Which Honda Odyssey years should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2025 as the Odyssey years to avoid, with complaint index scores of 87, 93, 80 and 100 respectively — the highest in the model's 16-year range.

Which Chrysler Town and Country years should I avoid?

2010, 2011 and 2014 are flagged, with complaint index scores of 100, 75 and 88. The 2010 model year alone has 1,556 complaints, more than any single Odyssey year.

Which model has more recalls?

The Odyssey has 41 total recall campaigns across 16 model years versus 19 for the Town and Country across 9 model years.

Which van gets better fuel economy?

The Odyssey averages 21.7 mpg combined across its years versus 19.9 mpg combined for the Town and Country, per EPA figures.

Do these totals mean one van is less reliable overall?

Not directly — NHTSA does not publish sales data, so these complaint totals are not normalized per vehicle sold and can't be used to declare an overall winner.

Honda Odyssey vs Chrysler Town and Country: Which Years to Avoid

Honda Odyssey years to avoid are 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2025; Chrysler Town and Country years to avoid are 2010, 2011 and 2014. The Odyssey logs 5,051 total complaints and 41 recalls over 16 model years (316/year avg), while the Town and Country has 5,187 complaints and 19 recalls over just 9 model years (576/year avg).

Head to head

Honda Odyssey

Model years: 2010–2025 (16)
NHTSA complaints: 5,051
Per model year: 316
Recall campaigns: 41
Years to avoid: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2025
Best years: 2011, 2015, 2017, 2021
Top problem area: Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 21.7
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 5.0 ★

Chrysler Town and Country

Model years: 2010–2018 (9)
NHTSA complaints: 5,187
Per model year: 576
Recall campaigns: 19
Years to avoid: 2010, 2011, 2014
Best years: —
Top problem area: Electrical System
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 19.9
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 4.0 ★

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				Town and Country
Year	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2010	Caution	255	1	19	Avoid	1,556	5	19
2011	Best	233	5	21.5	Avoid	773	3	20
2012	Caution	245	5	21.5	Caution	634	5	20
2013	Good	210	6	21.5	Caution	681	4	20
2014	Good	307	5	22	Avoid	636	4	20
2015	Best	206	6	22	Good	382	4	20
2016	Good	269	6	22	Good	525	5	20
2017	Best	39	2	22	No verdict	0	1	—
2018	Avoid	990	16	22	No verdict	0	1	—
2019	Avoid	966	20	22	—	—	—	—
2020	Avoid	470	14	22	—	—	—	—
2021	Best	141	8	22	—	—	—	—
2022	Caution	135	9	22	—	—	—	—
2023	Good	99	5	22	—	—	—	—
2024	Caution	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

Chrysler Town and Country

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 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2025 as the Odyssey years to avoid, with complaint index scores of 87, 93, 80 and 100 respectively — the highest in the model's 16-year range.
Which Chrysler Town and Country years should I avoid?: 2010, 2011 and 2014 are flagged, with complaint index scores of 100, 75 and 88. The 2010 model year alone has 1,556 complaints, more than any single Odyssey year.
Which model has more recalls?: The Odyssey has 41 total recall campaigns across 16 model years versus 19 for the Town and Country across 9 model years.
Which van gets better fuel economy?: The Odyssey averages 21.7 mpg combined across its years versus 19.9 mpg combined for the Town and Country, per EPA figures.
Do these totals mean one van is less reliable overall?: Not directly — NHTSA does not publish sales data, so these complaint totals are not normalized per vehicle sold and can't be used to declare an overall winner.