Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Odyssey.
The 2019 Honda Odyssey is a van fitted with an Automatic (S10) transmission and EPA-rated at 19/28/22 mpg, with routine service requiring 5.7 quarts of 0W-20 engine oil. This model year generated 887 owner complaints and 20 recalls, with Forward Collision Avoidance and Lane Departure recorded as the top complaint area. Set against the Odyssey’s 1990–2026 complaint span—which runs from a low of one report in 1994 to a peak of 972 in 2002—the 2019 model sits near the upper extreme, marking it as one of the more heavily documented years in the nameplate’s reliability history.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 Must use a AGM VRLA Battery. · 650 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S10) |
| Overall length | 203.9 in |
| Overall width | 78 in |
| Overall height | 67.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4511 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 67.7 / 67.3 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 55/45 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 19 / 28 / 22 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Odyssey of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 6.70 sec | 15.20 sec | 280 hp | FWD |
| 2018 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 6.60 sec | 15.20 sec | 280 hp | FWD |
| 2018 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 6.60 sec | 15.00 sec | 280 hp | FWD |
| 2018 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 6.70 sec | 15.30 sec | 280 hp | FWD |
| 2018 | EX-L 3.5L V6 | 6.70 sec | 15.20 sec | 280 hp | FWD |
| 2018 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 6.90 sec | 15.40 sec | 280 hp | FWD |
| 2018 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 7.60 sec | 16.00 sec | 280 hp | FWD |
| 2021 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 6.50 sec | 15.10 sec | 280 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 5.7 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 94 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 9-Speed |
| Brake Fluid | Dot 3 |
| Engine Coolant | Honda Type 2 antifreeze/coolant |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 6.8 |
| Engine Coolant | Honda Type 2 antifreeze/coolant |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 6.7 |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 |
| Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s) | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s) | 16.0 ft-lbs |
| Flex or Driveplate Bolts | 55.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 55 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 24 ft-lbs |
| Main Bearings | 11mm |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 30.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 94 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 242. |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 680 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 0 rpm |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | Honda |
| Spark Plug Gap | .039-.043 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 16 ft-lbs |
| Ignition Timing | 5 degrees |
| Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance | 2 degrees |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.268 - 1.378 lbs |
| Oil Type | ND-14 |
| Oil Capacity | 4.00 -4.50 oz |
| Refrigerant | R1234yf |
| Oil Group | POE |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 48 Must use a AGM VRLA Battery. |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 650 cca |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 48 |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum | 60.0 |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum | 67.0 |
| Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO) | 60.0-67.0 |
| Engine Compression | 400 |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 30.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 26.0 ft-lbs |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | Front: 101.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 80.0 ft-lbs |
| ABS Sensor Torque | Front: 6.0; Rear: 6.0 |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.063; Rear: 0.063 in |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: 1.024; Rear: .354 |
| Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation | .0006 |
| Maximum Rotor Runout | .0016 |
| 1 | 15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°. | 15 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 48.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60 | 48 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 22 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: Turn 90°, Step 4: If using new bolts: Turn 90°. | 22 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2019 Honda Odyssey sits at the peak of the current generation's federal record, with 887 complaints, 20 recalls, and 4 investigations—the highest recall count of any model year in the year-by-year data. This spike is not isolated: 2018 logged 939 complaints and 16 recalls, forming a clear two-year escalation, while 2017 showed just 39 complaints and 2 recalls, and 2020 began a steep decline to 424 complaints and 14 recalls before dropping further to 126 complaints by 2021. The 2019 complaint pattern is dominated by modern driver-assistance systems, with Forward Collision Avoidance and Lane Departure accounting for 82 complaints, followed by Electrical System and Power Train at 70 each, alongside 14 crash-related and 7 fire-related filings included in the totals. The 20 recalls—more than any year in the record—indicate Honda was actively addressing widespread issues during this window, though the data does not specify root causes for the 2018–2019 surge. The sharp post-2019 decline suggests the underlying issues were addressed rather than systemic to the platform. For a used buyer, the 2019 is a defensible choice only if every open recall has been verified as completed and the driver-assistance, electrical, and powertrain systems have been thoroughly inspected, as this year represents the high-water mark of this generation's defect activity.
All 887 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 20 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles. Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda…
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles. Water may enter the outer door handle cables for the sliding doors. If this occurs, the outer door handle cables may freeze in cold… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power sliding door outer handle cables, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda…
Showing 5 of 256 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONL6AX022025A | 2025-02-19 | Engine | Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the… |
| ATI&08062024906 | 2024-08-06 | Fuel/Propulsion System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020… |
| ATI&07222024906 | 2024-07-22 | Fuel/Propulsion System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020… |
| A24-085 | 2024-07-19 | Engine | Service Bulletin - MIL flashes and vehicle will not accelerate, low power. After cycling… |
| ATI&07052024901 | 2024-07-06 | Fuel/Propulsion System | Dealer Message - Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for… |
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5.7 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 20 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 19 city / 28 highway / 22 combined mpg.