | Caution |
| 2003 | 8 | 549 | 30 | — | 633 | Caution |
| 2002 | 4 | 544 | 17 | — | 590 | Caution |
| 2001 | 0 | 371 | 33 | — | 437 | Caution |
| 2000 | 3 | 399 | 20 | 9 | 493 | Caution |
| 1999 | 5 | 304 | 11 | 2 | 351 | 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 84 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 2019 Honda Odyssey if possible. It has 11 recalls, 907 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 1002 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Odyssey to buy?+
The 2017 Honda Odyssey is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 32. It has only 1 recall and 25 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Odyssey has the fewest problems?+
The 2017, 2026, 2023 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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