Is the Honda Odyssey reliable?
52% of the 56 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: 61/10052%
In good shape (60+)all cars we check: 55%Across 56 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
66%
Oil leaks · Engine
48%
Cracked or torn suspension bushings · Suspension
45%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
39%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
34%
Share of inspected Honda Odysseys where each item was flagged.
How they score
Excellent 20%
Good 32%
Mediocre 30%
Poor 18%
Hidden history
What the seller might not mention — how often we find it on this model.
82%had a repainted or replaced panelall cars: 75%
4%showed structural repairall cars: 4%
34%had fault codes recently clearedall cars: 23%
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; 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
92 cars · 54% good
Civic
149 cars · 51% good
Pilot
47 cars · 41% good
Accord
118 cars · 37% good
Other Honda models we've inspected — or see the full Honda profile.
Straight from recent Honda Odyssey reports
2016 Honda Odyssey · 97k mi — flagged: battery condition, fault codes recently cleared, fuel trim out of range. Inspected Sep 10.
2016 Honda Odyssey · 99k mi — flagged: low coolant / cooling system issues, battery condition, fault codes recently cleared. Inspected Sep 1.
The bottom line
An Odyssey in front of you is more likely resprayed than not, so inspect the paintwork carefully before you trust the shine. The money risk is the engine: fuel trim out of range hits two-thirds and oil leaks nearly half, so a wet bay or a scan that needs explaining is walk-away or hard-negotiate territory. Codes get cleared often, so only trust a scan after a real drive. Check the suspension bushings and tire wear too — if those and the engine are already tired, walk.
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 (66%), oil leaks (48%), cracked or torn suspension bushings (45%). Have these checked before buying.
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Should I worry about cleared fault codes?
On 34% 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 56 inspections · updated Sep 11, 2026
