2023 Honda Odyssey Review
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Great
8.1
out of 10
edmunds TESTED
Some cringe at the thought of owning and driving a minivan. But you can't deny that this is the most efficient way to move people and cargo in just about any setting. And among minivans, the 2023 Honda Odyssey does it the best. It offers nimble handling, modern technology, gobs of interior space, and pleasing levels of luxury and convenience.
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2023 Honda Odyssey Review
Pros
- Configurable second-row seats are very useful
- Packed with modern safety and tech features
- Strong V6 engine and stable handling make it enjoyable to drive
Cons
- Mediocre fuel economy
- No power-folding third-row seats
- Overly vigilant forward collision warning system is frustrating
What's new
- Base LX trim level discontinued
- New midlevel Sport trim
- Part of the fifth Odyssey generation introduced for 2018
Overview
Odds are, if you're thinking about buying a minivan, you're considering the Honda Odyssey. The Odyssey has been around for almost 30 years now, and the 2023 model does everything we expect from a modern minivan, and more. There's plenty of configurable passenger and cargo room, and its V6 has plenty of power to move this eight-passenger vehicle with authority. The Odyssey comes standard with many advanced driver aids to help improve safety. It also offers some neat optional extras, such as an interior camera system that's handy for keeping an eye on rowdy backseat passengers.
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
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Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
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Theft History: No
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The 2023 Honda Odyssey is pretty much unchanged. Honda did eliminate the LX trim, making the EX the new base trim. It costs more than the old LX but has more standard features as compensation. Then, right in the middle of the lineup, Honda has added a Sport trim with black exterior accents and distinctive interior upholstery.
There isn't much minivan competition these days, but those that remain include the Toyota Sienna, Chrysler Pacifica and the Kia Carnival. The Sienna and the Pacifica both offer a hybrid model, which greatly improves the fuel economy. You can get them with all-wheel drive, too, which is something Honda doesn't offer. Meanwhile, the Kia Carnival offers a compelling value and a longer warranty than the Odyssey. But on the whole, we think the Odyssey is a great pick for a family hauler. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below for our complete evaluation.
What's it like to live with?
Our editors spent a year and 20,000 miles with a Honda Odyssey and learned everything that's great, and not so great, about Odyssey ownership. This was a 2018 Odyssey, but the 2023 model is part of the same generation, so most of our observations still apply.
Edmunds Expert Rating
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Great
8.1
out of 10
We drove the 2023 Honda Odyssey on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.
Performance
8/10
How does the Odyssey drive? The Odyssey just might be the exception where it is OK to use the words "minivan" and "fun" in the same sentence. Its V6 engine offers enough power for your merging and passing needs even when you've got the cabin full of passengers. In our testing, the Odyssey Elite accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 7.6 seconds, essentially an average time for a V6-powered minivan.
Precise steering and stable braking and handling give the Odyssey a confident presence both on the highway and along tighter roads. Is the Odyssey sporty? Not really. But it is well sorted and enjoyable to drive. Everything feels cohesive.
A smooth-shifting 10-speed automatic transmission unobtrusively chooses the proper gear for the situation. Standard steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters are nice if you want to shift for yourself. If we had to nitpick, it'd be that the engine stop-start system (it turns the engine off at stoplights to save fuel) is a bit unrefined, but it can be disabled.
Precise steering and stable braking and handling give the Odyssey a confident presence both on the highway and along tighter roads. Is the Odyssey sporty? Not really. But it is well sorted and enjoyable to drive. Everything feels cohesive.
A smooth-shifting 10-speed automatic transmission unobtrusively chooses the proper gear for the situation. Standard steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters are nice if you want to shift for yourself. If we had to nitpick, it'd be that the engine stop-start system (it turns the engine off at stoplights to save fuel) is a bit unrefined, but it can be disabled.
Comfort
8/10
How comfortable is the Odyssey? The Odyssey is slightly ahead of its peers in yet another area. The front seats are great for logging miles on extended drives. The second-row seats are equally suited for kids or adults. Third-row legroom is limited, but two grown-ups can survive back there for shorter distances. Our Odyssey Elite's 19-inch wheels likely gave it a firmer ride than the smaller available wheel options (smaller wheels mean more absorbent tire sidewalls). But generally speaking, there aren't many bumps the Honda can't absorb with ease.
Honda deserves credit for its noise-reduction efforts, and the Odyssey is the quietest minivan in the segment by our measurements. The available cabin intercom also lets you bypass the low-level road noise. A microphone picks up your voice and broadcasts it to the rear of the van via the speakers or through the rear entertainment system's headsets. Now you can say "Stop touching your sister!" without having to turn your head around to shout it.
Honda deserves credit for its noise-reduction efforts, and the Odyssey is the quietest minivan in the segment by our measurements. The available cabin intercom also lets you bypass the low-level road noise. A microphone picks up your voice and broadcasts it to the rear of the van via the speakers or through the rear entertainment system's headsets. Now you can say "Stop touching your sister!" without having to turn your head around to shout it.
Interior
8.5/10
How’s the interior? A minivan should make your life easier, and the Odyssey does. Sliding rear doors will always beat the traditional doors of a crossover SUV when it comes to getting kids in and out. The height of the first two rows of seats makes them easy to slide right into. The second-row seats recline and also slide sideways with only moderate effort, allowing superior access to the third row.
Both the driver's seat and the steering column offer a wide range of adjustment, and finding a natural driving position is a cinch. Those with longer legs, however, might wish for extended thigh support from the lower cushion. Our biggest gripe is the mediocre visibility up front and over the shoulder. The windshield roof pillars and side mirrors are bulky. And while the rearview cameras are nice, a surround-view camera would be optimal. Honda doesn't offer one.
Both the driver's seat and the steering column offer a wide range of adjustment, and finding a natural driving position is a cinch. Those with longer legs, however, might wish for extended thigh support from the lower cushion. Our biggest gripe is the mediocre visibility up front and over the shoulder. The windshield roof pillars and side mirrors are bulky. And while the rearview cameras are nice, a surround-view camera would be optimal. Honda doesn't offer one.
Technology
7.5/10
How’s the tech? Honda's infotainment system has big virtual buttons and snappy responses. You can customize the layout of the screen's virtual buttons. The Garmin-based navigation graphics and menus, though, seem archaic compared to newer systems. And some operations, including voice commands, are a little hard to figure out. We preferred to use Apple CarPlay and Android Auto apps instead during our testing.
The tech in the Odyssey is hit-and-miss. The rear cabin camera monitor (in lieu of the sunglass mirror) and cabin intercom are certainly useful. But some of the advanced driver aids, such as adaptive cruise control, respond sluggishly and are prone to false positives. We avoided using them.
The tech in the Odyssey is hit-and-miss. The rear cabin camera monitor (in lieu of the sunglass mirror) and cabin intercom are certainly useful. But some of the advanced driver aids, such as adaptive cruise control, respond sluggishly and are prone to false positives. We avoided using them.
Storage
9/10
How’s the storage? Few vehicles can best a minivan here. The storage well behind the third row is deep and perfect for grocery bags. The third-row seats are lifted and lowered manually, which requires a little muscle, but the strap handle system is easy enough to use. The Odyssey has a larger max capacity, at 155.8 cubic feet, than both the Sienna and the Pacifica. The second-row seats are bulky and hard to remove, yet their side-to-side adjustability is a helpful storage solution if you don't need a fully flat floor.
When it comes to installing car seats, the Odyssey sets the bar. Not only are the lower car-seat anchors extremely accessible, but booster-age kids will also find it easy to put on their own belts.
When it comes to installing car seats, the Odyssey sets the bar. Not only are the lower car-seat anchors extremely accessible, but booster-age kids will also find it easy to put on their own belts.
Fuel Economy
6/10
How’s the fuel economy? The EPA estimates the Odyssey Elite's fuel economy at 22 mpg in combined city/highway driving, which is average for a minivan. On our 115-mile evaluation route, which is primarily composed of highway driving, we observed 21 mpg. This indicates the Odyssey might underperform with respect to the EPA's estimates.
Value
7.5/10
Is the Odyssey a good value? The Odyssey Elite trim level that we tested is pricey, no question. But the fundamentals of the Odyssey are available for much less if you can live without tech features such as active noise cancellation or a rear-seat vacuum cleaner. If you simply need maximum people-moving space, even the base LX captures the Odyssey's best qualities: smooth power, comfortable seating and an open, airy cabin.
Warranty-wise, Honda is on par with competitors — most offer three years/36,000 miles of basic and five years/60,000 miles of powertrain coverage. Roadside assistance is also typical and provided for the length of the basic warranty.
Warranty-wise, Honda is on par with competitors — most offer three years/36,000 miles of basic and five years/60,000 miles of powertrain coverage. Roadside assistance is also typical and provided for the length of the basic warranty.
Wildcard
8/10
As a kid-mobile, the versatility of a minivan is unbeatable. As road trip transport for five or six adults, the Odyssey is nearly as accommodating. And for the weekend home improvement warrior, it's a cavernous, lockable space for all your stuff. Not convinced it's cool? This one also drives like a car and has flexible seating, USB ports galore and in-cabin tech to keep everyone entertained.
2023 Honda Odyssey trim level differences
The 2023 Odyssey minivan is available in five trim levels: EX, EX-L, Sport, Touring and Elite. All have a 3.5-liter V6 (280 horsepower, 262 lb-ft of torque) powering the front wheels through a 10-speed automatic transmission. All trim levels come with a removable middle seat in the second row so you can choose between seating for seven or eight. Feature highlights include:
Which Odyssey trim does Edmunds recommend?
Every Odyssey has value in what it offers, so feel free to get the Odyssey that fits your budget. The base EX is hard to beat for overall value. It comes with many conveniences that weren't present on last year's base model, including power-sliding rear doors, second-row sunshades, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility.
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Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$155/mo for Odyssey EX
Odyssey EX
vs
$194/mo
Avg. Large Minivan
Reliability
The 2023 Honda Odyssey has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and 3 recalls. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5, ranks it #7 out of 14 among Minivans. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.
Reliability Rating by RepairPal
3.5 out of 5 stars3.5/5Above Average
#7 out of 14 among Minivans
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Cost
$508/yr
vs. $549/yr
for Average Minivan
for Average Minivan
Frequency
1.51x/yr
vs. 1.47x/yr
for Average Minivan
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Severity
14.1%
vs. 12.5%
for Average Minivan
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Recalls
3 recalls foundChecking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.
If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).
- Recall Number:
- 24V114000
- Manufacturer Recall Number:
- LHU, FHT
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 186
- Defect Description:
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Odyssey and 2024 Acura RDX vehicles. The steering gear box assembly may not have been tightened properly, allowing water to enter the assembly and cause corrosion and binding gears.
- Defect Consequence:
- Corroded and binding steering gears can result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective Action:
- Dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are LHU and FHT.
- Recall Number:
- 23V858000
- Manufacturer Recall Number:
- KGC, KGD
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 2490460
- Defect Description:
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Defect Consequence:
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective Action:
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
- Recall Number:
- 23V431000
- Manufacturer Recall Number:
- EEL, ZEM,
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 1209673
- Defect Description:
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles. Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Defect Consequence:
- A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Corrective Action:
- Dealers will replace the MOST cable harness and install a straightening cover over the vehicle cable connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EEL, ZEM, and SFC.
Warranty
3 years / 36,000 miles Basic Warranty- Basic Warranty
- 3 years / 36,000 miles
- Drivetrain Warranty
- 5 years / 60,000 miles
- Rust Warranty
- 5 years / unlimited miles
- Roadside assistance Warranty
- 3 years / 36,000 miles
- Free maintenance Warranty
- 2 years / 24,000 miles
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5 out of 5 starsMike, 01/03/2022
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So far, so good in my 2022 Touring. The darker grey color with the black interior looks quite classy. Interior is much quieter than I expected. The engine has more than enough power to lug around our family of five plus cargo. Very comfortable on the few 4+ hour road trips we have taken. We definitely like the amount of USB cords available. Overall, this van seems to be a solid buy. I … will update with more mileage.
UPDATE:
20,000 trouble free miles now on this van. I’ve come to appreciate the adaptive cruise and lane keeping assist when I go on long road trips. The interior is holding up well as is the exterior. Tires still have plenty of tread, brakes working almost as new. We upgraded the rear suspension with a set of Timbren SES’s. It tightened up the back when we had a heavy load in the vehicle. Highly recommend this van to anyone looking.
UPDATE:
30,000 miles now and nary a problem. I appreciate the automatic hi-beams and the interior and exterior are holding up well. Starting to look into a set of upgraded front brakes, a vibration is starting to occur at times under anything harder than normal braking. Tires have been rotated At recommended intervals and have a good amount of tread left. Nothing negative to report at all, the van is serving our family well.
UPDATE:
40,000 miles, zero issues. Will be putting new tires on this van within the next month, the original tires are about to tap out as are the front brakes. I’ll replace them with some Centric rotors and Akebono pads. A few 17+ hour road trips under her belt and still rides tight and comfortable.
UPDATE 1/10/24:
Dropped 4 new shoes on the van at 43,000. I really like these Michelin Defender 2’s that we purchased at COSTCO. I also installed a set of Centric rotors and Akebono pads at around 46,000 miles. The original pads had plenty of life on them but the current setup is definitely an upgrade. The fan stops much better now. Currently at 49,000 and zero major issues with the van. Minor concern is it seems the FM reception is awful. Other than that I’m very happy with the vehicle. The interior is wearing very well and no exterior issues.
Transmission Died at 2k miles
1 out of 5 starsLilmeg28, 07/27/2021
2022 Honda Odyssey Elite 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
We were 2 hours into a 5-hour road trip when the transmission on our brand new 2022 Elite Odyssey slipped into neutral going 70 mph on a busy interstate. The fact we made it over to the shoulder safely is a miracle. There were no warning lights that came on to indicate a problem, the car just stopped accelerating out of nowhere. The van was towed to a nearby dealer (hours from our house) … and it remains there over two weeks later while waiting for the transmission to come in. Honda America has been completely unhelpful and I am counting down the days for my state's lemon law to kick in. I reported the issue to the NTSB and have seen multiple other reports of the same issue with the 2022 model in other forums. Honda should be taking this seriously before someone is seriously injured or killed...as I mentioned we were lucky. Our case manager has been completely useless. Please take note future buyers and Honda if you care to read reviews such as mine.
Transmission went
1 out of 5 starsTom tom, 07/07/2021
2022 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
Only a week into my new 2022 Honda Odyssey was odyssey with just about 500 miles At 12 midnight with the van full of kids driving on the highway my transmission went it started making noises I pulled over and and the gears couldn't change . Was left stranded . Needed to leave it in gas station .
AC doesn't cool at all
2 out of 5 starsVerydisappointed, 07/22/2023
2023 Honda Odyssey Elite 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
This is the worst AC I have ever seen. This is a brand new 2023. This vehicle has all the family friendly features but the AC is the sbsolute worst I have ever seen. The poor kids in the third row latterly have sweat running into their eyes. HONDA you say this is such a great family friendly vehicle then you need to address AC.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 Honda Odyssey, so we've included reviews for other years of the Odyssey since its last redesign.
2023 Odyssey Highlights
EX
| Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $37,490 |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Gas |
| Combined MPG | 22 MPG |
| Cost to Drive | $155/month |
| Seating | 8 seats |
| Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 38.6 cu.ft. |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
| Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Odyssey models:
- Lane Keeping Assist System
- Informs you if you start to drift out of your lane and can help steer you back. Standard on the EX and above.
- Collision Mitigation Braking System
- Monitors what's ahead of you, warns about potential collisions and can automatically apply the brakes. Also standard on the EX and above.
- HondaLink
- Bundles various telematic features such as roadside assistance and automatic collision notification. Standard on the EX and above.
NHTSA Overall Rating
5 out of 5 starsThe National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverall5 / 5
- Side Barrier RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront Seat5 / 5Back Seat5 / 5
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover13.6%
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestGood
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedGood
- Roof Strength TestGood
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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