20 Honda generations rated.
11-17
The Honda Odyssey 4th Gen is a capable 8-passenger minivan with Honda J35 V6 reliability — the 2014-2017 models are among the best family vehicles available under $20k.
05-10
The 3rd gen Odyssey fixed the transmission issue and added 5-star NHTSA and IIHS Good, it's the Honda minivan that finally deserves the reliability reputation.
99-04
The 2nd gen Odyssey defined the modern minivan, but the J35 uses a timing BELT and some model years had documented automatic transmission failures that Honda extended the warranty on.
06-11
The Honda Civic 8th Gen is the most reliable used commuter car on the market — 45% reach 250k miles and average repair costs are $368 per year.
16-21
The 10th gen bounced back from the 9th gen's poor reception, dramatically better interior, a proper 1.5T engine, and Honda Sensing ADAS that makes it the safest compact on this list.
12-15
Honda's most criticized Civic at launch ended up aging well, the R18 is simple, the AC compressor is the main watch item, and prices are now too low to ignore.
01-05
The 7th gen Civic runs forever on cheap gas and cheap parts, just know that the D17A uses a timing BELT (not chain), due for replacement every 100k miles.
09-15
The 2nd gen Pilot is the best-value Honda 3-row on the used market, J35 V6, Honda reliability, 8 seats at $10k–$16k, still with the timing belt caveat.
03-08
The 1st gen Pilot brought Honda reliability to the 3-row SUV segment. BUT the J35A4 uses a timing BELT, due at 105k miles, and ESC isn't standard.
16-22
The best 3-row family SUV for actual families. Not the flashiest, but the most honest about what matters.
08-12
The 8th gen fixed the V6 transmission issue that plagued its predecessor and added standard ESC, making the K-series Accord finally complete.
13-17
The 9th gen introduced the CVT and a new 2.4L, gaining fuel economy and losing a bit of the K-series simplicity that made earlier Accords legendary for repairability.
03-07
The 7th gen Accord with the K24 4-cylinder is one of the most reliable midsize sedans ever built, just avoid the V6 automatic's known transmission issue.
18-22
The 10th generation Accord is the benchmark midsize sedan. Other manufacturers compare themselves to it.
06-14
The Honda Ridgeline 1st Gen is the most practical light-duty truck built — car-like to drive, with an in-bed trunk and Honda J35 V6 reliability.
12-16
The 4th gen CR-V made ESC standard across all trims and added 185hp from the updated K24, the most well-rounded compact SUV on this list.
07-11
The 3rd gen CR-V is the sweet spot of the compact SUV segment for used buyers. K24Z1 engine, proper crash ratings, and Honda-level reliability at $8k–$12k.
17-22
The compact SUV that set the standard for cargo space. 39.2 cubic feet behind the rear seat, best in class.
02-06
The 2nd gen CR-V brought the K24 engine to a practical compact SUV package, the same engine that made the Accord 7th gen legendary for reliability.
03-11
The Honda Element is a 4-seat utility vehicle with a washable floor, rear suicide doors, and a Honda K24 engine that runs past 200k miles.