Honda Odyssey
23 model years from 2005 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2005–2027
- Class
- Minivan - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 3.5L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 19–22 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2025)
- Recalls
- 46 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2018 (1,009)
- Fewest problems
- 2017
- Interest
- 11,497 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Odyssey in brief
The 2026 Honda Odyssey is a minivan offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 205 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 118-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,548 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 28 highway), 17% worse than the 2026 minivan average of 26.4 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.
The Honda Odyssey has 23 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2027.
Its most efficient year was 2027 at 22 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 19 to 22 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (1,330), engine (1,289), unknown or other (892).
Buying used? 2017 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2019 is the year to avoid.
2019 has the most recalls (20); all years together count 46 campaigns and 5,752 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Odyssey compares
The 2005 Honda Odyssey is a minivan offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 201 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 118-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,482 lb (4dr Minivan EX/EX-L).
About the Honda Odyssey
The Honda Odyssey is a minivan manufactured by Japanese automaker Honda and marketed for the North American market, introduced in 1994.
From the Wikipedia article "Honda Odyssey (North America)", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Odyssey pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 22 MPG combined, 17% below the 2026 minivan average of 26.4 MPG.
Best and worst years to buy used
2017 Odyssey
39 owner complaints · 2 recalls · 3 crash reports
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Year to avoid2019 Odyssey
997 owner complaints · 20 recalls · 7 fire reports · 16 crash reports
Most reported: Electrical System
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 10 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Odyssey changes by model year
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 23 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 205.1 in | 4,548 lb | Not rated | 2 | 60 |
| 2025 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 205.1 in | 4,548 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 442 |
| 2024 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 205.1 in | 4,548 lb | ★★★★★ | 3 | 123 |
| 2023 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 205.1 in | 4,548 lb | ★★★★★ | 5 | 105 |
| 2022 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 205.1 in | 4,548 lb | ★★★★★ | 9 | 141 |
| 2021 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 205.1 in | 4,548 lb | ★★★★★ | 8 | 147 |
| 2020 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 203.9 in | 4,511 lb | ★★★★★ | 14 | 491 |
| 2019 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 203.9 in | 4,511 lb | ★★★★★ | 20 | 997 |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 203.9 in | 4,511 lb | ★★★★★ | 16 | 1,009 |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 202.8 in | 4,557 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 39 |
| 2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 202.8 in | 4,557 lb | ★★★★★ | 6 | 271 |
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 202.8 in | 4,400 lb | ★★★★★ | 6 | 203 |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 202.8 in | 4,557 lb | ★★★★★ | 5 | 266 |
| 2013 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 202.8 in | 4,416 lb | Not rated | 6 | 170 |
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 202.8 in | 4,416 lb | Not rated | 5 | 175 |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 202.8 in | 4,411 lb | Not rated | 5 | 114 |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 201.2 in | 4,392 lb | Not rated | 1 | 156 |
| 2009 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 201.2 in | 4,385 lb | Not rated | 2 | 94 |
| 2008 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 201.2 in | 4,385 lb | Not rated | 4 | 154 |
| 2007 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 201.2 in | 4,546 lb | Not rated | 4 | 237 |
| 2006 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 201.2 in | 4,546 lb | Not rated | 2 | 170 |
| 2005 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 201.2 in | 4,482 lb | Not rated | 3 | 188 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Odyssey
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota Sienna | 36 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Kia Carnival | 32 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Chrysler Voyager | 22 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2026 Chrysler Pacifica | 30 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Honda. How we calculate this →



