Honda Odyssey Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Honda Odyssey reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots. So you can tell how much the Honda Odyssey truly differs from competing car models in reliability.
These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Honda Odyssey reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Honda Odyssey was a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Honda Odyssey has been recently.
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Honda Odyssey Reliability through March 31, 2013
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
General NotesHow do we select "competing car models"? Users of TrueDelta's car price comparison tool most often compare these cars to the Honda Odyssey.Models and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.
Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Honda Odyssey Competitors' Reliability through March 31, 2013
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Honda Odyssey
blog comments powered by DisqusWhat Our Members Are Saying about Honda Odyssey Reliability and Durability
| Reliability and Durability of the Honda Odyssey: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Besides some transmission snafus in the past, most people I know with Odysseys have virtually no problems. |
| 2010 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Hoping it holds up to our expectations for a Honda. |
| 2010 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
I know many people who have put 150K+ on theirs with little to no problems. |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
2008 model. 20,000+ miles without an issue. bought it for reliability and quality and have not had one issue to date. |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
For so many features, this van is extremely reliable. It also can take a beating from 3 kids. |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Honda reputation for reliablity |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Previously owned a 2003 Honda Odyssey that was completely trouble free for the 65,000 miles that we owned it. We only had to replace it because of a DUI hit and run that totaled that van. |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
it speaks for itself. aside from the tranny issue, which honda has stood behind, they just keep going and going and going. |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Reputation, mainly. |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Honda has a reputation for reliability. |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Hope its as good as reported |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Number one rated minivan in America. Driven it in the rockies on skiing trips; driven it across country and around town. no problems. ever. |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Honda reliability & durability reduces future repairs |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
History of good reliability and durability. |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
No significant problems to date. |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Hondas hold their resale well |
| 2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
lower maintenance costs |
| 2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
All sources give the Odyssey high marks for dependability. |
| 2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Highly rated with consumer magazines |
| 2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Because I just need to do the normal maintenance and no surprise like Ford! |
| 2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Very reliable powertrain |
| 2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Very reliable car. No complaints, over 100k miles. |
| 2004 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
very good historically |
| 2004 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Honda known for dependability over the years and through past experiences with Honda products. |
| 2003 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
No mechanical problems in the first 78000 miles |
| 2003 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
I trust this car and we are now at 88,000 miles. |
| 2002 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Powertrain is generally regarded as solid and robust. Low maintenance costs are expected. |
| 2002 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The van has had very few problems, fewer than any other car I have owned. |
| 2002 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Having owned the vehicle for 6 years I find that it has had very few trips for service beyond regular maintenance. Having owned it now for 6.5 years and at 177,000km I have a feeling it is not going to age as well as I had hoped. More issues popping up |
| 2002 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
6 years old when we got it and no problems for previous owner (documented) and no rust. |
| 2002 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
85,000 miles and counting, and has never broken down. |
| 2000 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 210-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
no problems, very few trips to the dealer for repairs |
| Reliability and Durability of the Honda Odyssey: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Odyssey has reported reliability issues. |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Expensive and frequent repairs. Too many uncommon defects occur at warranty expiry. Honda Plus extended warranty covers everything that never wears out! |
| 2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Many little problems. Always something. Reminds me of the Yugo. |
| 2004 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Problematic transmission - see powertrain performance |
| 2003 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of reports of transmission problems on earlier models, but I think by 2003, they had it sorted. Power doors and rear windows are very expensive to repair when (not if!) they break. |
| 2003 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Automatic transmission problems, trim falling off, radio shuts off each time battery runs down and requires a trip to dealer to reset, fuel filler door stops working which makes entire electric powered door not open on one side of vehicle. |
| 2002 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Transmission reliability concerns. |
| 2002 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
History of transmission failure,window motor failures, door motor failures, rattles, squeeks, etc. |
| 2002 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Transmission failed quite early even with changing transmission fluid every 10,000 miles. Not durable. Rattles, Squeaks, Hardware breaks, doors stick. Supposed to use only Honda brand transmission fluid, brake fluid, antifreeze. Next? Honda Air. |
