The Lemon Index2025 Honda Odyssey.
The 2025 Honda Odyssey is so far one of the worst years by owner complaints: 428 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 799, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 22 mpg combined. The best Honda Odyssey year is 2017.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 428 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda Odyssey year. 2025 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 10K to 22K miles on the car (26 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 2
- airbags 2026
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
- equipment adaptive/mobility 2025
The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
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 33 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenNo restart after auto start/stop engages2025
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 PV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2900 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Engine failed to restart during Auto Idle Stop event. Nearly created an accident.
2025 Honda Odyssey owner · NHTSA complaint 11759350
More owner reports
The transmission slips and misses constantly, ive taken it to the dealership repeatedly they say they feel it then they dont, its getting progressively worse
NHTSA complaint 11753183
Would die at lights and so on, starter replaced and its started doing it again. Dies at lughts, stalls out at stops then will hesitate to start again and will throw itself forward making a clunky noise
NHTSA complaint 11764269
Quick answers
Is the 2025 Honda Odyssey reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 8× the average car's complaints per car sold, against other 2025 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 799; 100 is average). The best Honda Odyssey year by this measure is 2017.
What are the most common 2025 Honda Odyssey problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (55%), electrical (52%) and transmission & drivetrain (9%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2025 Honda Odyssey have?
2 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Honda Odyssey get?
22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2025 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 2025 Honda Odyssey problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 10,000 and 22,200 miles. The middle report was at 15,300 miles, from 26 complaints.
Does the 2025 Honda Odyssey have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 9% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2025 Honda Odyssey cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2025 Honda Odyssey have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Honda Odyssey year is better than the 2025?
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