Which year to buy
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2010GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.4× usual Extended coverage
207 serious complaints of 255, the most about structure (54) and engine (46); per car on the road, 0.4× this model's usual year. 2 recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2010 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the rear sliding doors failed to remain open to allow the passengers to enter the vehicle. As a result, a passenger was nearly injured. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the structure, Aug 2014
“2010 odyssey w/ about 159k miles. Engine started misfiring. There was a recall on this, but honda is saying it expired, and I am not eligible for cost coverage, and the repairs only have a 50% chance of fixing the issue. I bought the car used in 2016, and they say the recall expired after make year.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Jul 2020
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage Warranty extension: mil comes on with dtcs p0301 thru p0304 - the piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align which can lead to spark plug fouling. (WE -, Sep 2015)
- Extended coverage The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align which can lead to spark plug fouling. (Service, Jul 2014)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
255 owner complaints · 2 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 18–20 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features
Every Odyssey year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl · Drive: FWD
2010 Odyssey trims
| EX | EX (with leather) | LX | Touring |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Honda reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Honda aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 280 hp | FWD | 22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2026 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 280 hp | FWD | 22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 38 | Unknown or other (15) | — |
| 2025 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 280 hp | FWD | 22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 391 | Electrical system (207) | Yes |
| 2024 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 280 hp | FWD | 22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 109 | Electrical system (49) | Yes |
| 2023 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 280 hp | FWD | 22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 100 | Electrical system (29) | Yes |
| 2022 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 280 hp | FWD | 22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 9 | 136 | Electrical system (35) | Yes |
| 2021 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 280 hp | FWD | 22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 8 | 143 | Electrical system (55) | Yes |
| 2020 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 248–280 hp | FWD | 22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 14 | 474 | Forward collision avoidance (181) | Yes |
| 2019 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 248–280 hp | FWD | 22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 20 | 976 | Forward collision avoidance (232) | Yes |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 248–280 hp | FWD | 22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 16 | 993 | Electrical system (258) | Yes |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 248 hp | FWD | 22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 39 | Engine (10) | No |
| 2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 270 | Engine (93) | No |
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 206 | Engine (53) | No |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 308 | Power train (73) | No |
| 2013 | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 21–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 210 | Engine (69) | No |
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 21–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 245 | Service brakes (58) | No |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 21–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 233 | Electrical system (65) | No |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18–20 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 255 | Structure (54) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: Odyssey 2018–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | HONDA ODYSSEY PV ICE FWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | HONDA ODYSSEY PV N/A FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 38 |
| 2025 | Honda ODYSSEY PV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 391 |
| 2024 | Honda ODYSSEY PV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 109 |
| 2023 | Honda ODYSSEY MV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 6 | 100 |
| 2022 | Honda ODYSSEY VAN FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 10 | 136 |
| 2021 | Honda ODYSSEY VAN FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 8 | 143 |
| 2020 | Honda ODYSSEY VAN FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 14 | 474 |
| 2019 | Honda Odyssey VAN FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 20 | 976 |
| 2018 | Honda Odyssey VAN FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 16 | 993 |
| 2017 | Honda Odyssey VAN FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 39 |
| 2016 | Honda Odyssey VAN FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 270 |
| 2015 | Honda Odyssey VAN FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 206 |
| 2014 | Honda Odyssey VAN FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 308 |
| 2013 | Honda Odyssey VAN FWD | 5 | No | No | 6 | 210 |
| 2012 | Honda Odyssey VAN FWD | 5 | No | No | 5 | 245 |
| 2011 | Honda Odyssey VAN FWD | 5 | No | No | 5 | 233 |
| 2010 | Honda Odyssey w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 255 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Odyssey | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2026 | Odyssey | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2025 | Odyssey | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2024 | Odyssey | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2023 | Odyssey | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2022 | Odyssey | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2021 | Odyssey | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2020 | Odyssey | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2019 | Odyssey | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
22 |
| 2018 | Odyssey | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
22 |
| 2017 | Odyssey | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2016 | Odyssey | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2015 | Odyssey | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2014 | Odyssey | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2013 | Odyssey | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
21–22 |
| 2012 | Odyssey | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
21–22 |
| 2011 | Odyssey | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
21–22 |
| 2010 | Odyssey | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L, VCM Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
18–20 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.