Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2020 Honda Odyssey
NHTSA data on file today
The 2020 Honda Odyssey has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns and 491 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V423000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V332000 Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V227000 Air Bags May Deploy Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V064000 Air Bag May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V858000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V431000 Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V174000 Side-View Mirrors May Detach/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V158000 Seat Belt Buckle May Not Latch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V010000 Fuel Tank May Overfill Into Charcoal Canister NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V438000 Distorted or Inoperative Rearview Camera/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V440000 Delayed or Inoperative Rearview Camera/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V439000 Instrument Panel Software Incorrect/FMVSS 101/111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V437000 Power Sliding Doors May Open While Moving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V066000 Accessory Power Outlet Harness May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 186 complaints
- Electrical System 173 complaints
- Lane Departure 128 complaints
- Engine 71 complaints
- Unknown or Other 71 complaints
- Structure 32 complaints
Of the 491 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 491 complaints, owners report 20 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2020 Honda Odyssey has a moderate level of owner complaints and recalls, including notable issues with forward collision avoidance and electrical systems. With 487 complaints and 14 recall campaigns, the evidence suggests potential reliability concerns, though data is not overwhelmingly negative. Overall, it reflects an average reliability outlook.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward collision system | Unknown | $500–$1,000 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $400–$1,200 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations
- Brake inspections
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Drive belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unexpected collision warnings
- Dashboard warning lights
- Lane departure alerts
- Frequent electronic failures
- Unresponsive touchscreen controls
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2020 Honda Odyssey at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.