Last updated: 2026-10-10
Honda Odyssey Reliability by Year
Honda Odyssey reliability rates good, but the 2018 and 2019 vans collect the most owner complaints. See what breaks and which year to buy.
Honda Odyssey Reliability Overview
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. Watch for a 9-speed transmission that hesitates and then lurches, and connecting rod bearing failures that can seize the engine.
Best & Worst Honda Odyssey Years
Best Honda Odyssey Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreThe 2024 has only 43 owner complaints and 3 recalls, against 841 and 13 for the 2018 and 768 and 17 for the 2019. Its complaint rate is the lowest of any year with real time on the road. Its main flaw is Auto Idle Stop restart failures.
Honda Odyssey Years to Avoid
Power sliding doors and the liftgate stop mid-travel or fail to sense a person in the way. The center display can go black, taking out the backup camera. The transmission hesitates from about 15,000 miles, and the windshield camera fails, disabling collision braking. Five fire reports are on file.
Honda Odyssey Reliability Score Trend
Honda Odyssey reliability has improved in recent years, with newer models scoring an average of 71/100 compared to 59/100 for older years.
Scores 0–100. Higher is better.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 53/100 | Mixed |
| 2019 | 53/100 | Mixed |
| 2020 | 60/100 | Good |
| 2021 | 69/100 | Good |
| 2022 | 65/100 | Good |
| 2023 | 70/100 | Good |
| 2024 | 73/100 | Good |
| 2025 | 73/100 | Good |
| 2026 | 74/100 | Good |
Year-by-Year Reliability
2026 Honda Odyssey
2 recalls · 3 complaints
Only three owner complaints and two recalls so far, a thin record that mostly reflects limited time on the road rather than proven reliability.
2025 Honda Odyssey
2 recalls · 82 complaints
Rates good, but engine restart failures after Auto Idle Stop at traffic lights, some under 10,000 miles, are the defining complaint for this year.
2024 Honda Odyssey
3 recalls · 43 complaints
Rated good with fewer complaints than the 2023 and 2025 models, but Auto Idle Stop restart failures and unprompted emergency braking are the issues to check.
2023 Honda Odyssey
5 recalls · 75 complaints
Good reliability in the middle of the Odyssey's years, with fewer complaints and recalls than 2022 but more than 2024.
2022 Honda Odyssey
8 recalls · 108 complaints
Middle of the Odyssey pack, with more recalls than the 2021 or 2023 and complaints led by stalling and sudden transmission power loss.
2021 Honda Odyssey
6 recalls · 108 complaints
Good reliability and mid-pack among Odyssey years, with power tailgate water leaks and an air bag recall that dealers often cannot finish for lack of parts.
2020 Honda Odyssey
11 recalls · 342 complaints
Rated good, yet weaker than most Odyssey years and well below other 2020 minivans, with frequent windshield camera failures and 11 recalls.
2019 Honda Odyssey
17 recalls · 768 complaints
The weakest scored Odyssey year, marked by sliding door faults, transmission lunging, a failing windshield camera, and a fuel pump recall.
2018 Honda Odyssey
13 recalls · 841 complaints
Weaker than most Odyssey years, with engine rod bearing failures, a hesitating 9-speed transmission and tailgate module leaks leading its 841 owner complaints.
Common Honda Odyssey problems
Problem areas with the most owner complaints, each with the years affected, symptoms, and fixes.
Found Your Honda Odyssey? Check Its History
Forward collision avoidance (1) problems come up most in Honda Odyssey owner complaints, and 67 recalls cover the years we track. A VIN check shows whether the car you found had its recall work done, plus accident and title history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
Honda Odyssey Repair Costs
Reliability Rating
3.5/5
Annual Repair Cost
$547
Repair Frequency
0.5/yr
Major Repair Risk
12%
$100 below the minivans average of $647/yr.
Ranked #3 of 8 among minivans.
Honda Odyssey Resale Value
The Honda Odyssey is estimated to retain about 67.5% of its original value after 5 years, based on observed used-car listings.
- Value Retained
- 67.5%
- Depreciation
- 32.5%
- Listings Analyzed
- 720
after 5 years
over the same period
U.S. used-car listings
Listings observed in . Actual resale value varies by trim, mileage, condition, and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best year for the Honda Odyssey?
- The 2024 is the best pick. It has the lowest complaint rate of any year that has been on the road at least two years, plus only 3 recalls. The 2026 looks clean but is too new to judge. Its main known flaw is Auto Idle Stop restart failure.
- Is the Honda Odyssey reliable long term?
- Mostly yes, but high mileage brings real risks. Owners report connecting rod bearing failures from about 66,855 to 140,000 miles, and full transmission failures around 70,000 miles in early vans. Later years show far fewer complaints, though they have had less time to collect them.
- What are the most common Honda Odyssey problems?
- Electrical faults lead with 584 complaints, including power tailgate and sliding door failures, dead batteries, and a blank center display. Power train follows with 300, mostly a hesitating, lurching 9-speed transmission. Forward collision camera failures and engine rod bearing failures round out the main problem areas.
- How much does it cost to maintain a Honda Odyssey?
- Independent repair-cost data puts the estimated annual repair cost at $547, below the $647 average for minivans. Individual failures can cost far more. Owners report a transmission replacement at $7714 and a $7500 dealer quote for a tailgate module repair.
- Does the Odyssey have front camera problems?
- Yes. The windshield camera fails without warning and shuts off adaptive cruise, lane keeping, and collision braking all at once. Failures run from about 30,000 to 120,738 miles. Owners report replacement costs from about $1,335.88 to $1.5K, often paid out of pocket, and parts can be back-ordered.
How we score the Honda Odyssey
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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