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1995 Honda Odyssey problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Among the better years

The 1995 Honda Odyssey is among the quieter years of the Odyssey on NHTSA's books: 112 complaints (66% below the model's median year), a single recall, and no open investigations.

Airbags leads the complaint categories with 28 reports (25% of the total).

112

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other Odyssey years?

Odyssey NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted1,586 complaints1990: 2 complaints1994: 1 complaints1995: 112 complaints1996: 88 complaints1997: 24 complaints1998: 89 complaints1999: 664 complaints2000: 785 complaints2001: 721 complaints2002: 1,117 complaints2003: 1,095 complaints2004: 715 complaints2005: 1,046 complaints2006: 879 complaints2007: 1,038 complaints2008: 617 complaints2009: 243 complaints2010: 338 complaints2011: 291 complaints2012: 325 complaints2013: 275 complaints2014: 406 complaints2015: 268 complaints2016: 345 complaints2017: 47 complaints2018: 1,586 complaints2019: 1,525 complaints2020: 833 complaints2021: 191 complaints2022: 178 complaints2023: 143 complaints2024: 121 complaints2025: 356 complaints2026: 21 complaints
Odyssey NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 Honda Odyssey problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags2825%
Electrical System2522%
Brakes2018%
Tires & Wheels87%
Seat Belts76%
Suspension44%
Latches & Locks44%
Visibility & Wipers33%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)33%
Body & Structure22%
Steering22%
Engine22%
Transmission11%
Other11%
Speed Control11%
Lighting11%

Does the 1995 Honda Odyssey have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

09E012000LightingApril 7, 2009 · 16,270 units

Defect

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE WAS DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE SRS LIGHT WOULD ALWAYS COME ON AND WAS DISABLED FOR NO REASON EXCEPT FOR THE CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. THERE WAS NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN THE TWO MINOR ACCIDENTS. *SCC *JB *PH”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · February 15, 2003 · crash

“FIRE BROKE OUT INSIDE DRIVER'S DOOR INTERIOR WHILE DRIVING. SUSPECT FAILURE IN POWER WINDOW, POWER DOOR LOCK OR POWER MIRROR CONTROL ASSEMBLY. FIRE COMPLETELY OR PARTIAL DESTROYED DRIVER'S DOOR, DRIVER'S SEAT, FRONT WINDSHIELD, HEADER, MIRROR, SUN SHADE, MOON ROOF, AND STEERING WHEEL. THE ENTIRE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · October 14, 2002 · fire

“ON ANNUAL INSPECTION, RIGHT REAR DISC AND PAD SHOWED EXCESSIVE WEAR/SCORING ALTHOUGH ALL OTHER DISCS & PADS WERE NORMAL. DISASSEMBLY SHOWED INNER PAD WORN ONLY ON PARTIAL AREA OF SURFACE. PADS WERE BOTH ADEQUATELY INTACT SO THEY WERE NOT THE SOURCE OF SCORING. SOURCE OF SCORING NOT FOUND. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · October 4, 1999

“RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED WHILE TRAVELING AT 60-65 MPH WITH DRIVER AND ONE PASSENGER IN A 1995, HONDA, ODYSSEY; AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT INSTALLED AT 37501 MILES, TIRE SIZE P215/65R15, DOT# UNVAILABLE. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK TIRES ARE BF GOODRICH TAS, TREAD SEPARATED AT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · March 22, 2001

“LAP AND SHOULDER BELT IN REAR SEAT HAD RETRACTED AROUND CHILD'S NECK AFTER CHILD UNLATCHED BELT. WHEN IT RETRACTED AROUND CHILD'S NECK IT LEFT A RED MARK AROUND CHILD'S NECK. SEAT BELT HAD LOCKED, AND HAD TO BE CUT TO GET LOOSE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED SEAT BELT WAS BUILT ACCORDING TO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · October 21, 2001

1995 Honda Odyssey — common questions

Is the 1995 Honda Odyssey reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 112 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Odyssey year, with 1 recall and no open investigations.

What are the most common 1995 Odyssey problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (28 complaints), electrical system (25 complaints), brakes (20 complaints).

Does the 1995 Honda Odyssey have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1995 Honda Odyssey. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Honda Odyssey years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Odyssey years to avoid are 2018, 2019, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2006, 2020, 2000, 2001, 2004, 1999, 2008, 2025, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. The cleanest record among Odyssey years belongs to 1994.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.