Honda Odyssey ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2010–2025)
Side-by-side reliability scores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Honda Odyssey we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Odyssey across generations.
Average Score
85/100
Best Year
2024 Honda Odyssey
Score 91
Weakest Year
2010 Honda Odyssey
Score 78
Every Honda Odyssey Ranked
Sorted by reliability score. Each link opens the full year-specific report.
A supremely practical and reliable family hauler, with only minor tech and convenience feature eccentricities to monitor.
Top risks: Infotainment System · Power Sliding Doors · Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)
A top-tier minivan for reliability, with only minor modern tech and convenience feature quirks.
Top risks: Power Sliding Doors · Infotainment System · HVAC System
A highly practical and engaging minivan that shines with proper maintenance and attention to its known weak points.
Top risks: Transmission · Engine (VCM System) · Power Sliding Doors
A powerhouse family hauler that offers solid long-term value, provided you address its few well-known weaknesses.
Top risks: Power Sliding Doors · Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) System · Transmission (6-Speed Automatic)
A top-tier minivan offering exceptional utility and overall reliability, though specific component weaknesses require careful consideration.
Top risks: Transmission (ZF 9-speed) · Power Sliding Doors · Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)
A top-tier minivan for reliability, the 2022 Odyssey offers exceptional peace of mind with only minor, manageable electrical and wear item concerns.
Top risks: Electrical & Infotainment · Power Sliding Doors · Brake System Wear
A supremely practical and reliably built family hauler, designed for countless miles of worry-free transport.
Top risks: Power Sliding Doors · Infotainment System · Minor Electrical/Sensor Issues
A top-tier minivan offering immense utility, but diligent pre-purchase inspection and VCM mitigation are crucial for long-term satisfaction.
Top risks: Engine (VCM System) · Transmission (Torque Converter) · Power Sliding Doors
A supremely reliable family hauler, the 2025 Odyssey is an excellent long-term investment for discerning buyers.
Top risks: Power Sliding Doors · Infotainment System · Front Suspension Components
A top-tier family minivan that requires specific powertrain vigilance to maintain its long-term value.
Top risks: Engine (VCM System) · Automatic Transmission · Power Sliding Doors
A top-tier family minivan that delivers excellent utility with only a few minor, yet common, annoyances.
Top risks: Power Sliding Doors · Transmission (Torque Converter) · Electrical System
A superb family hauler, but its 10-speed transmission and electronics require vigilance and may lead to elevated repair costs.
Top risks: 10-speed Automatic Transmission · Infotainment System · Power Sliding Doors
A practical minivan choice, but be prepared for potential high-tech headaches and costly transmission services down the road.
Top risks: Transmission (10-speed Automatic) · Electrical / Infotainment System · Power Sliding Doors
A superb family minivan with a few minor tech and convenience feature irritations that don't compromise core reliability.
Top risks: Infotainment/Electrical System · Power Sliding Doors · 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
A feature-rich family minivan, but budget for potential major transmission work to truly enjoy its longevity.
Top risks: Automatic Transmission · Engine (VCM System) · Power Sliding Doors
A supremely practical family minivan that requires careful pre-purchase inspection and proactive maintenance to avoid specific, costly engine and transmission issues.
Top risks: Engine (VCM System) · Automatic Transmission · Power Sliding Doors
Problems That Follow the Odyssey Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
Power Sliding Doors
Appears in 16 model years · 100% of generations
Engine (VCM System)
Appears in 5 model years · 31% of generations
Infotainment System
Appears in 5 model years · 31% of generations
Automatic Transmission
Appears in 3 model years · 19% of generations
Transmission (Torque Converter)
Appears in 2 model years · 12% of generations
Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)
Appears in 2 model years · 12% of generations
Odyssey vs. the Competition
Head-to-head reliability comparisons with the Odyssey's main rivals.