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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.

Best years to target

2017 90 · 2011 80 · 2024 76 · 2014 76

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.

202690/100
Too New

12 complaints · 2 recalls

202562/100
Caution

229 complaints · 2 recalls

202476/100
Buy

70 complaints · 3 recalls

202364/100
Caution

87 complaints · 5 recalls

202260/100
Caution

126 complaints · 9 recalls

202164/100
Caution

123 complaints · 8 recalls

202051/100
Caution

417 complaints · 14 recalls

201943/100
Caution

876 complaints · 20 recalls

201842/100
Caution

932 complaints · 16 recalls

201790/100
Buybest year

38 complaints · 2 recalls

201671/100
Buy

260 complaints · 6 recalls

201574/100
Buy

199 complaints · 6 recalls

201476/100
Buy

307 complaints · 5 recalls

201373/100
Buy

209 complaints · 6 recalls

201276/100
Buy

241 complaints · 5 recalls

201180/100
Buy

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.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Honda Odyssey head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Honda Odyssey as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.