This page covers 8 recalls, 232 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2011 Honda Odyssey.
21–22 mpg combined
10.7–11.2 L/100km
Minivan - 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
For the 2011 Honda Odyssey, the electrical system draws the most complaints by a wide margin, followed by service brakes. On the electrical side, owners frequently describe warning lights, including battery and "check systems" alerts, combined with unexpected no-start conditions, sometimes after routine events like refueling. The sliding door mechanism also generates a cluster of electrical-related reports, with owners describing automatic doors that fail to latch, reopen, and cycle repeatedly before finally closing manually. On the brake side, owners report a range of concerns including reduced stopping performance and brake system warnings appearing during normal driving. Engine complaints are notably fewer and spread across general performance issues rather than a single dominant symptom. A handful of reports describe airbag deployment without a collision, though these are limited in number compared to the electrical and brake complaint volume.
232
Total Complaints
11
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
12
With Injuries
By System
The 2011 Honda Odyssey has 8 recalls, the most serious involving the second-row outboard seats, which can fail to latch properly to the floor or remain in an unlocked position, leaving occupants at risk of injury in a crash or during hard braking.
Two related seat issues cover this: if a second-row outboard seat is positioned between its two designated floor positions when being attached, it can tip forward unexpectedly during braking. Separately but relatedly, the release lever that allows access to the third row can stay in the unlocked position after the seat is returned to its normal spot, allowing the seat to shift when it shouldn't. Both problems affect occupant security during a crash.
On the visibility side, if wiper blades freeze to the windshield and the wipers are switched on, a linkage rod can bend or break away from the motor, leaving the driver without working wipers in bad weather. There is also a power window concern: the front door windows can come off their tracks, leaving them stuck open or closed, and in some cases the glass can shatter into the cabin. A label recall rounds out the list, covering vehicles whose compliance labels show an incorrect rear axle weight rating.
At a glance
What can fail
The second row outboard seats can slide between two positions. If a seat is positioned between these two spots when attached, it won't latch properly to the floor striker, causing the seat to tip forward during braking.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
Dealers will install a bracket on the second row outboard floor strikers to ensure the seat latches securely.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear outer seats' locking mechanisms have a collar that can prevent proper latching if the seat is positioned over it. An unlatched seat may tip forward during hard braking, risking occupant injury.
What the fix does
Dealers will install updated seat striker brackets and warning labels on both rear outer seats, plus place informational cards in the glove box.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The release lever on second row outboard seats may stay unlocked, allowing seats to move unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will install an additional bracket and spring to both second row outboard seats at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The lever that lets you access the third row may remain unlocked after you return the second row seat to normal position, which could increase injury risk in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will install an additional bracket and spring to the second row seat adjuster to ensure the walk-in lever locks properly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The compliance label on some vehicles shows an incorrect rear Gross Axle Weight Rating that is lower than what the vehicle can actually handle.
What the fix does
The manufacturer has changed production to correct the compliance label information going forward.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver and front passenger power windows may slip off their tracks, making them stuck or causing the window to drop into the door.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front door window glass at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
If wiper blades freeze to the windshield and you turn on the wipers, the wiper rod may bend or separate from the motor because the rod isn't stiff enough.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the windshield wiper rod with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When front windshield wiper blades freeze to the windshield and the wiper motor runs, the connecting rod may bend or separate from the motor because the rod lacks sufficient strength.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper rod at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
