The best and worst Honda Odyssey years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Honda Odysseys old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2012–2013, 2015 and 2017 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2007 and 2018–2020 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2022 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2007 Honda Odyssey · 39.1 per 10,000 sold (1.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 73,500 miles; then master cylinder and booster.
2018 Honda Odyssey · 92.1 per 10,000 sold (3.8× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically around 35,500 miles; then harsh, delayed or erratic shifting.
2019 Honda Odyssey · 96.0 per 10,000 sold (4.0× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically around 30,000 miles; then body control and other modules.
2020 Honda Odyssey · 55.0 per 10,000 sold (2.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically around 34,000 miles; then body control and other modules.
Years with the fewest complaints
2012 Honda Odyssey · 17.9 per 10,000 sold (0.7× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Pads and rotors, typically around 20,000 miles.
2013 Honda Odyssey · 16.3 per 10,000 sold (0.7× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Pads and rotors, typically around 21,000 miles.
2015 Honda Odyssey · 16.0 per 10,000 sold (0.7× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 37,470 miles.
2017 Honda Odyssey · 3.9 per 10,000 sold (0.2× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings).
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Honda Odyssey year: 24.3 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Honda Odyssey?
Among Honda Odysseys old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2019 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 96.0, about 4.0× a typical Honda Odyssey year. The 2007, 2018 and 2020 also stand out.
What is the best year for the Honda Odyssey?
The 2017 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Honda Odysseys from 2005–2022: 3.9, against 24.3 for a typical year. The 2012–2013 and 2015 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2019 Honda Odyssey?
The most-reported problem on the 2019 Honda Odyssey is driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically around 30,000 miles.
Why aren't the newest Honda Odyssey years ranked?
The 2023–2026 haven't been on the road long enough. Newer cars have fewer complaints mainly because they're newer, so ranking them would flatter them.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.