2001 Honda Odyssey Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 619 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the equipment of the 2001 Honda Odyssey, 2% of the 619 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,500 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.
“My 2001 Honda Odyssey transmission failed at 87000 miles lynnwood Honda dealer sold and installed a rebuilt transmission for $3600. The rebuilt transmission failed in less than a year at 37000 miles. I believe they installed a faulty transmission. Honda says they won't assist me. Results: I lost $3600 dollars on the repair. Plus I have a van worth $7000(kbb) that doesn't work. Total loss $11000.”
NHTSA complaint #10365533, filed 2010-11, 124,000 miles“I own a 2001 Honda Odyssey. I had transmission problems in 2006 that ended in the dealership replacing the transmission. I had 53,000 miles on it. Last week (1/3/11), the 2nd transmission failed. I was driving home from work accelerating up a hill when I lost all forward gears. I pulled over to the side of the road and placed the vehicle in park. All of my forward gears were gone. I was able to drive thru remainder of the way in reverse. I have 95,000 on the vehicle. American Honda corporation will take no responsibility for the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10376432, filed 2011-01, 95,000 miles“While driving north on the new jersey turnpike with my wife and our 5 children at a steady speed of 60 MPH, there was a snap/jerking motion felt and slight rubber smell and the van immediately lost acceleration. There was steady traffic I had to negotiate through to get our van safely off the interstate. This is the second transmission needing to be replaced in our 2001 Honda Odyssey and I have contacted Honda north america to correct this problem and they will not do so because the warranty had expired for the last replacement. …”
NHTSA complaint #10298449, filed 2010-01, 65,000 miles“Consumer stated the rotors started to warp at 12,000 the rotors were never replaced only cut down to reduce warpage, consumer stated when the rotors are cut it would only shorten the life of the rotors, also the rear hatch spoiler was replaced due to it being cracked. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8023227, filed 2002-11, 12,000 miles“Manufacturer refuses to repair parts damaged by dealer. Dealer changed transmission-problems started after, dealer and manufacturer refused to warranty or repair !”
NHTSA complaint #10078827, filed 2004-06, 32 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10186009Jan 23, 2021"Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye"
- 10130038Jan 10, 2018Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
- 10127352Jan 10, 2018Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
- 10118539Sep 26, 2017Tech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
- 10100421Nov 22, 2016Service bulletin - navigation system information.
- 10025523May 31, 2008Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles.
- 10015285Feb 1, 2005Replacing lost or damaged navigation system dvds.
- 10014299Aug 1, 2004Thump when accelerating or braking.
- 10014022May 1, 2004Dvd I-ves doesn't fast forward or rewind at 4x.
- 10013953May 1, 2004Audio unit and navigation system anti-theft codes available on interactive network.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 28 | 3% |
| 2006 | 49 | 7% |
| 2005 | 40 | 5% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 8 | 1% |
| 2002 | 9 | 1% |
| 2001 | 10 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2001 Honda Odyssey
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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