The Honda Odyssey has never been offered with a manual transmission in North American markets; every generation sold here has used an automatic gearbox. This article reviews the transmission setup across the Odyssey’s U.S. generations and notes that a manual option has not been part of the equation in these markets.
Transmission history in the U.S. market
Below is a generation-by-generation look at the Odyssey’s transmissions in the United States and Canada. The core takeaway: no manual transmissions were offered for this model in these markets.
- Generation I (1995–1998): Automatic transmission only.
- Generation II (1999–2004): Automatic transmission only.
- Generation III (2005–2010): Automatic transmission only.
- Generation IV (2011–2017): Automatic transmission only.
- Generation V (2018–present): Automatic transmission only.
Across five generations, Honda consistently paired the Odyssey with an automatic transmission in North America, with no factory manual option offered. For buyers seeking a manual driving experience, alternatives would involve other vehicle segments or brands, as the Odyssey line has remained automatic-only in these markets.
Summary
Bottom line: The Honda Odyssey has not been produced with a manual transmission in the United States or Canada. All generations have relied on automatic gearboxes, reflecting Honda’s stance on this model in its primary market. If a manual minivan is essential, buyers would need to explore other models outside the Odyssey line.