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2011 Honda Odyssey reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2011 Honda Odyssey — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source ↗
NHTSA complaints
291
31 in the last 5 years
Top problem area
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
61 complaints
Recalls on record
5
see below
Reported harm
18 reported crashes · 17 injuries · 2 fires

What owners report fails — 2011 Honda Odyssey

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 61
  • SERVICE BRAKES 39
  • ENGINE 25
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 16
  • STRUCTURE:BODY 16

5 recalls on record for the 2011 Honda Odyssey

  • NHTSA 17V725000 · 2018 · SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.
  • NHTSA 16V933000 · 2017 · SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
  • NHTSA 13V016000 · 2013 · AIR BAGS The absence of more than one rivet could alter the performance of the driver's airbag during deployment. This could pote
  • NHTSA 11V180000 · 2011 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY FAIL TO OPERATE, DECREASING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS INCREASING T
  • NHTSA 11V181000 · 2011 · VISIBILITY THE WINDOW MAY SHATTER INTO THE PASSENGER CABIN CAUSING A RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2011 Honda Odyssey units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2011 Honda Odyssey reliable?

NHTSA has 291 consumer complaints on record for the 2011 Honda Odyssey and 5 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (61 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2011 Honda Odyssey units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Honda Odyssey?

Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (61), service brakes (39), engine (25), unknown or other (16). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2011 Honda Odyssey?

Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.

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