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2025 Honda OdysseyProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 747 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
747
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
33
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 747 complaints, 5 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 5.4x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

clicking noise in dash

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

250 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 16K miles.

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

29
0–30K
3
30–60K
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (29 reports) • Median: 16K 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 (250 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

Engine250 (33%)
Electrical232 (31%)
Other120 (16%)
Drivetrain44 (6%)
Fuel System21 (3%)
Brakes14 (2%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking8 (1%)
Steering8 (1%)

2025 Honda Odyssey: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2025 Honda Odyssey, with 250 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 16,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 16K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 31% of all reports filed for the 2025 Honda Odyssey, with 232 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2025 Honda Odyssey, with 44 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 2025 Honda Odyssey, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-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.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

25V877000Jan 2026

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:

Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

26V332000Jul 2026

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

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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2025 Honda Odyssey NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

EA25004OpenOpened Mar 2025

No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

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.

2025 Honda Odyssey vs. Class Average (Minivan - 2WD)

This vehicle

747

Class avg

139

5.4x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical minivan - 2wd vehicles.

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. 747 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.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2025 Honda Odyssey: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Honda Odyssey?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2025 Honda Odyssey is related to the engine, with 250 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2025 Honda Odyssey reliable?
The 2025 Honda Odyssey has 747 complaints, 5 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 5.4x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2025 Honda Odyssey?
NHTSA rates the 2025 Honda Odyssey 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2025 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 2025 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
Yes, the 2025 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 32 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 16,000 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.
When was the 2025 Honda Odyssey data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
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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