2011 Honda Odyssey

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2011 Honda Odyssey
BUILT 2026-08-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda Odyssey Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2011 highlighted. 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1994: 1 complaints 1995: 96 complaints 1996: 70 complaints 1997: 20 complaints 1998: 73 complaints 1998 1999: 518 complaints 2000: 675 complaints 2001: 619 complaints 2002: 959 complaints 2003: 914 complaints 2003 2004: 584 complaints 2005: 830 complaints 2006: 703 complaints 2007: 829 complaints 2008: 499 complaints 2008 2009: 198 complaints 2010: 254 complaints 2011: 232 complaints 2011 2012: 241 complaints 2013: 209 complaints 2013 2014: 307 complaints 2015: 199 complaints 2016: 261 complaints 2017: 38 complaints 2018: 932 complaints 2018 2019: 876 complaints 2020: 417 complaints 2021: 123 complaints 2022: 126 complaints 2023: 87 complaints 2023 2024: 70 complaints 2025: 231 complaints 2026: 12 complaints 2026
2011: 232 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19902
19941
199596
199670
199720
199873
1999518
2000675
2001619
2002959
2003914
2004584
2005830
2006703
2007829
2008499
2009198
2010254
2011232
2012241
2013209
2014307
2015199
2016261
201738
2018932
2019876
2020417
2021123
2022126
202387
202470
2025231
202612

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26%

26% of complaints: electrical system — 61 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 17%

17% of complaints: service brakes — 39 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ENGINE 11%

11% of complaints: engine — 25 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

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, 20231119

STRUCTURE 7%

7% of complaints: structure — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20110428 — visibility

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 WINDSHIELD

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.

Campaign 11V180000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20110428 — visibility

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 C

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 1-800

Campaign 11V181000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20130314 — air bags

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 m

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 o

Campaign 13V016000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170403 — seats

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 .

Campaign 16V933000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180402 — seats

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.

Campaign 17V725000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 Honda Odyssey — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (61 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (39 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 11V180000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 11V181000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V016000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V933000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V725000 (seats) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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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 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Honda Odyssey have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.