2011 Honda Odyssey Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
20/100
#13 most-complained of 16 Odyssey years
The 2011 Honda Odyssey has 233 NHTSA complaints and a Complaint Index of 20, ranking it 13th worst of 16 model years and earning a 'Best' verdict relative to other Odyssey years. It has 5 recalls, led by Electrical System issues at 29% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 233
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 11 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 13 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21.5
- 18.5 city / 27 hwy
Top 2011 Honda Odyssey problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System68 (29%)
- Brakes46 (20%)
- Structure & Body38 (16%)
- Engine33 (14%)
- Other20 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires19 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain19 (8%)
- Airbags11 (5%)
- Steering10 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers10 (4%)
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy during crashes, including a rollover into a ditch and a low-speed parking-lot collision.
- Second row captain's seats reportedly came detached from their mounts during a collision.
- Electrical system faults triggered a check charge system warning along with a temporary loss of power steering while driving in heavy rain.
- Owners reported repeated battery warning lights appearing again shortly after the battery was replaced.
- Brakes reportedly failed to respond during a low-speed parking maneuver, resulting in a minor crash.
2011 Honda Odyssey recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 17V725000Nov 17, 2017Structure & Body806,936 vehicles
Seats:mid/rear assembly
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 16V933000Dec 27, 2016Structure & Body633,753 vehicles
Seats:mid/rear assembly
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 13V016000Jan 18, 2013Airbags748,481 vehicles
Air bags
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.
Remedy: 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.
2011 Honda Odyssey fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18.5 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 21.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,025
- 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.
2011 compared with other Odyssey years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Honda Odyssey reliable?
- Compared to other Odyssey model years, the 2011 ranks 13th worst out of 16 years with a Complaint Index of 20, and it carries a 'Best' verdict relative to those other years.
- What is the top problem area for the 2011 Honda Odyssey?
- Electrical System complaints make up 29% of all reported issues, the largest share, followed by Brakes at 20% and Structure & Body at 16%.
- Does the 2011 Honda Odyssey have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2011 Odyssey, covering structure and body seat brackets, airbag rivets, and front door power windows/wiper linkage.
- Are there airbag problems on the 2011 Honda Odyssey?
- Airbags account for 11 complaints, with 6 crashes and 1 fire reported, and a recall (13V016000) addressed missing rivets attaching the airbag module.
- What is the median mileage for electrical failures on the 2011 Odyssey?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 2,100 miles for Electrical System complaints on the 2011 Odyssey.