2020 Honda Odyssey - Maintenance & Specs
The 2020 Honda Odyssey belongs to a Honda Odyssey lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 17 model years, from 1995 to 2026. Engine options on record include the 3.5L, 3.5L V6. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic 10-spd. The 2020 sits mid-run, with both earlier (1995) and later (2026) Odyssey model years also documented.
It takes 0W-20 full synthetic oil, 4.5 qt with a new filter meeting API SP. Fluid specs on file include Type 2 coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid, Honda ATF DW-1 transmission fluid. Know Your Ride lists 13 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 29 ft-lb, lug nut 80 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around forward collision avoidance,lane departure (59), electrical system (36), unknown or other (27). A representative report reads: "Screen does not work, diagnosed as an internal failure of infotainment system radio unit. Rear camera does not work posing a safety issue" There are 12 safety recalls on record; one covers: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles. The wire harness for the third row seat accessory power outlet may....
EPA fuel economy is rated at 19 city / 28 highway MPG, 22 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $2,000.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 0W-20 |
| Oil type | Full Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 4.5 qt |
| OEM oil spec | API SP |
| Oil filter | Fram XG7317 |
| EPA combined | 22 MPG |
| Tire size | 215/55R17 |
| Coolant | Type 2 |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
| Open recalls on record | 12 |
| Technical service bulletins | 181 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.