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2021 Honda Odyssey Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 8 NHTSA recalls and 115 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Honda Odyssey

The 2021 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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Buyer Beware — 2021 Honda Odyssey

The 2021 Honda Odyssey shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

8
NHTSA Recalls
8 recalls on record
115
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Honda Odyssey (8)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Honda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V010000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V174000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V431000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V064000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V858000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V877000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #26V227000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #26V332000
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Honda Odyssey

Based on 115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
37
Air Bags
15
Unknown Or Other
15
Forward Collision Avoidance
11
Suspension
5
Engine
5
Power Train
5
Structure
4
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Honda Odyssey — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 198 complaints 2016 256 complaints 2017 38 complaints 2018 910 complaints 2019 845 complaints 2020 395 complaints 2021 115 complaints 2022 125 complaints 2023 84 complaints 2024 63 complaints 2025 172 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2018, 2019 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2017, 2021, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Honda Odyssey

Is the 2021 Honda Odyssey reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Honda Odyssey has 8 recalls and 115 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2021 Honda Odyssey have?
The 2021 Honda Odyssey has 8 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Honda Odyssey?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Honda Odyssey are: Electrical System, Air Bags, Unknown Or Other, Forward Collision Avoidance. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Honda Odyssey safe to buy?
The 2021 Honda Odyssey has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 8 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Honda Odyssey should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Honda Odyssey are: 2017, 2021, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2018, 2019.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.