Honda
Odyssey
Honda Odyssey: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassMinivan
Model years (US)2000–2027
New registrations (EU)2000–2025
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Honda Odyssey (North America)2017–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | RL6 |
| Production | April 2017–present |
| Model years | 2018–present |
| Engines | 3.5 L J35Y6 V6 |
| Transmissions | 9-speed ZF 9HP automatic (2018–19 non-Touring and Elite models) 10-speed automatic (Touring and Elite models: 2018–19, standard: 2020–) |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm |
| Length | 5,161 mm |
| Width | 1,994 mm |
| Height | 1,765 mm |
| Assembly | United States: Lincoln, Alabama (HMA) |
| Designer | Randall Smock (2015) |
Honda Odyssey (international)2013–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | RC1 / RC2 / RC4 |
| Production | 2013–2021, 2023–present (Japan) 2014–present (China) |
| Body styles | 5-door minivan |
| Engines | Petrol 2.0 L LFA1/LFB1/LFA-H4 i-VTEC I4 (hybrid) 2.4 L K24W i-VTEC I4 |
| Electric motor | AC synchronous permanent magnet (hybrid) |
| Transmissions | CVT e-CVT (hybrid) |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm |
| Length | 4,830–4,845 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,685–1,715 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,700–1,880 kg |
| Assembly | Japan: Sayama (until 2021) China: Guangzhou (GAC Honda); Wuhan (Dongfeng Honda; Elysion) |
Honda Odyssey (North America)2010–2017
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | RL5 |
| Production | May 2010 – 2017 |
| Model years | 2011–2017 |
| Engines | 3.5 L J35Z8 V6 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed automatic (2011–13 except Touring models) 6-speed automatic (Touring models: 2011–13, all models: 2014–17) |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm |
| Length | 5,154 mm |
| Width | 2,012 mm |
| Height | 1,737 mm |
| Assembly | United States: Lincoln, Alabama (HMA) |
| Designer | Catalin Matei (2008) |
Honda Odyssey (international)2008–2013
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | RB3 / RB4 |
| Production | 2008–2013 |
| Engines | Petrol 2.4 L K24A i-VTEC I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed automatic CVT |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm |
| Length | 4,780 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,545–1,565 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,600–1,690 kg |
| Assembly | Japan: Sayama China: Guangzhou (Guangqi Honda) |
Honda Odyssey (North America)2004–2010
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | RL3/RL4 |
| Production | August 2004 – 2010 |
| Model years | 2005–2010 |
| Engines | 3.5 L J35A6 V6 (LX, EX) 3.5 L J35A7 V6 (EX-L, Touring) |
| Transmissions | 5-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm |
| Length | 2005–07: 5,105 mm 2008–10: 5,133 mm |
| Width | 1,958 mm |
| Height | 1,778 mm 1,748 mm (LX) |
| Assembly | United States: Lincoln, Alabama (HMA) |
| Designer | Akio Fumiiri (2002) |
Honda Odyssey (international)2003–2008
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | RB1 / RB2 |
| Production | 2003–2008 |
| Engines | Petrol 2.4 L K24A VTEC I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed automatic CVT |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm |
| Length | 4,765 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,550–1,570 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,610–1,760 kg |
| Assembly | Japan: Sayama China: Guangzhou (Guangqi Honda) |
Honda Odyssey (international)1999–2003
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | RA6 / RA7 / RA8 / RA9 |
| Production | 1999–2003 |
| Body styles | 5-door station wagon |
| Engines | Petrol 2.3 L F23A I4 3.0 L J30A V6 |
| Transmissions | 4/5-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm |
| Length | 4,770–4,835 mm |
| Width | 1,795–1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,630–1,655 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,570–1,760 kg |
| Assembly | Japan: Sayama China: Guangzhou (Guangqi Honda) |
Honda Odyssey (North America)1998–2004
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | RL1 |
| Production | 1998–2004 |
| Model years | 1999–2004 |
| Engines | 3.5 L J35A1 V6 (1999–2001) 3.5 L J35A4 V6 (2002–2004) |
| Transmissions | 4-speed B7XA automatic (1999–2001) 5-speed BYBA automatic (2002–2004) |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm |
| Length | 5,110 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,770 mm 1,740 mm (LX) |
| Assembly | Canada: Alliston, Ontario United States: Lincoln, Alabama |
| Designer | Mitsuhiro Honda, Tamotsu Okamoto (1996) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2027 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 10-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2018–2019 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 9-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2011–2017 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2002–2013 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2001 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2027 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 10-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| 2018–2019 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 9-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| 2011–2017 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| 2002–2013 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2–13.1 L/100 km | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km | 8.7–10.2 L/100 km |
| 2000–2001 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016, 2022 | Petrol | 3471 cm³ | 185 kW (252 PS) | 1920–2130 kg | 189 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2019–2021 | Petrol | 3471 cm³ | 209 kW (284 PS) | 2070–2158 kg | 289–298 g/km (WLTP) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Minivan |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2027 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 39 |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 3,471 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 185–209 kW (252–284 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,920–2,158 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 3,000 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2027 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2025 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and drivetrain | 2891 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Engine and cooling | 1958 | 2005, 2018, 2025 |
| Electrical system | 1752 | 2018, 2019, 2025 |
| Body and structure | 1333 | 2005, 2007, 2008 |
| Brakes | 1123 | 2005, 2007, 2008 |
| Driver assistance | 868 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Airbags | 769 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 661 | 2005, 2018, 2019 |
| Steering | 547 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Speed control and cruise | 462 | 2002, 2018, 2019 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2025: 12067 complaints, 440 with a crash and 122 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.
Recalls
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