Is the 2019 Honda ODYSSEY reliable?

The 2019 Honda ODYSSEY has 1507 complaints filed with NHTSA (4.6x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: avoid. Most common issue: DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS problems.

What are common problems with the 2019 Honda ODYSSEY?

Top problems: DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS (381 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRICAL (198 complaints, avg repair $500); SPEED CONTROL (192 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2019 Honda ODYSSEY?

Yes, there are 20 recall(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE, SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER, BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. Contact any Honda dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Honda ODYSSEY?

The 2019 Honda ODYSSEY gets 22 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $2182. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2019 Honda ODYSSEY?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2019 Honda ODYSSEY is approximately $1,432/year (minivan class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2019 Honda ODYSSEY

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2019 Honda ODYSSEY has 1507 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 4.6x the segment average of 325. The most common issue is driver assist/cameras problems (25% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2019 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving, the back up camera would not display causing a visibility hazard to the driver while driving in reverse. the cause of the failure was not determined. an unknown dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure.. There are 20 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 10 fire reports filed.

10 fire reports 14 crash reports 12 injuries

1507

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

5/5

Safety Stars

4.6x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

381 complaints

25%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE BACK UP CAMERA WOULD NOT DISPLAY CAUSING A VISIBILITY HAZARD TO THE DRIVER WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. AN UNKNOWN DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE.
• THERE ARE 2 ISSUES, POSSIBLY RELATED. FIRST OF ALL, WARNING FOR COLLISION MITIGATION SYSTEM PROBLEM APPEARED AND THEN THE DIGITAL DISPLAY WENT BLANK.THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY. IN THE SECOND PROBLEM THAT OCCURRED, A WARNING LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF (TOO QUICKLY TO DETERMINE WHAT IT SAID) AND
• GOING 25MPH. STEERING WHEEL SHOOK THEN DASH READ IN BLACK "BRAKE" WITH ORANGE BACKGROUND. VAN BRAKED ON ITS OWN. NEAREST CAR WAS 75 FEET AWAY.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE BACK UP CAMERA WOULD NOT DISPLAY CAUSING A VISIBILITY HAZARD TO THE DRIVER WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. AN UNKNOWN DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2019 Honda ODYSSEY

Based on 254 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 15K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

150

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRICAL

In line with typicalmedian 10K mi · 51 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

TRANSMISSION

In line with typicalmedian 8K mi · 38 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 17K mi · 29 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

OTHER

In line with typicalmedian 5K mi · 18 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BRAKES

In line with typicalmedian 19K mi · 16 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

SPEED CONTROL

In line with typicalmedian 15K mi · 14 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (20)

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA28/07/2020

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles. Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display critical information, such as engine oil pressure, speedometer, and gear selector position until the next ignition cycle. Additionally, it can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Risk: Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is T89.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2019 Honda ODYSSEY

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$2,182

Per month

$182

Per mile

18.2¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$2,527/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,715/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2019 Honda ODYSSEY

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,432

Full coverage / month

$119

Liability only / year

$559

vs US avg

-14%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (minivan)0.91x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating0.94x

× vehicle age1.00x

= Full coverage estimate$1432

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Honda ODYSSEY Service Intervals

Oil change

8K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

8K mi

Brake fluid

36 months

Transmission fluid

30K mi

Engine coolant

60K mi

Spark plugs

100K mi

Cabin air filter

15K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

30K mi

Maintenance Minder shows exact intervals based on your driving. CVT-equipped models (Civic, HR-V, Accord Hybrid) need CVT fluid service, not conventional ATF.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Honda New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

3 yr / 36K mi

These are the terms for a new Honda. If you're buying a used 2019 ODYSSEY, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Honda dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 1507 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE BACK UP CAMERA WOULD NOT DISPLAY CAUSING A VISIBILITY HAZARD TO THE DRIVER WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. AN UNKNOWN DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: CAR SHIFTS INTO PARK WHILE DRIVING
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SPEED CONTROL: (EVENT 1 AND 2 HAPPENED 10 MINUTES APART) OUR NEW VAN SHIFTS IN THE PARK WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (62 MPH). WE TOOK IT TO FREEWAY HONDA THE FIRST TIME AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO RENDER ANY ERRORS, SO THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO US. (EVENT 3) OCCURRED ON 12/16/2018 AROUND 11:42 AM. WE WERE DRIVIN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: UPON STARTUP OF THE VEHICLE, A STRONG BURNING SMELL WAS SENSED. THE VEHICLE WAS BRIEFLY PUT INTO A SLOW REVERSE TO TAKE IT OUT OF THE GARAGE AND A VERY ROUGH IDLE STARTED, BLACK SMOKE APPEARED OUT OF THE TAIL PIPE AND EVERY POSSIBLE ERROR MESSAGE APPEARED ONE AFTER THE OTHER ON THE DASH. THE VEHICLE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 20 recalls have been completed — free at any Honda dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)