Honda Odyssey Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Honda Odyssey model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2017 drew the fewest (39) and the 2018 the most (993).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Among the fewest complaints |
39 | 2 | Engine | 5★ | 22 |
| 2026 Still collecting reports |
41 | 2 | Unknown or other | 5★ | 22 |
| 2023 | 100 | 5 | Electrical system | 5★ | 22 |
| 2024 Still collecting reports |
112 | 3 | Electrical system | 5★ | 22 |
| 2022 | 136 | 9 | Electrical system | 5★ | 22 |
| 2021 Among the fewest complaints |
143 | 8 | Electrical system | 5★ | 22 |
| 2009 Among the fewest complaints |
198 | 3 | Structure | — | 18–20 |
| 2015 | 206 | 6 | Engine | 5★ | 22 |
| 2013 | 210 | 6 | Engine | 5★ | 21–22 |
| 2011 | 234 | 5 | Electrical system | 5★ | 21–22 |
| 2012 | 245 | 5 | Service brakes | 5★ | 21–22 |
| 2010 | 255 | 1 | Structure | — | 18–20 |
| 2016 | 270 | 6 | Engine | 5★ | 22 |
| 2014 | 308 | 5 | Power train | 5★ | 22 |
| 2025 Still collecting reports |
398 | 2 | Engine | 5★ | 22 |
| 2020 | 478 | 14 | Forward collision avoidance | 5★ | 22 |
| 2008 | 499 | 4 | Service brakes | — | 18–20 |
| 2007 Among the most complaints |
830 | 4 | Service brakes | — | 18–19 |
| 2019 Among the most complaints |
977 | 20 | Forward collision avoidance | 5★ | 22 |
| 2018 Among the most complaints |
993 | 16 | Electrical system | 5★ | 22 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Honda Odyssey years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2018 Honda Odyssey: 993 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 258 (26%); Forward collision avoidance 201 (20%); Engine 189 (19%).
Reports mention 14 crashes, 3 fires, 30 injuries, 3 deaths. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 23,700 miles. 16 recall campaigns listed.
2019 Honda Odyssey: 977 complaints
Most-reported: Forward collision avoidance 233 (24%); Electrical system 222 (23%); Lane departure 164 (17%).
Reports mention 16 crashes, 7 fires, 19 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 22,000 miles. 20 recall campaigns listed.
2007 Honda Odyssey: 830 complaints
Most-reported: Service brakes 240 (29%); Structure 134 (16%); Steering 109 (13%).
Reports mention 38 crashes, 15 fires, 71 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 54,831 miles. 4 recall campaigns listed.
The Honda Odyssey years with the fewest complaints
2017 Honda Odyssey: 39 complaints
Most-reported: Engine 10 (26%); Power train 7 (18%); Electrical system 6 (15%).
Reports mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 25,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns listed.
2021 Honda Odyssey: 143 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 55 (38%); Engine 26 (18%); Forward collision avoidance 19 (13%).
Reports mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 32,329 miles. 8 recall campaigns listed.
2009 Honda Odyssey: 198 complaints
Most-reported: Structure 63 (32%); Engine 34 (17%); Service brakes 21 (11%).
Reports mention 6 crashes, 6 fires, 14 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 65,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Honda Odyssey owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 398 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 16,000 |
| 2024 | 112 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 100 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 31,323 |
| 2022 | 136 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 26,000 |
| 2021 | 143 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 32,329 |
| 2020 | 478 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 14,000 |
| 2019 | 977 | 16 | 7 | 19 | 0 | 22,000 |
| 2018 | 993 | 14 | 3 | 30 | 3 | 23,700 |
| 2017 | 39 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 25,000 |
| 2016 | 270 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 30,344 |
| 2015 | 206 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 32,000 |
| 2014 | 308 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 28,000 |
| 2013 | 210 | 17 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 34,000 |
| 2012 | 245 | 14 | 6 | 22 | 0 | 40,752 |
| 2011 | 234 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 21,400 |
| 2010 | 255 | 11 | 8 | 25 | 0 | 62,420 |
| 2009 | 198 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 65,000 |
| 2008 | 499 | 37 | 8 | 44 | 0 | 50,000 |
| 2007 | 830 | 38 | 15 | 71 | 0 | 54,831 |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Honda Odyssey recalls
- Driver's Frontal Air Bag May Rupture (2002–2004 model years; 6,281,043 vehicles across all models; filed May 2015; 15V320000)
- Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture (2002–2003 model years; 3,498,481 vehicles across all models; filed Jun 2015; 15V370000)
- Fuel Pump May Fail (2013–2023 model years; 2,490,460 vehicles across all models; filed Dec 2023; 23V858000)
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture (2002–2004 model years; 1,790,894 vehicles across all models; filed May 2016; 16V344000)
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode (2002–2004 model years; 1,657,752 vehicles across all models; filed Jun 2019; 19V501000)
All 82 Honda Odyssey recall campaigns · Honda Odyssey problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Honda Odyssey years FAQ
Which Honda Odyssey year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2017 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (39). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Honda Odyssey years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2018, 2019 and 2007 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the electrical system. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Honda Odyssey problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the electrical system (1,408 of 6,672 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Honda Odyssey have?
NHTSA lists 82 recall campaigns covering the Honda Odyssey. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Honda Odyssey recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.