repaired · 2019 Q3
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk. If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.
2011 Honda OdysseyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 235 owner complaints about the 2011 Honda Odyssey, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-725 the manufacturer reports only 79% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Honda Odyssey has problems
235 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
66Electrical system
39Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
25Engine
20Structure1 crash/fire/injury
19Power train1 crash/fire/injury
14Seats
12Tires
11Air bags
10Steering
5817 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 66 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 39 | 1 |
| Engine | 25 | 0 |
| Structure | 20 | 1 |
| Power train | 19 | 1 |
| Seats | 14 | 5 |
| Tires | 12 | 1 |
| Air bags | 11 | 6 |
| Steering | 10 | 0 |
| 17 other systems | 58 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2011 Honda Odyssey recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk. An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
no report yet
Air bags
Risk. The absence of more than one rivet could alter the performance of the driver's airbag during deployment.
no report yet
Visibility
Risk. THE WINDOW MAY SHATTER INTO THE PASSENGER CABIN CAUSING A RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Risk. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY FAIL TO OPERATE, DECREASING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
2kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 56 electrical system complaints. 91% were reported before 100,000 miles.
40under 30k miles51under 100k miles5100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2011 vs. every other Odyssey year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Odyssey median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2011 Honda Odyssey safety ratings
2011 Honda Odyssey VAN FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (12.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2011 Honda Odyssey, and the recalls they led to.
- Inadvertent Deployment of Air BagsNo recall
In owners' words
What Odyssey owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
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.…
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…
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