Is the electrical system a common problem on the 2011 Honda Odyssey?

Yes. Electrical System complaints make up 29% of all complaints filed for the 2011 model year, the highest share among the model years listed, with 68 complaints out of 233 total.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Honda Odyssey electrical system?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this Electrical System complaint pattern for the 2011 model year.

At what mileage do electrical problems show up on the 2011 Odyssey?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2011 Odyssey is 2,100 miles, indicating many owners noticed the issue very early in ownership.

Have electrical problems on the 2011 Odyssey caused crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries associated with these Electrical System complaints for the 2011 model year.

2011 Honda Odyssey Electrical System Problems

Electrical System complaints account for 68 of 233 total complaints (29%) for the 2011 Honda Odyssey, the highest share of any model year listed. No related recalls are on file. Median mileage at failure is 2,100 miles, with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.

Electrical System complaints: 68; 29% of 233
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 2,100 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners repeatedly report a "battery charge low, see owner's manual" warning appearing on the dashboard even on nearly new vans with very low mileage.
Some report the low-battery warning recurring after battery replacement, accompanied by a loud beeping alert every time the door opens or the car is turned off.
Several describe a complete loss of power while driving at low speed, with the vehicle shutting off and losing power steering and power brakes until it was restarted.
One owner reported the passenger power sliding door cord snapping suddenly while children were exiting, causing the door to shut quickly without warning.
Others note the Bluetooth/hands-free phone connection cutting off abruptly during use.
A high-mileage complaint describes "Check Systems" and "Check Power" messages along with a battery warning light and a failure to restart after refueling.

When 2011 Honda Odyssey electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 14, 2011, latest Sep 11, 2025.

68 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2011 to Sep 2025; peak May 2011 (10).

Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Honda Odyssey

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Odyssey model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201037 (15%)
201168 (29%)
201244 (18%)
201316 (8%)
201434 (11%)
201533 (16%)
201639 (14%)
20176 (15%)
2018259 (26%)
2019224 (23%)
2020164 (35%)
202154 (38%)
202234 (25%)
202330 (30%)
202448 (45%)
2025203 (54%)

Frequently asked questions

Is the electrical system a common problem on the 2011 Honda Odyssey?: Yes. Electrical System complaints make up 29% of all complaints filed for the 2011 model year, the highest share among the model years listed, with 68 complaints out of 233 total.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Honda Odyssey electrical system?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this Electrical System complaint pattern for the 2011 model year.
At what mileage do electrical problems show up on the 2011 Odyssey?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2011 Odyssey is 2,100 miles, indicating many owners noticed the issue very early in ownership.
Have electrical problems on the 2011 Odyssey caused crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries associated with these Electrical System complaints for the 2011 model year.