Is the 2011 Honda Odyssey reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Honda Odyssey is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Honda Odyssey?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Honda Odyssey have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

2011 Honda Odyssey

● Typical for this model

2011 Honda Odyssey
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 235
Recalls: 5
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Electrical system

Complaints per year

2011: 235 complaints

View as data table

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	235
2012	244
2013	210
2014	308
2015	206
2016	270
2017	39
2018	992
2019	977
2020	473
2021	143
2022	137
2023	100
2024	113
2025	400
2026	43

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

29% · 67 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and speedometer/odometer.

Show complaint excerpts

Both navigation clock and vehicle radio clock are showing incorrect time and I am not able to set it to correct time either. It is causing confusion all the time as we are very used to of these clocks.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-03

Service brakes

19% · 45 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH

Engine

11% · 25 reports

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I was at a stoplight on 11/16/23; when it was my turn to go (green light) I went to accelerate, and my engine seemed to sputter/choke or misfire before accelerating at a slower than normal rate and then the engine light came on -flashing- and then...

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-19

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system and vehicle speed control

Structure

9% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing body and hinge and attachments.

CRASHINJURY

Power train

8% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and constant velocity joint.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2011-04-28Visibility11V180000 Honda is recalling certain model year 2011 Honda Odyssey vehicles. If the front windshield wiper blades become frozen to the windshield and the wiper motor is switched on, one of the front…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper rod free of charge. The safety recall began on April 28, 2011. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

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2011-04-28Visibility11V181000 Honda is recalling certain model year 2011 Honda Odyssey vehicles. There is a potential failure with the driver and the front passenger door power windows in which the window may come off the track…

Remedy: Dealers will replace either the passenger's and/or the driver's front door window glass, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 28, 2011. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…

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2013-03-14Air bags13V016000 Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Pilot and 2011-2013 Odyssey passenger vehicles manufactured from March 13, 2008, through December 21, 2012. One or more rivets that attach the airbag…

Remedy: Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda dealer. The dealer will inspect the driver's airbag module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began…

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2017-04-03Seats16V933000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2010, to October 1, 2015.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional bracket and spring to both second row outboard seats, free of charge. Interim letter has been mailed, and a second notification will be sent .

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2018-04-02Seats17V725000 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.

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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2011 Honda Odyssey — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Electrical system: 67 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 45 reports on file for this year.
Engine: 25 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 11V180000 · Visibility
Recall 11V181000 · Visibility
Recall 13V016000 · Air bags
Recall 16V933000 · Seats
Recall 17V725000 · Seats

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FAQ

Is the 2011 Honda Odyssey reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Honda Odyssey is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Honda Odyssey?: The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 Honda Odyssey have?: 5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.