Used car safety, rank #25 of 181
Honda Odyssey Safety Rating (2018-20)
Real IIHS driver death rates for the 2018-20 Honda Odyssey, a very large wagon or minivan, compared with its class and with the current model.
Honorable MentionThe 2018-20 Honda Odyssey has an IIHS driver death rate of 6 per million registered vehicle years against a very large station wagons/minivans average of 26.4, which is 77% below the class average. That places it #25 of 181 used vehicles with a safety score of 85.4/100, earning our Honorable Mention designation, and it typically sells used for $20,000 to $32,000.
What the Honda Odyssey death rate means
At 6 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, the Honda Odyssey beats the very large station wagons/minivans average of 26.4 by 77%. The 95% confidence interval is 0 to 13, so even the pessimistic end of the range is no worse than the class average.
The other-driver death rate of 38 measures the opposite risk: how many drivers of other vehicles died in crashes with a Honda Odyssey. It is higher than the Honda Odyssey's own driver death rate, the usual pattern for heavier vehicles. Remember that death rates describe vehicles and their drivers together: IIHS adjusts for driver age and gender, but not for where or how carefully people drive. Our score weights this model's own rate at 70% and its class at 30%; see how we rank used cars.
Compared with similar used station wagons/minivans
The safest very large station wagons/minivans in the IIHS study, by our score, with the Honda Odyssey highlighted. It ranks 2 of the 5 shown; the class leader is the Toyota Sienna 2WD at a death rate of 5.
| Vehicle | Years | Death rate | Score | Reliability | Used price |
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| Toyota Sienna 2WD | 2018-20 | 5 (0 to 13) | 87.3 | 3.5/5 | $22,000 to $35,000 |
| Honda Odyssey (this page) | 2018-20 | 6 (0 to 13) | 85.4 | 3.5/5 | $20,000 to $32,000 |
| Chrysler Pacifica 2WD | 2017-20 | 20 (10 to 29) | 71.4 | n/a | n/a |
| Dodge Grand Caravan | 2017-20 | 48 (34 to 62) | 42.2 | n/a | n/a |
| Kia Sedona | 2017-20 | 53 (20 to 87) | 38.0 | n/a | n/a |
Class average for very large station wagons/minivans: 26.4 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years.
The new Honda Odyssey
Death rates lag the market by several years. For the current Honda Odyssey we score IIHS crash tests instead; here is how the latest model years rate on our new-car scale.
| Model year | Model | IIHS award | New-car score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Honda Odyssey | No award | 73.9 |
New-car scores use a different scale (crash tests, not death rates) and are not directly comparable with the 85.4 used-car score above.
Reliability and cost of ownership
Reliability: 3.5 out of 5
RepairPal rates the Honda Odyssey 3.5/5, 3rd out of 8 in its category. Owners spend about $547 a year on repairs and maintenance, visiting the shop 0.5 times a year for unscheduled work, and 12% of those repairs are severe.
RepairPal detailsUsed price: $20,000 to $32,000
Typical asking prices for 2018-20 Honda Odyssey listings. For a model with a death rate of 6, that buys more real-world protection per dollar than most alternatives in the very large station wagons/minivans class.
Safety recalls for the Honda Odyssey
A recall is a defect the manufacturer must repair free of charge, however old the car and whoever owns it now. On a used car this matters more than on a new one: the work is only done if a previous owner took it in.
14 recall campaigns on the 2020 model year, covering back over prevention, air bags, fuel system, gasoline, visibility, seat belts, electrical system, latches/locks/linkages.
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Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge.
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Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge.
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Air bags: air bag/restraint control module, software
Risk: Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ECU) software or replace the ECU, as necessary, free of charge.
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Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge.
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Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024.
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Back over prevention: display function
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the MOST cable harness and install a straightening cover over the vehicle cable connector, free of charge.
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Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices, exterior
Risk: Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both left and right side-view mirrors, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 17, 2024.
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Seat belts: front, buckle assembly
Risk: An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge.
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Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: Braun will notify owners, and dealers will inspect vehicles. If evidence of a fuel leak is present, a new fuel tank assembly and a new Honda charcoal canister will be installed, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2021.
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Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
Risk: A distorted or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020.
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Electrical system: software
Risk: A delayed or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners that updated software is available. Owners have the option to either follow the mailed instructions to download and update the software for free, or visit a dealer to have the software update performed, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020.
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Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
Risk: Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020.
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Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch
Risk: A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power sliding door outer handle cables, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020.
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Electrical system: wiring
Risk: An intermittent electrical short could overheat the wire harness, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row seat accessory power outlet wire harness for damage, replacing it as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and re-route the harness. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2020.
Recall campaigns from the NHTSA recalls database, retrieved 2026-09-04. A campaign covers a range of build dates, not every car of the model year, and IIHS reports this nameplate across several years while these results are for 2020. Confirm against the VIN. Recalls do not affect the death rate on this page.
Honda Odyssey: Common Questions
Is the Honda Odyssey a safe car?
Yes, by the measure that matters most. IIHS recorded a driver death rate of 6 per million registered vehicle years for the 2018-20 Honda Odyssey, 77% below the class average (26.4 for very large station wagons/minivans). That earns a used-car safety score of 85.4 out of 100 and rank #25 of 181 used vehicles, with a Honorable Mention designation.
What is the Honda Odyssey driver death rate?
6 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, with a 95% confidence interval of 0 to 13. Drivers of other vehicles that collided with a Honda Odyssey died at a rate of 38 per million. Source: IIHS driver death rates by make and model, covering 2018-20 models.
How does the Honda Odyssey compare with other very large station wagons/minivans?
The very large station wagons/minivans class averages 26.4 driver deaths per million; the Honda Odyssey sits at 6. Among the 5 very large station wagons/minivans compared above it ranks 2 by safety score; the top of that group is the Toyota Sienna 2WD with a death rate of 5.