The Lemon Index2011 Honda Odyssey.
The 2011 Honda Odyssey is about average by owner complaints: 121 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 94, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 21 to 22 mpg combined. The best Honda Odyssey year is 2017.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 235 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda Odyssey year. 2011 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 1K to 58K miles on the car (181 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 0K–38K miles
- brakes complaints mostly came at 18K–46K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 41K–109K miles
Recalls 5
- seats 2017
The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two positions.
- seats 2016
The affected vehicles have second row outboard seats that have a release lever that allows the seats to move for easier access to the third row of seats.
- airbags 2013
One or more rivets that attach the airbag module to the airbag cover may be missing.
Show all 5 recalls
- visibility 2011
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY VEHICLES.
- visibility 2011
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY VEHICLES.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Honda told dealers about
Honda sent dealers 124 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- On some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing
- After shifting into 2nd, 3rd, or 4th gear, vehicle would surge or judder or would have hesitation
- See document search button for owner letter
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedInadvertent deployment of air bags2026
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Odyssey VAN FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2900–3050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Battery low indicator light comes on no matter how much we drive the vehicle.
2011 Honda Odyssey owner · NHTSA complaint 10404463
More owner reports
Low battery warning indicator on instrument panel and warning sound after driving and when opening door after car has not been driven for a few hours.
NHTSA complaint 10386565
Battery died after owning brand new car for about 5 weeks.
NHTSA complaint 10404479
Quick answers
Is the 2011 Honda Odyssey reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 94; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Honda Odyssey year by this measure is 2017.
What are the most common 2011 Honda Odyssey problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (36%), brakes (17%) and transmission & drivetrain (10%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2011 Honda Odyssey have?
5 safety recalls (latest: seats). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Honda Odyssey get?
21 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2011 Honda Odyssey safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2011 Honda Odyssey problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 1,500 and 58,000 miles. The middle report was at 21,400 miles, from 181 complaints.
Does the 2011 Honda Odyssey have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 10% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2011 Honda Odyssey cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 to $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2011 Honda Odyssey have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Honda Odyssey year is better than the 2011?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2017, 2013 and 2010.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works