Is the Honda Odyssey reliable?
53% of the 64 we inspected scored 60/100 or higher, with an average of 60/100 — it scores about average.
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Cars inspectedreal pre-purchase inspections60/100
Average conditionall cars we check: 61/10053%
In good shape (60+)all cars we check: 56%Across 64 used Honda Odysseys we inspected, this model scores about average — average condition 60/100 vs 61 for all cars we check. Every number on this page comes from real pre-purchase inspections — cars people were about to buy and paid an independent inspector to go through point by point, engine to underbody, paint depth to error codes. Not owner surveys, not warranty statistics, not forum lore: what we actually found.
What we found
Most common faults
Fuel trim out of range · Engine
69%
Cracked or torn suspension bushings · Suspension
47%
Oil leaks · Engine
45%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
41%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
30%
Share of inspected Honda Odysseys where each item was flagged.
How they score
Excellent 19%
Good 34%
Mediocre 30%
Poor 17%
Hidden history
What the seller might not mention — how often we find it on this model.
81%had a repainted or replaced panelall cars: 74%
3%showed structural repairall cars: 4%
33%had fault codes recently clearedall cars: 24%
How long does a Odyssey stay good?
Good cars by mileage
Good cars by age
Share of Honda Odysseys in good shape (scoring 60+/100) by mileage and by age when we inspected them (each dot ≥5 cars; a band under 20 cars follows the nearby bands, so a run above the all-cars line stays above it, and a band of 20 or more uses the rate we measured; where a band has too few cars, the line follows the trend between the bands on either side; rolled-back odometers excluded from the mileage curve). The dashed grey curve is all cars we check.
More on Honda
Fit
32 cars · 72% good
CR-V
103 cars · 55% good
Civic
157 cars · 51% good
Pilot
49 cars · 39% good
Accord
125 cars · 38% good
Other Honda models we've inspected — or see the full Honda profile.
Straight from recent Honda Odyssey reports
2019 Honda Odyssey · 90k mi — flagged: fuel trim out of range, worn suspension joints, cracked or torn suspension bushings. Inspected Nov 5.
2018 Honda Odyssey · 168k mi — flagged: oil leaks, fuel trim out of range, engine control module. Inspected Oct 31.
The bottom line
This Odyssey is an engine and cosmetics problem more than a crash problem. Structural repairs run a touch better than the fleet, so skip the frame panic. Focus on respray rates well above the fleet, fuel trim out of range on most vans, oil leaks close behind, and codes wiped more often than average. Scan it live, check for wet oil cold, then bushings and tires. If trim is off or codes were cleared and the paint story does not add up, price the engine work in or walk. A smooth test drive does not mean those faults are gone.
FAQ
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What are the most common problems on a used Honda Odyssey?
The items we flag most often are fuel trim out of range (69%), cracked or torn suspension bushings (47%), oil leaks (45%). Have these checked before buying.
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Should I worry about cleared fault codes?
On 33% of these cars the ECU codes had been erased shortly before sale, which can hide active faults. Ask for a diagnostic scan and start the engine from cold.
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Based on 64 inspections · updated Nov 11, 2026
