A dependable van from the older generation
The 2015 Odyssey has a complaint rate well below the model average. Rough shifting and misfires are the main things to check, and its second-row seat recalls should already be done.
Updated November 2026 · based on 207 owner complaints and 6 recalls
162 56% below the Odyssey average
6 free to fix at a dealer
Every Odyssey year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Known problems on the 2015 Odyssey
Top problems and what they cost
Misfire and check engine light
Misfires on one cylinder from worn plugs or sticking rings; a few owners needed major engine repair.
Fix: Plugs and coils $250 to $600; major repair $2,500 to $3,500.
Engine
Hard shift from first to second
Abrupt or jerky upshifts at low speed.
Fix: Transmission fluid service $150 to $250; software update.
Transmission
Second-row seat latch
Three recalls cover outboard second-row seats that may not latch.
Fix: Free under recall.
Seats
Recalls
An unlocked second row left outboard seatback increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.
An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2015 Honda Odyssey
- Confirm the three second-row seat recalls and the fuel pump recall show as repaired.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2015 Odyssey has 6 recalls on record, listed below.
- Pull and push each second-row seat to check it is latched.Folding seats must lock firmly in place. An unlatched seat can move in a crash, which is why seat latch faults are recalled.16 of the 207 owner complaints about the 2015 Odyssey involve the seats (8%).
- Feel for harsh shifts from a stop.Rough, delayed or slipping gear changes are early signs of transmission trouble. A rebuilt or replacement transmission often costs $3,000 to $6,000.Owners filed 9 complaints about transmission jerking and rough shifting on the 2015 Odyssey.
Questions
Is the 2015 Honda Odyssey reliable?
A dependable van from the older generation. The 2015 Odyssey has a complaint rate well below the model average. Rough shifting and misfires are the main things to check, and its second-row seat recalls should already be done.
How many recalls does the 2015 Honda Odyssey have?
6 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2015 Honda Odyssey problems?
Misfire and check engine light; Hard shift from first to second; Second-row seat latch.
Crash rating shown for the 2015 Honda Odyssey VAN FWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.