The Lemon Index2015 Honda Odyssey.
The 2015 Honda Odyssey is better than average by owner complaints: 97 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 78, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 6 recalls, and it gets 22 mpg combined. The best Honda Odyssey year is 2017.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 206 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda Odyssey year. 2015 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 5K to 65K miles on the car (126 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- engine complaints mostly came at 9K–92K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 6K–63K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 4K–144K miles
Recalls 6
- equipment adaptive/mobility 2025
Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information.
- fuel system, gasoline 2023
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- seats 2018
The second row outboard seats have a lever to fold the seatback and slide the seat forward to access the third row seats.
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- seats 2017
The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two positions.
- seats 2016
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.
- fuel system, gasoline 2016
The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Honda told dealers about
Honda sent dealers 127 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Service news article - while driving under steady cruise (between 30 and 65 mph) or light…
- "techline summary article - if the engine is overheating and theres engine oil mixed in the…
- Techline summary article - if the engine is overheating and theres engine oil mixed in the…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedInadvertent deployment of air bags2026
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Odyssey VAN FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2900 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Very loud clunk noise and vehicle jerks when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear going approximately 20 miles. Could not duplicate the issue after engine restart. Not acceptable behavior with vehicle over $40k and under 1k miles of use.
2015 Honda Odyssey owner · NHTSA complaint 10694293
More owner reports
Less than 2 year old Honda Odyssey in perfect condition. For no reason charcoal canister sensor failed and cause the check engine light on. At the same time tail light bulb is out.
NHTSA complaint 11003698
Quick answers
Is the 2015 Honda Odyssey reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.3× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 78; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Honda Odyssey year by this measure is 2017.
What are the most common 2015 Honda Odyssey problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (19%), engine (14%) and seats (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Honda Odyssey have?
6 safety recalls (latest: equipment adaptive/mobility). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Honda Odyssey get?
22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2015 Honda Odyssey safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2015 Honda Odyssey problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 5,200 and 65,000 miles. The middle report was at 32,000 miles, from 126 complaints.
Does the 2015 Honda Odyssey have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 19% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2015 Honda Odyssey cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Honda Odyssey have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Honda Odyssey year is better than the 2015?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2017, 2013 and 2010.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works