Honda Odyssey Best and Worst Years (2010–2025)
The Honda Odyssey years to avoid are 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2025, with complaint indexes of 87, 93, 80, and 100 out of 100. Best years are 2011, 2015, 2017, and 2021, each with indexes of 20 or below. Top problem areas across all years are Engine (26%) and Electrical System (26%).
Avoid 2018Avoid 2019Avoid 2020Avoid 2025Best 2011Best 2015Best 2017Best 2021
- Model years
- 16
- 2010–2025
- NHTSA complaints
- 5,051
- Recall campaigns
- 41
- Crashes reported
- 129
- Fires reported
- 42
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Caution | 60 | 255 | 11 | 8 | 1 | Engine | 19 | — |
| 2011 | Best | 20 | 233 | 11 | 2 | 5 | Electrical System | 21.5 | 5★ |
| 2012 | Caution | 53 | 245 | 14 | 6 | 5 | Brakes | 21.5 | 5★ |
| 2013 | Good | 27 | 210 | 17 | 4 | 6 | Engine | 21.5 | 5★ |
| 2014 | Good | 40 | 307 | 10 | 0 | 5 | Engine | 22 | 5★ |
| 2015 | Best | 13 | 206 | 9 | 3 | 6 | Engine | 22 | 5★ |
| 2016 | Good | 33 | 269 | 9 | 2 | 6 | Engine | 22 | 5★ |
| 2017 | Best | 0 | 39 | 3 | 0 | 2 | Engine | 22 | 5★ |
| 2018 | Avoid | 87 | 990 | 14 | 3 | 16 | Electrical System | 22 | 5★ |
| 2019 | Avoid | 93 | 966 | 16 | 7 | 20 | Collision Avoidance & Cameras | 22 | 5★ |
| 2020 | Avoid | 80 | 470 | 4 | 1 | 14 | Collision Avoidance & Cameras | 22 | 5★ |
| 2021 | Best | 7 | 141 | 2 | 1 | 8 | Electrical System | 22 | 5★ |
| 2022 | Caution | 73 | 135 | 4 | 2 | 9 | Electrical System | 22 | 5★ |
| 2023 | Good | 47 | 99 | 2 | 3 | 5 | Electrical System | 22 | 5★ |
| 2024 | Caution | 67 | 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 379 complaints and the highest complaint index in the lineup, 100, though with only 2 recalls so far. Engine and Electrical System issues each make up 54% of complaints, both at a median of 16,000 miles. Owners reported the engine struggling or failing to restart after the automatic idle-stop feature engages at stop signs, sometimes requiring a battery replacement. Others described unexpected emergency braking activation and brake squealing with no wear-related cause found.
2025 engine problems →2025 electrical system problems →2025 transmission & powertrain problems →
2019 Honda Odyssey Index 93 · 966 complaints · 20 recalls
The 2019 Odyssey carries 966 complaints and a complaint index of 93, with 20 recalls. Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues lead at 25% of complaints, median mileage 34,000, frequently backup camera freezing or blanking. Electrical System problems (23%) occurred at a much lower median of 11,244 miles, including tailgates opening and closing on their own from water-damaged control units. Owners also reported airbags failing to deploy during crashes and uncontrolled reverse acceleration.
2019 collision avoidance & cameras problems →2019 electrical system problems →2019 engine problems →
2018 Honda Odyssey Index 87 · 990 complaints · 16 recalls
NHTSA lists 990 complaints for the 2018 Odyssey, giving it a complaint index of 87 and 16 recalls, including three deaths reported. Electrical System issues make up 26% of complaints at a median 13,000 miles, often tied to rearview camera failure from water intrusion. Engine complaints (25%) surfaced near 65,000 miles, and Collision Avoidance & Camera problems (22%) appeared around 75,000 miles. Owners also reported unexpected airbag deployment tied to a software programming error, and acceleration hesitation in the fuel system.
2018 electrical system problems →2018 engine problems →2018 collision avoidance & cameras problems →
2020 Honda Odyssey Index 80 · 470 complaints · 14 recalls
NHTSA shows 470 complaints for the 2020 Odyssey and a complaint index of 80, with 14 recalls. Collision Avoidance & Cameras problems account for 42% of complaints at a median 25,800 miles, and Electrical System issues (35%) showed up very early, at a median of just 3,500 miles. Lane Departure complaints (26%) appeared near 55,858 miles. Owners described sudden automatic braking with no obstacle present, airbags deploying unexpectedly at low speed, and one report of a trunk fire while driving.
2020 collision avoidance & cameras problems →2020 electrical system problems →2020 lane departure problems →
Most common Honda Odyssey problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.
- Engine1,310 (26%)
- Electrical System1,293 (26%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras785 (16%)
- Other763 (15%)
- Transmission & Powertrain619 (12%)
- Structure & Body591 (12%)
- Brakes462 (9%)
- Lane Departure460 (9%)
- Fuel System449 (9%)
- Airbags182 (4%)
Frequently asked questions
- What year Honda Odyssey should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, avoid the 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2025 Honda Odyssey. These years have complaint indexes of 87, 93, 80, and 100, the highest in the lineup.
- What are the best Honda Odyssey years?
- The 2011, 2015, 2017, and 2021 Odyssey have the lowest complaint indexes, at 20, 13, 0, and 7 respectively, making them the best years based on NHTSA data.
- Is the 2018 Honda Odyssey reliable?
- The 2018 Odyssey has 990 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 87, and 16 recalls, including three reported deaths, making it one of the years to avoid relative to other Odyssey model years.
- What problems does the 2025 Honda Odyssey have?
- NHTSA lists 379 complaints for the 2025 Odyssey, with Engine and Electrical System issues each accounting for 54% of complaints at a median 16,000 miles, including engines that struggle to restart after idle-stop.
- Does the Honda Odyssey have recalls?
- Across the 2010-2025 Odyssey lineup, NHTSA records 41 recall campaigns and 5,051 total complaints, with the 2019 model year having the most recalls at 20.