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1995 Honda Odyssey: problems, recalls and reliability

1 recall and 96 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (26% of complaints); the 1997 model year looks more trouble-free.

Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2009

1
recalls
96
owner complaints
2
fire reports
128,000
typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

Among the quietest Odyssey years (#29 of 32 by complaints, age-adjusted)Problems tend to appear late (median 128,000 mi)Weak spot: air bags (26%)2 fire reports

Common problems

Computed from 96 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)26% · 25 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)25% · 24 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)15% · 14 complaints
Seat Belts7% · 7 complaints
Tires6% · 6 complaints
Latches/Locks/Linkages (door locks, latches, hood release)4% · 4 complaints
I don't know if this is a takata recall or not. My srs light came on as I entered my neighborhood. I smelled a burnt smell. I parked under the car port and put the car in park. I was about to turn off the engine when the passenger side airbag deployed. It broke the windshield, the glove box and the rear view mirror.Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2016
Nav system changes to 'when turned on'reads downloading +, then changes to'check disc' honda said new disc needed. I purchased one ,installed with same results. This also affected the rear camera, visual of info, like radio, etc. Local dealer no help.Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2016
At about 25 mph or 1500-2000 rpm the van shudders or shakes. I've seen multiple complaints for this on various internet forums. The vast majority attribute this to the transmission. Under mild acceleration the van will shake or shudder with a fair amount of force. This occurs frequently and is disconcerting to lose even a small amount of control of the vehicles movement. Dealer told me to change the gas. No resolution yet. *trOwner report · Power Train · Oct 2011
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Tl* the contact owns a 1995 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while reversing, the rack and pinion screw failed causing the front passenger side tire to collapse. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the defect was not recalled. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 199,875.Owner report · Steering · Sep 2011
Srs and ABS light on. Have been on for years. Looks like many many others have had similar complaints and honda accord had a recall on one of these???? What is the NHTSA doing about this. *trOwner report · Electrical System · Feb 2011
Driving 70 mph on hwy, front left ball joint broke. Car skidded to median. Needed to replace ball joint, cv axel and upper ball joint. Car has 231,000 miles. This is a safety issue and needs to be addressed. *trOwner report · Suspension · Jan 2011
1. 1995 honda odyssey occasionally stalled but would start again. 2. Molten solder came out of ignition switch and fell on driver's foot. 3. Pain and surprise nearly caused accident. 4. Car stalled and would start but stop immediately when key was released from "start" position. 5. Am currently replacing ignition switch which was the source of hot metal. *trOwner report · Electrical System · Oct 2010
1995 honda odyssey right front tire broke from axle. Bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0314-90)*jb updated 08/05/10 *bfOwner report · Tires · May 2010
Automobile tires and valves that were about three years old. We had two tire valve stems fail within one week. I noted rubber cracking/failure at the base of the valve stems on both that failed. I immediately replaced all the valve stems on all four wheels. I was not able to determine who made the valve stems, possibly make in china? My dealer couldn't tell me what he was using as valve stems three years ago. Consumer reports had recently issued a warning about defective chinese tire valve stems. . Might be a good idea to put something out on your web site. Thanks! *trOwner report · Tires · May 2009
Passenger side tire fell off and axial broken while driving local street @ 25 mph. Although no passenger injured, but the car got damaged. Repair cost $1695.00 done in local honda dealership. I suspect it could be related with manufacturer's malfunction. *trOwner report · Suspension · Jul 2006

When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Recalls - 1 campaign

EXTERIOR LIGHTING09E012000 · Apr 2009

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Specifications

Factory options offered for the 1995 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.

Cylinders4
FuelGasoline
TransmissionAutomatic · Manual/Standard
Body stylesMinivan

How other years compare

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1995 Honda Odyssey reliable?

NHTSA has 96 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1995 Honda Odyssey. The most complained-about area is air bags (26% of complaints).

At what mileage do 1995 Honda Odyssey problems usually appear?

Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 128,000 miles or less.

Does the 1995 Honda Odyssey have open recalls?

1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.