1995 Honda Odyssey Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 21, 2019 · 96 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Odyssey years
Far fewer complaints than other years 27th of 32 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Honda Odyssey. That ranks 27th out of 32 Odyssey model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (28 complaints, 29%), typically at around 144,747 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Honda Odyssey
Front view of a 2025 Honda Odyssey minivan. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Deathpallie325, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Honda Odyssey problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags28 · ~144,747 mi
Electrical System25 · ~128,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic18 · ~73,506 mi
Seat Belts7
Tires6 · ~216,667 mi
Latches/locks/linkages4
Equipment3
Suspension3 · ~140,500 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~120,000 mi
Service Brakes, Air2
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags2829%144,747——
Electrical System2526%128,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1819%73,506——
Seat Belts77%———
Tires66%216,667——
Latches/locks/linkages44%———
Equipment33%———
Suspension33%140,500——
Engine and Engine Cooling22%120,000——
Service Brakes, Air22%———
Steering22%199,875——
Structure22%193,874——
Visibility/wiper22%181,684——
Wheels22%———
Interior Lighting11%———
Power Train11%88,000——
Unknown or Other11%169,493——
Vehicle Speed Control11%———
Visibility11%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2001, with 17 complaints
1995: 219951996: 61997: 319971998: 21999: 619992000: 112001: 172001172002: 92003: 1020032004: 72005: 620052006: 32007: 120072008: 12009: 220092010: 22011: 320112012: 12015: 120152016: 12017: 120172019: 1

n = 96 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Honda Odyssey recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Honda Odyssey.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I was driving in the neighborhood near home at around 20 mph in a speed bump area. I suddenly became aware of a strong burning smell inside the car. I slowed, pulled over and realized the check engine light was blinking. Seconds later an explosive sound erupted. The passenger airbag inflated. It…

Air Bags · received Jul 21, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11233699

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.

Electrical System · received Nov 25, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11048350

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…

Air Bags · received Jun 17, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10874919

We turned on the ignition to warm the engine a bit at about 9:50 on the morning of sunday, august 6, 2015. After a couple of minutes, the passenger-side airbag completely exploded. The car was not in motion, it was parked, so there was no reason for the airbag to deploy. We suppose that it must be…

Air Bags · received Sep 6, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10761843

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…

Power Train · received Feb 9, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10447252

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Honda Odyssey?

Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 28 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Honda Odyssey?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Honda Odyssey a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Odyssey model years, the 1995 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.