2010 Honda Odyssey Problems
Compared with other Honda Odyssey years
Fewer complaints than typical for this model
17/100 0.5× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 0.5× that of a typical Honda Odyssey year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 58 of its 255 complaints were filed by the end of 2012.
- Most reported problem: Power sliding doors grind, stick, or come off track (59 complaints, median 77,622 mi).
- 1 recall campaign on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 255filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 62,277miles, 186 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 20 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl FWD · 17 city / 25 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 Honda Odyssey (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of this model year most often describe problems with the power sliding doors — grinding, sticking, and in several cases doors coming off their tracks — along with brake vibration and pulsation at low mileage. A second cluster of complaints centers on the engine: heavy oil consumption, misfiring, and oil or sludge issues, often at higher mileage. Fuel odor and fuel pump or tank leaks also appear, and a 2014 recall covers the fuel pump strainer cover.
- Body and structure
Power sliding doors grind, stick, or come off track
- 59 complaints (23%)
- median 77,622 mi at 5.2 yrs old (38 state mileage)
- 10 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2010–2025
Owners describe the sliding doors making a rough grinding or cracking sound, failing to latch or to stay open, and in several cases dropping off the track and hanging by the cable. Some report the door would not close in cold or icy weather, and a few note the van will not shift out of park while a door reads as open. Complaints mention repeated dealer visits and, in some cases, partial cost assistance. Reported from roughly 30,000 to 166,000 miles, on both power and manual doors; some describe trouble in freezing temperatures.
What to check: Open and close each sliding door several times, listen for grinding or cracking from the rollers and tracks, and confirm the door latches fully and the dash door-ajar light stays off. Ask whether the door rollers or cables have been serviced.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“The driver side sliding door fell off when trying to put my kids in the vehicle. The vehicle was stationary and not on. Luckily, I was able to push my 3 year old out if the way or he would have been severly injured. Instead, he just has scraped need and is confused why I pushed him. I hurt my wrist and back catching the door. Picture is after I was able to somehow get it closed.”
NHTSA complaint #11405625, filed 2021-03, 166,000 miles“My Odyssey was parked and off I put my packages and attempted to close the sliding door. It would not close. After I looked in the manual for help I followed their instructions and the door came off the track and hung by just a very thin cable I could not drive it for fear of it falling completely off and damaging someone else's car or causing an accident. It also did a lot of body damage. Honda dealer in kenosha did the repairs. They only paid for half and we had to cover the other $1500”
NHTSA complaint #10994593, filed 2017-06, 125,000 miles - Engine
Excessive oil consumption and engine misfire
- 34 complaints (13%)
- median 86,919 mi at 7.3 yrs old (26 state mileage)
- filed 2010–2026
Owners report the oil level dropping between changes, with the dipstick dry and the oil light coming on even though the maintenance display shows oil life remaining. Others describe rough idling, misfire codes, white smoke from the exhaust, and in some cases engine replacement. Some complaints reference a warranty extension for piston-ring and spark-plug fouling issues and say their vehicle was not covered. Commonly reported between about 50,000 and 180,000 miles.
What to check: Check the oil level and condition on a cold engine and ask how much oil the van uses between changes. Ask whether the piston-ring warranty extension or any misfire-related repairs were applied, and have a mechanic check for stored misfire codes.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“2010 Odyssey w/ about 70k miles. Engine started misfiring. There was a recall on this, but Honda is saying it expired, and I am not eligible for cost coverage, and the repairs only have a 50% chance of fixing the issue. I bought the car used in 2019, and they say the recall expired 8 years after make year. I was driving my family to the beach and it began struggling to accelerate. White smoke was coming out exhaust.”
NHTSA complaint #11328488, filed 2020-06, 70,000 miles“2010 Odyssey w/ about 159k miles. Engine started misfiring. There was a recall on this, but Honda is saying it expired, and I am not eligible for cost coverage, and the repairs only have a 50% chance of fixing the issue. I bought the car used in 2016, and they say the recall expired after make year. I was driving my car to work and it lost the ability to accelerate and white smoke was coming out exhaust. And the belt snapped and it has been parked since early february.”
NHTSA complaint #11337654, filed 2020-07, 159,000 miles - Brakes
Brake vibration, pulsation and delayed pedal response
- 42 complaints (16%)
- median 28,210 mi at 3.0 yrs old (36 state mileage)
- 5 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2010–2026
Owners describe the steering wheel shaking or the brake pedal pulsing when slowing from highway speeds, along with a soft or slow-responding pedal and, in a few accounts, a grinding noise. Some say rotors or front brakes were replaced, sometimes more than once, without lasting improvement, and that the dealer described the brakes as operating as designed. Mostly reported under about 40,000 miles, often while braking from 40-65 mph.
What to check: Test-drive at highway speed and brake firmly from around 60 mph, feeling for steering-wheel shake or pedal pulsation. Ask for brake and rotor service records and have the front brakes and rotors inspected.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“We have a 2010 Honda Odyssey. I was looking ahead in traffic and notice the car in front of me had slam their brakes. I thought I had enough distances to stop, but my brakes locked up and I couldn't maneuver the steering wheel. I felt like I kept sliding instead of just stopping. The road conditions were dry and at dusk time during the day. The lady from the car that I barely hit, got out of her car and asked me how new was my vehicle. I told her that we had just got it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10304616, filed 2010-02, 3,000 miles“I too have had unintended acceleration problems w/ both my new 2010 Honda Odyssey (currently 1600 mi) and my 2005 Honda Odyssey (130000 mi when traded-in). In all cases I had engine acceleration as I tried to apply the brakes. Very scary the first time or two. I finally discovered that my foot was overhanging the brake pedal on the right (which it can easily do when braking with my right foot) and was inadvertently contacting the gas pedal. The harder I tried to brake the faster the engine accelerated. …”
NHTSA complaint #10370613, filed 2010-12, 300 miles - Fuel system
Fuel odor and fuel pump or tank leaks
- 17 complaints (7%)
- median 90,106 mi at 9.7 yrs old (12 state mileage)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2012–2025
Owners describe a strong gasoline smell while parked or after starting, and some report the dealer finding a leaking fuel pump or fuel tank requiring replacement. One owner reports the fuel pump recall repair could not be completed because the van had been converted for wheelchair access and the pump was relocated. Reported from roughly 56,000 to 135,000 miles.
Recall 14V1120003 related service bulletins
What to check: Ask whether recall 14V112000 (fuel pump strainer cover) was completed, and check for a fuel smell around the rear of the van and under the hood after the engine has sat.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I went to the ourisman Honda of laurel sevice department to have them to replace the fuel pump system due to a recall that I was initially unaware of. They stated that they would fix the issue at no cost. Later, I received a voicemail that stated they were unable to fix the fuel pump system due to the conversion of the van. I was told that the fuel pump system was moved to a different area when the van was converted to a wheelchair accessible vehicle. Therefore, they made claims to not have normal access to the fuel pump system. …”
NHTSA complaint #11203321, filed 2019-04, 56,000 miles“While driving on interstate engine lost all power and engine light came on, driver pumped the gas pedal and the engine regained power, it almost caused an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11279181, filed 2019-11, 170,900 miles - Transmission and drivetrain
Torque converter shudder and transmission judder
- 20 complaints (8%)
- median 80,000 mi at 6.9 yrs old (17 state mileage)
- 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2010–2023
Owners describe a hitch or shudder around 25-40 mph, vibration while accelerating or climbing, and hesitating or jerky shifting. Some say the dealer replaced the torque converter or applied a software update for lock-up clutch judder; others report partial cost assistance only. Mostly reported between about 46,000 and 90,000 miles.
What to check: Test-drive at steady light throttle between 25 and 45 mph and uphill, feeling for shudder or hesitation. Ask whether any transmission software update or torque converter work has been done.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“2010 Honda Odyssey was brought to dealer for recall service, 14-032 fuel pump module leak, after notification in august 2015. Upon completion, the service report indicated that a PCM software update was also applied for lock-up clutch function per recall 09-053 Odyssey lc judder. While we had experienced transmission judder and vibration when the vehicle was accelerating between 25 to 35 MPH, we were not aware of any notification or recall at all. …”
NHTSA complaint #10894595, filed 2016-08, 46,000 miles“My 2010 Honda Odyssey with 85,000 miles vibrated excessively between 40 and 60 MPH especially when driving uphill. The Honda dealership contacted american Honda to get the torque converter replaced. I learned of the class action lawsuit for this exact issue which covered up to model year 2009 but not 2010 even though it uses the same part. Honda america would only offer me a 40% discount on the service. I called american Honda myself but they would not cover the entire cost of the repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10980523, filed 2017-04, 85,000 miles
Buying note. Have a mechanic inspect the sliding doors, brakes and transmission behavior on a test drive, and confirm the fuel pump recall was completed. Check the oil level and ask about oil use between changes, since engine oil consumption is one of the more frequently reported issues.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 255 consumer complaints for the 2010 Honda Odyssey. 186 of the complaints include a mileage, and 44% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 62,277 miles. Of all complaints, 11 involved a crash, 8 a fire, 25 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 62 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 15 Honda Odyssey model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 17 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Body and structure54 21%
- Engine46 18%
- Brakes43 17%
- Electrical system31 12%
- Other or unknown26 10%
- Fuel system23 9.0%
- Transmission and drivetrain23 9.0%
- Vehicle speed control13 5.1%
- Steering12 4.7%
- Air bags10 3.9%
Also reported: Engine cooling (10), Exterior lighting (8), Suspension (7), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (6), Wheels (6), Electronic stability control (5), Seats (4), Tires (4), Equipment (3), Latches, locks and linkages (3), Seat belts (1).
Example complaints
Body and structure: “I cannot open the passenger side sliding door. (it is not a power sliding door) it was steadily getting harder to open. I barely got it closed as it would only open a short distance and I could barely slide it closed. Now I am afraid to try to open it as I am afraid it will get stuck open and I won't be able to close it at all.”
NHTSA complaint #11063514, filed 2018-01, 112,550 milesEngine: “Traveling in motion at 40mph than a sudden acceleration of engine and speed. Very difficult to stop with brakes. Honda Odyssey was put on neutral than brakes were applied to stop vehicle. My vehicle was on a secondary rode at the time of sudden acceleration. We called aaa to pick up our Honda Odyssey and took it to our local mechanic for the rest of the day.”
NHTSA complaint #10850637, filed 2016-03, 130,000 milesBrakes: “I have had my vehicle into both a tires plus and zimbrick Honda (madison,wi) regarding what I would call a very soft brake pedal feel. Both service departments agreed that there was plenty of life on the rotors/pads. Both flushed the brake fluid. However the brake pedal still needs to be pressed 2/3 of the way down to stop the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10574041, filed 2014-03, 62,134 milesElectrical system: “Van will start periodically. But the next day the battery will be dead & has been jumped off with jump box & other vehicles assist. But battery is new, terminals cleaned. Van will not even make a clicking sound. I feel that there is evidence of faulty ignition switch, starter relay or parked/neutral safety switch & maybe more depending on chassis electrical. The vehicle is also stationary until the next morning.this happens to be my wife's vehicle... Need this fixed asap..”
NHTSA complaint #11282881, filed 2019-11, 142,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
44% of the 186 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,500 and 102,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2010 Honda Odyssey. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey · sedan FWD | not rated | 5 / 5 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2010 Honda Odyssey version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Odyssey FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,700 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 14V112000Mar 14, 2014Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pumpCovers: Honda Odyssey 2005–2010
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.
Recall details for the 2010 Honda Odyssey → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 62 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10237953Jun 13, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver Capacity resulting in rollover of the internal chip memory; the rollover occurred on January 1…
- 10206992Jan 25, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover" will occur on…
- 10186009Jan 23, 2021Equipment. "Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye"
- 10177599Jun 3, 2020Engine cooling. These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as…
- 10175300May 12, 2020Equipment. Dealer Message - The May episode of Tech2Tech is now posted. We've got some valuable information for you, so check it out! This month we're featuring "Replacing That Leaky Front Rocker Arm Oil…
- 10172366Mar 5, 2020Engine cooling. Service Bulletin - The front rocker arm oil control valve is leaking.
- 10152432Dec 20, 2018Engine, Equipment. "Service bulletin - American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, Soto et al.v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Case No…
- 10144752Sep 5, 2018Seats. Service Bulletin sent to all dealers to inspect L-track bolts for correct torque and to incorporate torque check as part of regular maintenance
- 10142436Jun 13, 2018Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system…. Service bulletin - American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, Soto et al.v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Case No…
- 10136435May 4, 2018Engine cooling, Electrical system. Service bulletin - The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align which can lead to spark plug fouling. This can set DTCs P0301 No. 1 cylinder misfire detected, P0302 No. 2 cylinder…
Other model years of the Honda Odyssey
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 61 | 6,338 | 2 | 5 | 22 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2025 | 446 | 15,300 | 2 | 5 | 22 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 124 | 14,500 | 3 | 5 | 22 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 105 | 28,412 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 42 · Typical | Too new |
| 2022 | 142 | 31,400 | 9 | 5 | 22 | 55 · Typical | Rising |
| 2021 | 147 | 32,164 | 8 | 5 | 22 | 35 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2020 | 491 | 14,000 | 14 | 5 | 22 | 82 · More | Rising |
| 2019 | 997 | 23,000 | 20 | 5 | 22 | 100 · More | Rising |
| 2018 | 1,011 | 24,000 | 16 | 5 | 22 | 100 · More | Rising |
| 2017 | 39 | 24,000 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2016 | 271 | 30,344 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 52 · Typical | Rising |
| 2015 | 207 | 32,000 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 46 · Typical | Rising |
| 2014 | 310 | 28,000 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 57 · Typical | Stable |
| 2013 | 210 | 34,000 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 39 · Typical | Rising |
| 2012 | 245 | 40,376 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 48 · Typical | Falling |
| 2011 | 235 | 21,400 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 64 · Typical | Stable |
| 2010 | 255 | 62,277 | 1 | — | 20 | 17 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2009 | 198 | 64,500 | 3 | — | 20 | 33 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2008 | 499 | 50,000 | 4 | — | 20 | 65 · More | Falling |
| 2007 | 830 | 54,720 | 4 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 703 | 65,350 | 3 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 830 | 74,210 | 8 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 585 | 106,800 | 13 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 914 | 102,000 | 15 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 960 | 84,000 | 10 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 619 | 100,000 | 1 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 675 | 97,634 | 6 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 518 | 100,000 | 9 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 73 | 139,034 | 3 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 20 | 104,000 | 2 | — | 20 | — | Falling |
| 1996 | 70 | 113,468 | 0 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1995 | 96 | 128,000 | 0 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Honda Odyssey model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Honda Odyssey?
Owners of this model year most often describe problems with the power sliding doors — grinding, sticking, and in several cases doors coming off their tracks — along with brake vibration and pulsation at low mileage. The issues reported most often: Power sliding doors grind, stick, or come off track; Excessive oil consumption and engine misfire; Brake vibration, pulsation and delayed pedal response.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 Honda Odyssey have?
NHTSA recorded 255 consumer complaints for the 2010 Honda Odyssey as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2010 Honda Odyssey is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 54 complaints (21% of the total), followed by engine with 46.
Has the 2010 Honda Odyssey been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Honda Odyssey get?
The EPA rates the 2010 Honda Odyssey (Odyssey, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2010 Honda Odyssey reported?
Among the 186 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 62,277 miles and the middle half falls between 20,500 and 102,000 miles; 44% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.