2017 Honda Odyssey Review

Name: 2017 Honda Odyssey Review
Brand: Honda

Price Range: $16,952 - $24,990

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by Dan Frio^{Correspondent
Dan spent many years covering the go-fast, look-good, get-loud corners of the automotive universe. First, he served as editor of enthusiast magazines AutoSound and Honda Tuning, then as executive editor at SEMA News, the publishing arm of the trade group that produces the annual SEMA Show (yes, that show). As a contributor to Edmunds, he now likes to keep the volume low and the speed limit legal, providing expert car-shopping advice to drivers looking for the perfect match.}

Pros

Cabin is huge, flexible and quiet
V6 engine is refined and fuel-efficient
Third-row seat folds easily for quick cargo/passenger conversions
Handles exceptionally well
almost feels like an Accord

Cons

Most desirable features saved for pricey upper trim levels
Removing the second-row seats is cumbersome and awkward

What’s new

For 2017, the Honda Odyssey offers an optional acoustically treated windshield for SE and EX-L trims.

Vehicle overview

We get it. You've got a family now. You need a bigger car. You've considered SUVs, crossovers, even large sedans. Just anything — anything — but a minivan. You swore you'd never be that parent. You would hang onto style and grace even into parenthood, and a minivan just doesn't fit that scheme. We've been there. Trouble is, you're dismissing a world of convenience, comfort and contentment by rejecting the mighty minivan. And few vans come mightier than the 2017 Honda Odyssey.

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2017 Honda Odyssey
SE Passenger Minivan
$16,952
fair price
- 94,305 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- Driveway (288 mi away)
- Home delivery*
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Keyless Entry/Start
- Third-row seating
- Blind Spot Monitorin...
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Located in Houston, TX
Rare Find,3rd Row Seat,Back-Up Camera,Bluetooth,Brake Assist,Entertainment System,Keyless Start,Satellite Radio,3rd Row Seat,4-Wheel Disc Brakes,6-Spe...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
22 Combined MPG (19 City/27 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5FNRL5H36HB009776
Stock: HB009776P
Certified Pre-Owned: No
2017 Honda Odyssey
EX-L Passenger Minivan w/Rear Entertainment System
$19,991
fair price
- 81,211 miles
- 1 accident, 3 owners, personal use
- 6cyl automatic
- Ally Auto Group (470 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Keyless Entry/Start
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Located in Addison, TX
Family friendly, Drives great, Rear seat entertainment, Regularly maintained, Leather seats, Non-smoker owner
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
22 Combined MPG (19 City/27 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5FNRL5H65HB015806
Stock: 015806
Certified Pre-Owned: No

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Three-row crossovers look great, sure, but those third-row seats are often cramped and don't leave much space for luggage. The Odyssey's third row can comfortably seat two adults and leaves 38.4 cubic feet behind them for luggage and kid stuff. The second-row seats tumble forward for easy access, and the middle second-row seat even slides forward so front passengers can tend little ones in a car seat. And the Odyssey's smooth V6 engine returns an EPA-estimated 22 combined mpg, which is as good as it gets for a regular minivan these days.

These qualities are a sampling of what makes the Odyssey among the best buys in the class. On the downside, restrictive trim levels and options can make the Odyssey one of the pricier vans around, and it's worth noting that this is the last year for this particular generation (a new Odyssey arrives for the 2018 model year with engine, feature and design upgrades). But if you crave space, lots of it, and serene family motoring, you owe it to yourself to consider the Odyssey. Your younger self would approve.

Notably, we picked the 2017 Honda Odyssey as one of Edmunds' Best Used Cars.

Edmunds' Expert Rating

4.5 / 5

With a huge interior, flexible seating, exceptional comfort and a long list of features, the 2017 Honda Odyssey is a do-it-all machine. Numerous options can make it pricey, but its versatility is unmatched. Look beyond the minivan stigma and you'll find a car that can handle almost any family job.

Trim tested

Each vehicle typically comes in multiple versions that are fundamentally similar. The ratings in this review are based on our full test of the 2014 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite (3.5L V6; 6-speed automatic). Since then, the Odyssey has received a few minor changes, but our findings are still applicable to this year's Odyssey.

Scorecard

Overall	4.5 / 5
Driving	4.0
Comfort	4.0
Interior	5.0
Utility	5.0

Driving

4.0

Natural driving dynamics have always been an Odyssey strong suit. As minivans go, driving enthusiasts will probably like this one the best. The V6 isn't class-leading, but it's powerful enough for most duties.

Acceleration

4.0

Good acceleration from the 248-horsepower 3.5-liter V6, with 0-60 mph in 8.0 seconds. Some rivals are a little quicker, though. The six-speed automatic shifts smoothly, but power drops more than expected between gears.

Braking

4.0

Excellent modulation around town. The pedal feels relatively soft when you first press on it, but not annoyingly so. In our panic-brake test from 60 mph, the Odyssey stopped in 131 feet, which is slightly longer than average for this segment.

Steering

3.5

Feels light, with just a hint of self-aligning torque. Not brimming with feel. Appropriate for the class of vehicle, though, and fairly precise considering the Odyssey's size.

Handling

3.0

This is a large minivan, and it can feel somewhat ponderous at times. It's not sloppy; in fact, it feels more deliberate than some competitors. Easy to maneuver in tight situations.

Drivability

4.0

With well-placed and user-friendly controls, a huge windshield, light steering and ultra-supple throttle calibration, the Odyssey is a pleasure to live with despite its size.

Comfort

4.0

Plush seats and good noise isolation make for great comfort on long trips. The 2017 Honda Odyssey's suspension handles big bumps well, but smaller ones aren't as easily smoothed over.

Seat comfort

4.5

Big, wide thrones. Soft leather. The seats are great for long-haul comfort. There's not a lot of lateral support, but this isn't a vehicle that will have you seeking backroads anyway.

Ride comfort

3.0

The open-box layout of minivans tends to promote chassis quivers, and you feel them in the Odyssey. The ride is fairly well-controlled despite this, and most of the time it's plenty comfy.

Noise & vibration

5.0

Good isolation from road and wind noise. Long trips are the Odyssey's forte, and its quiet cabin plays right along.

Interior

5.0

The smartly designed cabin accommodates people and cargo with equal effectiveness. Superbly flexible seating layout makes the Odyssey highly configurable. There's even a vacuum cleaner on board in this top-trim model.

Ease of use

3.0

The center stack presents a vast array of buttons that can initially overwhelm. The navigation graphics look a bit old-school. The major controls are logically grouped, however.

Getting in/getting out

5.0

The low step-in height makes entry and exit simple for passengers of all sizes and ages. The handy sliding second row eases access to the third row.

Roominess

5.0

The vast cabin space is efficiently packaged. For everyday family use, there's no better vehicle than a minivan, and the Odyssey's seat functionality is at the top of the class.

Visibility

4.0

The expansive windshield offers a panoramic view. The rear pillars are annoyingly thick, but the backup camera eases reversing maneuvers.

Quality

4.0

Apparent build quality is quite good overall, though we did observe a couple of rattles (unusual for a Honda).

Utility

5.0

You'd be hard-pressed to find another vehicle that matches the Odyssey's carrying capability. Sliding doors and low step-in height give Odyssey the advantage over similar three-row crossover SUVs. When loading children and car seats, it's no contest.

Small-item storage

4.5

Abundant storage nooks, holders and cubbies for every passenger in every row. You're far more likely to lose something in the Odyssey than not be able to find a place for it.

Cargo space

5.0

Tremendously flexible seating arrangement and 145.8 cubic feet of space behind the first row offer room to transport virtually anything. Lots of nooks and bins to store items, too.

Towing

The Odyssey can tow up to a maximum of 3,500 pounds when properly equipped, which is equal to the Nissan Quest and Toyota Sienna.

Hauling

Four feet of width and two rows of cargo space make easy work of plywood or drywall sheets.

Technology

Befitting a large family vehicle, the Odyssey comes with an impressive level of information, entertainment and connected technology, including navigation, rear-seat audio and video, and HondaLink app integration (internet radio, social media). No on-board Wi-Fi/LTE hotspot connection, however.

Audio & navigation

The premium 12-speaker, surround-sound system is only available on the top-trim Touring Elite. Other models are stuck with a seven-speaker system. Navigation is available on EX-L and above. Nav works well enough, but it looks and feels a step behind faster, crisper competitor systems.

Smartphone integration

HondaLink integrates smartphone connection with the Aha app, which bundles internet radio, news, restaurant recommendations, even audio updates from Facebook and Twitter feeds. Unlike some newer Hondas, though, the Odyssey does not have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Driver aids

A rearview camera comes standard on all models (nav-equipped models get a multi-angle view). Forward collision and lane departure warning are available on EX-L and above models, while the innovative LaneWatch real-time blind-spot view comes on EX and above (except for top-trim Touring Elite).

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2017 Honda Odyssey models

The 2017 Honda Odyssey is offered in six trim levels: LX, EX, SE, EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite. First in the batting order is the LX, which delivers maximum versatility for minimum dollar. Frills are few but still include power seats and accessories and Bluetooth phone and audio. The EX bumps it up with more convenience and tech, and the SE adds a few more useful parental touches. Think of the EX-L as a better-trimmed EX with leather upholstery, while the Touring and Touring Elite drizzle on further incremental premium and near-luxury touches.

All Odyssey models come with a 3.5-liter V6 engine (248 horsepower, 250 pound-feet of torque) and a six-speed automatic transmission. The LX's standard features include 17-inch steel wheels, rear privacy glass, dual-zone air-conditioning, power front seats, a 60/40-split folding rear seat, an 8-inch infotainment display, Bluetooth, a rearview camera and a seven-speaker audio system.

The eight-passenger EX comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, heated mirrors, power-sliding side doors, keyless entry and ignition, tri-zone automatic climate control, a removable front center console, the LaneWatch blind-spot camera system and an additional 7-inch touchscreen with HondaLink smartphone app integration.

The SE includes a 115-volt household-style power outlet, an integrated vacuum cleaner, satellite radio and a rear-seat entertainment system.

The EX-L gives up the SE's additional features (except satellite radio) but adds a power liftgate, forward collision and lane departure warning systems, a sunroof, a chilled storage box, leather seating (front and outboard second row) and heated front seats.

Options include a navigation system with an upgraded rearview camera or a rear-seat entertainment system with the 115-volt power outlet. These two systems can't be ordered together on the EX-L.

The Touring model adds 18-inch alloy wheels, foglights, front and rear parking sensors, driver-seat memory settings, the 115-volt power outlet, retractable third-row sunshades and a fold-down armrest for the third row. Both the navigation and rear-seat entertainment systems are also standard.

Finally, the Touring Elite adds xenon headlights, a regular blind-spot monitoring system (the blind-spot camera is nixed), the vacuum, an upgraded rear-seat entertainment system (with a widescreen video monitor and HDMI input) and a premium 12-speaker, surround-sound audio system with HD radio.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2017 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.71 per gallon for regular unleaded in Texas.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Texas

$150/mo

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

3.5/5Above Average

#7 out of 14 among Minivans

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Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Honda Odyssey from 2008-2022.}

$508/yr

vs. $549/yr
for Average Minivan

Frequency

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1.51x/yr

vs. 1.47x/yr
for Average Minivan

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

14.1%

vs. 12.5%
for Average Minivan

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Odyssey vs Pilot

Join Gordon, 02/28/2016

2016 Honda Odyssey SE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

I went to buy a 2016 Pilot. Wanted it bad, was dreaming about one. Family is growing, was thinking a Pilot would do it. It is OK Pilot has a smaller trunk, OK that 3rd row is smaller, OK it is 5 grands more - such a nice car. Well, after trying Pilot and Odyssey (just to prove myself that Odyssey is no match for a 40yo alfa male) I almost cried. Pilot is a truck, plain and simple. I … felt that I'm driving an 18 wheeler. Attach wheels to my house, give it an engine - that's how it I felt. Parking garage at work? OMG, not in a Pilot. Odyssey is a car like. Not as silent as Pilot, but so much easier to drive. Feels much secure. Acceleration is about the same. So much easier to see what is around you. Dung, I hate minivans. But unless I'm in the middle of a desert in Texas or in Chicago snows in January Odyssey still would be my choice. Also, 31k for SE OTD with 0.9% apr is so much better than 37k with 2.8% for Pilot. ------- Update, 6 months and 10k miles later. I'm averaging 22mpg 50 highway/50 city combined. We made multiple long trips in Odyssey with 4 kids and it is great for that. I also think that LX at the current price (25k) is probably a better deal after all - the middle seat on the second row had to be removed to allow two kids to get into the third row without troubles. With car seats in place second row seats do not give you enough space to slide them (LX doesn't have middle second row seat by default). Vac was used once, not sure if it is really needed because of that :) Sliding doors are fine but for $6000 extra many people wouldn't mind to get out and close the doors for the youngest ones, plus 4yo need help to do her seat belt anyway. DVD is ok, but it is cheaper get all of them brand new iPads with movies and still keep bunch of money. The car has been into the shop once and it bothers me, to the point I've got Honda care extended warranty to 120K miles. VSA light came on and stuck like that after making a tight turn during city driving. Dealer just did a reset, didn't find anything wrong with it. After 60k miles it would be a $1000 ordeal to fix I bet, some "sensor replacement-adjustment", not "it is all good, we didn't find anything wrong and reset cleared it". Overall I still like it, however would go with LX probably to save the money. ------------- 3/2017 One year of owning the Odyssey, update. I have 22,000 miles on the odometer. Except that weird incident with VSA light no other isssues that required a visit to a shop. Overal MPG is about 23.4 combined. Usually my 25 miles trip to work deliveres 24.8-25.5 mpg with 65% hwy/35% city driving. We still like the Odyssey --------- 3/2018 Two years of owning the Odyssey. I'm at 39,000 miles now. The only negative thing to report is a rear door lock/push button that had to be replaced by Honda. That thing started driving me nuts, during cold freezing days it was not possible to open rear door (liftgate, hatch - whatever you call it). Apparently, the rubber seal inside of the button is not good enough and allows water to get into the button membranes. There is no other way to open the rear door, you have to press on that rubber button while holding proximity key 2-3' away. The issue was intermittent but I was lucky to have it once for Honda service people to see it, part and labor was around $500 for a small button covered by warranty. I have to call it a very poor design, Honda did a TSB for other years to replace that thing for free but not for 2016 (yet). Other than that the car is still great, tires are at 3/32 and need to replace soon. We still love our Odyssey. ———————- 9/2018, 51k miles on the Odyssey. No other issues with the car, we like it a lot. Had to replace front tires at 48K miles, the back are still OK and I stopped doing rotation at around 15k miles. I know, I know. There was a recall for the second row issue when people do not pay attention and put the seats into incorrect middle position when they don’t latch. Honda has installed some brackets to make it impossible to slide the seas into the middle making the seats much harder to move in and out. Luckily we do not move them at all so it didn’t affect anything. Oil changes - I’m averaging about 9-10k miles between those, it is controlled by the maintenance minder. At 60k expecting second transmission fluid change, those are super expensive when done with the dealer so I just got a box of ATF from Honda and do it myself. 3/2021 ------------------ My Odyssey has 105,000 miles now. Had to do timing belt/water pump service. With the pulleys, bolts and belts dealer wanted around $1700. Got parts from Honda and did it for $600 myself using all original parts going slowly for 2 days. I'm on my 3rd set of tires and second set of brakes. I'm using a precise measuring cap for oil changes and have noticed that the car started taking oil after hitting 85K miles, for now it is around 1/2 quart for 6000 miles and increasing. Other than that no other issues. We still love Odyssey. ————— 3/2022 update. 118,000 miles on Odyssey. I have 2000 miles of the extended Honda warranty left, but didn’t have a chance to use it yet. Replaced all the brake pads and disks myself, with that the original ones were still within the specs. We still love Odyssey ——————— 9/2022 128, 000 miles on Odyssey. Got a check engine light for P3400 “Bank 1 valve pause system stuck”. $25 OEM oil pressure switch plus $7 o-ring took care of the problem. Apparently it is a known problem and 37240-r70-a04 switch lasts around 100k miles. For $30 I can live with it. Other than that nothing new has happened. We still love our Odyssey ————— 9/2023 147,000 miles on Odyssey Alternator went bad at around 143,000 miles during a long trip. I have ScanGauge monitor installed so when saw battery light was able to confirm that voltage is constantly dropping and pulled to Honda service in the next city with 9.8 volts left. We’ve got lucky it was during a business day. $1000 and 2 hrs later continued trip with new alternator. Other than that no changes. Engine takes about 1/2qt oil an every 5000 miles. Doing oil changes at 20% oil life left since day one. ATF fluid - change 3,5 liters an every 30,000 miles. Except the alternator I have no real complaints (squeaking interior, but keep it parked outside; struts rubber is wearing out). Still like our Odyssey, hope it lasts another 100,000 miles. —————— 4/2025 178,000 miles on the odometer. Unfortunately car stars to show its age. I’ve found an oil leak which is related to apparently a known problem with V6 spool valve gasket leaking after 100k miles Honda doesn’t care about. TSB calls it a regular out of warranty repair, even if the leak is the alternator killer - valve is right on top of the alternator. Spool valve part #15810-r70-a04 and it is $250. Sad thing is that the alternator may be damaged again due to the oil leak. The other problems: both stabilizer bar links are shot and need to be replaced (cheap parts, easy job), outer steering tie rod ends have boots torn, shocks and struts have turn boots, front lower control arms have their bushings slowly cracking, cabin fan blower motor has some slight noise. Except the leak which is a poor design, the other issues are typical to older cars. All and all I’m still satisfied with Odyssey and plan to fix it slowly replacing all the parts myself.

New 2016 Odyssey -- First 20,000 miles

Jim Carlins, 07/16/2016

2016 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

The main difference between models is features. The basic vehicle is the same. There is no factory protection applied to the fabric interior. A real oversight for a vehicle to carry around sloppy children, or in our case grandchildren. I added a dealer protection package which included interior and exterior clear coat and was the only option. It would be better to negotiate this adder …

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Bill Knapp, 01/10/2019

2017 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

We had a 2008 Honda Odyssey ExL. From there we went to a Nissan Quest Van. It was comfortable but not the same vehicle as the Honda. Less room in the back and hard for passengers to get into the 3rd row. Then we went to a Nissan Murano, an SUV. Nice car but felt cramped in the cockpit. Large enter console and we felt trapped. Now, this pair of 85-year-olds went back to the Honda Odyssey. …

Ride and drive is cute- dash technology is weird

Ragan Goff, 03/18/2016

2016 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

The versatility of the interior is great. The seats are awesome and I enjoy the sound system. Drives like a car but drivers view is elevated like an SUV. Love those things. The double screens (one a touch screen, one isn't) are really confusing to work with. One screen controls the other screen and sometimes you have to use a series of buttons and a knob to control that same screen. I …

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2017 Odyssey Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$29,850
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	22 MPG
Cost to Drive	$150/month
Seating	7 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	38.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Odyssey models:

LaneWatch: Displays a real-time view of your blind spot in the center display when the turn signal is activated. Standard on EX and above.
Forward Collision Warning: Alerts you if a front collision appears likely. Standard on EX-L and above.
Lane Departure Warning: Monitors the Odyssey's positioning within your lane. If you start to drift, an audible warning sounds. Standard on EX-L and above.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover12.7%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

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