Is the Honda Odyssey reliable?
53% of the 51 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: 55%Across 51 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
65%
Oil leaks · Engine
51%
Cracked or torn suspension bushings · Suspension
41%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
39%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
37%
Share of inspected Honda Odysseys where each item was flagged.
How they score
Excellent 22%
Good 31%
Mediocre 27%
Poor 20%
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%
33%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
30 cars · 70% good
CR-V
84 cars · 52% good
Civic
141 cars · 51% good
Pilot
44 cars · 41% good
Accord
113 cars · 36% good
Other Honda models we've inspected — or see the full Honda profile.
Straight from recent Honda Odyssey reports
2018 Honda Odyssey · 96k mi — flagged: oil leaks, charging voltage, fault codes recently cleared. Inspected Aug 8.
2023 Honda Odyssey · 33k mi — flagged: tires condition & wear, cooling. Inspected Jun 10.
The bottom line
On a used Odyssey the engine is the make-or-break item—fuel trim out of range shows up constantly and oil leaks aren't far behind—so have those checked first and walk if either is active. With 82 percent carrying at least one repainted panel and codes cleared more often than the norm, treat every example as potentially accident-touched or light-reset; insist on a paint-depth reading and a full OBD history. Cracked suspension bushings come next, so crawl underneath before you talk price. Only a dry engine and solid bushings justify full asking; otherwise negotiate the repairs or keep shopping.
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 (65%), oil leaks (51%), cracked or torn suspension bushings (41%). 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 51 inspections · updated Aug 12, 2026
