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Honda Odyssey Problems

The Honda Odyssey has been the benchmark minivan for families who prioritize reliability alongside practicality. With 30,776 complaints and 44 reported deaths, even the Odyssey has had problematic years that require attention. When you pick the right year, you get arguably the best minivan on the market; the wrong year brings expensive transmission repairs.

30,776
Total Complaints
156
Total Recalls
34
Model Years
44
Reported Deaths
!

Years to Avoid

These years have significantly more complaints than average.

2019 2018
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Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

1990 1994 1995

Common Problem Categories

Power Train 6,004
Electrical System 3,006
Structure 2,762
Engine 2,326
Unknown Or Other 1,652

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year ↓ Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
2026 10 1 0 0 Good
2025 226 1 2 0 Good
2024 122 2 4 0 Good
2023 250 4 8 4 Good
2022 302 7 10 4 Good
2021 326 6 6 0 Good
2020 1,294 11 12 2 Average
2019 2,550 17 44 10 Avoid
2018 2,782 13 44 14 Avoid
2017 88 2 6 0 Good
2016 654 6 30 6 Average
2015 502 6 18 10 Average
2014 790 5 36 0 Average
2013 548 6 56 16 Average
2012 642 5 44 14 Average
2011 580 5 36 4 Average
2010 674 2 32 20 Average
2009 486 3 14 18 Average
2008 1,228 5 92 16 Average
2007 2,070 5 124 46 Below Average
2006 1,752 3 70 42 Below Average
2005 2,092 4 50 24 Below Average
2004 1,428 11 108 22 Below Average
2003 2,178 13 126 28 Below Average
2002 2,234 8 120 12 Below Average
2001 1,438 1 40 8 Below Average
2000 1,570 2 54 8 Below Average
1999 1,328 1 26 22 Average
1998 178 1 8 8 Good
1997 48 0 6 4 Good
1996 176 0 8 4 Good
1995 224 0 4 4 Good
1994 2 0 0 2 Good
1990 4 0 0 0 Good

Honda Odyssey Years to Avoid

The 2018 Odyssey is the worst model year, introducing a new 10-speed transmission that suffered from rough shifting, hesitation, and electronic glitches. The 2019-2020 models continued transmission complaints as Honda worked to calibrate the new gearbox. The 1999-2004 Odysseys had notorious automatic transmission failures, often between 100,000-150,000 miles, that Honda eventually addressed with extended warranties. The 2011-2013 models experienced brake vibration issues and some transmission concerns. Avoid any 1999-2004 Odyssey unless the transmission has been replaced.

Best Honda Odyssey Years

The 1994-1998 first-generation Odysseys were simple and bulletproof, establishing the model's reputation. The 2005-2010 Odysseys represent the sweet spot with improved transmissions and refined features. The 2021-2023 models show Honda has finally sorted out the 10-speed transmission issues.

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