Honda Odyssey Problems by Year

We compared every Honda Odyssey model year from 1995–2026 using 12,838 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 82 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2025, 2019, 2018, 2020 and 2002, which drew far more complaints than other Odyssey years at the same age. The best years are 2017, 2015 and 2013.

32model years
12,838complaints
82recalls
2025, 2019worst years
2017, 2015best years

Complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Honda Odyssey. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
2026501.3×2EngineAverage
20254335.2×2EngineAvoid
2024120typical3ElectricalAverage
2023105typical5ElectricalAverage
2022140typical9ElectricalAverage
2021147−24%8ElectricalAverage
20204862.5×14Collision AvoidanceAvoid
20199914.7×20Collision AvoidanceAvoid
20181,0054.6×16ElectricalAvoid
201739−84%2EngineGood
2016271typical6EngineAverage
2015206−34%6EngineAverage
20143101.2×5TransmissionAverage
2013210−34%6EngineAverage
2012245−18%5BrakeAverage
2011235−19%5ElectricalAverage
2010255−24%1EngineAverage
2009198−41%3BodyGood
20084991.9×4BrakeCaution
20078303.0×4BrakeAvoid
20067032.5×3EngineAvoid
20058302.8×8EngineAvoid
20045851.5×13TransmissionCaution
20039142.6×15TransmissionAvoid
20029603.2×10TransmissionAvoid
20016191.5×1TransmissionCaution
20006752.1×6TransmissionAvoid
19995181.7×9TransmissionCaution
199873−83%3ElectricalGood
199720−92%2ElectricalGood
199670−78%—AirbagGood
199596−71%—AirbagGood

* Complaints compared with the median Odyssey year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Honda Odyssey problems

Latest Honda Odyssey recalls

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 26V-423 · Jul 1, 2026 · 325,588 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles. Water may enter into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image to fail to display when the vehicle is in reverse.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is HOX.

Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger

NHTSA recall 26V-332 · May 21, 2026 · 98,892 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module › Software

NHTSA recall 26V-227 · Apr 9, 2026 · 440,830 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Odyssey vehicles. A software programming error can cause the side and side curtain air bags to deploy unexpectedly.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ECU) software or replace the ECU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2026.

Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair restraints/securement › Latch/anchor

NHTSA recall 25V-876 · Dec 17, 2025 · 86 vehicles

Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints.

Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair restraints/securement › Latch/anchor

NHTSA recall 25V-877 · Dec 17, 2025 · 1,019 vehicles

Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters was mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.

All 82 Honda Odyssey recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Honda Odyssey should you avoid?

2025, 2019, 2018, 2020, 2002 and 2007 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Odyssey years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2025.

What is the best year for the Honda Odyssey?

2017 has the fewest complaints compared with other Odyssey years at the same age, followed by 2015 and 2013. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Honda Odyssey problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (3,067), engine & cooling (2,045) and electrical system (1,971). Transmission complaints peak in the 2002 model year.

How many recalls has the Honda Odyssey had?

82 recalls across 1995–2026. The model year with the most is 2019. See all Honda Odyssey recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.