Honda Odyssey Best and Worst Years (2005–2025)
The Honda Odyssey years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2025, based on complaint indexes of 85, 75, 90, 95, 80, and 100 out of 100. The best years, with the lowest complaint indexes, are 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017.
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.
Avoid 2007Avoid 2008Avoid 2018Avoid 2019Avoid 2020Avoid 2025Best 2011Best 2013Best 2015Best 2017
- Model years
- 21
- 2005–2025
- NHTSA complaints
- 8,111
- Recall campaigns
- 53
- Crashes reported
- 256
- Fires reported
- 91
- Top problem area
- Engine
Odyssey Complaint Index by year
Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.
Honda Odyssey problems and recalls by year
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recalls | Top issue | MPG | NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Caution | 65 | 830 | 19 | 9 | 8 | Engine | 19.5 | — |
| 2006 | Caution | 70 | 703 | 27 | 11 | 3 | Engine | 19.5 | — |
| 2007 | Avoid | 85 | 830 | 38 | 15 | 4 | Brakes | 18.5 | — |
| 2008 | Avoid | 75 | 499 | 37 | 8 | 4 | Brakes | 19 | — |
| 2009 | Good | 45 | 198 | 6 | 6 | 3 | Structure & Body | 19 | — |
| 2010 | Caution | 55 | 255 | 11 | 8 | 1 | Engine | 19 | — |
| 2011 | Best | 20 | 233 | 11 | 2 | 5 | Electrical System | 21.5 | 5★ |
| 2012 | Caution | 50 | 245 | 14 | 6 | 5 | Brakes | 21.5 | 5★ |
| 2013 | Best | 10 | 210 | 17 | 4 | 6 | Engine | 21.5 | 5★ |
| 2014 | Good | 25 | 307 | 10 | 0 | 5 | Engine | 22 | 5★ |
| 2015 | Best | 5 | 206 | 9 | 3 | 6 | Engine | 22 | 5★ |
| 2016 | Good | 30 | 269 | 9 | 2 | 6 | Engine | 22 | 5★ |
| 2017 | Best | 0 | 39 | 3 | 0 | 2 | Engine | 22 | 5★ |
| 2018 | Avoid | 90 | 990 | 14 | 3 | 16 | Electrical System | 22 | 5★ |
| 2019 | Avoid | 95 | 966 | 16 | 7 | 20 | Collision Avoidance & Cameras | 22 | 5★ |
| 2020 | Avoid | 80 | 470 | 4 | 1 | 14 | Collision Avoidance & Cameras | 22 | 5★ |
| 2021 | Caution | 15 | 141 | 2 | 1 | 8 | Electrical System | 22 | 5★ |
| 2022 | Caution | 60 | 135 | 4 | 2 | 9 | Electrical System | 22 | 5★ |
| 2023 | Good | 40 | 99 | 2 | 3 | 5 | Electrical System | 22 | 5★ |
| 2024 | Good | 35 | 107 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Electrical System | 22 | 5★ |
| 2025 | Avoid | 100 | 379 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Engine | 22 | 5★ |
Odyssey years to avoid: what went wrong
2025 Honda Odyssey Index 100 · 379 complaints · 2 recalls
The 2025 Odyssey has the highest complaint index of any year at 100, despite only 379 complaints and being on the road less time. Engine and Electrical System issues each account for 54% of complaint share, with a median failure mileage of just 16,000. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns, including a wheelchair restraint retractor recall. Owners describe unexpected automatic emergency braking, transmission jamming into park without input, and stalling while idling.
2025 engine problems →2025 electrical system problems →2025 transmission & powertrain problems →
2019 Honda Odyssey Index 95 · 966 complaints · 20 recalls
The 2019 Odyssey has the second-highest complaint index in the lineup at 95, with 966 total complaints. Collision Avoidance & Cameras problems lead at 25% share, followed by Electrical System at 23% and Engine at 19%, with engine failures reported at a median of 16,500 miles. NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns, the most of any Odyssey year, including the rearview camera and airbag software recalls shared with 2018. Owners describe sudden acceleration while parking and backup cameras freezing or going blank.
2019 collision avoidance & cameras problems →2019 electrical system problems →2019 engine problems →
2018 Honda Odyssey Index 90 · 990 complaints · 16 recalls
The 2018 Odyssey posts a complaint index of 90 across 990 complaints, one of the highest in the lineup. Electrical System problems lead at 26% share with a low median failure mileage of 13,000, followed closely by Engine at 25% and Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 22%. NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns, including a rearview camera water intrusion recall and an airbag software recall for unexpected deployment. Owners describe transmission rollaway from park and unintended airbag deployment during minor collisions.
2018 electrical system problems →2018 engine problems →2018 collision avoidance & cameras problems →
2007 Honda Odyssey Index 85 · 830 complaints · 4 recalls
The 2007 Odyssey carries a complaint index of 85 with 830 total complaints. Brakes dominate the complaint mix at 32% share, with owners describing brakes that engage on their own, spongy pedals that sink to the floor, and delayed stopping. Median mileage at failure for brakes sits at 37,500. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns, including a fuel system recall and an interim brake fluid fix. Structure & Body and Engine issues also appear, with engine problems typically showing up around 74,750 miles.
2007 brakes problems →2007 structure & body problems →2007 engine problems →
2020 Honda Odyssey Index 80 · 470 complaints · 14 recalls
The 2020 Odyssey carries a complaint index of 80 from 470 complaints. Collision Avoidance & Cameras problems lead at 42% share, Electrical System follows at 35% with a very low median failure mileage of 3,500, and Lane Departure issues make up 26%. NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns, including the shared rearview camera and airbag software recalls. Owners reported engine compartment fires, stalling without warning, and airbags deploying with excessive force in low-speed incidents.
2020 collision avoidance & cameras problems →2020 electrical system problems →2020 lane departure problems →
2008 Honda Odyssey Index 75 · 499 complaints · 4 recalls
The 2008 Odyssey has a complaint index of 75 from 499 complaints. Brakes again lead the problem areas at 34% share, with owners reporting soft or spongy pedals and delayed brake engagement, at a median mileage of 28,000. Structure & Body issues follow at 26% share. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns, including the same fuel system strainer recall and a power liftgate strut recall. Some owners also reported engine compartment fires and transmission behavior tied to unexpected rollaway.
2008 brakes problems →2008 structure & body problems →2008 engine problems →
Most common Honda Odyssey problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.
- Engine1,884 (23%)
- Electrical System1,528 (19%)
- Structure & Body1,227 (15%)
- Brakes1,090 (13%)
- Other1,064 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain949 (12%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras788 (10%)
- Fuel System569 (7%)
- Steering492 (6%)
- Lane Departure460 (6%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- What year Honda Odyssey should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, avoid the 2007, 2008, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2025 Honda Odyssey. These years have complaint indexes of 85, 75, 90, 95, 80, and 100, the highest in the lineup.
- What are the best Honda Odyssey years to buy?
- The 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017 Odyssey rank as Best years, with complaint indexes of 20, 10, 5, and 0 respectively, the lowest among all 21 model years covered.
- Why is the 2019 Honda Odyssey rated Avoid?
- The 2019 Odyssey has a complaint index of 95 and 966 total complaints, with Collision Avoidance & Cameras problems making up 25% of complaints. NHTSA also lists 20 recall campaigns for this year, the most of any Odyssey model year.
- Does the Honda Odyssey have recall issues?
- Across all 21 model years, NHTSA lists 53 recall campaigns for the Odyssey. The 2019 model year alone accounts for 20 of those campaigns, and 2018 has 16.
- Is the 2025 Honda Odyssey reliable?
- The 2025 Odyssey carries a complaint index of 100, the highest of any Odyssey year, driven by Engine and Electrical System complaints each making up 54% of its complaint share. It is rated Avoid relative to other Odyssey years.