NHTSA data as of Sep 17, 2026Published Oct 15, 2026
According to our reliability score system, the best Honda Odyssey years to buy are the 2012. The 2012 scores highest, at 80 out of 100.
The 2002, 2003, 2018, 2019 and 2020 rate Avoid. Owners of the 2002 and 2003 most often report the transmission, mostly losing drive. On the 2018 to 2020, the main complaint is the driver-assist camera and radar.
Shopping for a newer Odyssey? Among the 2018 and later years, the 2023 rates Good. The 2018 to 2022 and 2024 are the weak spots. The 2025 and 2026 are too new for a final score.
On a tighter budget, an older Odyssey from before 2018 can be a smart buy. The 2006 and 2008 to 2017 rate Good or Excellent. Skip or check closely the 2000 to 2005 and 2007.
Not rated yet: 2025, 2026, too new for a final score.
The 2012 is the only Odyssey year rated Excellent, with a score of 80.
4th generation
Where the 244 complaints are
Also rated Good: 2006, 2008–2011, 2013–2017, 2023.
Five Odyssey years rate Avoid, scoring below 60. The 2018 is lowest, at 54.
2nd generation
Where the 960 complaints are
Honda extended coverage for some of these cars (06-009). Check the VIN with a dealer.
Full 2002 report →2nd generation
Where the 914 complaints are
5th generation
Where the 985 complaints are
Honda extended coverage for some of these cars (20-100, 21-010, 21-013). Check the VIN with a dealer.
Full 2018 report →5th generation
Where the 960 complaints are
Honda extended coverage for some of these cars (21-010, 21-013). Check the VIN with a dealer.
Full 2019 report →5th generation
Where the 465 complaints are
Honda extended coverage for some of these cars (21-013). Check the VIN with a dealer.
Full 2020 report →Also rated Caution or Avoid: 2000–2001, 2004–2005, 2007, 2021–2022, 2024.
A final score needs 36 months of complaints. Until then we show what we know, and a provisional reading once there is enough data.
Provisional score 38 (likely 34 to 41), in the worse third of 2025 models so far. Final score at 36 months.
Same generation as the 2024, which scored 62 (Caution).
What we know so far →36 complaints and 3 recalls so far. First provisional score expected around July 2027.
Same generation as the 2024, which scored 62 (Caution).
What we know so far →All model years, newest first. Tap a year for its full report, with the problems owners report, recalls, Honda programs and crash ratings.
| Year | Generation | Rating | Score | Vs average | Complaints | Per 10k cars | Recalls | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5th generation | Too new | – | – | 36 | 6.0 | 3 | Report |
| 2025 | 5th generation | Provisional 38 | – | – | 368 | 40.7 | 3 | Report |
| 2024 | 5th generation | Caution | 62 | 1.9× | 102 | 13.1 | 4 | Report |
| 2023 | 5th generation | Good | 71 | 1.0× | 98 | 11.6 | 6 | Report |
| 2022 | 5th generation | Caution | 65 | 1.6× | 133 | 18.4 | 10 | Report |
| 2021 | 5th generation | Caution | 64 | 1.7× | 140 | 26.7 | 8 | Report |
| 2020 | 5th generation | Avoid | 58 | 2.5× | 465 | 59.5 | 14 | Report |
| 2019 | 5th generation | Avoid | 55 | 2.6× | 960 | 64.7 | 20 | Report |
| 2018 | 5th generation(first year) | Avoid | 54 | 3.1× | 985 | 85.3 | 16 | Report |
| 2017 | 4th generation | Good | 77 | 0.57× | 39 | 13.6 | 2 | Report |
| 2016 | 4th generation | Good | 74 | 0.57× | 269 | 17.8 | 6 | Report |
| 2015 | 4th generation | Good | 77 | 0.44× | 206 | 15.2 | 6 | Report |
| 2014 | 4th generation | Good | 76 | 0.53× | 307 | 20.7 | 5 | Report |
| 2013 | 4th generation | Good | 73 | 0.59× | 210 | 21.9 | 6 | Report |
| 2012 | 4th generation | Excellent | 80 | 0.43× | 244 | 16.4 | 5 | Report |
| 2011 | 4th generation(first year) | Good | 78 | 0.54× | 233 | 21.2 | 5 | Report |
| 2010 | 3rd generation | Good | 78 | 0.54× | 255 | 21.2 | 1 | Report |
| 2009 | 3rd generation | Good | 76 | 0.67× | 198 | 26.0 | 3 | Report |
| 2008 | 3rd generation | Good | 71 | 0.92× | 499 | 34.6 | 4 | Report |
| 2007 | 3rd generation | Caution | 68 | 1.0× | 830 | 38.3 | 4 | Report |
| 2006 | 3rd generation | Good | 76 | 0.91× | 703 | 35.2 | 3 | Report |
| 2005 | 3rd generation(first year) | Caution | 65 | 1.3× | 830 | 49.1 | 8 | Report |
| 2004 | 2nd generation | Caution | 65 | 1.2× | 585 | 34.3 | 13 | Report |
| 2003 | 2nd generation | Avoid | 59 | 1.9× | 914 | 50.3 | 15 | Report |
| 2002 | 2nd generation | Avoid | 59 | 2.2× | 960 | 61.8 | 10 | Report |
| 2001 | 2nd generation | Caution | 66 | 1.6× | 619 | 46.7 | 1 | Report |
| 2000 | 2nd generation | Caution | 65 | 1.4× | 675 | 50.4 | 6 | Report |
Vs average: how this year's complaint rate compares with the average car of the same age. 1× is average, 2× is twice as many. Per 10k cars: complaints so far for every 10,000 cars Honda made for the U.S. that model year. The complaint count also includes owners who wrote in only about a recall notice, with no problem to report. The score leaves those out. Generations follow Honda's own model history.
Across its model years, the Odyssey has had 77 recalls. Honda also extended the warranty on 11 known problems that were not safety recalls. If the car you are looking at qualifies, those repairs may be free.
Audio and display network connectors (speaker popping, no audio)
Honda 21-013 · 2018–2020 Odyssey
Check engine light: catalytic converter, misfire or fuel injector codes
Honda 21-010 · 2018–2019 Odyssey
Check engine light: catalytic converter, misfire or fuel injector codes
Honda 20-100 · 2018 Odyssey
White paint peeling (roof and tailgate)
Honda 19-057 · 2013–2014 Odyssey
Engine misfire from fouled spark plugs (piston rings)
Honda 13-081 · 2011–2013 Odyssey
White paint peeling (roof and tailgate)
Honda 19-055 · 2013 Odyssey
White paint peeling (roof and tailgate)
Honda 19-056 · 2011–2012 Odyssey · ended
Torque converter judder
Honda 16-052 · 2011–2012 Odyssey
Every complaint filed with NHTSA for the model year, plus its recalls. Recall-notice filings with no fault are left out.
A popular car gets more complaints just because there are more of them. We divide by the number Honda made for that model year and compare with the average car of the same age.
70 is average. Twice the average rate of complaints costs 10 points, half the rate adds 10. Serious problems count more than everyday ones.