Which Honda 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. The 2019 model year has the highest complaint index (95) among these with 966 complaints and 20 recall campaigns.

Which Toyota Sienna years should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2005, 2006, 2009 and 2011 as Sienna years to avoid. The 2005 model year tops the list with a complaint index of 100, 1,130 complaints, and 12 recall campaigns.

Which model has more total complaints, the Odyssey or the Sienna?

The Odyssey has 8,111 total complaints across 21 model years (386 per year on average), while the Sienna has 5,142 complaints across 16 model years (321 per year on average). Totals are not adjusted for sales volume.

How do the Odyssey and Sienna compare on fuel economy?

The Odyssey averages 21.1 mpg combined across its model years, while the Sienna averages 19.8 mpg combined. Individual year figures vary, with Odyssey annual fuel cost ranging as low as $2,950 and Sienna as high as $3,600.

Do either the Odyssey or Sienna have years capped to a lower verdict despite low complaint counts?

Yes. The 2021 Odyssey is capped to Caution due to 8 recall campaigns despite a complaint index of only 15, and the 2010 and 2017 Siennas are capped to Caution for 8 and 10 recall campaigns despite lower complaint indexes of 47 and 40.

Honda Odyssey vs Toyota Sienna: Which Years to Avoid

Honda Odyssey years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2025; Toyota Sienna years to avoid are 2005, 2006, 2009 and 2011. Odyssey logs 8,111 complaints and 53 recall campaigns across 21 model years versus Sienna's 5,142 complaints and 46 recalls across 16 years; 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 ★

Toyota Sienna

Model years: 2005–2020 (16)
NHTSA complaints: 5,142
Per model year: 321
Recall campaigns: 46
Years to avoid: 2005, 2006, 2009, 2011
Best years: 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020
Top problem area: Structure & Body
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 19.8
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 4.7 ★

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				Sienna
Year	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2005	Caution	830	8	19.5	Avoid	1,130	12	18.5
2006	Caution	703	3	19.5	Avoid	1,017	11	18
2007	Avoid	830	4	18.5	Caution	364	10	18.5
2008	Avoid	499	4	19	Caution	429	9	18.5
2009	Good	198	3	19	Avoid	207	10	18.5
2010	Caution	255	1	19	Caution	172	8	18.5
2011	Best	233	5	21.5	Avoid	614	14	20
2012	Caution	245	5	21.5	Caution	247	9	21
2013	Best	210	6	21.5	Good	183	6	21
2014	Good	307	5	22	Good	163	6	20
2015	Best	206	6	22	Caution	232	6	20
2016	Good	269	6	22	Best	75	5	20
2017	Best	39	2	22	Caution	154	10	21
2018	Avoid	990	16	22	Best	72	7	21
2019	Avoid	966	20	22	Best	45	7	21
2020	Avoid	470	14	22	Best	38	2	20.5
2021	Caution	141	8	22	—	—	—	—
2022	Caution	135	9	22	—	—	—	—
2023	Good	99	5	22	—	—	—	—
2024	Good	107	3	22	—	—	—	—
2025	Avoid	379	2	22	—	—	—	—

Complaint Index by year

Honda Odyssey

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

Toyota Sienna

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

Frequently asked questions

Which Honda 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. The 2019 model year has the highest complaint index (95) among these with 966 complaints and 20 recall campaigns.
Which Toyota Sienna years should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2005, 2006, 2009 and 2011 as Sienna years to avoid. The 2005 model year tops the list with a complaint index of 100, 1,130 complaints, and 12 recall campaigns.
Which model has more total complaints, the Odyssey or the Sienna?: The Odyssey has 8,111 total complaints across 21 model years (386 per year on average), while the Sienna has 5,142 complaints across 16 model years (321 per year on average). Totals are not adjusted for sales volume.
How do the Odyssey and Sienna compare on fuel economy?: The Odyssey averages 21.1 mpg combined across its model years, while the Sienna averages 19.8 mpg combined. Individual year figures vary, with Odyssey annual fuel cost ranging as low as $2,950 and Sienna as high as $3,600.
Do either the Odyssey or Sienna have years capped to a lower verdict despite low complaint counts?: Yes. The 2021 Odyssey is capped to Caution due to 8 recall campaigns despite a complaint index of only 15, and the 2010 and 2017 Siennas are capped to Caution for 8 and 10 recall campaigns despite lower complaint indexes of 47 and 40.