2011 Honda Odyssey Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2011 Honda Odyssey ranks as a Best year among 21 model years, with a complaint index of 20 and 233 complaints, ranking 17th worst of all years. Electrical system issues lead complaints at 29%, but the year avoids the severe problems seen in 2018-2019 and 2025 models.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 20/100
- #17 of 21 Odyssey years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 233
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 11
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 13
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21.5
- 18.5 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 13 / 0
Top 2011 Honda Odyssey problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags fail to deploy during moderate-to-severe frontal or side-impact crashes, sometimes resulting in head injuries.
- Second-row captain's seats detach or come loose from the floor mounts, particularly after collisions.
- Low battery warning lights and interior light shutoffs appear shortly after purchase, sometimes within the first month of ownership.
- Brakes reportedly fail to engage during very low-speed parking maneuvers.
- Driver's side mirrors show distortion that some owners say affects distance perception.
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 a good year to buy?
- Yes, relative to other Odyssey model years. It carries a complaint index of 20 and a Best verdict, ranking 17th worst out of 21 years covered.
- What is the most common problem with the 2011 Honda Odyssey?
- Electrical system issues are the top problem area, accounting for 29% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 2,100 miles.
- Does the 2011 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2011 Odyssey, covering structure and body issues with second-row seats, airbag rivets, and front door power windows and wiper linkage rods.
- How does the 2011 Odyssey compare to other years?
- The 2011 model's complaint index of 20 is far lower than the 2018 (90), 2019 (95), and 2025 (100) model years, which are rated Avoid.
- Are airbag failures common in the 2011 Honda Odyssey?
- Airbags account for 5% of complaints, with reports of non-deployment during crashes at a median mileage of 69,000 miles, and one recall addressing airbag rivet issues.