2021 Honda OdysseyFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Minivan - 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
2021 Honda Odyssey

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City
19
MPG
Highway
28
MPG
Combined
22
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S10)
Regular
City
19
Hwy
28
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-3,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
394 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
13.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.5L 6-cyl
Transmission
10-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Minivan/Van
GVWR
Class 2 (6,001–8,500 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3.5L, 6-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,061/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,062/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,651/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,820/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,083/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,075/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,812/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,149/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,962/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,033/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 22 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems115 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 115 owner complaints for the 2021 Honda Odyssey. Top reported issues include electrical system, advanced safety (adas) and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
41
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
27
Engine
17
Air Bags
16
Structure
9
Visibility / Wipers
8
Suspension
5
Power Train
5

2021 Honda Odyssey problems by category: Electrical System: 41 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 27 complaints, Engine: 17 complaints, Air Bags: 16 complaints, Structure: 9 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 8 complaints, Suspension: 5 complaints, Power Train: 5 complaints.

3
Crashes Reported
3
Fires Reported
4
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 07/25/2024ODI#11604614
1. While I was driving on the freeway, my radio turned off and my car put itself into NEUTRAL! I was able to safely pull over and put it back in drive. Note: This incident happened after 2 months of w…
Power TrainFiled: 07/25/2024ODI#11604609
1. Incident: I was driving and stopped at a red light, took my foot off of the brake and the car completely died, leaving me stranded at the intersection. The car started back up after 4 minutes. Not…
Advanced Safety (ADAS)Filed: 04/12/2024ODI#11582551
I am writing to urgently bring to your attention a critical issue plaguing the driver assist systems in Honda Odyssey 2018+ vehicles. Despite meticulous maintenance and adherence to manufacturer guide…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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