NHTSA Owner Complaint Log
This page lists owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Honda Odyssey. Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA and do not by themselves prove a defect or defect rate.
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the driver's side sliding door failed to latch while being closed automatically, causing the door to reopen and to restart the process continuously. The contact stated that upon pulling the door handle to close the door manually, the door closed and latched securely after several attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while attempting to trade the vehicle, the Carfax Report indicated that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 121,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 211,000.
Severe rust and corrosion since 2015. Spreading across the whole roof line and visibly peeling paint. Not typical peeling paint, it appears to have originated beneath the trim or roof components, suggesting a possible failure of seem sealant, design drainage or factory primer. This points to a latent defect due go early onset and location and not normal wear.
Vehicle stalled was able to safely get to side of road and stop and then everything locked up. I tried to get out of the doors. I manually unlocking them, but they would not allow me to get out. It was 90° outside and at this point the internal temperature was probably creeping to 120. I started to panic as I tried the other doors. Finally realizing I had to call 911. It was taking a while for her to believe me that I was stuck inside vehicle and not able to physically get out. I then tried the last sliding door and was able to pry it open and get out. This was a very scary situation. If the vehicle computer system turns off there should be a way to manually get out of the vehicle.
On may 25, 2025 I was driving down a local road with several occupants in the van. I did not collide with another car, object my driver side curtain airbags went off trapping me and the occupants in the car. Had to cut the airbags to get out.
My engine failed on [XXX] after my 2011 Honda Odyssey consumed all the oil in my reservoir. I bought my vehicle in October 2024 and have stayed up-to-date on my oil changes. I was up for my next oil change but did not receive any indicators from the vehicle that my oil was low or needed to be changed. My drive into work that day was fine, but when I went to move my vehicle around lunch time I noticed it was making a strange sound and was shaking a little bit. After work I decided to take my vehicle into AutoZone to have someone take a look a my vehicle and run an engine diagnostic on it. The AutoZone was 12 minutes from my work and I did not even make it to the parking lot. I ended up stranded on the side of the road in an unfavorable part of downtown San Antonio while [XXX]. Finally my husband and a mechanic were able to come out to me and take a look at my vehicle where I was informed that the oil had been almost completely consumed and I was lucky my engine had not blown up yet. The mechanic then told me about the class action lawsuit against Honda for their 3.5L V6 engine VCM excessively burning oil. If I had been aware of this before, I would have been able to have the VCM disabled. The vehicle gave me no warning signs that this was going to happen. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
On April April the Engine light came on the dash. The vehicle was independently inspected on April [XXX]. The number one cylinder spark plug misfired due to oil leak caused by vehicle cylinder management system never identified in the 711 page owners manual, warning or recall from manufacturer or dealer Honda of Escondido to the serial owner of two 2004 and 2011 Honda Odysseys or notice of NORCAL USDC class actin lawsuit despite twenty years at same address Honda has hidden the problem and chain causation to fool EPA CAFE standards despite the safety danger of engine malfunction and failure. Honda proposes a false solution of piston replacement citing unpublished Technical Bulletin due to repeat later failure at Buyers cost instead of Honda Owners recommendation of proven disconnection of VCM system at a fraction of the cost. [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The transmission has failed at 186, 000 miles, right outside the warranty.
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the messages "check Systems" and "Check Power" were displayed, and the battery warning light illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, after refueling, the vehicle failed to restart. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to restart; however, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was constantly illuminated, and the battery warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired, and the failure persisted. The contact stated that since the failures started, the battery had been replaced twice. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the driver’s side sliding door cable fractured, and the door failed to open or close as needed. The contact stated that rear seat occupants were unable to exit through the sliding door; but instead, the rear seat occupant had to exit through the front door. The passenger’s side door not closed message was displayed. There was an abnormal beeping sound detected. Additionally, the passenger’s side sliding door failed to close properly. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who repaired the door, but the failure recurred. The contact called the same local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 166,005.
Check engine light would pop on for a small amount of time periodically since I purchased it, took it to shop where they stated everything was fine..as check engine light was no longer on. Just started smelling burning when drove for long periods of time. Yesterday, on the way home with my 8 year old daughter, in freezing upstate NY temps, the gears totally went out. Thankfully I was right next to house and able to put in park and back into drive to get it to click into first gear to get us to house. Gears went out in mid drive, going 60 mph.
My 2011 Honda Odyssey's tailgate paint is peeling off and just found out they have a recall in the past and they extended the paint warranty to 7 days. The problem is we just found the paint problem last year and just found out they recalled and the warranty is expired. We don't know why Honda limited the warranty for their known issues and set the limited warranty. [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
I was at a stoplight on 11/16/23; when it was my turn to go (green light) I went to accelerate, and my engine seemed to sputter/choke or misfire before accelerating at a slower than normal rate and then the engine light came on -flashing- and then the traction control/VSA system indicator light came on my dashboard. I was able to make it home, but when we googled the symptoms: Rough idling Lack of power Engine vibrating or shaking Decreased fuel efficiency Illuminated check engine light Illuminated traction control/VSA system / VSA indicator light we saw that we could have a traffic safety issue and did not need to drive it as normal- take it to repair as soon as possible. I contacted our local EXPRESS OIL Mechanic to see if he could read the engine codes, advise us, and possibly fix our car. He reassured me that he had been working on extensive Honda issues for over 10 years, and it sounded like a pretty simple spark plug fix. When he ran the engine check he called to tell my husband and I that it was a fix related to a recent recall put out on HONDA Odyssey 2018-2019. He advised us to contact our local dealer and let them know it was the same issue as the recall. The dealership first said that the recall did not cover our vehicle, then that they didn't have the parts to fix it. I was then connected with a service advisor who said they could check the codes and should be able to fix it. My concern is that it should possibly be a recall and that it should otherwise be reported. Further, that if it becomes a recall, we've already paid to get it fixed and won't get reimbursed for it.
We had a disturbing incident of my 16 year old son getting stuck and twisted in seat belt on a long drive to Montana. We had a safety worker helping us and he tore off the side of the plastic where the seat belt is, hoping to find a release button with no luck.. he ended up having to cut the belt. Now our van has lots of damage from that when it could have been an easy fox with a release .. it was a very tense 40 mins of getting it off.. it was very tight around his waist and constricting his abdomen
Back-up camera screen is black and only shows guide-lines.
The passenger side electric door cord snapped while children were getting out of the vehicle and no we cannot open the door any longer. The safety of my children were put at risk since there was no warning that this was going to happen; the door made a loud noise and started to shut quickly. The problem has been confirmed by an independent auto repair center and we were quoted $1,100 to repair (the entire motor and door pulley system needs to be replaced; we cannot ONLY fix the cord - we have to replace the entire thing). Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? NO. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? NO WARNING.
Rear glass/windshield exploded spontaneously while vehicle was parked securely in the closed garage of a private home. The once gray rear glass of the vehicle was now shattered and black. After the explosion a crackling sound was observed emanating from the shattered glass that remained attached along the periphery of the rear window opening.
White paint is peeling off the roof in large sections. Massive adhesion failure.
I seen a recall for a lawsuit agsinst Honda the VCM or engine but it’s just starting to make problems. Whoever owned it before me had until April 2014 to submit a claim and therefore I’m out a van and can’t claim it.
Window trim molding on driver, passenger, sliding doors is apparently made of inferior quality rubber and is deteriorating which could cause a fire hazard if too much water gets inside doors. From what I've seen online, this is a common problem not only with the window trim rubber but also other rubber products.
The airbag warning light was come up after the driver seat was adjusted. It happened again after it had been reset.
The Honda Odyssey engine turns off while driving. My wife was driving with four children in the car and the engine died causing loss of power steering and brakes. This places all family members at serious risk of injury or death. Took the vehicle to three different service garages and none were able to reproduce the incident or determine a reason. One service garage was a certified HONDA Dealer and Service Center. They also were unable to determine the cause after having the vehicle for a significant period of time. They wanted to start replacing parts at a very high cost but indicated that there was no assurance it would fix the problems. Took the vehicle to another service garage where they said the parts the dealer wanted to replace were working fine and it would not solve the problem. Drove the car home and the engine failed again while I was driving on a highway. I also lost all power to the steering and brakes. The vehicle is available for inspection. I will not let my wife or children ride in the vehicle. It is not safe. There were no warnings prior to the failure. All service garages indicate there are no codes that are generated when they run the computer scans.
The front anker bolts with female 6 point hex for the front driver seat keep comming loose no matter what I've tried to bolt them back down with they keep comming loose. Eventually falling out and the seat fly backwords
BRAKE PEDAL IS SOFT AND GOES ALMOST TO THE FLOOR. HAVE HAD THE MASTER CYLINDER, BRAKE PADS, AND CALIPERS REPLACED AT DAVID MCDAVID IN 2018. BRAKE PEDAL REMAINED SOFT AND GOES ALMOST TO THE FLOOR. HAD MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED AGAIN IN 2021 AT A PRIVATE FACILITY AND BRAKE PEDAL IS STILL NOT FIRM AS IT SHOULD BE.
Engine light came on, then started flashing. Needed repaired according to dealership. Repairs made. Engine started sputtering and shaking the van again. Engine light flashing again. Took the van in again for another repair. The van intermittently speeds up when slowing down or breaking. Took the van back in again to the dealership. They found nothing wrong. However, while at the dealership another customer had the EXACT complaints. Intermittent speeding up of the van. Looked online to find that this is an issue with the Honda Odyssey. ECO light comes on when coming to a stop and the RPMs go up then drastically drop. Need to apply breaks hard. The van continues to ride rough. Also while in a construction zone and slowing down, van started to speed up despite me trying to slow down. The engine has already had three repairs done. Each time something new and problem never fixed. Actually seems to be getting worse.
EITHER THE BRAKE ROTORS WARP OR THE PADS DEPOSIT SOMETHING ONTO THE ROTORS. THE CAR HABITUALLY GOES THROUGH BRAKES, A SINGLE LONG DESCENT WILL CAUSE BRAND NEW BRAKES TO JUTTER BACK AND FORTH VIOLENTLY, WHICH IS UNNERVING FEELS LIKE IT DECREASES BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS. EVEN IN LIGHT USE THE ROTORS HAVE TO BE SURFACED AND PADS ARE REPLACE TWICE A YEAR. THIS IS MENTIONED VERY FREQUENTLY ONLINE IN FORUMS, AND WHEN BROUGHT UP TO A DEALERSHIP THEY DENY ANY CHRONIC BRAKE PROBLEMS. THEY INSIST DRIVERS MUST BE "RIDING THE BRAKES".
PURCHASED VEHICLE FROM DEALERSHIP. ACCORDING TO PAPERWORK, VEHICLE HAS CLEAN TITLE. WHEN I TRY TO INSURE VEHICLE APPARENTLY VEHICLE IS DEEMED "UNSAFE" BECAUSE IT SUFFERED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE AND NEEDS A REBUILT TITLE. DEALERSHIP NEVER MADE ME AWARE THE VEHICLE HAD 3 ACCIDENTS. AFTER AGREEING TO BUY BACK VEHICLE FROM ME, THEY SAID THEY WOULD NO LONGER ACCEPT IT.
THE PAINT IS PEELING THERE IS A XTENED WARRANTY FOR OTHER HONDA VEHICLES SO THEY'RE CLAIMING THAT MINE DOESN'T FULL UNDER WARRANTY EVEN THOUGH IT'S THE SAME AS OTHER HONDA VEHICLES
2011 HONDA ODYSSEY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REAR SEATING SAFETY RECALLS. *LD *JS
REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS FOR 2ND TIME IN ABOUT 5000 MILES OR LESS, MANY ERROR CODES I CANT ERASE.BURNING OIL, HONDA SAYS IT NEEDS PISTON RING REPLACEMENT, BUT THEY SAID IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY I CALLED HONDA ANOTHER LOCATION THEY SAID THE DELIVERY DATE IS 12/3/2010, BUT THEY NEVER RELEASED THE SALE DATE. THEY HAVE GIVEN ME ESTIMATES OF $4,000 TO REPLACE THE MOTOR OR $2,000 TO FIX IT, BUT I BELIEVE IT IS STILL UNDER THE 8-YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD. I HAVE LOST BUSINESS NOW BECAUSE I DO NOT HAVE A VEHICLE I CAN USE FOR MY TAXI/SHUTTLE BUSINESS. I DO NOT KNOW IF I SHOULD THROW A USED MOTOR FROM JUNK YARD IN THERE. HOW DO I KNOW THAT HONDA IS NOT TRYING TO SCAM ME OVER ON THE WARRANTY? THIS ISSUE ONLY SAYS IT HAS AFFECTED ABOUT 1.5 MILLION VEHICLES AND HONDA HAS SETTLED A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OVER IT. ALSO, IT IS A RECENT $8,000 PURCHASE FOR ME FROM A USED CAR DEALER AND NOW I CANT USE THE VAN AFTER ONLY 3 MONTHS. THIS CAR DEALER WILL NOT HELP ME AT ALL OR REPLY TO MY MESSAGES.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE MISFIRED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE AND ACCELERATE IMPROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER WHERE THE SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE PISTON RINGS WERE FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.
WHILE AT LOW SPEEDS, THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEELS. THIS OCCURS WHILE STATIONARY AND MOVING AT SLOWER SPEEDS.
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON PERIODICALLY, I GET OIL CHANGE STATION TO TURN IT OFF. THAT USUALLY LAST FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THEN USUALLY AT A GASOLINE FILL UP, WHEN THEY PUT GAS CAP BACK ON, I CRANK UP, AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR COMES ON AGAIN! THEY TELL ME THAT IT IS AN OXYGEN SENSOR CODE.
THE VAN'S AC SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING. THE AIR CONDITIONING WILL BLOW COLD AIR ON THEN PASSENGER SIDE AND WARM AIR IN THE DRIVER SIDE AND REAR. THIS IS THE SECOND ODYSSEY THAT HAS HAD THE SAME ISSUE. ON MAY 7, 2019, WE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO A NON-HONDA SHOP FOR AN AC PERFORMANCE CHECK AND PAID FOR AN EVACUATION AND RECHARGE. AT THE SAME TIME A DYE WAS PLACED TO IDENTIFY ANY LEAKAGE SHOULD IT OCCUR AGAIN. THE AC WORKED FINE FOR TWO MONTHS. ON JULY 9, 2019, THE UNIT STARTED BLOWING HOT AIR AGAIN. WHEN WE TOOK IT BACK TO THE SHOP, THE DYE SHOWED UP ON THE AC CONDENSER. IT WAS RECOMMENDED THAT WE REPLACE IT. A SEARCH ON THE ISSUE SEEMS THAT SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR VEHICLES. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A DESIGN DEFECT. HONDA NEEDS TO FIX THIS DESIGN FLAW FOR ITS CUSTOMERS BY EITHER SHIELD THE CONDENSER OR MOVE IT TO A LOCATION LESS SUSCEPTIBLE TO ROAD DEBRIS IMPACT. THERE IS NO JUSTIFICATION FOR EXPOSING THIS VITAL PART. WHEN LIVING IN GEORGIA IN TRIPLE DIGIT HEAT, THIS CAN QUICKLY BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE.
KEEP GETTING NOTICE ABOUT 2ND ROW SEAT FIX. AS I HAVE A HDCP RAMP VAN THERE IS NO 2ND ROW SEAT. HAVE ADVISED HONDA NUMEROUS TIMES.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED, THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE PISTON RING SEAT IN THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SEVERAL INDEPENDENT MECHANICS FOR WHAT HE THOUGHT WAS A SIMPLE REPAIR. THE REPAIR CONSISTED OF REPLACING THE SPARK PLUGS, THE BATTERY, AND IGNITION COILS. THE FAILURE RECURRED WITH THE RPM FLUCTUATING AND VEHICLE WOULD LOSE POWER WHILE ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RICHFIELD BLOOMINGTON HONDA (501 W 77TH ST, RICHFIELD, MN 55423, (612) 866-8832) AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A MISFIRE IN CYLINDER #1. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT CYLINDERS #1 THROUGH #3 NEEDED NEW PISTON RINGS. THE CONTACT WAS QUOTED A REPAIR COST OF OVER $3,000. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT AFTER INVESTIGATING THE ISSUE, THEY WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY SUPPORT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT VEHICLE START-UP, THERE WAS A HUMMING AND SQUEAKING SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SOUND VOLUME DECREASED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS WARMED UP HOWEVER, THE SOUND CAME BACK LOUDER WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS ALSO A RATTLING SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SOUND VOLUME HAD INCREASED OVER TIME. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THE ISSUE WAS CAUSED TIMING BELT TENSIONER PULLEY AND WATER PUMP PULLEY BEING POORLY MADE. THE MECHANIC SUGGESTED THAT THE PARTS BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,440.
REAR SEAT PASSENGER OF UBER VEHICLE STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE IN HIGH IMPACT COLLISION WOUND UP ON FLOOR OF VEHICLE. SHE BELIEVES SHE ENGAGED THE SEAT BELT PRIOR TO COLLISION & QUESTIONS WHY SHE WAS THROWN ON TO FLOOR OF VEHICLE. BOTH VEHICLES IN MOTION. OTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AT 60 MPH ON CITY STREET.
WHEN BRAKING THE VEHICLE SHAKES AND THE BRAKES VIBRATE TO THE POINT THAT THE VEHICLE FEELS UNSAFE. THIS HAS BEEN A CONTINUAL PROBLEM. BRAKES HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND WE ARE TOLD THAT THE ROTORS ARE WARPED AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. THIS HAS BEEN DONE THREE TIMES AND NOW, AT 96,000 MILES WE ARE BEING TOLD THAT THE BRAKES/ROTORS NEED TO BE REDONE AGAIN. I WROTE TO HONDA IN 2017 AND NEVER RECEIVED A REPLY. THE HONDA DEALER SAYS IT IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. SUPPOSEDLY A NEWER VERSION OF ROTOR WAS ISSUED AND INSTALLED THE LAST TIME, BUT THE PROBLEM IS BACK. FROM A DRIVER'S PERSPECTIVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND HONDA SHOULD MAKE IT RIGHT. THEIR BRAKE COMPONENTS ARE UNDERSIZED OR NOT ENGINEERED PROPERLY FOR THE SIZE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VIBRATION IS NOT FELT ANYTIME THAT THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, BUT MORE SIGNIFICANTLY WITH HIGHER SPEEDS AND QUICKER STOPS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM, ABS, AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TAMERON HONDA (LOCATED AT 1675 MONTGOMERY HWY, BIRMINGHAM, AL) WAS CONTACTED AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 85,000.
PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR BROKE. HAVE BEEN OPENING AND CLOSING MANUALLY JUST FINE. TODAY THE DOOR FELL OFF. IT WAS PARKED IN OUR LOT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE ENTIRE DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED BACKWARDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PERFORMANCE KINGS HONDA (4521 KINGS WATER DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45249) WHERE THEY INSERTED THE SEAT BOLTS BACK INTO THE TRACK. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE ENTIRE SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
THE CABLE ON BOTH AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS HAVE BROKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED BOTH TIMES. BOTH DOORS DO NOT OPEN AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY NOW. THIS CAN CAUSE A HAZARD IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY WHERE SMALL CHILDREN (OR ADULTS) ARE IN THE BACK SEATS. THE ONLY WAY IN OR OUT IS THROUGH THE FRONT DRIVER/PASSENGER DOORS OR THE REAR LIFT DOOR. BOTH WAYS INVOLVE CLIMBING OVER SEATS.
SLIDING DOOR ON THE LEFT SIDE WOULD NOT OPEN BY REMOTE OR MANUAL. SO BACK PASSENGER HAVE ONLY ONE ACCESS DOOR. I THINK THIS POSES AS A SAFETY ISSUE IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THAT WE NEED TO VACATE THE VEHICLE RIGHT AWAY.
RODENTS CHEW THROUGH MY HONDA ODYSSEY 2011 ELECTRICAL WIRING. LOOKS LIKE WIRE COATING IS SOY BASED (BASED ON WHAT I AM READING ON FORUMS) WHICH ATTRACTS RODENTS. SO RODENTS CHEWED ELECTRICAL WIRING WHICH CAUSED ISSUES WITH SIGNALS GOING TO TRANSMISSION AND WE FACED ISSUES WITH DRIVING CAR. CAR STARTED JUMPING WHILE PUTTING IN REVERSE AND FORWARD GEARS AND WE IMMEDIATELY HAD TO TAKE IT TO DEALERSHIP. THIS WAS SAFETY HAZARD AND WE WERE LUCKY TO NOT FACE ACCIDENT. LOOKS LIKE HONDA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND THEY EVEN HAVE DEVELOPED SHRINK WRAP TAPE (HONDA 4019-2317 RODENT TAPE). NOT SURE WHY THEY ARE NOT INSTALLING IT AT THE START
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE ABS INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY BRAKED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AUTOFAIR HONDA (200 KELLER ST, MANCHESTER, NH 03103) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS OPENING BY THEMSELVES, EVEN WHEN DOORS ARE LOCKED. HAPPENED WHEN SITTING IN HOME DRIVEWAY AND PUBLIC PARKING LOT,STATIONARY AT BOTH LOCATIONS. ALSO,STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT,APPLYING BRAKES, ON A CITY ROAD AND AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS UNLOCKED AND LOCKED AGAIN, ON THEIR OWN. UNKNOWN REASONS FOR THESE OCCURRENCES. ALSO WHILE SITTING STATIONARY IN DRIVEWAY, MY VEHICLE STARTED UP WITH NO ONE INSIDE, NO KEY IN IGNITION, AND DOORS LOCKED.
TODAY, AT HONDA DEALERSHIP, WAS INFORMED THAT THE REASON OUR VEHICLE SHAKES AND VIBRATES ROUGHLY AT HIGH SPEEDS (WHEN BRAKING) IS DUE TO WARPED ROTORS. WAS TOLD HONDA HAS DISCONTINUED MAKING THOSE ROTORS AND WOULD NEED THEM REPLACED WITH NEW ROTORS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE LARGER. KNOWN ISSUE, BUT NOT COVERED, COST APPROX $800 TOTAL WITH NEW PADS, ETC. VERY FRUSTRATED THAT A PART HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED AND DEEMED UNSAFE T BE USED AGAIN, BUT NO RECALL OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR THIS.
LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS ARE REALLY LOW, MAKING IT HARD TO SEE AT NIGHT. RESEARCHING ONLINE LOOKS LIKE MANY HONDA OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE. HIGH BEAMS ARE FINE, JUST LOW BEAMS.THERE SEEMS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE, BUT NOT FOR MY VIN #. ONLY ISSUE IS DRIVING AT NIGHT.
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated when entering the vehicle and adjusting the front driver seat there was a loud abnormal clicking noise. In addition, the plastic coverage underneath the seat was unhinged and not connected to the seat. The contact stated while seated, the upper frame of the seat suddenly fell back on its own. The contact checked underneath the seat and noticed the bolts connected to the seat frame to the floor of the vehicle were loose and tighten up the connection however the failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Data synced from NHTSA on May 4, 2026