2011 Honda Odyssey
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 233 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 18th highest complaint count among 26 Odyssey model years with reports.
Of the 2011 reports, 11 involved a crash and 2 involved a fire. 13 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Seats, mid/rear assemblyNov 17, 2017
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.
If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.
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.
Campaign 17V725000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, mid/rear assemblyDec 27, 2016
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.
An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
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.
Campaign 16V933000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsJan 18, 2013
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 13V016000 on NHTSA.gov
VisibilityMar 21, 2011
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.
THE WINDOW MAY SHATTER INTO THE PASSENGER CABIN CAUSING A RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
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.
Campaign 11V181000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, windshield wiper/washerMar 15, 2011
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.
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY FAIL TO OPERATE, DECREASING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
233 reports, newest first.
Tires, Mar 5, 2011
TPMS SYSTEM ON 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY TOURING ELITE IS DEFECTIVE LEADING TO TPMS SYSTEM SHUTDOWN. *TR
Electrical system, Mar 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH IN EXTREMELY SUNNY WEATHER WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS UNREADABLE DUE TO THE REFLECTION OF THE SUN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURER IN THAT MANNER AND COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,125. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 06/07/11*LJ UPDATED 01/13/2011 *LN *TR
Child seat, Feb 28, 2011
RADIAN XTSL CONVERTIBLE CHILD SAFETY SEAT WITH SUPERLATCH HAS A LATCH ADJUSTER THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THE INSTALLATION TO REMAIN TIGHT. EVEN WHEN I HAVE PROPERLY INSTALLED THE SEAT (AS VERIFIED BY MANUALS AND CAR SEAT TECHS), A SIMPLE TAP ON THE TILTING ADJUSTER WILL COMPLETELY LOOSEN THE LATCH STRAPS, RESULTING IN A SEAT THAT IS NO LONGER TIGHTLY AND PROPERLY INSTALLED! THESE ADJUSTERS NEED TO BE RECALLED AND REPLACED WITH THE LOCKING TYPE THAT BRITAX, FOR INSTANCE, USES. (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=2011, MAKE=HONDA, MODEL=ODYSSEY). *TR
Tires, Feb 28, 2011
I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY TOURING ELITE 4 WEEKS AGO. AS I DROVE HOME FROM THE LOT MY TPMS (TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM) LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. I IMMEDIATELY DROVE BACK TO THE DEALER SERVICE CENTER. INITIALLY THEY THOUGHT IT WAS JUST TIRE PRESSURE BUT QUICKLY REALIZED IT WAS AN ACTUAL ERROR OF THE TPMS SYSTEM. ONE OF THE TECHS SAID HE HAS SEEN THIS ON ONE OTHER 2011 ODYSSEY AND THAT IT IS TRIGGERED BY SMART CELLULAR PHONE INTERFERENCE. HE TOLD ME IT WOULD PROBABLY HAPPEN AGAIN IF I USED MY CELL PHONE IN THE VAN. SO THEY RESET THE TPMS ERROR AND I TURNED OFF MY CELL AND DROVE FOR 30 MINUTES WITH NO ISSUES. SO THEN I TURNED MY CELL PHONE ON, AND STILL NO ISSUES FOR ANOTHER 5 MINUTES. THEN MY WIFE CALLED AND AT THE EXACT MOMENT MY CELL PHONE RANG THE TPMS WENT INTO ERROR AGAIN. SO THE SERVICE CENTER TELLS ME THIS IS SOMETHING THEY CAN'T FIX. THEY ARE WAITING FOR A FIX FROM HONDA. WHEN I SUBMITTED THE CASE TO HONDA CORP CUSTOMER CARE THEY SAY THAT THIS IS NOT A "KNOWN ISSUE" AND THAT THEY ARE NOT ACTIVELY WORKING ON A RESOLUTION FOR IT. WHEN TPMS ERROR OCCURS THE TPMS SYSTEM IS COMPLETELY DISABLED AUTOMATICALLY BY THE VEHICLE COMPUTER. THEREFORE, MY VAN CURRENTLY DOES NOT HAVE TPMS PROTECTION. I JUST SPOKE WITH MY DEALER SERVICE CENTER AGAIN AND THEY TELL ME THEY NOW HAVE 5 REPORTS OF THIS SAME PROBLEM ON 2011 ODYSSEY ELITES. *TR
Service brakes, Electric, Feb 15, 2011
MY 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY EX HAS 30,000 MILES AND HAS ONGOING BRAKE ISSUES. THE BRAKES ARE SOFT AND GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE VAN DOES NOT STOP UNLESS I PUMP THE BRAKES. THE BRAKES ALSO MAKE A LOUD GRINDING SOUND WHEN TRYING TO STOP QUICKLY AND WHEN GOING DOWNHILL:(FREEWAY OFF RAMPS). IT IS NOT THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. THERE IS NO PULSATING FEELING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VAN DOES NOT STOP WHEN THE BRAKES HAVE THIS GRINDING SOUND. MY HONDA DEALER HAS LOOKED AT THE BRAKES AND THEY SAY "NO ISSUES". THEY SAY BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ARE FINE. THEY WERE CHECK AT EVERY OIL CHANGE AT THE DEALERSHIP. I HAD THE SAME SOFT BRAKES ISSUES WITH MY 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE DEALER ALSO SAID NO PROBLEMS BUT THERE WAS A RECALL WITH SOFT BRAKES PROBLEMS. I'M WORRIED WHEN I HAVE TO GO UP TO THE MOUNTAIN AND COME BACK DOWN THE HILL. THERE HAS TO BE A DESIGN FLAW TO HAVE OTHER HONDA ODYSSEY OWNERS COMPLAIN ABOUT THEIR BRAKES. *TR
Electrical system, Feb 15, 2011
I PURCHASED A NEW 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY EX ON 1/21/2011. AFTER ARRIVING HOME MY WIFE OPENED THE PASSENGER DOOR AND THE 'LOW BATTERY CHECK MANUAL' WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF. THE NEXT DAY AND FOR THE NEXT 3 DAYS THE WARNING LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. ON PAGE 87 OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL IT STATES THAT DRIVING FOR SHORT TRIPS DOESN'T GIVE THE BATTERY TIME TO RECHARGE AND THE LOW BATTERY WARNING MAY FLASH. MY DEALER STATED THAT SOME ODYSSEY'S HAVE FAULT IN THE BATTERY SENSOR SYSTEM AND WILL BE NEED TO BE HOOKED UP TO A DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE FOR 2-3 HOURS. I WAS TOLD THAT IF THE LOW BATTERY COMES ON WHILE I'M DRIVING TO BRING IT IN IMMEDIATELY. I TOOK THE CAR ON A 500 MILE ROAD TRIP AND TWO 300 MILE ROAD TRIPS. THE LOW BATTERY LIGHT HAS NOT COME ON SINCE. *TR
Electrical system, Feb 14, 2011
THE DASH INDICATED "LOW BATTERY" ON A NEW MINIVAN 6 WEEKS OLD. THE BATTERY COULD HAVE GONE DEAD AT ANY TIME. A LETTER FROM HONDA TO DEALERS INDICATED THEY HAD MANY TECH LINE CONTACTS REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. THIS LETTER TOLD THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT THE CUSTOMER SHOULD DRIVE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME AND IT MAY CHARGE THE BATTERY. CHARGING THE BATTERY BY THE DEALER WAS NOT A WARRANTY ISSUE. HONDA OF AMERICA CALLED AFTER I WROTE AND INDICATED THAT THEY HAD NO INTENTION TO DEAL WITH THIS SAFETY PROBLEM. THERE WOULD BE NO RECALL TO UPGRADE THE CHARGING SYSTEM OR THE BATTERY.
Visibility, Feb 10, 2011
ON THE 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L (YOUR DROP DOWN MENU DOES NOT GIVE THE ODYSSEY AS AN OPTION..BUT IT IS THE ODYSSEY), THE DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR HAS A DISTORTION ON THE OUTER EDGE OF THE MIRROR WHICH CAUSES THE DRIVER TO EXPERIENCE DIZZINESS WHEN LOOKING AT VEHICLES AT DISTANCE. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED BY NUMEROUS DRIVERS ON THE WEB BUT NEITHER HONDA NOR CRISWELL HONDA IN ROCKVILLE MARYLAND WILL DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE MIRROR UNTIL A HONDA BULLETIN IS RELEASED WHICH WILL PROBABLY BE AFTER AN ACCIDENT. *TR