2001 Honda Odyssey
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 96 |
| 1996 | 70 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 73 |
| 1999 | 518 |
| 2000 | 675 |
| 2001 | 619 |
| 2002 | 960 |
| 2003 | 914 |
| 2004 | 585 |
| 2005 | 830 |
| 2006 | 703 |
| 2007 | 830 |
| 2008 | 499 |
| 2009 | 198 |
| 2010 | 255 |
| 2011 | 232 |
| 2012 | 242 |
| 2013 | 210 |
| 2014 | 307 |
| 2015 | 204 |
| 2016 | 269 |
| 2017 | 39 |
| 2018 | 970 |
| 2019 | 936 |
| 2020 | 453 |
| 2021 | 137 |
| 2022 | 130 |
| 2023 | 95 |
| 2024 | 91 |
| 2025 | 330 |
| 2026 | 27 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
54% of complaints: power train — 336 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD NORMAL AND THE NEXT MOMENT MY FOOT WAS ON THE GAS AS NORMAL AND THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV WITHOUT PROPELLING MY VEHICLE ANY FARTHER. I SLOWED DOWN AND THEN COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180514
10% of complaints: structure — 64 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and body.
INJURYShow complaint excerpts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE PARKED, THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS FAILED TO OPEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN IF THE VEHICLE'S GEAR WAS IN THE DRIVE POSITION.
NHTSA ODI report, 20150605
THE POWER SLIDING DOORS ON THIS VAN DO NOT STOP CLOSING VERY EASILY IF AN OBSTRUCTION (IE A PERSON) IS IN THE WAY. THE REMOTE DOOR OPEN/CLOSE IS VERY SENSITIVE AND EASILY TRIGERRED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20010326
SLIDING DOOR FAILS TO CLOSE PROPERLY IF ANYTHING IS IN DOORWAY. DOOR WOULD CLOSE TO APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES, IF ANYTHING WAS IN THE WAY, BEFORE IT OPENED BACK UP. ADULT ARM WAS CAUGHT, AND DOOR CONTINUED TO CLOSE UNTIL REQUIRED INCHES WERE MET.
NHTSA ODI report, 20010220
8% of complaints: suspension — 51 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing coil springs and front.
7% of complaints: air bags — 43 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and inflator module.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2001 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, she was blinded by sun glare and crashed into the back of a maintenance trailer. The air bags failed to deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230317
TAKATA RECALL IN JANUARY, 2014, I LEFT THE ROAD TO AVOID ANOTHER CAR, HIT A DEER-CROSSING SIGN WHICH THEN DEPLOYED THE DRIVERS AIRBAG. THE AIRBAG BLASTED OUT TO THE RIGHT OF THE STEERING WHEEL THUS HITTING MY RIGHT ARM.
NHTSA ODI report, 20171028
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB *TS
NHTSA ODI report, 20030331
5% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 33 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing latch.
INJURYShow complaint excerpts
AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS APPLY DANGEROUS PRESSURE TO PEOPLE BEFORE RETRACTING. I HAVE BEEN HURT TWICE BY BEING CRUSHED AND BRUISED BY DOORS CLOSING ON MY BODY WHEN DOOR WAS ACCIDENTLY ACTIVATED WHILE LOADING CHILDREN AND PASSENGERS.
NHTSA ODI report, 20030930
2001 HONDA VAN : AUTOMATIC SLIDING SIDE DOOR WAS CLOSING AFTER SOMEONE ENGAGED REMOTE DOOR CLOSE. DOOR CLOSED ON ME SLOWLY, BUT FORCE OF DOOR MOTOR WAS QUITE STRONG TO THE POINT WERE I NEARLY PANICED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20030819
SAFETY TIMELINE
FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020.
Campaign 20V027000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2001 Honda Odyssey — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (336 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (64 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for suspension issues (51 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 20V027000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2001 Honda Odyssey reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Honda Odyssey is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Honda Odyssey?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Honda Odyssey have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.