Above Average Reliability

2025 Honda Odyssey Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

5th Generation (RL6) · 3.5L V6 (280hp) · $39,000 - $54,000

Known Issues — 2025 Honda Odyssey

MINOR

Very new production

MODERATE

Power sliding door reliability — ongoing monitoring needed

MODERATE

AC compressor failure risk

MINOR

V6 fuel economy below hybrid minivan competitors

MINOR

High MSRP on upper trims

What to Inspect

  • Test power sliding doors
  • Test AC
  • Test all three rows
  • Test infotainment
  • Verify no open recalls

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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