2018 Honda Odyssey Touring by Kevauto — CC BY-SA 4.0 Five generations in, the Honda Odyssey has proven itself time and again as one of the most reliable minivans on the market. Honda began manufacturing the Odyssey in 1994, garnering numerous awards for its status as a top-tier minivan. With such an excellent vehicle on your hands, you want to make sure you get one that’s operating at optimal performance as well.

2021 Honda Odyssey EX-L by Kevauto — CC BY-SA 4.0 Honda is famous for releasing vehicles with tremendous longevity and few breakdowns. Another thing Honda is known for is gas mileage that is hard to beat. So when studying models from 2017 – 2021, how did we determine the best year for the Honda Odyssey? In this article, we’ll look at safety ratings, special features, interior options, recalls, tech, and much more to make our determination.