YearToAvoid

2010 Honda Odyssey Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2010 Honda Odyssey has a complaint index of 55, ranking 10th worst of 21 model years, and carries a Caution verdict. Engine problems are the top issue, with 66 complaints (26% of the total), plus 1 recall for a fuel pump strainer defect.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
55/100
#10 of 21 Odyssey years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
255
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
11
reported in complaints
Fires
8
Injuries
25
Top issue
Engine
Best nearby year
2011
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
19
16.5 city / 24 hwy
Injuries / deaths
25 / 0

Top 2010 Honda Odyssey problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Brake pedal reportedly sinks toward the floor with delayed engagement, leading to rear-end collisions at speeds around 30-50 mph.
  • Some owners describe sudden unintended acceleration while backing up or pulling into parking spots, with the vehicle not responding to braking.
  • Engine compartment fires were reported, in one case totaling the vehicle.
  • Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during rear-impact crashes despite noticeable collision force.
  • Transmission surges to high RPM near a stop, causing the van to lurch forward until extra brake pressure is applied.
2010 Honda Odyssey complaints: complaints filed per quarter112010 Q12012 Q12014 Q12016 Q12018 Q12020 Q12022 Q12024 Q1
255 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2015 Q1 (11).

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?
It carries a Caution verdict, ranking 10th worst out of 21 Odyssey model years, with a complaint index of 55. Engine issues are the leading concern, making up 26% of complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the 2010 Honda Odyssey?
Engine problems lead with 66 complaints (26% of the total), including 5 reported fires, at a median mileage of 62,277 miles for failures across all systems.
Does the 2010 Honda Odyssey have a recall?
Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall (campaign 14V112000) for a fuel pump strainer cover that may deteriorate, though this is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2010 Odyssey compare to other years?
Its complaint index of 55 is worse than 2009 (45, Good) and 2011 (20, Best), but better than 2007 (85, Avoid) and 2018-2019 (90-95, 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.