2011 Honda Odyssey Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 66about this part
- Share
- 28%of 235 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,200miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 66 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Honda Odyssey, 28% of the 235 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,200 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The battery and electrical system frequently goes dead, leaving my family stranded and feeling insecure about the safety of this vehicle. For example, if I sit in the car, turned off, with the key in the ignition (no lights on, no radio, etc.) the battery will die. I have to have it jumped, or wait hours (without the key in the ignition) for the battery to recharge. I don't feel safe being stranded someplace for hours at night.”
NHTSA complaint #10763926, filed 2015-09, 200 miles“My wife drives the kids to and from school a couple of times a day. Everytime she gets home the batt low see manual message comes up. I have taken it to the dealer 3 times and they say there is nothing they can do about it. They say it is normal. I think the biggest issue you have here is false alarms. How do I know when/if my battery is ever low if this message comes on all the time? This is not a good thing to have happen.”
NHTSA complaint #10399723, filed 2011-05, 2,300 miles“I own a 2011 Honda Odyssey which has less than 700 miles on it. I have now had the battery low message three times when no doors were left open or electrical usage off battery. I have called the issue into my dealership and they're aware of the situation but Honda has no answers for a fix. This is an unacceptable response fro Honda if nothing is wrong with the battery. Honda needs to address this or they will lose my business.”
NHTSA complaint #10395910, filed 2011-04, 675 miles“While driving the vehicle the check battery light comes on. It's not a battery issue. I have installed a brand new battery. Once the voltage drops the vehicle become sluggish and will not accelerate. This could be very dangerous in a high-speed situation such as on a busy freeway. In doing research I have found this appears to be a fairly widespread issue. But I do not know if there have been any deaths as a result of it yet. I do not believe Honda is doing anything about the issue. It appears to be affecting some later models as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10967092, filed 2017-03, 84,900 miles“A batt low see manual light and warning beep occurs on my Honda Odyssey 2011 since purchase. My Honda dealer has charged the battery and checked the software without solving the problem. I have also reported to Honda headquarters. Honda has not fixed this problem. The odyclub and edmunds townhall forums are full of others reporting this problem. Honda's recommendation is simply to drive the van more rather than find a resolution for this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10399239, filed 2011-05, 200 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10144788Aug 21, 2018Service bulletin - The battery sensor software update improves the accuracy in warning customers when the battery?s state of charge is low by changing these inputs.
- 10143358Jul 19, 2018Service bulletin - This bulletin is replaced by 16-046, Product Update: 2011?12 Odyssey Software Update for Lock-up Clutch Function
- 10142437Jun 13, 2018Service 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…
- 10136436May 4, 2018Service 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…
- 10129411Jan 23, 2018Service 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…
- 10129577Jan 12, 2018Service Bulletin sent to all dealers to update the firmware in the affected vehicles VMI computer. This allows for more amperage to draw the Powerkneel up allowing the up-limit…
- 10128692Jan 12, 2018Service Bulletin sent to all dealers to update the firmware in the affected vehicles VMI computer. This allows for more amperage to draw the Powerkneel up allowing the up-limit…
- 10106661Dec 14, 2016"dealer message - since the posting of service bulletin 16-066 for 2010 crosstour software update for lock-up function there has been a sharp rise in claims for torque converter…
- 10106642Dec 14, 2016"dealer message - since the posting of service bulletin 16-066 for 2010 crosstour software update for lock-up function there has been a sharp rise in claims for torque converter…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 38% |
| 2025 | 234 | 52% |
| 2024 | 57 | 46% |
| 2023 | 31 | 30% |
| 2022 | 37 | 26% |
| 2021 | 56 | 38% |
| 2020 | 173 | 35% |
| 2019 | 223 | 22% |
| 2018 | 263 | 26% |
| 2017 | 6 | 15% |
| 2016 | 40 | 15% |
| 2015 | 28 | 14% |
| 2014 | 31 | 10% |
| 2013 | 15 | 7% |
| 2012 | 37 | 15% |
| 2011 | 66 | 28% |
| 2010 | 31 | 12% |
| 2009 | 20 | 10% |
| 2008 | 33 | 7% |
| 2007 | 63 | 8% |
| 2006 | 44 | 6% |
| 2005 | 54 | 7% |
| 2004 | 53 | 9% |
| 2003 | 81 | 9% |
| 2002 | 35 | 4% |
| 2001 | 23 | 4% |
| 2000 | 38 | 6% |
| 1999 | 110 | 21% |
| 1998 | 34 | 47% |
| 1997 | 9 | 45% |
| 1996 | 17 | 24% |
| 1995 | 25 | 26% |
Other parts of the 2011 Honda Odyssey
44 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsTires
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Honda Odyssey
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.
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