2010 Honda Odyssey Reliability Report

NHTSA data as of Sep 17, 2026Published Oct 15, 2026

Good

Ranks 3rd of 25 Odyssey years we score.

Owner complaints: 255; 14 are recall notices
Per 10,000 cars: 21.2; 113,509 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: 0.54×; same age, 1× is average
Serious outcomes: 78; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 1
NHTSA crash rating: Not rated; no overall rating before 2011

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Should You Buy the 2010 Honda Odyssey?

Yes, with the usual checks. Our reliability score for the 2010 Honda Odyssey is 78 out of 100, which rates Good. Owners reported about half as many problems as for the average car of the same age. It ranks 3rd of the 25 Odyssey years we score.

The most reported problem is the sliding doors, mostly parts breaking or coming apart (46 of 255 complaints). Owners also complain about the brakes and unintended acceleration. 78 of the 255 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.

It has 1 recall. Honda also offers a warranty extension that may still apply, for engine misfire from fouled spark plugs (piston rings). For comparison, the 2009 scores 76.

Before you buy, check that the recalls were done, ask a Honda dealer about warranty extension 13-080 and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.

Pros

Good reliability score of 78
About half the problems of the average car its age
No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
1 Honda warranty extension may cover repairs

Cons

Sliding doors: parts breaking or coming apart46 complaints
Brakes: soft pedal / pedal to floor30 complaints
Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)18 complaints

How the 2010 Odyssey Earned Its Score

Every model year starts at 100. Each part takes points away when this year has more problems than the average car of the same age. How we score

Score breakdown
Item	Vs average	Points lost
Starting score		100
Serious problems	0.48×	−7
Everyday problems	0.68×	−3
Problems in the last two years	0.75×	−8
Recalls	0.49×	−4
Score		78

What Owners Report

We read all 255 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Honda Odyssey, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first.

Sliding doors: parts breaking or coming apart
46 complaints (18%)
Parts breaking or coming apart, not closing or latching and sticking or stiffness. 14 of these 46 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an injury. In 5 complaints, the problem came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 82,000 miles.
Brakes: soft pedal / pedal to floor
30 complaints (12%)
Soft pedal / pedal to floor, vibration or shudder and delayed brake response. 8 of these 30 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of braking. In 17 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 16 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 20,000 miles.
Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)
18 complaints (7%)
Sudden acceleration and surging. 9 of these 18 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden acceleration or braking. Median mileage when it started: about 63,000 miles.
Engine oil consumption: burning or using oil
16 complaints (6%)
Burning or using oil. Median mileage when it started: about 102,000 miles.
Transmission: failure or loss of drive
12 complaints (5%)
Failure or loss of drive, harsh or delayed shifts and slipping. 5 of these 12 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 85,000 miles.
Steering: pulling or wandering
11 complaints (4%)
Pulling or wandering, early wear and a feature that stopped working. 1 of these 11 complaints describes a serious outcome. In 4 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 4 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 32,000 miles.
Taillights or brake lights: water leaking in
10 complaints (4%)
Water leaking in and too dim to see by. Median mileage when it started: about 32,000 miles.
Engine failure
8 complaints (3%)
A failure and locking up. 5 of these 8 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a tow. Median mileage when it started: about 135,000 miles.
Engine (misfire codes): rough running or misfires
7 complaints (3%)
Rough running or misfires. 3 of these 7 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 129,000 miles.
Paint and rust failure
7 complaints (3%)
A failure and peeling / flaking.
Vehicle fire (cause not stated)
6 complaints (2%)
A fire. All 6 describe a serious outcome, most often a fire. Median mileage when it started: about 122,000 miles.
Battery drain: draining the battery
5 complaints (2%)
Draining the battery. 2 of these 5 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start.
Engine: a loss of power
5 complaints (2%)
A loss of power, revs high and rough running or misfires. 2 of these 5 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 170,000 miles.
Stall (cause not stated)
5 complaints (2%)
Stalling. 3 of these 5 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 120,000 miles.
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
5 complaints (2%)
Shattering or cracking. Median mileage when it started: about 102,000 miles.

Show 26 more problems

Airbag warning light
4 complaints (2%)
Warning lights.
Door latches: not opening or unlocking
4 complaints (2%)
Not opening or unlocking and not closing or latching. 1 of these 4 complaints describes a serious outcome. Median mileage when it started: about 9,000 miles.
Fuel pump failure
4 complaints (2%)
A failure and a leak. 1 of these 4 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Ignition coils or spark plugs: rough running or misfires
4 complaints (2%)
Rough running or misfires. 1 of these 4 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 107,000 miles.
Stability control (VSA): warning lights
4 complaints (2%)
Warning lights, the system acting on its own and hard braking with nothing ahead. 1 of these 4 complaints describes a serious outcome: sudden braking. Median mileage when it started: about 95,000 miles.
Vibration (cause not stated)
4 complaints (2%)
Vibration or shudder. Median mileage when it started: about 42,000 miles.
Body seals (water leak): water leaking in
3 complaints (1%)
Water leaking in. In 3 complaints, the problem came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 15,000 miles.
Frontal airbags: no deployment in a crash
3 complaints (1%)
No deployment in a crash and burn injury on deployment. Median mileage when it started: about 77,000 miles.
Fuel system: fault code
3 complaints (1%)
A stored fault code, a leak and a bad smell.
Door lock actuators: stopped working
3 complaints (1%)
A feature that stopped working and not opening or unlocking.
Torque converter: vibration or shudder
3 complaints (1%)
Vibration or shudder and a failure. Median mileage when it started: about 85,000 miles.
Windows or locks or sunroof (operate by themselves): the system acting on its own
3 complaints (1%)
The system acting on its own.
Airbags: no deployment in a crash
2 complaints (under 1%)
No deployment in a crash.
Check engine light (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights and a stored fault code.
Coil spring: parts breaking or coming apart
2 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart.
Control module (unspecified) failure
2 complaints (under 1%)
A failure and a feature that stopped working.
Several warning lights at once
2 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights.
Fuel leak
2 complaints (under 1%)
A leak.
Noise (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
Unusual noises.
Alarm system: the system acting on its own
2 complaints (under 1%)
The system acting on its own.
Fire (origin not stated) (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
A fire. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: a fire.
Front door check rod: does not hold door open
2 complaints (under 1%)
Does not hold door open.
Power liftgate: stopped working
2 complaints (under 1%)
A feature that stopped working and will not stay up, slams down.
Timing chain or camshaft: locking up
2 complaints (under 1%)
Locking up. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving.
Tire pressure monitoring: a leak
2 complaints (under 1%)
A leak and warning lights.
Wiring, fuses or body control module failure
2 complaints (under 1%)
A failure and draining the battery. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: a tow.

Reported Once (49)

Show the 49 problems reported once

A/C: stopped working
ABS: loss of braking
Uneven tire wear: early wear
Alternator or charging failure
Cooling system: the system acting on its own
Cylinder head gasket failure
CV axles: vibration or shudder
Engine mounts failure
Engine sensors or computer: fault code
Exterior lights: not shutting off
Fuel economy: high fuel use
Fuel gauge or level sensor: stopped working
Screen and audio: stopped working
Instrument cluster: stopped working
Key fob: stopped working
Loss of power (cause not stated)
Passenger airbag sensor failure
Accessory belt tensioner pivot bolt: parts breaking or coming apart
Backup sensor (reverse alert): alert volume too low
Battery warning light
Belt: parts breaking or coming apart
Brake pedal assembly: a leak
Cruise control: speed surge, would not disengage on braking
Drive belt: parts breaking or coming apart
Engine undercover shield and clips: parts breaking or coming apart
Grab bar behind the seat: toddler foot caught in bar
Idler pulley assembly: parts breaking or coming apart
Idler pulley mount bolt: parts breaking or coming apart
Plastic underbody panel shield: parts breaking or coming apart
Rear knuckle or spindle: parts breaking or coming apart
Rear window glass: shattering or cracking
Smoke from front wheel wells (cause not stated)
Parking brake: unusual noises
Phone and navigation: wrong readings
Piston rings: a leak
Power windows or regulator: stopped working
Seat belts: not releasing
Seats: parts breaking or coming apart
Car not starting (cause not stated)
Struts or shocks failure
Timing belt: parts breaking or coming apart
Tires: shattering or cracking
Shifter or park: the car rolling away
Valve train: a leak
Variable cylinder management (VCM): rough running or misfires
Warning lights (cause not stated)
Wheel rim: parts breaking or coming apart
Wheels seized (cause not stated)
Windshield: shattering or cracking

How the 2010 Honda Odyssey Compares With Other Years

The other Odyssey years of the 3rd generation, 2005 to 2010, and the years just before and after it. When two scores are less than 3.5 points apart, treat them as about the same.

Year	Rating	Score	Vs average	Per 10k cars	Recalls	Most reported problem
2011	Good	78	0.54×	21.2	5	12V battery: warning lights
2010 This year	Good	78	0.54×	21.2	1	Sliding doors: parts breaking or coming apart
2009	Good	76	0.67×	26.0	3	Power liftgate failure
2008	Good	71	0.92×	34.6	4	Brakes: loss of braking
2007	Caution	68	1.0×	38.3	4	Brakes: loss of braking
2006	Good	76	0.91×	35.2	3	Steering: sticking or stiffness
2005	Caution	65	1.3×	49.1	8	Sliding doors: not closing or latching
2004	Caution	65	1.2×	34.3	13	Transmission: failure or loss of drive

See every Odyssey year

2010 Honda Odyssey Recalls

A recall can cover some or all cars of this model year. Look up a specific car by its VIN at NHTSA to see which recalls are still open on it.

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA 14V112000 Owner letter (PDF)Issued Mar 14, 2014. By the third quarter of 2015, 70% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

Honda Warranty Extensions and Programs

Repairs Honda agreed to cover or update outside a recall. Whether one applies depends on the VIN and the conditions listed. A Honda dealer can confirm.

Warranty extensionHonda 13-080
Engine misfire from fouled spark plugs (piston rings)
The problem:
Piston rings can turn and line up, which can foul the spark plugs. The engine then misfires and the check engine light comes on.
The fix:
A Honda dealer repairs the misfire for free. This can include an engine software update, new spark plugs, cleaned pistons and new piston rings.
Who qualifies:
Only EX-L and Touring trims qualify. A cylinder misfire fault must be stored and the spark plugs must be fouled. Cars with a salvage or branded title are not covered.
Coverage:
8 years from the original purchase date, with no mileage limit for these misfire repairs.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)

NHTSA Crash Test Ratings

NHTSA gave the 2010 Odyssey no overall, frontal or side rating. It did rate each seat in those tests and lists the seat ratings under Rating Breakdown on its page. We show them the same way below. These tests are from before 2011, so the stars are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and newer models. See the 2010 Odyssey ratings on NHTSA.gov.

With side airbags

OverallNot rated

Frontal crashNot rated

Driver seat5/5

Passenger seat5/5

Side crashNot rated

Front seat5/5

Rear seat5/5

RolloverNot rated

Check Before You Buy

A checklist for the 2010 Odyssey, from its recalls, Honda's programs and the problems owners report most.

Confirm the Recalls Were Done

Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump NHTSA 14V112000

Ask a Honda Dealer

Ask whether this warranty extension applies to this VIN, and whether the work was done.

13-080: engine misfire from fouled spark plugs (piston rings)

On the Test Drive

Open and close each sliding door several times, by button and by hand, and check that it latches.
Brake firmly from a moderate speed. A soft, hard or pulsing pedal, or a brake warning light, is a warning sign.
Ask how often oil is added between changes, and watch for blue smoke at startup.

Ask the Seller

Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.

Sliding doors
Brakes
Unintended acceleration
Also ask for the service records, especially oil changes.

Before You Pay

Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.

What to do next

All Odyssey Years →Best years and years to avoid, side by side.Compare With Other Years →Put up to four model years side by side.Find Warranty Extensions →Repairs Honda may still cover for this year.Decode a VIN →Confirm the exact year, engine and trim of a car.