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2010 Honda Odyssey

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Owner complaints for the 2010 Honda Odyssey do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 249.5.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

186 reports with mileage · 69 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Structure. Review the 54 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 46 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 31 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

11 crash reports8 fire reports15 injury reports

Engine complaints

46 reports
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Mileage unknown · Oct 10, 2024
Engine

The incidents of sudden acceleration while braking on this model are vast. My van has experienced several sudden un-commanded acceleration incidents while braking starting in 2022. Honda lawyers are in control and thus no technical explanation. My last event was on [XXX] post hurricane Helene in Asheville N.C. The response of th…

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The incidents of sudden acceleration while braking on this model are vast. My van has experienced several sudden un-commanded acceleration incidents while braking starting in 2022. Honda lawyers are in control and thus no technical explanation. My last event was on [XXX] post hurricane Helene in Asheville N.C. The response of the NHTSA is needed due to people of modest means need to keep their car as long as possible. This requires honest service information from Honda. Honda has reaped a well deserved dividend cultivating the belief that their product with careful use can last 20 years or more. Honda does not deserve to reap this benefit while failing to execute an honest service which creates an unsafe vehicle. In 2023 the Throttle Position Sensor and its complete assembly was replaced in hope of a resolution. I will now replace the Engine Control CPU after the [XXX] incident. These repairs and expense are un-diagnosed non-OBD supported “shots in the dark” because Honda will not recognize the failure. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI #11619224

Mileage unknown · Jan 2, 2024
Engine

Honda service bulletin [XXX] I recently discovered after doing some research on why my 2010 Odyssey is showing cylinder1 misfire code. I replaced the injectors, swapped coil packs, etc. Still cylinder1 misfire issue. Now I find out that Honda is aware of this issue and related to VCM and some rings on piston(s) aligning. Fortuna…

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Honda service bulletin [XXX] I recently discovered after doing some research on why my 2010 Odyssey is showing cylinder1 misfire code. I replaced the injectors, swapped coil packs, etc. Still cylinder1 misfire issue. Now I find out that Honda is aware of this issue and related to VCM and some rings on piston(s) aligning. Fortunately for Honda, the 8 years unlimited miles is most likely out of a window where statistically the issue will be seen. That is my case. Sept 25, 2021 is when this first started, and has continued to be an issue. I never received notice from Honda since this is a used van. Anyway, I would like some assistance in rectifying this issue for our family van. My local Honda dealer is not even remotely interested in repairing the issue based on [XXX] because of the 8 year extended warranty is no longer applicable. I need help from Honda NA. If you know there is an issue with ring alignment, extending this for 8 years doesn't seem like you are capturing the majority of the problems; most likely a calculated risk... My Odyssey didn't show the issue until 11 years after the 2010 manufacturing date... fortunate for Honda. I need help from Honda on this, even to meet me 1/2 way to cover repair costs. This seems unacceptable to me that an issue as serious as this, known by Honda, and won't be addressed. Please help. Thank you, [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI #11563057

Mileage unknown · Aug 9, 2022
Electrical SystemEngineFuel/propulsion SystemFire

We had driven less than half a mile, and we’re sitting in traffic to turn when all of the warning lights came on and the van shut off. We restarted the car and the same thing happened. Then there was a popping noise and smoke began coming from under the hood. Within 2 minutes the van caught on fire. The entire engine compartment…

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We had driven less than half a mile, and we’re sitting in traffic to turn when all of the warning lights came on and the van shut off. We restarted the car and the same thing happened. Then there was a popping noise and smoke began coming from under the hood. Within 2 minutes the van caught on fire. The entire engine compartment burned, as did the windshield and part of the dashboard.

NHTSA ODI #11478348

Mileage unknown · Jul 21, 2022
Electrical SystemEngineFire

My car self-combusted and caught fire while parked in my driveway. The fire started in the hood of the car and continued for 30 minutes or so despite my best efforts to put out with my hose. The fire department had to come to put out the fire. The car was parked for 90 minutes from last usage and no one was in the car. The t…

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My car self-combusted and caught fire while parked in my driveway. The fire started in the hood of the car and continued for 30 minutes or so despite my best efforts to put out with my hose. The fire department had to come to put out the fire. The car was parked for 90 minutes from last usage and no one was in the car. The temperature outside was around 80 degrees. This is potentially a huge safety risk for Odyssey owners. The car had 124k miles on it and had done the full 120k maintenance service at Honda dealer (Honda of Kirkland). The car was serviced per regular maintenance schedule by the Honda dealer. Hard to believe a car will go up in flames on my driveway like that. See pictures. Fire department was from Eastside Fire Station 33. Captain Kurt McGowan. Fire witnessed by many of my neighbors who also tried to help me put out the fire before fire truck came.

NHTSA ODI #11475183

135,000 miles · Jul 28, 2021
EngineFuel System, Gasoline

The contact owns a 2010 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal odor of fuel detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage wa…

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The contact owns a 2010 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal odor of fuel detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.

NHTSA ODI #11426804

Mileage unknown · Apr 30, 2021
Engine

KEEP GETTING A CYLINDER 3 MISFIRE AND LEAKING VALUES.

NHTSA ODI #11414609

120,000 miles · Apr 21, 2021
EngineFire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT DROVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT SAW SMOKE EMERGING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT THEN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THERE WERE …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT DROVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT SAW SMOKE EMERGING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT THEN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THERE WERE NO CRASH OR INJURIES DUE TO THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE POLICE ARRIVED ON SCENE BUT A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A IMPOUND LOT. THE CONTACT HAD NOT NOTIFIED A LOCAL DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH THEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

NHTSA ODI #11413236

138,000 miles · Mar 23, 2021
Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACT…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 138,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #11404460

181,716 miles · Dec 7, 2020
Engine

IDLER PULLEY BAD CAUSING BELT TO BREAK.CHAPMAN ENTERPRISES REPLACED IDLER ASSEMBLY AND BELT.MOUNT BOLT BROKE LESS THAN 3OO MILES LATER.THEY REPLACED ASSEMBLY AND BELT AND BOLT BROKE AGAIN A FEW DAYS LATER.THEY GAVE ANOTHER.ASSEMBLY AND BELT TO MY FATHER TO INSTALL. HE INSTALLED IT AND BOLT BROKE AGAIN AT 197 MILES.LOSS OF POWER …

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IDLER PULLEY BAD CAUSING BELT TO BREAK.CHAPMAN ENTERPRISES REPLACED IDLER ASSEMBLY AND BELT.MOUNT BOLT BROKE LESS THAN 3OO MILES LATER.THEY REPLACED ASSEMBLY AND BELT AND BOLT BROKE AGAIN A FEW DAYS LATER.THEY GAVE ANOTHER.ASSEMBLY AND BELT TO MY FATHER TO INSTALL. HE INSTALLED IT AND BOLT BROKE AGAIN AT 197 MILES.LOSS OF POWER STEERING COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT RESULTING IN DAMAGE,INJURY , OR FATALITY. REPLACED AGAIN WILL SEE IF PROBLEM REOCCURS. PHOTO SHOWS END OF BOLT LEFT IN MOUNT , REST OF BOLT AND PULLEY LOST ON TRANSPORT OF VEHICLE TO HOME..BOLTS BROKE WHILE ON CITY STREETS AT SPEEDS OF 20 TO 50 MPH.

NHTSA ODI #11378342

123,472 miles · Nov 18, 2020
EngineSteering

MY STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO STEER AT TIMES. MOSTLY IT FELT LIKE IT WOULD LOCK-UP ON ITS OWN. DURING DRIVING. WHENEVER I NOTICE A FLUID LEAK IN MY DRIVEWAY. I CONTACT MY LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP. CAUSE I PURCHASED THE CAR JUNE 12, 2020.I HAD PURCHASED EXTENDED WARRANTY, TO HELP PAY FOR REPAIRS. HONDA DEALERSHIP HAD TO REPLACE FAC…

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MY STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO STEER AT TIMES. MOSTLY IT FELT LIKE IT WOULD LOCK-UP ON ITS OWN. DURING DRIVING. WHENEVER I NOTICE A FLUID LEAK IN MY DRIVEWAY. I CONTACT MY LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP. CAUSE I PURCHASED THE CAR JUNE 12, 2020.I HAD PURCHASED EXTENDED WARRANTY, TO HELP PAY FOR REPAIRS. HONDA DEALERSHIP HAD TO REPLACE FACTORY POWER STEERING PUMP AND POWER-STEERING HIGH PRESSURE HOSE. WHICH COST ME OUT OF POCKET OF $ 1,365.03. THIS ITEM WAS NOT COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP, WHEN PURCHASED IN 2010, THERE WAS A RE-CALL ON THIS ITEM.

NHTSA ODI #11375175

Official recalls

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14V112000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Mar 14, 2014

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 23, 2004, through September 4, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump strainer cover may deteriorate allowing fuel to leak out.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Parts to permanently repair the affected vehicles are not currently available. Honda will notify owners with an interim letter during May 2014. A second notice was mailed to owners October 6, 2014 when the remedy became available. Any vehicles that are currently leaking from the fuel pump cover will get a replacement, original cover. All vehicles, including those receiving the interim repair, will get an improved cover when they are available. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. The recall numbers associated with this campaign are JD9 (inspection and/or preliminary part replacement) and JE0 (final parts replacement).

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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