Pre Purchase Inspection for 2021 Honda Odyssey
Check the 2018 to 2019 engine bearing and Park recalls, the fuel injector warranty, sliding door and camera recalls, and the 2023 to 2024 steering recall. We check the known trouble spots before you pay.
Buying a 2021 Honda Odyssey? Smart move to check it first. The engine it has changes what matters most.
Transmission: 10-speed automatic. Refreshed. Check air bag software, seat sensor, camera cable and mirror recalls.
- 3.5L V6
NHTSA recall 23V-751 covers certain 2018 and 2019 Odysseys. A manufacturing error can make an engine connecting rod bearing wear and seize, damaging the engine. The engine may run poorly or stall, which raises the risk of a fire, crash or injury. Dealers inspect and repair, or replace the engine as needed, free. Recall 19V-298 covers certain 2019 Odysseys whose timing belt teeth may separate and stall the engine. Dealers replace the belt and any engine parts it damaged, free.
WE CHECK We check the VIN for open recalls, listen for knocking at idle and on the road test, scan for codes, and read the records for engine work.
SOURCE NHTSA recall 23V-751 · NHTSA recall 19V-298
Honda extended the warranty on the fuel injectors for some 2018 and 2019 Odysseys. The check engine light may come on with catalyst, misfire or air fuel ratio codes (P0420, P0430, P0300 to P0306, P219A or P219B). Coverage runs 10 years from the original date of purchase or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first, and covers later owners. Some 2018 vans may also need an engine and transmission software update under the same extension.
WE CHECK We scan for misfire and catalyst codes, feel for rough running on the road test, and work out how much of the 10 year or 150,000 mile coverage is left.
SOURCE Honda owner letter: fuel injector warranty extension, 2018 to 2019 Odyssey (on NHTSA) · Honda owner letter: injector and software warranty extension, 2018 Odyssey (on NHTSA)
NHTSA recall 19V-299 covers certain 2018 and 2019 Odysseys. Loose battery terminals or a weak battery can make the transmission computer reboot and shift into Park, which can damage the parking rod. A damaged rod can let the van roll when parked. Dealers secure the battery terminals, update the software and check the parking rod, free. Separately, Honda bulletin 19-124 covers harsh or jerky upshifts and code P0716 on 2018 and 2019 LX, EX and EX-L vans with the 9-speed, fixed by a software update.
WE CHECK We check the VIN for an open recall, check the battery and its terminals, test that Park holds on a slope, and road test for harsh shifts.
SOURCE NHTSA recall 19V-299 · Honda service bulletin 19-124: 9-speed hard upshift (on NHTSA)
NHTSA recall 24V-114 covers certain 2023 and 2024 Odysseys. The steering gear box may not have been tightened properly, so water can get in and corrode the gears. Binding steering gears can cause a loss of steering control. Dealers replace the electric power steering rack for free.
WE CHECK We check the VIN for an open recall, turn the wheel lock to lock, and feel for binding or notchy steering on the road test.
SOURCE NHTSA recall 24V-114
NHTSA recall 21V-215 covers certain 2019 Odysseys whose low pressure fuel pump may fail. Recall 23V-858 expanded it and covers certain Odysseys from 2018 to 2023. In each case a failed pump can stall the engine while driving. Dealers replace the fuel pump for free.
WE CHECK We check the VIN for open recalls and road test for hesitation, rough running or stalling.
SOURCE NHTSA recall 21V-215 · NHTSA recall 23V-858
NHTSA recall 26V-227 covers certain 2018 to 2022 Odysseys whose side and side curtain air bags may deploy unexpectedly because of a software error. Dealers reprogram or replace the air bag computer, free. Recalls 24V-064 and 26V-332 cover a front passenger seat weight sensor that may crack and short, and dealers replace it. Recall 18V-664 covers certain 2019 vans whose air bag computer may not deploy the air bags or belt pretensioners. Seat belt recalls 17V-397 (2018 third row center belt) and 23V-158 (2018 to 2020 front buckles) and seat recall 21V-432 (2022 second row seat rails) round out the list.
WE CHECK We check the VIN for open recalls, watch the air bag and passenger air bag lights, latch every seat belt, and make sure the second row seats lock in place.
SOURCE NHTSA recall 26V-227 · NHTSA recall 24V-064 · NHTSA recall 26V-332 · NHTSA recall 18V-664 · NHTSA recall 17V-397 · NHTSA recall 23V-158 · NHTSA recall 21V-432
NHTSA recall 18V-795 covers certain 2018 and 2019 Odysseys whose power sliding door latches may stick and not latch. Recall 20V-437 covers certain 2018 to 2020 vans whose sliding door handle cables can take on water and freeze. In both cases a door may open while moving. Dealers replace the latches or cables for free. Honda bulletin 19-028 also covers power sliding doors that reverse while closing on 2018 and some 2019 vans.
WE CHECK We check the VIN for open recalls and open and close both sliding doors several times by button, handle and key fob.
SOURCE NHTSA recall 18V-795 · NHTSA recall 20V-437 · Honda service bulletin 19-028: power sliding door reverses (on NHTSA)
Several recalls cover the rearview camera. Recalls 20V-438 and 26V-423 cover water getting into the camera on certain 2018 to 2020 vans, and dealers replace it. Recalls 20V-439 and 20V-440 fix software that can blank the gauges or the camera on certain 2018 to 2020 vans. Recall 23V-431 covers a faulty camera cable connector on certain 2018 to 2023 vans. Recall 23V-174 covers side mirror glass that may detach on certain 2020 to 2022 vans. All repairs are free.
WE CHECK We check the VIN for open recalls, test the backup camera in every view mode, watch the gauges at start up, and check both side mirrors.
SOURCE NHTSA recall 20V-438 · NHTSA recall 26V-423 · NHTSA recall 20V-439 · NHTSA recall 20V-440 · NHTSA recall 23V-431 · NHTSA recall 23V-174
NHTSA's complaint file shows many complaints coded to forward collision avoidance (201 for 2018, 234 for 2019 and 182 for 2020) and to lane departure (139, 165 and 126). We found no recall or NHTSA investigation for the Odyssey's driver aids in what we opened.
WE CHECK We road test with the driver aids on, note any braking or steering input with nothing there, and scan the safety systems for codes.
SOURCE NHTSA owner complaints, 2018 Honda Odyssey · NHTSA owner complaints, 2019 Honda Odyssey · NHTSA owner complaints, 2020 Honda Odyssey
NHTSA recall 18V-777 covers certain 2018 and 2019 Odysseys. The rear brake caliper pistons may have a poor coating that lets gas pockets form and reduces braking. Dealers bleed the brakes for free.
WE CHECK We check the VIN for an open recall, check brake pedal feel, and look at the rear calipers.
SOURCE NHTSA recall 18V-777
- Check the VIN for open recalls, especially on 2018 to 2020 vans.
- Listen for engine knock and scan for misfire and catalyst codes.
- Check the battery and terminals, and test that Park holds.
- Road test for harsh shifts, and with the driver aids on.
- Open and close both sliding doors several ways.
- Test the backup camera in every view and watch the gauges at start up.
- Check the air bag lights, every seat belt and the second row seat locks.
- On 2023 and 2024 vans, feel for binding steering.
A TSB is a note the maker sends to dealers about a known fix. They are not recalls. We check the bulletins so we know what to look for:
Cold-start noise, drivability, and idle issues for this vehicle. We test for each.
Shift quality and transmission fluid updates. We drive every gear.
Locks, wipers, infotainment, and trim items. Small, but good to know.
Bulletins stay with the maker, so we pull the current list for this exact vehicle during the inspection and tell you what applies.
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