1995 Honda Odyssey

▲ Better than typical
1995 Honda Odyssey
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:42:09.462Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda Odyssey Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1994: 1 complaints 1995: 96 complaints 1995 1996: 70 complaints 1997: 20 complaints 1998: 73 complaints 1998 1999: 518 complaints 2000: 675 complaints 2001: 619 complaints 2002: 960 complaints 2003: 914 complaints 2003 2004: 585 complaints 2005: 830 complaints 2006: 703 complaints 2007: 830 complaints 2008: 499 complaints 2008 2009: 198 complaints 2010: 255 complaints 2011: 233 complaints 2012: 243 complaints 2013: 210 complaints 2013 2014: 307 complaints 2015: 205 complaints 2016: 269 complaints 2017: 39 complaints 2018: 979 complaints 2018 2019: 955 complaints 2020: 457 complaints 2021: 140 complaints 2022: 131 complaints 2023: 97 complaints 2023 2024: 99 complaints 2025: 353 complaints 2026: 33 complaints 2026
1995: 96 complaints
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YearComplaints
19902
19941
199596
199670
199720
199873
1999518
2000675
2001619
2002960
2003914
2004585
2005830
2006703
2007830
2008499
2009198
2010255
2011233
2012243
2013210
2014307
2015205
2016269
201739
2018979
2019955
2020457
2021140
2022131
202397
202499
2025353
202633

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

AIR BAGS 29%

29% of complaints: air bags — 28 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing sensor/control module.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE WAS DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE SRS LIGHT WOULD ALWAYS COME ON AND WAS DISABLED FOR NO REASON EXCEPT FOR THE CONTROL MODULE FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030714

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGERS SIDE AIR BAGS DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY.

NHTSA ODI report, 19971003

I WAS DRIVING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEAR HOME AT AROUND 20 MPH IN A SPEED BUMP AREA. I SUDDENLY BECAME AWARE OF A STRONG BURNING SMELL INSIDE THE CAR. I SLOWED, PULLED OVER AND REALIZED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS BLINKING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190721

Also filed under STRUCTURE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26%

26% of complaints: electrical system — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and ignition.

FIRE INJURY
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ELECTRICAL FIRE INSIDE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. WHERE INSTRUMENT PANEL (WINDOWS/DOOR LOCKS) IS. DRIVER'S DOOR (MATERIAL, BUTTONS, PLASTIC) IS MELTED AND BURNT BADLY. THE VAN WAS WARMING UP, 3- 5 MINUTES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20031123

FIRE BROKE OUT INSIDE DRIVER'S DOOR INTERIOR WHILE DRIVING. SUSPECT FAILURE IN POWER WINDOW, POWER DOOR LOCK OR POWER MIRROR CONTROL ASSEMBLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021101

NAV SYSTEM CHANGES TO 'WHEN TURNED ON'READS DOWNLOADING +, THEN CHANGES TO'CHECK DISC' HONDA SAID NEW DISC NEEDED. I PURCHASED ONE ,INSTALLED WITH SAME RESULTS. THIS ALSO AFFECTED THE REAR CAMERA, VISUAL OF INFO, LIKE RADIO, ETC.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171125

SERVICE BRAKES 21%

21% of complaints: service brakes — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

SEAT BELTS 7%

7% of complaints: seat belts — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

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VEHICLES REAR MIDDLE BENCH SEAT MIDDLE SEAT BELT SLIPS WITH ANY MOTION AND DOES NOT STAY ADJUSTED AROUND THE LAP BELT AREA. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950814

SEAT BELT SYSTEM IN THE 7 PASSENGER MODEL ARE NOT ALL COMPATIBLE WITH CHILD SAFETY SEATS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950315

TIRES 6%

6% of complaints: tires — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt and pressure monitoring and regulating systems.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Honda Odyssey — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (28 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Honda Odyssey reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Honda Odyssey is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Honda Odyssey?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Honda Odyssey have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.