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#BS-2017-HONODY-2851

2017 Honda Odyssey

Based on reports from 44 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
44
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
68
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 44 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

high pitched whining noise

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

windows go down and sunroof opens

1 complaints • Severity 2/10

$X,XXX
3

car stutters when accelerating

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

10 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 25K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

10
0–30K
4
30–60K
3
60–90K
1
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (10 reports) • Median: 25K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (10 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine10 (23%)
Drivetrain7 (16%)
Electrical6 (14%)
Other6 (14%)
Brakes3 (7%)
Fuel System2 (5%)
Visibility2 (5%)
Structure:body2 (5%)

2017 Honda Odyssey: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2017 Honda Odyssey, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 25,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 25K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2017 Honda Odyssey, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2017 Honda Odyssey, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2017 Honda Odyssey, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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18
7
19
1
20
4
21
1
22
7
23
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24
12
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Honda Odyssey. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

17V725000Apr 2018

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

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 to the seat striker, allowing the seat to tip forward unexpectedly during braking.

23V858000Mar 2024

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Honda Odyssey is the 2002 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2017 Honda Odyssey vs. Class Average (Minivan - 2WD)

This vehicle

44

Class avg

453

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical minivan - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 44 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2017 Honda Odyssey: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Honda Odyssey?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Honda Odyssey is related to the engine, with 10 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Honda Odyssey reliable?
The 2017 Honda Odyssey has 44 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Honda Odyssey problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Honda Odyssey has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Honda Odyssey problems start?
Based on 18 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 25,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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