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Honda Odyssey Reliability Grade

B-Overall

Average reliability

EngineB-
TransmissionB-

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Reliability changes from year to year. Pick a model year to see its grade, then add mileage and price to get a deal score and estimated miles remaining.

The Honda Odyssey earns a B- overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with a B- for its engine and a B- for its transmission. It ranks 3rd of 5 minivans we grade. Its engine (B-) and transmission (B-) grade about the same, so neither stands out as a weak point. Grades are based on 3,863 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2023 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.

Honda Odyssey reliability by year

Overall grade for each model year, from owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Tap a year to see its full grade.

2000C-2001D2002D2003D2004D2005D2006D2007C-2008C2009B-2010C+2011B2012B2013B2014C2015B-2016C+2017A2018F2019F2020C2021B2022B2023B2024C-

Best years: 2017

Years to avoid: 2001–2006 (transmission slipping / rough shifting) and 2018–2019 (transmission slipping / rough shifting)

Faded years are recent, so fewer complaints have come in. Their grades may change.

How long does the Honda Odyssey last?

220,000Estimated lifespan (miles)

A rough estimate for the model across all years, not measured for each model year.

Known Honda Odyssey problems

We track 2 known problem areas for the Honda Odyssey, including which model years they affect. They're in the full report, along with miles remaining and a deal score for the car you're looking at.

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Honda Odyssey vs. other minivans

ModelEngineTrans.Overall
Toyota Sienna A A A
Dodge Grand Caravan B+ B- B
Honda Odyssey B- B- B-
Kia Carnival D B+ C
Chrysler Pacifica F F F

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Honda Odyssey reliability FAQ

Is the Honda Odyssey reliable?

Average reliability. The Honda Odyssey earns a B- overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with a B- for its engine and a B- for its transmission. It ranks 3rd of 5 minivans we grade. Its engine (B-) and transmission (B-) grade about the same, so neither stands out as a weak point. Grades are based on 3,863 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2023 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.

How many miles will a Honda Odyssey last?

We estimate a well-maintained Honda Odyssey lasts around 220,000 miles. That's a rough figure for the model across all years, not measured for each model year, so check the grade for the year you're looking at.

What are the best years for the Honda Odyssey?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the most reliable Honda Odyssey model years are 2017.

What Honda Odyssey years should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the Honda Odyssey years to be most careful with are 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2018 and 2019. The 2018 grades an F overall (engine D, transmission D), and its top engine/transmission problem is transmission slipping / rough shifting, which a recall covers. The 2019 grades an F overall (engine F, transmission D), and its top engine/transmission problem is transmission slipping / rough shifting, which a recall covers.

Is the Honda Odyssey transmission reliable?

GradeMyCar grades the Honda Odyssey transmission a B- (average reliability). Reliability varies by model year, so grade the specific year you're looking at.

Is the Honda Odyssey engine reliable?

GradeMyCar grades the Honda Odyssey engine a B- (average reliability).