250KMile ratingKnown issues to check on the 2018 Honda Odyssey
One widely reported problem pattern applies to this model year. That does not mean this car has the fault — many were fixed under warranty or recall — but it is what to check, and what to ask the seller for, before you buy.
- 9-speed automatic transmissionWorth checking
The nine-speed automatic used in these years is commonly reported to hesitate, jerk between low gears and shift roughly from a stop.
What to check: Drive in traffic from a cold start. Ask whether the dealer applied the transmission control software updates.
Patterns are drawn from NHTSA recalls and complaints, manufacturer service bulletins and consistent owner reporting. Always confirm open recalls against the VIN and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
What owners of the 2018 Odyssey say
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About this car
The Honda Odyssey is No. 36 on the Caboose longevity table: 10.7% of them reach 250,000 miles, against 5.4% of all vehicles. This 2018 Honda Odyssey EX-L FWD is listed at $23,412, about $482 below the CarGurus expected market price of $23,894. It has 68,217 miles and comes in Modern Steel Metallic. Power comes from a 280 hp 3.5L V6 with front-wheel drive, rated around 23 MPG combined. It is offered by Honda of Princeton in Princeton, NJ (franchise dealer).
Why it's a good buy
- 10.7% of Honda Odysseys reach 250,000 miles — No. 36 of 52 on the Caboose table
- 131,783 miles of runway before 200,000
- Below-average mileage for its age
- 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
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