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Honda Odyssey

EPA MPG: NA
Average Retail Price
$2,900 - $3,175

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There are 10 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

Road Test

The Odyssey is big and spacious, yet it doesn't feel bulky. The Honda provides good handling, comfortable seating, and offers an ideal combination of acceleration and fuel economy. It's an excellent choice for people who need plenty of interior space.

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2002 Minivans & 3-Row SUVs Reliability

No Data Available

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Honda vs. Other New Car Brands

Honda vs. Other New Car Brands

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

2002 Minivans 3-row Ratings

$2,900 - $3,175
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EPA MPG NA
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$2,900 - $3,300
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$3,100 - $3,475
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$2,825 - $3,150
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EPA MPG NA
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$2,825
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Features & Specs
Body Style
    minivan
Seating
2 front, 2 rear, 3 third
Drive Wheels
Front
Engines Available
  • 3.5-liter V6 (240 hp)
Transmissions Available
  • 5-speed automatic
Warranty
Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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Model History
2018-
Current Generation

Introduced in 2018, the fifth-generation Odyssey packs a more powerful engine, two new transmission options, a sideways-sliding second-row seat, and a host of other interior technologies intended to keep the entire family happy. The 3.5-liter V6 puts out 280 hp, and it is teamed with a nine-speed gearbox in lower trims and a 10-speed transmission on top-tier models. The lighter, more rigid Odyssey is front-drive only; no all-wheel-drive is available. A hands-free, foot-activated power tailgate is available. A new 8-inch infotainment touch screen replaces the previous Odyssey's complicated dual-screen system. All but the base LX trim come with standard blind spot monitoring, cross-traffic alert, forward collision warning, and automatic emergency braking. For the 2020 model year, a 10-speed automatic is now standard across the board. Updates for 2021 include standard Honda Sensing across all trims. This package includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, and lane keeping assistance. Blind spot warning and rear cross traffic are standard on all except the base trim. Plus, the minivan received a fresh exterior look, and a standard rear seat reminder system that alerts drivers to check the rear seat before leaving the vehicle to prevent forgetting a child inside. Honda claims that the second-row seats now fold nearly flat, making them easier to remove, and EX-L and higher trims get a power lumbar support for the front passenger seat. For 2025, the Odyssey received updated front and rear fascias, a digital instrument display and a larger, more user-friendly center touchscreen. The EX and Sport trims were dropped, and a Sport-L trim was added. 



2011-2017
2011 Redesign Year
Redesigned for 2011, this generation of the Honda Odyssey did very well in our road tests, with comfortable seating and a good ride. Handling is responsive, but the steering wasn't as precise as in previous Odysseys. The cabin is relatively quiet, though some road noise persists. Eight occupants fit easily in the roomy, versatile interior. The refined 248-hp V6 and five-speed automatic powertrain return 19 mpg overall. Top-trim versions got a six-speed automatic that became standard for 2014; this version returns 21 mpg. That 2014 freshening also included a reinforced front structure for better crashworthiness, the addition of available forward-collision warning, and an overly complicated touchscreen infotainment system on higher trims. Blind spot monitoring was only available on the top Elite trim; other versions got Honda's LaneWatch right blind spot camera system, which is more distracting and less useful. A built-in vacuum cleaner comes on select trims.
2005-2010
2005 Redesign Year

Long one of our top-scoring minivans, the Odyssey was redesigned in 2005, bringing improved interior flexibility. Safety increased significantly with the addition of standard curtain airbags and stability control. Sharp and precise steering makes the Odyssey surprisingly fun to drive for a big box on wheels. Bumps are well absorbed by the suspension, providing a comfortable ride, but interior noise levels are rather high. The 3.5-liter V6 and five-speed automatic delivers plenty of power and 19 mpg overall. A telescoping steering wheel adjustment arrived for 2007; high-trim models have a backup camera and a power liftgate in later years. An underfloor storage compartment holds small items or can stow the removable center second-row seat. Eight passengers fit in the roomy interior, and the third row seat drops into the floor for more storage and a flat load floor. Note that the competing Toyota Sienna isn't as enjoyable to drive, but is quieter and offers optional all-wheel-drive.

1999-2004
1999 Redesign Year

The original Odyssey, with four swing-out doors instead of sliders, and its overworked four-cylinder engine soldiered until 998. The third-row bench seat cleverly folds and stows flush with the floor. The Odyssey was reinvented as a large traditional minivan for 1999, with sliding doors and a smooth 3.5-liter V6. This Odyssey is big and spacious, yet doesn't feel bulky. It has good handling, comfortable seating, and good acceleration. Traction control became standard for 2001. Watch out for problems with the five-speed automatic transmission in 2000-2004 model years.