2012 Honda Odyssey MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2012 Honda Odyssey is rated 21 to 22 mpg combined across 2 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic.
EPA fuel economy
2012 Honda Odyssey · 2 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
22MPG combined
19 city 27 highway
$3,050 a year to fuel
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic
Best version costs $3,250 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)
Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.47 a gallon (regular gas).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $3,050 to $3,200 a year. Ratings for the best versions are unchanged from 2011.
Fewer complaints than a typical Odyssey year
The 2012 drew 70 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 70 for a typical Odyssey year. Best years are picked only from 2016 on, since counts for older years say less: owners filed fewer complaints in the early 2010s.
Years to avoid: 2018 and 2019. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Every Odyssey year rankedThe 2012 Odyssey's recalls and problems
Every 2012 Odyssey version
EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.
| Version | Combined | City / Hwy | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic Best
EPA listing: Odyssey |
22 mpg | 19 / 27 | $3,050 |
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · 5-speed automatic
EPA listing: Odyssey |
21 mpg | 18 / 27 | $3,200 |
Fuel cost at your prices
EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.47 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.
| Version | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic | $3,048 | $15,239 |
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · 5-speed automatic | $3,193 | $15,964 |
At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.
Honda Odyssey MPG by model year
The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 20 to 22 mpg (every year from 2010 to 2026); 22 since 2011.
2012: gas 22 mpgTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Best gas version |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 22 |
Every Odyssey year's ratings in one table
How the 2012 Odyssey compares
2012 minivans covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.
| 2012 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Honda Odyssey This page Best: gas |
22 mpg | 22 mpg | $3,050 |
Best: gas |
21 mpg | 21 mpg | $3,200 |
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2012 Odyssey recalls and complaints
Questions
Does the 2012 Honda Odyssey need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2012 Honda Odyssey version on regular gasoline.
How does the 2012 Odyssey's MPG compare with the 2011?
For 2012, the best gas version is rated 22 mpg, the same as the year before.
Sources and method
- US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 29, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.47, midgrade $5.07, premium $5.48, diesel $6.38 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
- Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Oct 2, 2026 and complaint file dated Oct 2, 2026.
Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.