#1
Power Sliding Doors
Reported across 24 Honda Odyssey model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Issue Pattern Analysis
Honda Odyssey Common Problems
We analyzed every Honda Odyssey reliability report across 31 model years (avg score 81/100) — here are the issues that keep showing up.
Most-Reported Odyssey Issues
Ranked by how often this issue appears in our Honda Odyssey year-by-year reports.
Affects 77% of years
#2
Automatic Transmission
Reported across 16 Honda Odyssey model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#3
Power Steering System
Reported across 7 Honda Odyssey model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#4
Engine (VCM System)
Reported across 7 Honda Odyssey model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#5
Infotainment System
Reported across 5 Honda Odyssey model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#6
Electrical System
Reported across 3 Honda Odyssey model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#7
Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)
Reported across 3 Honda Odyssey model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#8
Rust and Corrosion
Reported across 2 Honda Odyssey model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Problems by Model Year
1995 Honda Odyssey82/100
A well-built, practical minivan, but its advanced age demands a thorough inspection and readiness for specific age-related repairs.
1996 Honda Odyssey82/100
A testament to Honda's enduring engineering, but expect age-related wear and scrutinize the transmission closely.
1997 Honda Odyssey82/100
A practical and generally robust minivan, but the automatic transmission demands a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
1998 Honda Odyssey78/100
A testament to Honda's engineering, this vintage minivan offers reliable, no-frills transport if its age-specific weaknesses are thoroughly addressed.
1999 Honda Odyssey75/100
A practical minivan let down by a critical transmission weakness, making careful inspection paramount.
2000 Honda Odyssey78/100
A practical minivan overshadowed by a critical transmission Achilles' heel, demanding a careful buying strategy.
2001 Honda Odyssey68/100
A practical family choice, but its excellent engine is often betrayed by a highly problematic automatic transmission.
2002 Honda Odyssey72/100
A practical family choice, but only if its Achilles' heel – the transmission – has been rigorously addressed or replaced.
2003 Honda Odyssey70/100
A practical family hauler with a significant transmission Achilles' heel that demands careful consideration.
2004 Honda Odyssey70/100
A practical minivan held back significantly by a critical and costly transmission Achilles' heel.
2005 Honda Odyssey78/100
A practical minivan with Honda's DNA, but the Achilles' heel of its transmission and VCM system demands careful consideration and proactive maintenance.
2006 Honda Odyssey78/100
A practical and comfortable family vehicle, but significant transmission and VCM risks demand careful consideration and proactive maintenance.
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