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Honda Odyssey: common problems & condition

59
Cars inspectedreal pre-purchase inspections
60/100
Average conditionall cars we check: 61/100
52%
In good shape (60+)all cars we check: 56%



Across 59 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
68%
Oil leaks · Engine
47%
Cracked or torn suspension bushings · Suspension
44%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
41%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
32%

Share of inspected Honda Odysseys where each item was flagged.

How they score

Excellent 20% Good 32% Mediocre 31% Poor 17%
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%
3%showed structural repairall cars: 4%
34%had fault codes recently clearedall cars: 24%
How long does a Odyssey stay good?
Good cars by mileage
0 25 50 75 100 20–40k mi: 100% in good shape (5 cars) 60–80k mi: 80% in good shape (5 cars) 80–100k mi: 50% in good shape (16 cars) 100–120k mi: 30% in good shape (10 cars) 120–140k mi: 75% in good shape (8 cars) 140–160k mi: 30% in good shape (10 cars) 40k 80k 120k 160k 200k mileage when we inspected it
Good cars by age
0 25 50 75 100 4 years old: 60% in good shape (5 cars) 6 years old: 86% in good shape (7 cars) 8 years old: 57% in good shape (7 cars) 10 years old: 42% in good shape (12 cars) 12 years old: 33% in good shape (6 cars) 2y 4y 6y 8y 10y 12y 14y 16y vehicle age when we inspected it

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.

What else does ~$19k buy? A used Honda Odyssey typically sells for around $19,017 — compare the odds of getting a good car across every make at that budget. Compare →
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Straight from recent Honda Odyssey reports

2015 Honda Odyssey · 148k mi — flagged: battery condition, fuel trim out of range, dirty or low transmission fluid. Inspected Oct 12.
2017 Honda Odyssey · 131k mi — flagged: crankcase gas pressure, oil sludge, fuel trim out of range. Inspected Sep 30.
The bottom line

Most Odysseys you will actually stand in front of already have paint work—83 percent show a resprayed panel—so don't let a shiny body close the deal. Start with the engine instead: fuel trim is out of range on 68 percent of them and oil leaks are common, so demand a live-data scan and a look for seepage before you even talk price. Then check the suspension bushings and the tires. If codes have already been cleared, that is not a clean bill of health—use it to negotiate or walk.

FAQ
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Is the Honda Odyssey reliable?
52% of the 59 we inspected scored 60/100 or higher, with an average of 60/100 — it scores about average.
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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 (68%), oil leaks (47%), cracked or torn suspension bushings (44%). 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 59 inspections · updated Oct 11, 2026