2011 Honda Odyssey

131 serious complaints of 233, the most about brakes (39) and engine (25); per car on the road, 0.3× this model's usual year. 5 recalls.

What owners report

“This vehicle has issues with excessive wheel vibration when braking at high speeds attributable to premature failure or warping of the brake rotors. I have nearly 60,000 miles on my van and have had to replace and/or turn my brake rotors about every 10,0000 to 15,000 miles.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Feb 2014

“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.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Oct 2019

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align, which can lead to spark plug fouling. (A13-081, Jan 2018)
• Extended coverage The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 7 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit. (A19-056, Jun 2019)
• Extended coverage It is important that your dealership follows the requirements listed in the service bulletins (and below) or your claim may be debited. (AAW08072019, Aug 2019)
• Extended coverage Owner Notification Letter - On some 2011-12 Odyssey models, the exterior paint on the roof and tailgate may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint in these areas to 7 years from the original date of purchase. (ONL6R108092019, Aug 2019)
• Extended coverage Today, June 1, 2019, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2011-14 Odyssey and 2013-16 Pilot vehicles with either Taffeta White or White Diamond Pearl paint to address customer concerns with peeling paint. American Honda is extending the paint warranty coverage from 3… (ABOM06012019, Jun 2019)
• Extended coverage Warranty extension: mil comes on with dtcs p0301 thru p0304 - the piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align, which can lead to spark plug fouling. (WE -, Sep 2015)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

233 owner complaints · 5 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 21–22 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2011 trims and features