MYRModel Year Report

Honda Odyssey — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

10 model years to avoid, 4 to watch and 10 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid10 years

Caution4 years

Best bets10 years

Complaint history

1990: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1994: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1995: 96 complaints, Recommended 1995 1996: 70 complaints, Recommended 1997: 20 complaints, Not enough data 1998: 73 complaints, Recommended 1999: 518 complaints, Caution 2000: 675 complaints, Avoid 2000 2001: 619 complaints, Avoid 2002: 960 complaints, Avoid 2003: 914 complaints, Avoid 2004: 585 complaints, Avoid 2005: 830 complaints, Avoid 2005 2006: 703 complaints, Avoid 2007: 830 complaints, Avoid 2008: 499 complaints, Caution 2009: 198 complaints, Recommended 2010: 255 complaints, Recommended 2010 2011: 235 complaints, Recommended 2012: 244 complaints, Recommended 2013: 210 complaints, Recommended 2014: 308 complaints, Recommended 2015: 206 complaints, Recommended 2016: 270 complaints, Recommended 2017: 39 complaints, Recommended 2018: 992 complaints, Avoid 2018 2019: 977 complaints, Avoid 2020: 473 complaints, Caution 2021: 143 complaints, Recommended 2022: 137 complaints, Recommended 2023: 100 complaints, Recommended 2024: 113 complaints, Recommended 2025: 400 complaints, Caution 2025 2026: 43 complaints, Recommended 2018 · 992
1990: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1993 1994: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1995: 96 complaints, Recommended 1996: 70 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 20 complaints, Not enough data 1998: 73 complaints, Recommended 1999: 518 complaints, Caution 1999 2000: 675 complaints, Avoid 2001: 619 complaints, Avoid 2002: 960 complaints, Avoid 2002 2003: 914 complaints, Avoid 2004: 585 complaints, Avoid 2005: 830 complaints, Avoid 2005 2006: 703 complaints, Avoid 2007: 830 complaints, Avoid 2008: 499 complaints, Caution 2008 2009: 198 complaints, Recommended 2010: 255 complaints, Recommended 2011: 235 complaints, Recommended 2011 2012: 244 complaints, Recommended 2013: 210 complaints, Recommended 2014: 308 complaints, Recommended 2014 2015: 206 complaints, Recommended 2016: 270 complaints, Recommended 2017: 39 complaints, Recommended 2018: 992 complaints, Avoid 2018 2019: 977 complaints, Avoid 2020: 473 complaints, Caution 2021: 143 complaints, Recommended 2022: 137 complaints, Recommended 2023: 100 complaints, Recommended 2023 2024: 113 complaints, Recommended 2025: 400 complaints, Caution 2026: 43 complaints, Recommended 2026 2018 · 992
1990: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1992 1994: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1994 1995: 96 complaints, Recommended 1996: 70 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 20 complaints, Not enough data 1998: 73 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999: 518 complaints, Caution 2000: 675 complaints, Avoid 2000 2001: 619 complaints, Avoid 2002: 960 complaints, Avoid 2002 2003: 914 complaints, Avoid 2004: 585 complaints, Avoid 2004 2005: 830 complaints, Avoid 2006: 703 complaints, Avoid 2006 2007: 830 complaints, Avoid 2008: 499 complaints, Caution 2008 2009: 198 complaints, Recommended 2010: 255 complaints, Recommended 2010 2011: 235 complaints, Recommended 2012: 244 complaints, Recommended 2012 2013: 210 complaints, Recommended 2014: 308 complaints, Recommended 2014 2015: 206 complaints, Recommended 2016: 270 complaints, Recommended 2016 2017: 39 complaints, Recommended 2018: 992 complaints, Avoid 2018 2019: 977 complaints, Avoid 2020: 473 complaints, Caution 2020 2021: 143 complaints, Recommended 2022: 137 complaints, Recommended 2022 2023: 100 complaints, Recommended 2024: 113 complaints, Recommended 2024 2025: 400 complaints, Caution 2026: 43 complaints, Recommended 2026 2018 · 992
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Every year, ranked

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YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2026 ▲ Recommended 43 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2025 ◆ Caution 400 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2024 ▲ Recommended 113 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2023 ▲ Recommended 100 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2022 ▲ Recommended 137 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2021 ▲ Recommended 143 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2020 ◆ Caution 473 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2019 ■ Avoid 977 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2018 ■ Avoid 992 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2017 ▲ Recommended 39 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2016 ● Recommended 270 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2015 ● Recommended 206 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2014 ● Recommended 308 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2013 ● Recommended 210 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2012 ● Recommended 244 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2011 ● Recommended 235 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2010 ● Recommended 255 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2009 ▲ Recommended 198 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2008 ◆ Caution 499 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2007 ■ Avoid 830 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2006 ■ Avoid 703 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2005 ■ Avoid 830 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2004 ■ Avoid 585 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2003 ■ Avoid 914 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2002 ■ Avoid 960 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2001 ■ Avoid 619 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2000 ■ Avoid 675 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1999 ◆ Caution 518 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1998 ▲ Recommended 73 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1997 ○ Not enough data 20 Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1996 ▲ Recommended 70 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1995 ▲ Recommended 96 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1994 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1991–1993 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
1990 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

84

recalls on file across every Honda Odyssey model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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