Average Reliability

2020 Honda Odyssey Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

5th Generation (RL6) · 3.5L V6 (280hp) · $18,000 - $30,000

Known Issues — 2020 Honda Odyssey

MODERATE

10-speed transmission shudder — improved but monitor carefully

MODERATE

Power sliding door failures

MODERATE

AC compressor failure

MODERATE

Magic Slide second row mechanism

MINOR

Android Auto wireless connectivity drops

What to Inspect

  • Test transmission at 35-50 mph
  • Test sliding doors
  • Test AC
  • Test Magic Slide
  • Test wireless connectivity

Expected Maintenance Costs

ServiceIntervalCost
Oil changeevery 5,000 miles$70-$100
Transmission fluid (10-speed)every 30,000 miles$130-$180
Spark plugsevery 60,000 miles$120-$200
Brake pads (front)every 40,000 miles$100-$160
Sliding door motoras needed$300-$700
Coolant flushevery 100,000 miles$100-$160

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