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Honda Odyssey: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2017 (90/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
12 complaints · 2 recalls
229 complaints · 2 recalls
70 complaints · 3 recalls
87 complaints · 5 recalls
126 complaints · 9 recalls
123 complaints · 8 recalls
417 complaints · 14 recalls
876 complaints · 20 recalls
932 complaints · 16 recalls
38 complaints · 2 recalls
260 complaints · 6 recalls
199 complaints · 6 recalls
307 complaints · 5 recalls
209 complaints · 6 recalls
241 complaints · 5 recalls
232 complaints · 5 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2017?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2017 Honda Odyssey’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Honda Odyssey head-to-head →