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Honda Odyssey

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 83% Detailed ratings

Price $29,990 – $47,090 Payments

Fuel consumption 7.1 – 11.7 L/100km

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Revamped just last year, Honda’s full-size minivan is much the same for 2012. It’s acclaimed for its dynamic design and modern drivetrain. Drivers with a taste for the good life will prefer the Touring version, which includes a 650-watt sound system and high-intensity headlamps. The Odyssey can be equipped with a 3.5L V6 to shuttle families around with ease.

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2025/2026 Honda Odyssey: Stress-Free Family Hauling

The fifth-generation Honda Odyssey was introduced for the 2018 model year, then updated for 2021 and again for 2025. As part of its latest revision, the Japanese minivan receives some cosmetic tweaks and more gadgets to keep up with the times. On the outside, the front grille has been redesigned. July 28, 2025

Ranking: Top 20 Most Durable Vehicles

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Good initial quality and a high level of reliability are two elements that are common in the most durable vehicles on the market. But don’t forget that a vehicle can only last if it’s maintained properly! The American research firm iSeeCars has recently published a new annual ranking of models …December 14, 2022

What Were the Best Minivans in 2017?

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Far from being as popular as they once were, minivans have trouble facing the strong SUV competition in today’s market. However, the few manufacturers that hang on to them are taking steps to help them stay relevant. For example, Kia has replaced the Sedona with the new Carnival , and …September 29, 2022

5 Features to Discover Inside the Honda Odyssey

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Since its revamp for model year 2018, the Honda Odyssey still stands out thanks to its superior comfort and reliable engine, but it now features a few new attractive gadgets, technologies and accessories that will please all occupants, regardless of their age. Here are five of these additions that you …August 22, 2022

Top 10 Most American-Made Cars in 2022

Three Good Reasons to Buy a Pre-Owned Honda Odyssey

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The Honda Odyssey has been part of our automotive landscape for many years and has become a reference for families, even if it’s not the most affordable, nor the most fuel efficient in its segment. Unlike most of its competitors, the Odyssey doesn’t offer all-wheel drive or a hybrid, but …April 28, 2022

10 Good Used Vehicles From 2016

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If your budget is only compatible with five or six year-old vehicles, you obviously won’t be able to take advantage of the initial manufacturer’s warranty (unless, for example, you opt for a Mitsubishi model that has a drivetrain coverage of 10 years or 160,000 km). For that reason, choosing a …April 26, 2022

Is a $6,000 Honda Odyssey with 400,000 km a Good Buy?

Pre-owned vehicles

Looking for a really affordable van to haul your whole family or half of your son's soccer team? There are some great deals on the used car market, but beware: the purchase price isn't everything. You have to think about the cost of ownership as well, which includes maintenance. Of …February 15, 2022

10 Great Family Vehicles to Consider in 2019

2018 Honda Odyssey: Technovan

Let’s stop pretending we’re not parents for a while and figure out what we really need in a family vehicle. Taking the kids to hockey practice, carpooling, going camping, heading to the cottage, fetching the groceries; all these tasks require a spacious vehicle, one in which everyone fits without arguments …July 13, 2018

2018 Honda Odyssey: a Nod to a Simpler Era

Back in the 1990s, the automotive spectrum was rather straightforward. If you were single, or in a relationship, you either drove a compact or midsized car. If you owned a farm, you drove a pickup truck. And if you had a large family, you drove a minivan. Of course, the …February 12, 2018

2018 Honda Odyssey: Be Yourself

Automobile journalists generally don't like driving minivans, for the plain and simple reason that they aren't much fun to drive. And yet, each and every year in Canada, tens of thousands of families buy one. There are actually two vehicle categories in this segment. The first includes the Dodge Grand …June 6, 2017

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Honda's 3.5-litre V6 Once Again Under Investigation in the U.S.

U.S. authorities are once again looking into Honda's 3.5-litre V6, raising concerns about its reputation for dependability. Just like it did in November of last year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating approximately 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. Affected models include the 2016-2020 Honda Pilot , …August 26, 2025

Minivans Are Back! Latest Sales Results Highlight Sustained Growth

Long considered on the verge of extinction in a market increasingly dominated by SUVs and pickup trucks, the good old minivans are far from finished. On the contrary, they are experiencing a real resurgence in popularity. The trend we observed in 2024 continued into the first half of 2025: excluding …July 21, 2025

U.S. Authorities Probing 1.4 Million Honda Vehicles, 3.5L V6 Again to Blame

Is there something wrong again with connecting rod bearings on Honda’s 3.5-litre V6 engine? That’s what U.S. authorities want to know. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation covering approximately 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. after it received 173 complaints and reports from owners. Affected …November 12, 2024

2025 Honda Odyssey: Still No Hybrid, But There’s New Stuff to Like

With the Kia Carnival joining the hybrid minivan club for 2025, the Honda Odyssey is now alone with a gas-only configuration (notwithstanding Chrysler’s other minivan, the Grand Caravan , which is mainly sold as a fleet vehicle). It’s also getting fairly old. Should families still care about it? Sure. Besides, …July 22, 2024

Airbag-Related Recall Affects Nearly All Honda Models, Some Acuras

A safety issue with the sensor in the front passenger seat is forcing Honda to recall a large number of models and units, including more than three quarters of a million in the U.S. alone. [UPDATE] According to Transport Canada, 66,846 vehicles are affected north of the border. The models …February 6, 2024

4.5 Million Honda, Acura Vehicles Recalled Globally for Fuel Pump Issue

Honda will recall an estimated 4.5 million vehicles globally, including some from its luxury brand Acura, due to a potentially faulty fuel pump that may cause the engine to stall while driving. This is an expansion of the June 2020 recall that involved the same issue. There are now more …December 21, 2023

Premature Wear in Honda, Acura Engines Leads to Recall

Honda has announced a recall on approximately 280,000 vehicles in North America, including just shy of 30,000 in Canada, due to potential engine damage. Affected models include the 2019 Odyssey and Ridgeline , 2016 and 2018 Pilot , as well as the 2018-2020 MDX and 2015-2020 TLX from luxury brand …November 20, 2023

Rear-Seat Passengers at Risk in Today's Minivans, IIHS Warns

You’d think modern minivans are some of the safest vehicles on the road especially when it comes to protecting all those kids sitting inside. As it turns out, they’re lagging behind. None of the four MY2023 minivans recently tested by the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) earned an …September 20, 2023

Honda Recalls Another 88,000 Vehicles With Rearview Camera Issues in Canada

Rear-view cameras have been mandatory on all new vehicles in Canada for several years now. They’re great for preventing a number of collisions—at least when they work properly. Reliability is a major concern, as evidenced by the growing list of recalls to fix rear-view camera issues. Honda is giving us …June 28, 2023

52,000 Hondas and Acuras in Canada Have Seat Belts That May Unlatch

Japanese automaker Honda is recalling approximately half a million vehicles in North America, including just over 52,000 in Canada, to fix a problem with the seat belts. The recall affects the 2017-2020 CR-V compact SUV, 2018-2019 Accord midsize sedan, 2018-2020 Odyssey minivan and 2019 Insight hybrid sedan. The 2019-2020 Acura …March 16, 2023

Honda: Faulty Start-Stop System Leads to Complaints, Investigation

While generally acclaimed and known for its dependability, the 3.5-litre V6 engine found in many Honda vehicles is currently under investigation in the U.S. The problem doesn’t come from the engine itself but rather from the auto start-stop system. More specifically, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched …June 8, 2022

Honda Odyssey Goes Dark for 2023

The Honda Odyssey is arguably not the most desirable minivan you can buy right now. It recently lost its segment-exclusive, built-in vacuum and still doesn’t offer all-wheel drive or a hybrid variant like the Toyota Sienna and Chrysler Pacifica , both of which are ahead in terms of Canadian sales. May 12, 2022

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Motoring TV 2000 Episode 5

Toyota replaces Tercel with Echo 2000 Jaguar XKR 1999 Honda Odyssey tips keeping records of service intervals Mellent Melody and pink Cabriolet watch your thermostat Jim Kenzie on the "men don't ask for directions" myth.

Motoring TV 2000 Episode 6

Hi-rail vehicles 2000 Saturn LS Big Brothers derby 1999 Honda Odyssey torque lock BMW durability test pros and cons of aluminum vs steel rims where will tomorrow's classics come from?

Motoring TV 2005 Episode 2

2005 Honda Odyssey 2005 Pontiac G6 protecting your car's paint finish extreme off-roading has your car has run out of lives? confusing world of calculating fuel mileage 2005 Honda Odyssey 2005 Pontiac G6; …

Motoring TV 2005 Episode 7

2005 Porsche Boxster 2005 Honda Odyssey Do you know where your block heater is? Michelin concept vehicle checking your battery Solid or dotted line, does it matter?

Review: 2018 Honda Odyssey

Ok, so minivans are uncool to many people, despite that fact, in our opinion, a minivan is the most practical vehicle on the road for families. We think it's the "practical" that maybe is the problem? Anyway, a few car companies are still building them including Honda. (This segment originally …

The Car Guide rating 83%

Pros

Distinctive silhouette
Good road holding
Quality fit and trim
Versatility of the passenger compartment

Cons

Imposing size
High prices for high-end models
Slow steering

Driving	8/10
Safety	10/10
Interior	8/10
Reliability	8/10
Winter driving	8/10
Comfort	8/10

What's new in 2012

No major change

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Recalls

Seats And Restraints
November 17, 2017
Other
April 10, 2013
Airbag
January 18, 2013

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