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Honda Odyssey: common problems & condition

53
Cars inspectedreal pre-purchase inspections
60/100
Average conditionall cars we check: 61/100
53%
In good shape (60+)all cars we check: 55%



Across 53 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
64%
Oil leaks · Engine
51%
Cracked or torn suspension bushings · Suspension
43%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
40%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
36%

Share of inspected Honda Odysseys where each item was flagged.

How they score

Excellent 21% Good 32% 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%
32%had fault codes recently clearedall cars: 23%
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) 80–100k mi: 57% in good shape (14 cars) 100–120k mi: 33% in good shape (9 cars) 120–140k mi: 71% in good shape (7 cars) 140–160k mi: 22% in good shape (9 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: 50% in good shape (6 cars) 10 years old: 50% in good shape (10 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 $19,117 — 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

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

Expect the engine to decide this deal. Fuel trim is out of range on 64 percent of these Odysseys and oil leaks show up on about half, so start with a scan and a flashlight under the motor before you talk money. Most already have a repainted panel, so a shiny body is a weak signal—pair the walk-around with live data, because codes get cleared more often here than across the fleet. Torn suspension bushings and worn tires are your next price chips. If the scan looks ugly and oil is already leaking, walk.

FAQ
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Is the Honda Odyssey reliable?
53% of the 53 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 (64%), oil leaks (51%), cracked or torn suspension bushings (43%). 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 53 inspections · updated Aug 27, 2026