How many transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Honda Odyssey?

NHTSA lists 19 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2011 Odyssey, which is 8% of the 233 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2011 Honda Odyssey?

No related recall is listed in the data for the transmission & powertrain area on the 2011 Odyssey.

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

The median mileage at failure for transmission & powertrain complaints on this model year is 16,500 miles.

What kinds of transmission problems do owners describe?

Owners describe hard or shuddering shifts, hesitation before acceleration at low speeds, jerking between gears, and in one case the vehicle moving in reverse after being shifted into drive.

Did any 2011 Odyssey transmission complaints involve a crash or injury?

Yes, NHTSA data for this component and year records 1 crash and 1 injury among the 19 complaints, with no fires reported.

2011 Honda Odyssey Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 19 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2011 Honda Odyssey, 8% of its 233 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 16,500. No related recall is listed for this component on this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 19; 8% of 233
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 16,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report hard shifting and shuddering felt during downshifts under 30 mph, with the transmission acting like it is confused about gear selection.
Several drivers describe hesitation or a stall-like pause of one to five seconds when accelerating from low speeds, especially after easing off the gas.
Multiple complaints mention violent jerking or shuddering when the transmission shifts between gears, sometimes accompanied by unusual RPM fluctuations in overdrive.
One owner reported the CV joints needed replacement after hearing a ticking sound while turning the steering wheel at low speed.
One driver said the vehicle moved in reverse after being shifted into drive.
One owner said the gear shifter labels were not visible at night, raising concern about selecting the wrong gear.

When 2011 Honda Odyssey transmission complaints were filed

First complaint May 26, 2011, latest Nov 24, 2025.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2011 to Nov 2025; peak Oct 2011 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 Honda Odyssey

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Odyssey model year

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

2005106 (13%)
200687 (12%)
200778 (9%)
200841 (8%)
200918 (9%)
201023 (9%)
201119 (8%)
201224 (10%)
201314 (7%)
201473 (24%)
201541 (20%)
201638 (14%)
20177 (18%)
2018165 (17%)
2019126 (13%)
202016 (3%)
20216 (4%)
202214 (10%)
20233 (3%)
202414 (13%)
202536 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Honda Odyssey?: NHTSA lists 19 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2011 Odyssey, which is 8% of the 233 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2011 Honda Odyssey?: No related recall is listed in the data for the transmission & powertrain area on the 2011 Odyssey.
At what mileage do transmission problems usually show up on the 2011 Odyssey?: The median mileage at failure for transmission & powertrain complaints on this model year is 16,500 miles.
What kinds of transmission problems do owners describe?: Owners describe hard or shuddering shifts, hesitation before acceleration at low speeds, jerking between gears, and in one case the vehicle moving in reverse after being shifted into drive.
Did any 2011 Odyssey transmission complaints involve a crash or injury?: Yes, NHTSA data for this component and year records 1 crash and 1 injury among the 19 complaints, with no fires reported.