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2001 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
1%of 619 total for the year
Median mileage
150,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine of the 2001 Honda Odyssey, 1% of the 619 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Van was parked in driveway. I was washing it and opened the hood. Luckily I noticed that the negative battery terminal was almost cut clean through. There were only a couple of copper strands grounding my Honda van. I do not want to know what would have happened if it had lost electrical connection while driving!!!”

NHTSA complaint #10823030, filed 2016-01, 150,500 miles

“I noticed that engine oil goes more than a quart low after 2500 miles. In july, before an oil change this was first noticed. But this december, it can be confirmed that oil does go low. I will continuously observe how much the oil goes low per 1000 miles. There are no visible oil leaks around the engine or the oil filter.”

NHTSA complaint #10488968, filed 2012-12, 126,000 miles

“I was driving in motion in a neighborhood and the engine cut off and could barely pull over cause the steering locked up. Before that, I was leaving a gas station and again the engine shut off while in motion.”

NHTSA complaint #10864157, filed 2016-05, 195,000 miles

“Driving in I-78 west and speed suddenly decreased while RPM increased. Steered over to shoulder and stopped. Shifted car into park. Then I shifted into drive and van would not move. Rpm increased again. Van towed off highway and then eventually home. Transmission shot per mechanic. Transmission previously replaced under warranty at 56,125 miles. Currently at 143,000 miles. Honda will not provide any additional assistance. Totally unhappy with Honda and will not purchase another one.”

NHTSA complaint #10537530, filed 2013-08, 143,000 miles

“The car slowed down and would not accelerate. The engine lights and other lights came on. The mechanic has informed me that I will need to have the transmission replaced. Again for the 3rd time. And this after having the transmission flushed in february of 2013. The transmission had to be replaced in 2007, 2011 and now 2013. I had to pay out of pocket for the 2011 and now they say for the 2013. There is something wrong with the vehicle that the transmissions are failing so soon. The first two times the vehicle completely stopped in traffic.”

NHTSA complaint #10534006, filed 2013-08, 210,000 miles

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20262646%
202523955%
20244436%
20231514%
20221511%
20212618%
20207114%
201913514%
201819019%
20171026%
20169334%
20155426%
20145919%
20136933%
20123916%
20112511%
20104618%
20093417%
2008408%
2007587%
20067411%
2005688%
2004509%
2003324%
2002273%
200191%
200091%
199992%
199834%
199611%

Other parts of the 2001 Honda Odyssey

Transmission and drivetrain
332 complaintsBody and structure
64 complaintsSuspension
50 complaintsAir bags
42 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
33 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Honda Odyssey

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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