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Honda Odyssey

 

 

Honda Odyssey Reliability

Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Honda Odyssey rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?

TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."

The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Honda Odyssey reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:

Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles)
YearMakeModel

Trips / Year
per 100

TS Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2010HondaOdyssey*

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 18
3.5
4400
2009HondaOdyssey

24

Fewest         Most

30
8.4
10900
2008HondaOdyssey

37

Fewest         Most

36
9.1
22800
2007HondaOdyssey

48

Fewest         Most

64
8.6
35400
2006HondaOdyssey

42

Fewest         Most

70
7.7
55800
2005HondaOdyssey

38

Fewest         Most

60
8.4
64400
2004HondaOdyssey

66

Fewest         Most

40
8.7
73000
2003HondaOdyssey

53

Fewest         Most

43
8.4
95000
2002HondaOdyssey

59

Fewest         Most

48
9.4
108600
2001HondaOdyssey*

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 24
7.0
108700
2000HondaOdyssey

75

Fewest         Most

28
6.9
135200
1999HondaOdyssey*

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 24
6.2
152400
 

To see how the Honda Odyssey's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.

We also have some new reliability stats for the Honda Odyssey. "Nada-odds" reports the percentage that required no repairs at all, not even a minor one--nada--in the past year, while "Lemon-odds" reports the percentage that required three (or more) repair trips.

Nada-odds     cars per 100 with no repairs (nada) in the past year; 100 is ideal
Lemon-odds     cars per 100 with 3+ repair trips in the past year; 0 is ideal
YearMakeModel

Nada-odds
per 100 cars

Lemon-odds
per 100 cars

Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2008HondaOdyssey

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26
11.2
26800
2007HondaOdyssey

72

< 1

41
11.5
39000
2006HondaOdyssey

71

< 1

35
11.7
62800
2005HondaOdyssey

68

3

36
11.6
66900
2004HondaOdyssey

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26
11.5
75700
2003HondaOdyssey

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27
11.9
98400
2002HondaOdyssey

67

6

35
11.5
114100
 

To see how the Honda Odyssey's Nada-odds and Lemon-odds compare to competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.

To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Honda Odyssey--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.

Honda Odyssey Repair Histories

To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Honda Odyssey repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.

Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:

2010 Honda Odyssey Problems and Repair Histories

2009 Honda Odyssey Problems and Repair Histories

2008 Honda Odyssey Problems and Repair Histories

2007 Honda Odyssey Problems and Repair Histories

2006 Honda Odyssey Problems and Repair Histories

2005 Honda Odyssey Problems and Repair Histories

2004 Honda Odyssey Problems and Repair Histories

2003 Honda Odyssey Problems and Repair Histories

2002 Honda Odyssey Problems and Repair Histories

2001 Honda Odyssey Problems and Repair Histories

2000 Honda Odyssey Problems and Repair Histories

1999 Honda Odyssey Problems and Repair Histories

Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.

Honda Odyssey Extended Warranty

Concerned about the Honda Odyssey's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.

Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.

If you are unsure about the Honda Odyssey's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.

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Honda Odyssey Gas Mileage

Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Honda Odyssey's gas mileage in the real-world.

In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Honda Odyssey, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.

Honda Odyssey Real-World Gas Mileage

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"Why (Not) the Honda Odyssey?" Reviews

For car buyers' reasons for buying a Odyssey--or not--click here.

Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions, where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.

Michael's most recent Honda Odyssey review.

Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.

Honda Odyssey Tire Reviews

The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Honda Odyssey tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Honda Odyssey--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.

The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.

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Honda Odyssey Forums (TrueDelta partners)

TrueDelta does not currently have a partner forum for this model.

If you know a forum administrator who might be interested, please suggest that they contact us.

2005 Honda Odyssey Specifications

Body4-door Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase118.1
Length201.0
Width77.1
Height68.8
Curb Weight4378
Fuel Capacity21.0
R1 Headroom40.9
R1 Shoulder Room63.5
R1 Hip Room57.0
R1 Legroom40.8
R2 Headroom40.0
R2 Shoulder Room63.1
R2 Hip Room64.4
R2 Legroom39.6
R3 Headroom38.4
R3 Shoulder Room61.2
R3 Hip Room48.5
R3 Legroom41.1
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.4
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
91.1
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
147.4
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2005 Honda Odyssey 4-door Minivan, ext.
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability

TrimLXEXEX-LTouring
Standard Engine 3.5L V6
OHC-4v
HP: 255@5750
TQ: 250@5000
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
HP: 255@5750
TQ: 250@5000
3.5L V6 w/DoD
OHC-4v
HP: 255@5750
TQ: 250@4500
3.5L V6 w/DoD
OHC-4v
HP: 255@5750
TQ: 250@4500
Standard Transmission5-speed automatic5-speed automatic5-speed automatic5-speed automatic
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
Standard Tires235/65R16 tires235/65R16 tires235/65R16 tires235/710R460 tires
Standard AudioUnbranded audio system, 120W, 4 speakersUnbranded audio system, 120W, 6 speakersUnbranded audio system, 120W, 6 speakersUnbranded audio system, 360W, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer)
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