2017 Honda Odyssey: Problems & Reliability
BEST2017 Honda Odyssey: BEST — 39 owner complaints, 0.2× the Odyssey median year by raw count; top issue: engine (10 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2017 is 0.49, where 1.00 is a typical Odyssey year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; 0.75 or lower rates best. Severity drives it: 61% of those complaints report a crash, fire or injury or involve a safety-critical system (engine, powertrain, steering, brakes or fuel).
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2015–2026 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
39
NHTSA complaints
0.2×
vs. median Odyssey year
68
Service bulletins
2
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2017 Honda Odyssey problems
Engine leads a spread-out record, named in 26% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2017 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 26% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 7 | 18% |
| Electrical system | 6 | 15% |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 15% |
| Service brakes | 3 | 8% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2017 Honda Odyssey recalls
2 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2017, reported between Nov 17, 2017 and Dec 19, 2023.
2017 Honda Odyssey service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 68 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2017 — fewer than the 129 of the median Odyssey year from 2015 to 2026. Coded bulletins most often cover engine & cooling (16), powertrain / transmission (13), electrical system (12). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2017 vs. the year before and after
From the 2016 to the 2017, owner complaints fell by more than half (272 → 39) — an improvement. The 2018 that followed jumped 26.1× (39 → 1,016), so the 2017 is the cleaner of the two by count.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Odyssey | AVOID | 272 | 131 | 6 | — |
| 2017 (this page) | BEST | 39 | 68 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Odyssey | AVOID | 1,016 | 278 | 16 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Honda Odyssey years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2017 Honda Odyssey
Engine (10 complaints on the 2017): cold-start it yourself and listen for ticking or knocking; check for oil leaks, low coolant and a lit check-engine light, and ask for oil-change records.
Powertrain / transmission (7 complaints on the 2017): test-drive from cold through every gear and feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder; ask whether the transmission fluid has been serviced.
Electrical system (6 complaints on the 2017): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Service brakes (3 complaints on the 2017): check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, look at rotor and pad wear, and ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
Air bags (2 complaints on the 2017): confirm the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that every air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
Recalls: confirm all 2 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
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FAQ
Is the 2017 Honda Odyssey reliable?
2017 Honda Odyssey: BEST — 39 owner complaints, 0.2× the Odyssey median year by raw count; top issue: engine (10 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2017 is 0.49, where 1.00 is a typical Odyssey year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; 0.75 or lower rates best.
What are the most common 2017 Honda Odyssey problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2017 Honda Odyssey are engine (10, 26%), powertrain / transmission (7, 18%), electrical system (6, 15%). The manufacturer has 68 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2017 Honda Odyssey have?
2 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2017 Honda Odyssey, most recently 23V858000 (Dec 19, 2023, fuel system, gasoline); 17V725000 (Nov 17, 2017, seats). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
How do I check a specific 2017 Honda Odyssey before buying?
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2017 Honda Odyssey come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the verdict is CarWhere’s severity-weighted, time-on-road-adjusted score compared with the model’s own median year. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.