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2010 Honda Odyssey: common problems and reliability
An average Odyssey year.
255 owner complaints, most about structure. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2010 Odyssey?The 2010 Honda Odyssey has 255 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are structure and engine. Owners most often flag vcm (variable cylinder management) system problems: causes excessive oil consumption, fouled spark plugs, and premature piston ring wear leading to engine damage. very frequent mention for 2005-2017 models.
Safety record for the 2010 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Odyssey years only. How we score it
Is 2010 a good year for the Odyssey?
Across the 30 Odyssey model years we track, complaint volume runs from 27 (1997) to 990 (2018). With 255 complaints, the 2010 Odyssey sits below the model's median of 307.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2010 Odyssey
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 14E049000Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC (Delphi) is recalling certain replacement fuel pump modules, part number FG1155-11B1, sold for use in 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The affected fuel pump may send an incorrect fuel reading to the fuel gauge possibly causing the vehicle to run out of fuel. The fuel gauge will always read 3/4 full to full regardless of the actual level.
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 14V112000American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 23, 2004, through September 4, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump strainer cover may deteriorate allowing fuel to leak out.
What owners say across generations
The sentiment is strongly positive regarding the Odyssey's core attributes of practicality, comfort, and long-term reliability, particularly for family transportation.
- VCM (Variable Cylinder Management) system problems
Causes excessive oil consumption, fouled spark plugs, and premature piston ring wear leading to engine damage. Very frequent mention for 2005-2017 models.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Odyssey. See the full Odyssey owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Odyssey listings typically run $13,397–$29,354.
Other Odyssey model years
Compare every Odyssey year side by side to see how 2010 ranks against the rest.
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