2001 Honda Odyssey problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:automatic Transmission (181) · Power Train (125) · Structure:body:door (45)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Honda Odyssey model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
444 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2020-01-17 · campaign 20V027000 · 875,966 vehicles
Defect: 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. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to u
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.
Service bulletins (264)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2021-01-23 · A07-030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"service bulletin - there are several a/c leak detection tools available. -refrigerant gas leak detector -ultrasonic leak detector -leak dye"
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2018-01-10 · A18010J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
servicenews article - is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? we?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2018-01-10 · A18010J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
servicenews article - is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? we?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2017-09-26 · ATS170802 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tech line summary article - is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? we?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
Electrical System 2017-08-31 · ATS170802 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tech line summary article - is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? we?re aware of this issue and are looking for a solution.
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2016-11-22 · A05-032 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - navigation system information.
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.