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Vehicle A

Gasoline · 22 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 22 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2020 Honda Odyssey

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2020 Honda Odyssey

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

2020 Honda Odyssey

has more open investigations.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: Odyssey needs more recall homework, Odyssey has more complaint activity, Odyssey has more severity reports and Odyssey has more open investigation signals. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2021 Honda Odyssey 2020 Honda Odyssey Difference
Total recalls 8 13 Odyssey has 5 more recalls
Total complaints 115 392 Odyssey has 277 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 2 / 1 / 4 / 0 4 / 1 / 10 / 0 Odyssey has 8 more severity reports
Defect investigations 7 9 Odyssey has 2 more investigations
Open investigations 7 8 Odyssey has 1 more open investigations
Manufacturer communications 152 197 Odyssey has 45 more communications
Recall completion reports 46 95 Odyssey has 49 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall May 21, 2026 May 21, 2026 Similar
Latest complaint May 15, 2026 May 30, 2026 Odyssey has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Electrical System
  • Air Bags
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Forward Collision Avoidance Lane Departure
  • Electrical System
  • Unknown Or Other
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 22 combined MPG 22 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,700 $2,700 Similar
Safety-rating records 1 1 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2021 Honda Odyssey

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had electrical system and air bags repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2020 Honda Odyssey

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had forward collision avoidance lane departure and electrical system repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2021 Honda Odyssey

  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Air Bags: warning lights, crash repairs, recall completion
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2020 Honda Odyssey

  • Forward Collision Avoidance Lane Departure: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

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