NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
233 reports102,000 miles · Jul 24, 2018
Structure
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 REA…
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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.
NHTSA ODI #11113208
111,672 miles · Jun 22, 2018
Engine
TSB #11-033 I?M HAVING THE SAME OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEMS THAT THEY NOTIFIED OWNERS ABOUT IN THIS BULLETIN NUMBER ABOVE. WHEN I CALLED TO ASK ABOUT THE RECALL THEY INFORM ME THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT VIN SPECIFIC TO RECALL. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT THE VIN NUMBER HAS TO DO WITH THE ISSUE??? MY VEHICLE IS BURNING OIL AS DESCRIBED IN …
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TSB #11-033 I?M HAVING THE SAME OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEMS THAT THEY NOTIFIED OWNERS ABOUT IN THIS BULLETIN NUMBER ABOVE. WHEN I CALLED TO ASK ABOUT THE RECALL THEY INFORM ME THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT VIN SPECIFIC TO RECALL. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT THE VIN NUMBER HAS TO DO WITH THE ISSUE??? MY VEHICLE IS BURNING OIL AS DESCRIBED IN THE LAWSUIT THAT THE WERE FOUND GUILTY OF BACK IN JULY OF 2011. I GOT MY OIL CHANGED ON 6/19/2011 AND WAS ADDING OIL ON 6/21/2011 AS YOU CAN SEE WITH THE DOCUMENTS PROVIDED. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW MY PARTICULAR VEHICLE IS NOT COVER IN THE RECALL. THEY WERE FOUND GUILTY! MY VEHICLE HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM! THEY SHOULD BE LIABLE TO FIX ALL PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH MY HONDA ODYSSEY. CAN YOU PLEASE GIVE ME ANSWERS AS TO WHY THEY ARE NOT? THANK YOU, *TR
NHTSA ODI #11103375
45,000 miles · Jun 20, 2018
Power Train
CAR ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION JUDDERS AND GEAR SHIFTS UP AND DOWN CONSTANTLY WHEN CRUISING BETWEEN 30-45 MPH AND 60MPH. ENGINE SHAKES AND RPM IS SEEN GOING UP AND DOWN ALSO.
NHTSA ODI #11102783
Mileage unknown · May 30, 2018
Electrical System
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 RE…
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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
NHTSA ODI #11098833
105,000 miles · May 29, 2018
Electrical SystemEngineService Brakes, Hydraulic
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 WA…
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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.
NHTSA ODI #11098642
Mileage unknown · May 10, 2018
SeatsUnknown Or Other
THE CABLES ON BOTH REAR PASSENGER DOORS BROKE ( SNAPPED) WHILE WE WERE PUTTING OUR SONS ON THEIR CAR SEATS AND TRIED TO CLOSE THEM SEVERAL TIMES WITH THE REAR AUTOMATIC BUTTONS, WHEN THEY GOT TO THE END OF THE FRAME THEY WOULD REOPEN.WE WERE PARKED AND COULDN'T GET THEM TO CLOSE. SO FINALLY WE HAD TO CUT THE CABLE IN ORDER TO CL…
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THE CABLES ON BOTH REAR PASSENGER DOORS BROKE ( SNAPPED) WHILE WE WERE PUTTING OUR SONS ON THEIR CAR SEATS AND TRIED TO CLOSE THEM SEVERAL TIMES WITH THE REAR AUTOMATIC BUTTONS, WHEN THEY GOT TO THE END OF THE FRAME THEY WOULD REOPEN.WE WERE PARKED AND COULDN'T GET THEM TO CLOSE. SO FINALLY WE HAD TO CUT THE CABLE IN ORDER TO CLOSED THEM. WE CALLED THE DEALER REGARDING ANY RECALLS ON THIS , BUT UNFORTUNATELY DIDN'T GET ANYWHERE. PLEASE HELP...THANK YOU . WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THEM WORKING . ALSO THE HEAT ON THE DRIVER SIDE STOPPED WORKING AT THE SAME TIME....WE DEALT WITH IT OPENING THE MANUALLY FOR MONTHS. PLEASE HELP ON THIS
NHTSA ODI #11093246
132,000 miles · Apr 14, 2018
Seats
I ACCELERATED WHEN LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND MY DRIVERS SEAT TOPPED COMPLETELY BACK OFF THE BASE. SEAT BOTTOM AND BACK REMAINED TOGETHER. 2 "TORX" BOLTS WERE LATER FOUND ON FLOOR BY DEALER UNDER THE SEAT. NO ONE INJURED AS NO ONE WAS SITTING BEHIND DRIVER AND MY SON WAS IN PASSENGER SEAT AND ABLE TO HELP ME TIP BACK FORWARD TO WHER…
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I ACCELERATED WHEN LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND MY DRIVERS SEAT TOPPED COMPLETELY BACK OFF THE BASE. SEAT BOTTOM AND BACK REMAINED TOGETHER. 2 "TORX" BOLTS WERE LATER FOUND ON FLOOR BY DEALER UNDER THE SEAT. NO ONE INJURED AS NO ONE WAS SITTING BEHIND DRIVER AND MY SON WAS IN PASSENGER SEAT AND ABLE TO HELP ME TIP BACK FORWARD TO WHERE I COULD GRAB STEERING WHEEL TO HANG ON TO IN ORDER TO REACH OUR DESTINATION. WE WERE IN MOTION ON A COUNTY ROAD. GOING STRAIGHT. VAN HAD BEEN REAR ENDED A YEAR PRIOR SO AFTER HONDA DEALER LOOKED AT IT WE TALKED TO THEM ABOUT TRYING TO GO THROUGH INSURANCE AS IT WAS ROCKING AFTER ACCIDENT AND THEY TIGHTENED IT. THEY TALKED TO HONDA BECAUSE I SAID I WANTED NEW BOLTS. HONDA SAID THEY DID NOT SELL SEPARATELY JUST WHOLE SEAT. THE BODY SHOP SAID THESE BOLTS HAD NO SIGNS OF EVER HAVING THREAD LOCK APPLIED TO THEM. THEY APPLIED THREAD LOCK AND PUT THEM BACK IN THE SEAT. I RESEARCHED ONLINE FOUND NOTHING LIKE THIS HAPPENING BOTH HONDA DEALER AND BODY SHOP SAID THEY HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT. IN A WORSE SITUATION MYSELF OR MY CHILDREN COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED WHEN I LOST CONTROL OF THE WHEEL. PERFORMANCE KINGS HONDA AND GERBER COLLISION IN BLUE ASH OHIO ASSISTED ME. I AM STILL AFRAID IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN.
NHTSA ODI #11085061
109,000 miles · Apr 11, 2018
Service Brakes
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…
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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.
NHTSA ODI #11084540
Mileage unknown · Mar 12, 2018
Electrical System
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP OF MY COMPLAINT NUMBER 11076339. ON THAT COMPLAINT I FORGOT TO REPORT THAT ON 2/18/18 AFTER A LONG WEEKEND AWAY AND NOT DRIVING THE VAN FOR 4 DAYS, WHEN I TRIED TO START IT THE BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. I HAD TO CONTACT MY INSURANCE (GEICO) WHO DISPATCHED A TOW TRUCK TO JUMP START MY VAN. SINCE THE…
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THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP OF MY COMPLAINT NUMBER 11076339. ON THAT COMPLAINT I FORGOT TO REPORT THAT ON 2/18/18 AFTER A LONG WEEKEND AWAY AND NOT DRIVING THE VAN FOR 4 DAYS, WHEN I TRIED TO START IT THE BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. I HAD TO CONTACT MY INSURANCE (GEICO) WHO DISPATCHED A TOW TRUCK TO JUMP START MY VAN. SINCE THEN ALMOST EVERY TIME I START OR TURN OFF THE KEY TO MY VAN IT TELL ME "BAT LOW'. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND AGAIN THEY TELL ME THAT THE VAN WORKS AS DESIGNED, THAT I NEED TO DRIVE THE VAN EVERY DAY FOR LONG RIDES. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. HONDA NEEDS TO RECALL THESE 2011 ODYSSEYS AND RECTIFY THE PROBLEM. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE WITH THIS MATTER. [XXX] THE CONSUMER REQUESTED AN UPDATE. *JS PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA ODI #11078637
103,000 miles · Mar 7, 2018
Electrical System
TL* 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 …
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TL* 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.
NHTSA ODI #11076677
Official recalls
5Nov 17, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two positions. If a seat is placed between either of the two positions when attaching the seat to the vehicle floor, the seat will not latch properly to the seat striker, allowing the seat to tip forward unexpectedly during braking.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to the second row outboard floor strikers, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2018. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is S0G.
Dec 27, 2016
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2010, to October 1, 2015. 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. This release lever may remain in the unlocked position allowing the seats to move unexpectedly.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional bracket and spring to both second row outboard seats, free of charge. Interim letter has been mailed, and a second notification will be sent . Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KD5.
Jan 18, 2013
Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Pilot and 2011-2013 Odyssey passenger vehicles manufactured from March 13, 2008, through December 21, 2012. One or more rivets that attach the airbag module to the airbag cover may be missing.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The absence of more than one rivet could alter the performance of the driver's airbag during deployment. This could potentially increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda dealer. The dealer will inspect the driver's airbag module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Mar 21, 2011
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY VEHICLES. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FAILURE WITH THE DRIVER AND THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR POWER WINDOWS IN WHICH THE WINDOW MAY COME OFF THE TRACK CAUSING THE WINDOW TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND PREVENTING IT FROM BEING ROLLED UP OR DOWN OR IT COULD DROP INTO THE DOOR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE WINDOW MAY SHATTER INTO THE PASSENGER CABIN CAUSING A RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE EITHER THE PASSENGER'S AND/OR THE DRIVER'S FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
Mar 15, 2011
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY VEHICLES. IF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES BECOME FROZEN TO THE WINDSHIELD AND THE WIPER MOTOR IS SWITCHED ON, ONE OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE RODS MAY BEND OR SEPARATE FROM THE MOTOR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT STIFFNESS OF THE ROD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY FAIL TO OPERATE, DECREASING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER ROD FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗