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2017 Honda Odyssey maintenance schedule

The 2017 Odyssey is part of the 4th Gen (2011-2017), sold as a minivan. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2017 Odyssey needs, and when

Manufacturer rows link to Honda's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter

Maintenance Minder A/B

7,500 mi / 1 yearIndependent
Engine air filter

Maintenance Minder sub-code 2

30,000 mi / 2 yearsIndependent
Cabin air filter

Maintenance Minder sub-code 2

30,000 mi / 2 yearsIndependent
Tire rotation

Maintenance Minder sub-code 1

7,500 miIndependent
Brake fluid

Replace every 3 years regardless of mileage

3 yearsIndependent
Engine coolant

Initial replacement at 120k/10yrs, then every 60k

120,000 mi / 10 yearsIndependent
Transmission fluid

Sub-code 3 replacement

30,000 miIndependent
Spark plugs

Maintenance Minder sub-code 4

60,000 miIndependent
Timing belt

Timing belt on V6 engines only; replace belt and inspect water pump

105,000 mi / 7 yearsIndependent
Serpentine belt

Inspect interval; replace as needed

30,000 miIndependent
12V battery

Test lifespan / inspect connections

15,000 mi / 3 yearsIndependent

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
0W-20
Coolant
Type 2
Transmission fluid
ATF DW-1

Powertrains in this generation

  • 3.5L 6-cyl (J35Z8), 248 hp, 5AT, 6AT, FWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2017 Odyssey owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

Power Sliding Door Failure

high severity

$200-$1,500 to fix

Door reverses, grinds, or drains battery (microswitch)

Source: au7o.io

VCM Oil Consumption

high severity

$200-$800 to fix

Fouled spark plugs, engine vibration, misfire codes

Source: au7o.io

Torque Converter Shudder

medium severity

$300-$2,800 to fix

Vibration/judder on acceleration, feeling of rumble strips

Source: avturo.com

Safety recalls

2 NHTSA recalls for the 2017 Honda Odyssey

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Honda dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA 23V858000

December 2023

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

Seats

NHTSA 17V725000

November 2017

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two positions. If a seat is placed between either of the two positions when attaching the seat to the vehicle floor, the seat will not latch properly to the seat striker, allowing the seat to tip forward unexpectedly during braking.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to the second row outboard floor strikers, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2018. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is S0G.

Other Odyssey model years

4th Gen (2011-2017)

2014201520162017

Shopping new? The Honda Odyssey guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-16. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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