How common are structure and body complaints on the 2011 Honda Odyssey?

NHTSA has logged 38 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Odyssey, which is 16% of all 233 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Honda Odyssey's seats or body?

Yes. Recall 16V933000 covers second-row outboard seat release levers, and recall 17V725000 addresses seats that can slide sideways between two positions; both affect 2011-model Odysseys and involve dealers installing brackets or springs at no charge.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems usually show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 70,000 miles at the time of failure for Structure & Body complaints on this model year.

Did these body problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records 5 crashes and 5 injuries tied to Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 Odyssey, with no fires reported.

2011 Honda Odyssey Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 38 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Honda Odyssey, 16% of that year's 233 total complaints, with 5 crashes and 5 injuries reported. Two related recalls cover second-row outboard seat brackets. Median mileage at failure is 70,000.

Structure & Body complaints: 38; 16% of 233
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 70,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Second-row outboard seats slide sideways or detach from their mounts, sometimes discovered only after a crash.
Power sliding doors snap a cable or internal wire, causing the door to reopen, slam shut, or stop closing altogether.
Sliding door latches fail to stay closed, leaving the door ajar with a dash warning and constant beeping.
Roof paint peels and rust or corrosion spreads across the roof line, which owners describe as originating beneath the trim rather than from normal wear.
Water leaks into the cabin behind the rear-view mirror and radio area during rain or highway driving.
A third-row seat latch fails to hold, letting the seat fall backward when someone sits on it.

When 2011 Honda Odyssey body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 28, 2011, latest Mar 30, 2026.

38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2011 to Mar 2026; peak Aug 2012 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2011 Honda Odyssey

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.

Structure & Body complaints by Odyssey model year

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

201060 (24%)
201138 (16%)
201240 (16%)
201329 (14%)
201457 (19%)
201544 (21%)
201654 (20%)
20174 (10%)
2018115 (12%)
201968 (7%)
202036 (8%)
202114 (10%)
20225 (4%)
202312 (12%)
20246 (6%)
20259 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are structure and body complaints on the 2011 Honda Odyssey?: NHTSA has logged 38 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Odyssey, which is 16% of all 233 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Honda Odyssey's seats or body?: Yes. Recall 16V933000 covers second-row outboard seat release levers, and recall 17V725000 addresses seats that can slide sideways between two positions; both affect 2011-model Odysseys and involve dealers installing brackets or springs at no charge.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems usually show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 70,000 miles at the time of failure for Structure & Body complaints on this model year.
Did these body problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records 5 crashes and 5 injuries tied to Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 Odyssey, with no fires reported.