2017 Honda Odyssey — should you buy one?

Why people love the 2017 Honda Odyssey

The 2017 Odyssey's 3.5L V6 paired with the 9-speed automatic gives it enough grunt to merge on highways without feeling sluggish, and owners praise how the sliding doors open even when parked tight against another car. The interior storage—cup holders, seat-back pockets, the under-seat bins—means a family of five can haul stuff without a roof rack. Families with young kids say the power windows on the rear doors and the available rear-seat entertainment system made long drives quieter.

Common complaints and known issues

The 9-speed transmission in 2017 Odysseys can be slow to downshift when you need quick acceleration, and some owners report a shudder between 40–50 mph around 60k–90k miles. The power sliding door motor commonly fails between 80k–110k miles, costing $400–$800 to replace. Paint peeling on the hood and roof shows up on many units by 100k miles, especially in sun-heavy regions. A few NHTSA complaints cite infotainment screen freezing or going black, though a dealer software update often fixes it.

Typical asking price

Under 80k miles: $18,500–$24,000. 80k–140k miles: $14,500–$19,500. Over 140k miles: $10,000–$15,000. Trim level (EX vs. Touring), service history, and sliding-door functionality drive the spread; a well-maintained Touring with both doors working commands top dollar, while a base model or one needing door repair drops into the lower band.

Ranges are typical 2026 asking prices, not appraisals. The actual fair offer depends on this specific car's title history, accident record, and open recalls — which is what EstimateProof tells you.