2011 Honda Odyssey problems
Owners have filed 291 complaints about the 2011 Honda Odyssey with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 22.7% of them — the clear leader, ahead of service brakes at 13.4%.
Complaints291
Crashes18
Fires2
Injuries17
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 22.7% · 66
Service brakes 13.4% · 39
Engine 8.6% · 25
Structure 6.9% · 20
Power train 6.5% · 19
Unknown or other 5.5% · 16
Seats 5.2% · 15
Tires 4.1% · 12
Severity
Of those complaints, 18 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 17 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 27 model years of the Honda Odyssey in this data, 2011 sits 19th by complaint volume. 2018 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 15 in the last three years against 22 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 27,030 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Odyssey. While operating the vehicle, the "check charging system" and "low battery" sensor indicators illuminated and the vehicle suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to jeffrey Honda (30800 gratiot ave, roseville, mi 48066), but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000. Electrical system · reported at 103,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle a chime sounded and a low battery indicator began illuminating on the instrument panel. The battery was recharged. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on five occasions where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The failure mileage was 1,000. Updated 06/13/11 *bf updated 09/16/11 Electrical system · reported at 1,000 miles
Car failed to respond to keypad lock transmitter, and then failed to start 3 consecutive attempts. This same car's previous battery died completely approximately 4 weeks after initial purchase and was replaced just 4 months ago. Car has also had numerous incidents where voice recognition and cellphone blu-ray connection acted erratically or failed completely. Electrical system · reported at 2,345 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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