Last updated: 2026-10-10
Honda Reliability Ratings — Every Model Ranked
The spread is narrow. Every model on the list rates good or better, and the brand sits above average against all brands on the site. The HR-V leads as the only model rated excellent, with the lowest yearly repair cost in the lineup. The Odyssey trails, though it still rates good. The Prologue is the newest nameplate and ranks below average among SUVs, so it has less history to judge.
The same faults turn up across several models. Steering can catch near center, then jerk the car. Automatic emergency braking can slam on with an empty road ahead. Gasoline can seep into the engine oil. A failing body control module can drain the battery or lock owners out. For a shopper, the model year matters as much as the model. Test drive for steering catch at highway speed, and ask whether the braking system has ever misfired.
Honda Best Year Score Comparison
Each bar shows the best single model year score for that Honda model. Longer bars indicate higher peak reliability.
Honda Model Rankings
Scores below are averaged across all tracked model years. The “Best Year” column shows the highest-scoring model year that has been on the road for at least two years, where available.
| # | Vehicle | Best Year | Score | Rating | Recalls | Complaints / 10k | Maint. Rating | Est. Repair Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda HR-V | 2021 | 83/100 | Excellent | 27 | 13.9 | 5 | $301/yr |
| 2 | Honda Civic | 2024 | 78/100 | Good | 37 | 14.7 | 4.5 | $368/yr |
| 3 | Honda Ridgeline | 2024 | 77/100 | Good | 35 | 27.9 | 5 | |
| 4 | Honda Accord | 2021 | 76/100 | Good | 46 | 21.4 | 4.5 | $400/yr |
| 5 | Honda CR-V | 2024 | 75/100 | Good | 46 | 17.4 | 4.5 | $407/yr |
| 6 | Honda Passport | 2024 | 74/100 | Good | 29 | 18.1 | 4 | $521/yr |
| 7 | Honda Pilot | 2024 | 68/100 | Good | 51 | 22.8 | 3.5 | $542/yr |
| 8 | Honda Odyssey | 2024 | 66/100 | Good | 67 | 36.6 | 3.5 | $547/yr |
| 9 | Honda Prologue | 2024 | 66/100 | Good | 0 | 13.2 | 2 |
Honda Models
Honda HR-V
3rd gen (2023–2023)
Used HR-Vs hold up well, and independent repair-cost data puts yearly upkeep well below the subcompact SUV average. The 2021 is the year to favor, while 2019 and 2023 deserve caution.
Honda Civic
11th gen (2022–2023)
Sticky steering is the Civic's main weak spot, so shop by model year. Owners describe the wheel catching near center, then jerking the car.
Honda Ridgeline
2nd gen (2017–2023), facelifted 2021
Good overall and above average among trucks, this midsize pickup is a solid used buy, with 2024 the pick and 2019 the year to skip. The most serious complaints are engine failure from connecting rod bearings, which starts as a knock at startup, and a backup camera that goes black when the tailgate wiring frays.
Honda Accord
11th gen (2023–2023)
Good overall as a used midsize sedan, with repair costs below the class average. The 2021 model is the safest pick, while 2018 is the one to skip.
Honda CR-V
6th gen (2023–present)
Repair costs run low at an estimated $407 a year, against $521 for compact SUVs, and reliability stands good. Steering that turns sticky or notchy and emergency braking that fires with nothing ahead are the complaints to know.
Honda Passport
4th gen (2026–2023)
Reliability for this midsize SUV is good and above average among SUVs, with repair costs near $521 a year. Newer years carry far fewer complaints, and 2024 is the safest pick.
Honda Pilot
4th gen (2023–present), facelifted 2026
Reliability is good and yearly repair costs run a little under the midsize SUV average. The 2019 model year is the one to skip, mainly because the engine can stall or refuse to restart after auto idle stop shuts it off at a light.
Reliability is good and yearly repair costs run below the minivan average, though the Odyssey ranks below average against other minivans. The 2024 is the year to buy, while 2018 and 2019 are the ones to skip.
Honda Prologue
1st gen (2024–2023)
Good reliability standing, though below average among SUVs on the site. The 2024 is the year to favor, while the 2025 holds every owner complaint on file, chiefly front axles that click or clunk in tight turns and a \"Service High Voltage System\" warning.
Common Honda Problems
Top complaint categories across all Honda models, based on owner-reported issues to NHTSA.
Honda by Category
Minivans
- Odyssey66/100
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the most reliable Honda model?
- The HR-V is the most reliable Honda on the site and the only model rated excellent. Independent repair-cost data puts upkeep at about $301 a year. The 2021 is the year to favor. Be cautious with the 2019, where the instrument display can go blank in cold weather, and the 2023, where rear hatch glass can shatter.
- Which Honda models and years should I avoid?
- Skip the 2022 Civic, 2019 Pilot, 2019 Passport, 2018 CR-V, 2018 Accord, 2019 Ridgeline, and the 2018 and 2019 Odyssey. Each is flagged for a specific weakness, such as stalling after auto idle stop, fuel in the oil, or head gasket failure. The 2024 is the better buy for most models.
- Are Honda cars expensive to repair?
- No. Independent repair-cost data puts yearly upkeep between about $301 for the HR-V and $547 for the Odyssey. The Civic runs about $368, the Accord about $400, and the CR-V about $407. Most of these land below their class averages, so routine ownership costs stay modest.
- Which Honda is the least reliable?
- The Odyssey ranks last among Honda models, though its reliability still rates good. It also has the most recalls in the lineup at 67. Owners report a 9-speed transmission that hesitates and then lurches, plus connecting rod bearing failures that can seize the engine. Shop the 2024 and avoid 2018 and 2019.
- What problem shows up most across Honda models?
- Steering draws the most complaints, with 3164 spread across all nine models. The wheel catches near center, then breaks free and jerks the car. Reports begin between about 30,000 and 89,000 miles. Dealers often blame the steering rack, with quotes as high as $6500, so test drive any used Honda carefully.
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How we score Honda models
Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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