Is the Honda Odyssey reliable?
44% of the 50 we inspected scored 60/100 or higher, with an average of 59/100 — it scores a little below average.
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Cars inspectedreal pre-purchase inspections59/100
Average conditionall cars we check: 61/10044%
In good shape (60+)all cars we check: 53%Across 50 used Honda Odysseys we inspected, this model scores a little below average — average condition 59/100 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
64%
Oil leaks · Engine
50%
Cracked or torn suspension bushings · Suspension
42%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
40%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
38%
Share of inspected Honda Odysseys where each item was flagged.
How they score
Excellent 12%
Good 32%
Mediocre 50%
Poor 6%
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%
32%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.
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Other Honda models we've inspected — or see the full Honda profile.
Straight from recent Honda Odyssey reports
2023 Honda Odyssey · 33k mi — flagged: tires condition & wear, cooling. Inspected Jun 10.
2014 Honda Odyssey · 144k mi — flagged: belts, fault codes recently cleared, fuel trim out of range. Inspected Jun 3.
The bottom line
Expect heavy cosmetic cover-ups and engine wear on these Odysseys. Repaints hit 82 percent of them while fuel-trim problems appear on nearly two-thirds, often paired with oil leaks, so start any inspection under the hood and with a code reader that can spot recent clears. Cracked bushings and tired tires round out the usual list, meaning you should budget for suspension and rubber work or use those findings to push the price down hard. If the engine bay looks neglected or the panels show fresh paint without a clean history, walk—better examples exist but they still demand a sharp eye and a firm negotiation stance.
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 (64%), oil leaks (50%), cracked or torn suspension bushings (42%). Have these checked before buying.
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Should I worry about cleared fault codes?
On 32% 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 50 inspections · updated Aug 1, 2026
