2023 Honda Odyssey: reliability, problems and cost to own
Good choiceAbout average
It scores 47 out of 100 for reliability compared with other minivans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $18,156 to own, including $2,723 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Honda Odyssey.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Where repair money is likely to go
Engine & cooling$928
Driver-assist & stability$465
Transmission & drivetrain$457
Electrical system$379
Body, glass & interior$163
Steering$130
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Recalls
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front PassengerMay 22, 2026 · campaign 26V332000
Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
SteeringFeb 15, 2024 · campaign 24V114000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Odyssey and 2024 Acura RDX vehicles. The steering gear box assembly may not have been tightened properly, allowing water to enter the assembly and cause corrosion and binding gears.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tan
Back Over Prevention › Display FunctionJun 15, 2023 · campaign 23V431000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles. Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Vis
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Not especially. It scores 47 out of 100, about average for minivans; the 2015 and 2017 scored better.
Is the 2023 Honda Odyssey reliable?
It scores 47 out of 100 against other minivans from 2015 to 2024, which is about average. Based on 105 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,723 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2023 Honda Odyssey cost to own?
About $18,156 over 5 years: $6,160 in lost value, $2,723 in repairs and $9,273 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $25,265 today.
What are the best years of the Honda Odyssey?
Of the years we rate, the 2017 scores best (91/100) and the 2018 worst (6/100).
How many recalls does the 2023 Honda Odyssey have?