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2011 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

Complaints
25about this part
Share
11%of 235 total for the year
Median mileage
57,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Honda Odyssey, 11% of the 235 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles.

Example complaints

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

“Tsb #11-033 I?m having the same oil consumption problems that they notified owners about in this bulletin number above. When I called to ask about the recall they inform me that my vehicle is not VIN specific to recall. I don't understand what the VIN number has to do with the issue??? My vehicle is burning oil as described in the lawsuit that the were found guilty of back in july of 2011. I got my oil changed on 6/19/2011 and was adding oil on 6/21/2011 as you can see with the documents provided. I don't understand how my particular vehicle is not cover in the recall. They were found guilty! …”

NHTSA complaint #11103375, filed 2018-06, 111,672 miles

“On 9/3/13, while driving five children to school in our leased 2011 Honda Odyssey, the engine shut down abruptly and without warning while I was turning through a major 4-way intersection. The steering wheel and brakes immediately locked, leaving me completely paralyzed and unable to control the vehicle. The Odyssey coasted into a yard, narrowly missing a large pole, where I was able to place it into park and restart it. I drove back onto the street and exercised great caution to proceed the short distance to school. Approximately one mile later, the engine completely shut off once again. …”

NHTSA complaint #10543950, filed 2013-09, 41,000 miles

“The engine reported emissions failure followed by vsa activation. This was later diagnosed to engine misfire and damage to the piston rings. The vehicle was on the freeway when this happened and went into limp mode. It also started vibrating and would not accelerate. The vehicle has been maintained by a Honda dealership with all required and optional services performed.”

NHTSA complaint #10920630, filed 2016-11, 48,640 miles

“Check engine (malfunction light blinking), car was struggling to accelerate, checked the check engine code from the onboard computer, the code was 302. As recommended in owners manual, tried to open and close the fuel tank lid, still the issue is there. I will be taking this to a dealer. Honda cars are suppose to be reliable.”

NHTSA complaint #10684211, filed 2015-02, 57,000 miles

“The engine shutters at low speeds and going up hill. Honda declines to accept the issue. Battery low indicator warning pops up even when the battery is flooded. May need a software update to battery management system.”

NHTSA complaint #10811871, filed 2015-12, 28,000 miles

Related service bulletins

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 2011 Honda Odyssey

Electrical system
66 complaintsBrakes
44 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology