2010 Honda Odyssey Towing Capacity

If you’re looking for an all-purpose minivan that’s versatile enough to do your daily routine, but rugged enough to tow things when you need it, the Honda Odyssey is a great choice. The Odyssey was introduced into Honda’s lineup in 1994 and still remains popular today. But what is the towing capacity of a 2010 Honda Odyssey?

The 2010 Honda Odyssey has a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds.

The 2010 Honda Odyssey tow capacity can vary based on a few different factors such as engine size, drivetrain, trim level, and others which we’ll cover in this guide.

How Much Can The 2010 Honda Odyssey Tow?

The 2010 Honda Odyssey has a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds.

The 2010 Honda Odyssey tow capacity is affected by other factors like engine type, drivetrain, the weight of cargo and passengers, and whether your vehicle has a towing package equipped or not.

You can always reach out to your local Honda dealership for details to confirm how much your Odyssey can tow.

2010 Honda Odyssey Towing Capacity Chart
2010 Honda Odyssey Towing Capacity Chart

You can check out our guide to Honda Odyssey towing capacity by year if you’re looking at a different model year’s max capacity or if you want to compare different years of this vehicle.

You can also read our guide on what makes a vehicle towing capacity to learn all the aspects that go into it.

2010 Odyssey Tow Capacity By Trim Level

There are four trim levels for the 2010 Odyssey. Some engines and features are not available on certain configurations, so they can each have different max towing limits.

The capacities below are for Odyssey models equipped with a transmission cooler and power steering fluid cooler. Honda doesn’t recommend towing with an Odyssey if it doesn’t have these coolers installed.

Here’s the max tow capacity broken down for each package on the 2010 Honda Odyssey:

2010 Honda Odyssey Trim LevelTowing Capacity
2010 Honda Odyssey EX3,500 pounds
2010 Honda Odyssey EX-L3,500 pounds
2010 Honda Odyssey LX3,500 pounds
2010 Honda Odyssey Touring3,500 pounds
2010 Honda Odyssey Towing Capacity by Trim Level Chart

Towing Capacity By Engine Size & Drivetrain

2010 Honda Odyssey Engine Towing Specs

There is one engine option for the 2010 Odyssey, which is a 3.5L V6 engine that produces 244 horsepower and 245 pound-feet of torque.

2010 Honda Odyssey 3.5L V6 Engine Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds

2010 Honda Odyssey Drivetrain Towing Specs

The 2010 Honda Odyssey only comes with front-wheel drive. No other options are available.

2010 Honda Odyssey FWD Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds

Note that these are the max towing limits for each 2010 Honda Odyssey engine. Your Honda Odyssey may have a lower towing capacity based on the drivetrain, axle ratio, and if your vehicle has a towing package installed.

2010 Honda Odyssey Payload Capacity

The maximum payload capacity of the 2010 Honda Odyssey is 1,565 pounds.

This means that the 2010 Odyssey can carry up to 1,565 pounds worth of passenger and cargo weight in the vehicle, which makes it great for road trips and hauling heavier items.

Note that the max payload capacity of your 2010 Odyssey will vary based on factors like the engine type, drivetrain and whether or not a towing package that includes other features like an engine oil cooler or transmission oil cooler is installed.

You can always contact your local dealership for extra details if you’re unsure of your vehicle’s payload capability.

2010 Honda Odyssey Tow Package

Honda offers an optional factory-installed towing package for the Odyssey.

This package includes a Class-II receiver hitch. A wiring harness is not included.

We definitely recommend getting this package and adding a wiring harness if you plan on towing anything with your 2010 Odyssey.

honda odyssey towing a trailer
The 2010 Honda Odyssey has a max tow rating of 3,500 pounds, making it capable of pulling medium-duty loads.

2010 Honda Odyssey Towing Capacity Vs Competitors

The 2010 Honda Odyssey has a maximum tow rating of 3500 pounds, which makes it capable of doing some light duty towing.

The 2010 Odyssey’s tow capability is similar to its main competitors which are the 2010 Toyota Sienna and the 2010 Kia Sedona.

Here are some similar vehicles to the 2010 Honda Odyssey and their towing capacities below:

2010 Toyota Sienna: 3,500 pounds

2010 Kia Sedona: 3,500 pounds

2010 Honda Models Towing Capacity Chart

2010 Honda SUV ModelTowing Capacity
2010 Honda Ridgeline5,000 pounds
2010 Honda Pilot5,000 pounds
2010 Honda Odyssey3,500 pounds
2010 Honda CR-V1,500 pounds
2010 Honda Models Towing Capacity Chart

Data Accuracy

We’ve gathered all data represented here from the official 2010 Honda Odyssey Owner’s Manual on Honda’s site and have checked all data thoroughly for accuracy.

Having said that, we still recommend you refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual yourself before towing with a 2010 Honda Odyssey.

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