Most common 1995 Honda Odyssey problems
Share of the 96 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Honda Odyssey complaints by model year
Best Odyssey years: 2017, 2015, 2013. Years to avoid: 2025, 2019, 2018, 2020, 2002. Compare all years →
What 1995 Honda Odyssey owners say
Air bags all 28 →
We turned on the ignition to warm the engine a bit at about 9:50 on the morning of Sunday, August 6, 2015. After a couple of minutes, the passenger-side airbag completely exploded. The car was not in motion, it was parked, so there was no reason for the airbag to deploy. We suppose that it must be defective. The sheer force of the airbag deployment resulted in a large, circular crack on the windshield, with smaller hairline fractures. Fragments of black plastic were propelled throughout the interior of the vehicle. A strong smell of burning plastic ensued and filled the interior of the car. We will not drive the vehicle until it has been properly inspected, as we fear that the driver's side airbag might also be defective. Unfortunately, the Honda dealership our insurance company directed us to will not be open until Tuesday, September 8 due to the labor day holiday. …
I was driving in the neighborhood near home at around 20 MPH in a speed bump area. I suddenly became aware of a strong burning smell inside the car. I slowed, pulled over and realized the check engine light was blinking. Seconds later an explosive sound erupted. The passenger airbag inflated. It collided with and cracked the windshield, broke the rear-view mirror mount and threw plastic chunks around the car. Some plastic struck me. It took a few minutes for the powdery smoke to diminish. On inspection I found damage to the glove compartment door and to the dashboard on the passenger side. Nobody besides myself was in the car, fortunately. There was only a hat on the passenger seat. After taking some phone pictures I turned the car around, drove it home and parked.
Electrical system all 25 →
Nav system changes to 'when turned on'reads downloading +, then changes to'check disc' Honda said new disc needed. I purchased one ,installed with same results. This also affected the rear camera, visual of info, like radio, etc. Local dealer no help.
Vehicle, 1995 Honda Odyssey, randomly and suddenly stalled--engine suddenly quit and dash lights went out. Engine would not restart, then would start but immediately quit when ignition key was released from start position. Also, dash lights behaved abnormally when trying to restart-- they all blinked together in random fashion, or together dimmed and went out, or simply would not come on at all. This stall, or failure to start and run, has occurred whether the vehicle has been warm and running for 30 minutes or more, or has been parked and cold overnight. This random stall has now happened while driving in the middle of high speed heavy traffic. But for a fortunate opening and quick maneuver to a safety lane, we and probably other motorists would have crashed, burned and died. We are not driving the vehicle for fear of something like this happening again but with tragic results. …
Brakes
ABS warning light on. Taken to dealer many times over several years. Before warranty expired, dealer topped-off fluid. Problem returned in a few weeks and repeated visits to dealer resulted in same remedy. Eventually, dealer advised replacement of out-of-warranty accumulator for $498.98. After replacement, problem returned less than a week later. Dealer further advised replacing the rest of the ABS system at a cost of over $1000. Brakes otherwise work fine.
1995 Honda Odyssey with 56,000 miles. ABS light went on intermitently. Took the car to Honda dealer. Was told there is a leak on modulator and accumulator. Was advised to replace the modulator accumulator at $1365. This has accounted for over 20% of the complains on 1995 Honda Odyssey on NHTSA site. There was also a similar defect investigation on 1995 Honda acord ABS. Call for an defect investigation on Honda odessey.
1995 Honda Odyssey engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18 / 22 / 20 |
EPA ratings. Class: Wagon.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Honda Odyssey a good car?
Based on 96 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Odyssey rates better than average: 71% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Odyssey at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Honda Odyssey?
The air bags — 28 complaints, 29% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal › sensor/control module. Next are the electrical system (25) and brakes (19).
How many recalls does the 1995 Honda Odyssey have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1995 Honda Odyssey. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Honda Odyssey?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2017, 2015 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2025, 2019, 2018, 2020 and 2002. See the full Honda Odyssey years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Honda Odyssey problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 128,000 miles; 3% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.