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2010 Honda Odyssey Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

55/100

#10 most-complained of 21 Odyssey years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2010 Honda Odyssey has a Complaint Index of 55 and ranks 10th worst out of 21 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 255 complaints, 1 recall, and the top problem area is Engine (66 complaints, 26% share).

Complaints
255
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
11 / 8
Injuries / deaths
25 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
19
16.5 city / 24 hwy

Top 2010 Honda Odyssey problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine66 (26%)
  2. Structure & Body60 (24%)
  3. Brakes47 (18%)
  4. Electrical System37 (15%)
  5. Other28 (11%)
  6. Fuel System23 (9%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain23 (9%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires15 (6%)
  9. Steering12 (5%)
  10. Airbags10 (4%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the brake pedal sinking to the floor or responding with a delay before engaging, sometimes ending in a rear-end collision.
  • Some describe sudden unintended acceleration while parking or coming to a stop, with the vehicle lurching forward despite braking.
  • A few owners report engine fires, including one case where the vehicle was declared a total loss.
  • Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in multiple rear-end and multi-vehicle crashes despite noticeable impact speeds.
  • One owner described the engine surging to 5,000 rpm at stops, causing the vehicle to lurch until extra brake pressure was applied.
2010 Honda Odyssey complaints: complaints filed per quarter142010 Q12012 Q12014 Q12016 Q12018 Q12020 Q12022 Q12024 Q1
328 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2015 Q1 (14).

2010 Honda Odyssey recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 14V112000Mar 14, 2014Fuel System886,815 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 23, 2004, through September 4, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump strainer cover may deteriorate allowing fuel to leak out.

    Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Parts to permanently repair the affected vehicles are not currently available. Honda will notify owners with an interim letter during May 2014. A second notice was mailed to owners October 6, 2014 when the remedy became available. Any vehicles that are currently leaking from the fuel pump cover will get a replacement, original cover. All vehicles, including those receiving the interim repair, will get an improved cover when they are available. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. The recall numbers associated with this campaign are JD9 (inspection and/or preliminary part replacement) and JE0 (final parts replacement).

2010 Honda Odyssey fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16.5 MPG
Highway
24 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,425
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2010 compared with other Odyssey years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2008Avoid75499419
2009Good45198319
2010Caution55255119
2011Best20233521.5
2012Caution50245521.5

All Honda Odyssey years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Honda Odyssey reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 Odyssey has a Complaint Index of 55 and ranks 10th worst among 21 model years, putting it in the Caution category. Engine complaints (66) are the largest share at 26%.
What problems does the 2010 Honda Odyssey have?
The top problem areas reported are Engine (66 complaints), Structure & Body (60 complaints), and Brakes (47 complaints), with brake issues also linked to 7 crashes.
Does the 2010 Honda Odyssey have a recall?
NHTSA lists one recall, campaign 14V112000, covering a fuel pump strainer cover that may deteriorate in certain 2005-2010 Odyssey vehicles.
How does the 2010 Odyssey compare to other Odyssey years?
The 2010 model's Complaint Index of 55 is worse than the 2009 (45, Good) and 2011 (20, Best) model years but better than 2018 (90) and 2019 (95), which are both rated Avoid.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.