Thinking about buying a used Honda Odyssey (1998–2021) in New Zealand? We've documented 56 known faults for this model spanning engine, transmission, electrical, and suspension. Each researched and verified before it's published. The most serious issues here are rated critical. Two are set out in full below — the rest, with the symptoms, repair costs and checks for each, are free with an account.
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Critical
$400–$1,800
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The K24A 2.4 engine uses a balance shaft module with an integrated secondary oil pump. The oil pump impeller in the balance shaft module can fracture and shatter at high mileage, causing sudden oil pressure loss and catastrophic engine failure with little warning. This is the most critical pre-purchase check on the RB1/RB2 Odyssey.
Symptoms to notice
What to check
Ask the seller
EPS rack develops internal rattle at low speeds and over rough surfaces.
Symptoms to notice
What to check
Ask the seller
Symptoms, what to check, where to look and what to ask the seller — for every fault above. Free with an account, no card needed. One account covers one vehicle, so make it the car you’re actually looking at.
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Like any used car, it depends on the specific example and its service history. Across the 56 documented faults for the Honda Odyssey, the recurring problem areas are engine, transmission, and electrical. A Honda Odyssey with a full service history and no signs of the issues listed on this page can be a sound buy but each one needs to be checked individually before you commit.
We've catalogued 56 known faults for the Honda Odyssey, covering engine, transmission, and electrical. Two are written out in full on this page. The rest — with the symptoms to notice, what to inspect, and typical repair costs for each — are free once you create an account.
Most single repairs on the Honda Odyssey fall between $400–$1,800 at NZ independent-workshop rates. Some of the 56 documented faults cost less and a few cost considerably more, and no one car needs them all. Knowing which ones to look for before you view is what lets you negotiate the price down or walk away.
Yes. A Honda Odyssey inspection focused on its known weak points is the single best way to avoid an expensive mistake. KickTyres gives you a guided, model-specific inspection plus a market valuation and negotiation figure for $17.90 far less than the cost of missing one of the faults on this page.