Is the Honda Odyssey reliable?
53% of the 54 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: 56%Across 54 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
43%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
39%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
35%
Share of inspected Honda Odysseys where each item was flagged.
How they score
Excellent 20%
Good 33%
Mediocre 28%
Poor 19%
Hidden history
What the seller might not mention — how often we find it on this model.
81%had a repainted or replaced panelall cars: 75%
4%showed structural repairall cars: 4%
31%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
89 cars · 54% good
Civic
146 cars · 51% good
Pilot
47 cars · 41% good
Accord
117 cars · 37% good
Other Honda models we've inspected — or see the full Honda profile.
Straight from recent Honda Odyssey reports
2020 Honda Odyssey · 58k mi — flagged: fuel trim out of range, worn brake rotors, worn suspension joints. Inspected Aug 27.
2016 Honda Odyssey · 135k mi — flagged: oil leaks, dirty or low transmission fluid, worn brake rotors. Inspected Aug 26.
The bottom line
Start every Odyssey inspection under the hood, because fuel-trim trouble and oil leaks are the pattern and codes get cleared more than they should. Insist on a cold start, check for seepage, and run a scan that hasn't been reset before you discuss price. Then get underneath for cracked or torn bushings and look at tire wear. Prior panel paint is very common, so watch for color mismatch as well. If the engine is already leaking or throwing codes, walk away or negotiate as if major work is due; a large share of these vans sit in mediocre or poor condition.
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 (43%). Have these checked before buying.
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Should I worry about cleared fault codes?
On 31% 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 54 inspections · updated Aug 28, 2026
