2018 Honda Odyssey
2018 model shown · Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0

Minivans · RL6 generation

2024 Honda Odyssey: reliability, problems and cost to own

Think twice Well below average

It scores 19 out of 100 for reliability compared with other minivans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $20,125 to own, including $3,261 in repairs.

Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Honda Odyssey.

Reliability

19/100

Well below average

Repairs, 5 years

$3,261

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$9,273

22 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$28,273

$24,880 – $31,666, estimate

Recalls

3

on record

Owner complaints

124

filed with NHTSA

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$1,276
Transmission & drivetrain$609
Electrical system$556
Driver-assist & stability$380
Body, glass & interior$136
Steering$107

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

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Other years of the Honda Odyssey

Of the years we rate, the 2017 scores best (91/100) and the 2018 worst (6/100).

YearReliability
2027Not rated yet
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202419/100
202347/100
202250/100
202156/100
202025/100
201912/100
20186/100
201791/100
201653/100
201572/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2024 Honda Odyssey a year to avoid?

Yes. It scores 19 out of 100, among the least reliable minivans of 2015–2024. The 2015 and 2017 Odyssey scored much better.

Is the 2024 Honda Odyssey reliable?

It scores 19 out of 100 against other minivans from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 124 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $3,261 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2024 Honda Odyssey cost to own?

About $20,125 over 5 years: $7,591 in lost value, $3,261 in repairs and $9,273 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $28,273 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 2024 Honda Odyssey have?

3 recalls on record with NHTSA.