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Honda Odyssey 2011–2017 (4th gen)

Honda Odyssey
Photo: Zibodiz · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Price
$29,000–$45,500
MPG
22
  • Strength: Excellent safety
  • Strength: Strong passenger space
  • Watch-out: Below-average reliability
  • Watch-out: Below-average running costs
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How it scores for you10 scores
A crash-safe, spacious eight-seat family hauler with a comfortable ride, but thirsty fuel costs and engine and transmission complaints temper the appeal.
Reliability31

Recalled about as often as cars of the same model years; 2 of its 7 recalls were serious. About 6% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -4 points for its wider reputation.

Safety100

5-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 5, side 5, rollover 4).

Running costs31

About $3,050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 31% of cars we track.

Cargo & utility58

38.4 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 58% of other minivans we track.

Passenger space80

Eight seats, four doors, and huge 148.5 cu ft max cargo. Minivans lead all vehicles for interior room; Odyssey is among the roomiest and most versatile.

Driving fun40

Composed handling for a minivan with 248 hp V6 gives adequate power, but as an FWD 8-seat family hauler it prioritizes practicality over engagement. Slightly below-average fun.

Tech45

4th-gen Odyssey offered available rear entertainment and navigation, but its 2011-2017 era infotainment is dated by current standards. Around segment-typical for its time.

Comfort62

Minivans excel at ride comfort; the Odyssey is known for a smooth, quiet ride, easy access via sliding doors, and supportive seating for long trips.

Value retention55

Typical resale value for a minivan.

Capability33

Rated to tow 3,500 lb; front- or rear-wheel drive only.

Safety & recalls14 recalls
Overall 5/5
Frontal 5/5
Side 5/5
Rollover 4/5

14 recalls · 6 common complaint areas across 2015–2017

  • Engine — 74 complaints (2016)
  • Recall — Seats: mid/rear assembly (2017)
  • Powertrain — 39 complaints (2015)

2017

  • RecallSeats: mid/rear assembly17V725000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two positions. If a seat is placed between either of the two positions when attaching the seat to the vehicle floor, the seat will not latch properly t

  • RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump23V858000

    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, F

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain7 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    -Torque convertor/transmission. We do currently have it and it could be inspected. -A sudden transmission failure could pose a safety risk to us and others. -Yes, see story below. Technician drove and did report feeling the shuddering. -Yes, by honda and now a third party mechanic. -No lights. We r

  • Complaint clusterEngine6 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    At 60 mph the vehicle began shaking , I pulled over , put it in park while still running, and got out to inspect. I noticed some smoke from under the hood and by the time I got inside to release the hood latch , the smoke stopped. With multiple lights on the dash I shut it off . It would not restart

  • Complaint clusterElectrical5 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    The contact owns a 2017 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that after exiting the vehicle and pressing the buttons to lock the doors, the front driver’s side door locked and immediately unlocked, failing to remain secured. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and the manu

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other5 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    The car was parked and turned off on a hill, approximately 2-4deg grade. The automated sliding door was opened and the close door function was activated. With the door about halfway closed, a snapping sound could be heard and the door slammed shut. The door slammed with such force that the entire ca

2016

  • RecallFuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly16V417000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura MDX 2WD and MDX 4WD vehicles, 2016 Acura MDX 4WD vehicles, 2015-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles, and 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds wh

  • RecallSeats: mid/rear assembly16V932000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured September 23, 2016, to October 24, 2016. The affected vehicles have a second row center seat with a horizontal adjuster bar that may stick in the unlocked position, allowing the seat to unexpectedly

  • RecallSeats: mid/rear assembly16V933000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2010, to October 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have second row outboard seats that have a release lever that allows the seats to move for easier access to the third row of seats. Th

  • RecallSeats: mid/rear assembly17V725000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two positions. If a seat is placed between either of the two positions when attaching the seat to the vehicle floor, the seat will not latch properly t

  • RecallSeats: mid/rear assembly18V170000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats have a lever to fold the seatback and slide the seat forward to access the third row seats. Due to a manufacturing error, if the walk-in release lever is used to fold a fully recli

  • RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump23V858000

    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, F

  • Complaint clusterEngine74 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    the problem only happens after driving for more than 30 minutes. when I stop at a light, the engine starts shaking and stalls. the starter seems cranking normally, but it takes about 3 attempts and about 40 seconds to restart. One day, the engine stopped while I was driving. There is no Check Engine

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain37 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    I am sending you information about how a situation was handled by Honda, so hopefully others do not go through the same problems we did. Honda customer service and product advisory is what failed us and we are grateful that we didn't have an accident. I am attaching my documentation below.

  • Complaint clusterElectrical36 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    I am reporting a serious electrical shock/electrocution hazard involving the factory-installed 115V AC power inverter outlet in my 2016 Honda Odyssey. While the vehicle was in motion, my [XXX] son was able, without tools, to pull the AC outlet assembly completely out of the interior panel. He was t

  • Complaint clusterSeats24 complaintscomplaints:SEATS

    I was attempting to move the passenger side 2nd row seat forward so that my children could extricate themselves from the third row while we were stopped. The mechanism locked, and subsequently the seat back was unable to lock. This was a safety issue, and so I move my child to another seat. We to

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other22 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    I am writing to formally report a serious and potentially life-threatening safety issue involving my Honda Odyssey’s locking system. For several years, I have experienced an ongoing problem in which the doors of my Odyssey have unexpectedly locked while the key fob was still inside the vehicle. This

2015

  • RecallFuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly16V417000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura MDX 2WD and MDX 4WD vehicles, 2016 Acura MDX 4WD vehicles, 2015-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles, and 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds wh

  • RecallSeats: mid/rear assembly16V933000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2010, to October 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have second row outboard seats that have a release lever that allows the seats to move for easier access to the third row of seats. Th

  • RecallSeats: mid/rear assembly17V725000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two positions. If a seat is placed between either of the two positions when attaching the seat to the vehicle floor, the seat will not latch properly t

  • RecallSeats: mid/rear assembly18V170000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats have a lever to fold the seatback and slide the seat forward to access the third row seats. Due to a manufacturing error, if the walk-in release lever is used to fold a fully recli

  • RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump23V858000

    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, F

  • RecallEquipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: LATCH/anchor25V876000

    Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraint

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain39 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    Approximately 7 months ago, my 2015 Honda Odyssey experienced an engine misfire with code P0302 (cylinder 2). All spark plugs were replaced at that time and the issue appeared resolved. However, the misfire has now returned with the check engine light on, again indicating cylinder misfire. The vehic

  • Complaint clusterEngine30 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    I first experienced an engine misfire in February 2025. The vehicle had a P0301 misfire code, and at the time I was unaware of Honda’s extended warranty related to this issue. We had a trusted mechanic friend inspect the vehicle and replace the spark plugs and ignition coils. He noted that there was

  • Complaint clusterElectrical25 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    American Honda Motor Co., Inc. issued an official Warranty Extension in July 2025 covering engine misfires from piston ring deterioration (DTCs P0301-P0304) on 2013-15 Pilot and 2013-17 Odyssey vehicles. My 2015 Honda Odyssey (VIN: [XXX]) experienced this exact defect, resulting in severe engine m

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other18 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    My rear passenger sliding door is stuck open and won't close.

  • Complaint clusterStructure18 complaintscomplaints:STRUCTURE

    There is paint peeling off the back on my van. I have seen this issue on other Honda Odyssey’s (same year) driving on the road.

Cost to own$24,200 / 5 yr

MSRP, new

$29,000–$45,500

Estimated used price, by model year

2017$18,200–$21,300
2016$13,800–$16,200
2015$10,000–$11,800

$3,050/yr

EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.

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Specs
MSRPNew $29,000–$45,500
Efficiency22 MPG
Seats8
DrivetrainFWD
PowertrainGas

City MPG

19

Highway MPG

27

Combined MPG

22

Horsepower

248 hp

Doors

4

Length

202.8 in

Width

79.1 in

Height

68.5 in

Wheelbase

118.1 in

Curb weight

4,557 lb

Cargo volume

38.4 cu ft

Cargo (seats folded)

148.5 cu ft

Towing capacity

3,500 lbs

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