Is the Honda Odyssey reliable?
52% of the 52 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: 56%Across 52 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
50%
Cracked or torn suspension bushings · Suspension
42%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
38%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
37%
Share of inspected Honda Odysseys where each item was flagged.
How they score
Excellent 21%
Good 31%
Mediocre 29%
Poor 19%
Hidden history
What the seller might not mention — how often we find it on this model.
83%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
31 cars · 71% good
CR-V
86 cars · 52% good
Civic
143 cars · 51% good
Pilot
45 cars · 40% good
Accord
115 cars · 37% good
Other Honda models we've inspected — or see the full Honda profile.
Straight from recent Honda Odyssey reports
2016 Honda Odyssey · 88k mi — flagged: fuel trim out of range, smoothness, dirty or low transmission fluid. Inspected Aug 21.
2018 Honda Odyssey · 96k mi — flagged: oil leaks, charging voltage, fault codes recently cleared. Inspected Aug 8.
The bottom line
These Odysseys have clearly been used hard, showing lots of bodywork and a pattern of engine trouble that often gets papered over with cleared codes. The combination of frequent oil leaks, out-of-range fuel trim, worn bushings and tired tires means you're looking at a vehicle that needs a serious once-over before you commit. Start under the hood and with a scan tool—those two areas will tell you immediately whether this particular Odyssey is worth fighting for or whether you should keep shopping. If the engine is leaking or codes reappear, use it as leverage or walk; plenty of these sit in the mediocre-to-poor range so you have options.
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 (50%), cracked or torn suspension bushings (42%). 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 52 inspections · updated Aug 22, 2026
