How safe is the Honda Odyssey?
Drivers of the 2022–2023 Honda Odyssey died at a rate of 11 per million registered vehicle years, 67% lower than the average of 37 for all vehicles. That makes it one of the safest vehicles on the road for its driver: it ranks 23rd of 129 vehicles, safer than 83% of them, whether they're small cars, SUVs, pickups or minivans.
Where the Honda Odyssey sits among all 129 vehicles
Honda Odyssey (bar is the 95% range)Every other ranked vehicleDashed line: average of 37
The rate is based on plenty of data, so this ranking is reliable.
Vehicles ranked near the Honda Odyssey
These are the vehicles just above and below it on the all-class ranking. Notice they aren't all the same type: the ranking compares every vehicle against every other one. Ranks use each rate after adjusting for how much data is behind it, so a rate of 0 from a few vehicles can rank below a slightly higher rate from many. Why.
| Rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 crew cab 4WDPickup · Very large | 10 | 85 |
| 21 | Toyota Highlander hybrid 4WDSUV · Midsize | 11 | 84 |
| 22 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-ClassLuxury SUV · Midsize | 11 | 84 |
| 23 | Honda OdysseyWagon / minivan · Very large | 11 | 83 |
| 24 | Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4WDSUV · Midsize | 11 | 82 |
| 25 | Toyota Sienna hybridWagon / minivan · Very large | 12 | 81 |
| 26 | Ford Mustang Mach-E electric 4WDSUV · Midsize | 11 | 80 |
How it compares with other wagons and minivans
Among the 6 wagons and minivans ranked, the Honda Odyssey is 1st. The safest wagons and minivans are below. See all wagons and minivans.
| Wagons and minivans rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda OdysseyWagon / minivan · Very large | 11 | 83 |
| 2 | Toyota Sienna hybridWagon / minivan · Very large | 12 | 81 |
| 3 | Subaru Impreza wagonWagon / minivan · Small | 14 | 70 |
| 4 | Subaru OutbackWagon / minivan · Midsize | 27 | 45 |
| 5 | Subaru XV CrosstrekWagon / minivan · Small | 27 | 44 |
Earlier models
In the earlier IIHS study of 2018–2020 models, the Honda Odyssey had a driver death rate of 6 (range 0–13) and ranked 11th of 127. The newer rate is higher.
Common questions
Is the Honda Odyssey a safe vehicle?
By real-world driver deaths, the Honda Odyssey is one of the safest vehicles on the road for its driver. Its driver death rate of 11 per million registered vehicle years is 67% lower than the average, and it ranks 23rd of 129 vehicles across all classes.
How does the Honda Odyssey compare with other wagons and minivans?
It ranks 1st of 6 wagons and minivans. It's the safest wagons and minivan in the ranking.
Why is this different from the Honda Odyssey's crash-test rating?
Crash-test stars only compare vehicles of similar size and weight, so a 5-star small car and a 5-star SUV aren't equally safe. This ranking uses real-world driver death rates, which can be compared across every class.
* Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years. A registered vehicle year is one vehicle registered for one year.