Which Odyssey years should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2007, 2008, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2025 as Odyssey years to avoid, based on complaint index and recall counts relative to other Odyssey model years.

Which Pacifica years should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2005, 2017, 2018, and 2021 as Pacifica years to avoid. No Pacifica model year earns a Good or Best verdict; several later years are capped to Caution because of recall campaigns, including a Do Not Drive or Park Outside recall on 2020 and 2023.

Which van has more complaints, the Odyssey or the Pacifica?

The Odyssey has 8,111 total complaints across 21 model years (386 per year on average). The Pacifica has 6,077 total complaints across 14 model years (434 per year on average). These totals are not adjusted for sales volume.

Which is more fuel efficient, the Odyssey or the Pacifica?

The Pacifica averages 22.5 MPG combined versus 21.1 MPG combined for the Odyssey, based on EPA figures across the covered model years.

Does the Odyssey or Pacifica have more recalls?

The Odyssey has 53 total recall campaigns across its covered years, and the Pacifica has 40. The worst single Odyssey year for recalls is 2019 with 20, while the worst Pacifica year is 2017 with 11.

Honda Odyssey vs Chrysler Pacifica: Which Years to Avoid

Honda Odyssey years to avoid: 2007, 2008, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2025. Chrysler Pacifica years to avoid: 2005, 2017, 2018, 2021. The Odyssey averages 21.1 MPG combined versus 22.5 MPG for the Pacifica, and totals aren't sales-normalized.

Head to head

Honda Odyssey

Model years: 2005–2025 (21)
NHTSA complaints: 8,111
Per model year: 386
Recall campaigns: 53
Years to avoid: 2007, 2008, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2025
Best years: 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017
Top problem area: Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 21.1
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 5.0 ★

Chrysler Pacifica

Model years: 2005–2025 (14)
NHTSA complaints: 6,077
Per model year: 434
Recall campaigns: 40
Years to avoid: 2005, 2017, 2018, 2021
Best years: —
Top problem area: Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 22.5
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 5.0 ★

Year by year

Complaint Index is relative within each model (0 = that model’s best year, 100 = its worst). Complaints and recalls are raw counts.

Year	Odyssey				Pacifica
Year	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2005	Caution	830	8	19.5	Avoid	1,244	2	17.5
2006	Caution	703	3	19.5	Caution	726	1	17.5
2007	Avoid	830	4	18.5	Good	326	0	17.5
2008	Avoid	499	4	19	Good	102	0	17.5
2009	Good	198	3	19	—	—	—	—
2010	Caution	255	1	19	—	—	—	—
2011	Best	233	5	21.5	—	—	—	—
2012	Caution	245	5	21.5	—	—	—	—
2013	Best	210	6	21.5	—	—	—	—
2014	Good	307	5	22	—	—	—	—
2015	Best	206	6	22	—	—	—	—
2016	Good	269	6	22	No verdict	2	0	—
2017	Best	39	2	22	Avoid	1,521	11	22
2018	Avoid	990	16	22	Avoid	874	12	22
2019	Avoid	966	20	22	Caution	311	7	22
2020	Avoid	470	14	22	Caution	170	5	26
2021	Caution	141	8	22	Avoid	368	7	26
2022	Caution	135	9	22	Caution	211	10	26
2023	Good	99	5	22	Caution	152	14	26
2024	Good	107	3	22	Caution	42	11	26
2025	Avoid	379	2	22	Caution	28	9	26

Complaint Index by year

Honda Odyssey

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Chrysler Pacifica

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Frequently asked questions

Which Odyssey years should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2007, 2008, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2025 as Odyssey years to avoid, based on complaint index and recall counts relative to other Odyssey model years.
Which Pacifica years should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2005, 2017, 2018, and 2021 as Pacifica years to avoid. No Pacifica model year earns a Good or Best verdict; several later years are capped to Caution because of recall campaigns, including a Do Not Drive or Park Outside recall on 2020 and 2023.
Which van has more complaints, the Odyssey or the Pacifica?: The Odyssey has 8,111 total complaints across 21 model years (386 per year on average). The Pacifica has 6,077 total complaints across 14 model years (434 per year on average). These totals are not adjusted for sales volume.
Which is more fuel efficient, the Odyssey or the Pacifica?: The Pacifica averages 22.5 MPG combined versus 21.1 MPG combined for the Odyssey, based on EPA figures across the covered model years.
Does the Odyssey or Pacifica have more recalls?: The Odyssey has 53 total recall campaigns across its covered years, and the Pacifica has 40. The worst single Odyssey year for recalls is 2019 with 20, while the worst Pacifica year is 2017 with 11.