2011 Honda Odyssey problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (50) · Service Brakes (30) · Structure:body (16)
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181 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (5)
Seats:mid/Rear Assembly 2017-11-17 · campaign 17V725000 · 806,936 vehicles
Defect: 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. If a seat is placed between either of the two positions when attaching the seat to the vehicle floor, the seat will not latch properly to the seat striker, allowing the seat to tip forward unexpectedly during braking.
Risk: If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. Honda's number for this recall is S0G.
Seats:mid/Rear Assembly 2016-12-27 · campaign 16V933000 · 633,753 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2010, to October 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have second row outboard seats that have a release lever that allows the seats to move for easier access to the third row of seats. This release lever may remain in the unlocked position allowing the seats to move unexpectedly.
Risk: An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
Fix: 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 . Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KD5.
Air Bags 2013-01-18 · campaign 13V016000 · 748,481 vehicles
Defect: 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 module to the airbag cover may be missing.
Risk: The absence of more than one rivet could alter the performance of the driver's airbag during deployment. This could potentially increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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 on March 14, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Visibility 2011-03-21 · campaign 11V181000 · 2,800 vehicles
Defect: 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 CAUSING THE WINDOW TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND PREVENTING IT FROM BEING ROLLED UP OR DOWN OR IT COULD DROP INTO THE DOOR.
Risk: THE WINDOW MAY SHATTER INTO THE PASSENGER CABIN CAUSING A RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Fix: 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 1-800-999-1009.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer 2011-03-15 · campaign 11V180000 · 33,341 vehicles
Defect: 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 WIPER LINKAGE RODS MAY BEND OR SEPARATE FROM THE MOTOR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT STIFFNESS OF THE ROD.
Risk: THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY FAIL TO OPERATE, DECREASING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (124)
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.
Trailer Hitches 2022-04-14 · APD04142022901 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - on january 23, 2016, american honda announced a product update for 2011-14 odyssey vehicles. the trailer hitch weight was not properly calculated into the gross axle weight rating (gawr) on the vehicle certification label. this can create a situation where the vehicle exceeds the in
Service Brakes 2021-02-26 · APaS02262021902 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2011-2016 cr-zs, 2010-2014 insights, & 2011-2017 odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. to better understand the cause of this condition, ah
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2021-02-10 · APaS02102021902 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2011-2016 cr-zs, 2010-2014 insights, & 2011-2017 odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. to better understand the cause of this condition, ah
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"
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2021-01-22 · APaS01222021909 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2011-2016 cr-zs, 2010-2014 insights, & 2011-2017 odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. to better understand the cause of this condition, ah
Service Brakes 2021-01-06 · APaS01062021907 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2011-2016 cr-zs, 2010-2014 insights, & 2011-2017 odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. to better understand the cause of this condition, ah
Showing the 6 most recent of 124 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-05 · Unknown Or Other“ the factory navigation system in my 2011 honda odyssey has developed a clock malfunction. the clock on the upper navigation display remains at 0:00 and cannot be corrected using the vehicle’s normal clock-adjustment settings. i attempted to manually adjust the time through the navigation system, but the clock continues to display 0:00. the separa…”
2026-10-03 · Electrical System“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. …”
2026-03-30 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 126,000 mi“the contact owns a 2011 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the driver's side sliding door failed to latch while being closed automatically, causing the door to reopen and to restart the process continuously. the contact stated that upon pulling the door handle to close the door manually, the door closed and latched securely after several attemp…”
2025-11-24 · Power Train“on 3/8/14, i purchased this van as a certified pre-owned vehicle from an authorized honda dealership, but wasn't notified of known defects resulting from the alex soto v american honda motor co, inc class action suit. the suit wasn't finalized until 4/10/14, yet honda never notified me, as required by the settlement. had i been notified prior to pu…”
2025-09-11 · Engine · 150,000 mi“the contact owns a 2011 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the messages "check systems" and "check power" were displayed, and the battery warning light illuminated. the contact stated that on a separate occasion, after refueling, the vehicle failed to restart. after several attempts, the vehicle was able to rest…”
2025-08-20 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 211,000 mi“odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2011 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while attempting to trade the vehicle, the carfax report indicated that there was a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was a private sale. at the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 121,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was…”
2025-07-28 · Structure:body“severe rust and corrosion since 2015. spreading across the whole roof line and visibly peeling paint. not typical peeling paint, it appears to have originated beneath the trim or roof components, suggesting a possible failure of seem sealant, design drainage or factory primer. this points to a latent defect due go early onset and location and not…”
2025-07-28 · Suspension“on may 25, 2025 i was driving down a local road with several occupants in the van. i did not collide with another car, object my driver side curtain airbags went off trapping me and the occupants in the car. had to cut the airbags to get out. …”
2025-05-31 · Electrical System“vehicle stalled was able to safely get to side of road and stop and then everything locked up. i tried to get out of the doors. i manually unlocking them, but they would not allow me to get out. it was 90° outside and at this point the internal temperature was probably creeping to 120. i started to panic as i tried the other doors. finally realizin…”
2025-02-10 · Engine“my engine failed on [xxx] after my 2011 honda odyssey consumed all the oil in my reservoir. i bought my vehicle in october 2024 and have stayed up-to-date on my oil changes. i was up for my next oil change but did not receive any indicators from the vehicle that my oil was low or needed to be changed. my drive into work that day was fine, but when …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.