2011 Honda Odyssey Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 8%of 235 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Honda Odyssey, 8% of the 235 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I file this complaint to report a dangerous defect in my 2011 Honda Odyssey van to prevent others from suffering similar or worse harm what happened to me. I stopped my vehicle at the top of my driveway, where it is flat, to get my mail I placed the van in park before I stepped out of the vehicle to get my mail. The van was not moving when I exited the vehicle. My two children remained in the vehicle. As I went to get the mail, the next thing I knew my van was moving on its own down the driveway. …”
NHTSA complaint #10595083, filed 2014-05, 40,000 miles“I get a major dead spot on attempted acceleration moving from a slowdown (as toward a signal) toward acceleration (as the signal changes) at about 5 -10 MPH. This is consistent. I can step hard on the gas or pump the accelerator and get no response for at least 2 seconds. It seems like if you hit the brake, you cannot use the accelerator unless it is fully reset. I am thinking it is a software problem. The injury risk is you hit the accelerator and the car cannot get out of a dangerous situation.”
NHTSA complaint #10450073, filed 2012-03, 1,100 miles“I have been experiencing hesitation in acceleration from a stop through third gear at low speeds. I took the vehicle to Honda dealership and they had not heard of the problem and were unable to duplicate the severity of my issue but did notice hesitation. Manager said he would speak to corporate representative. Yesterday, while taking a left to cross highway, the vehicle had trouble accelerating to cross highway with approaching vehicles traveling 65 miles per hour. My friend and her child were in the van along with one of my children. …”
NHTSA complaint #10460388, filed 2012-06, 24,998 miles“The van has, on numerous occasions (approx 1 per 1000 miles) failed to accelerate on command, in fact, it actually seems to stall out for 1 to 5 seconds. The longer it stalls out, the more explosive the acceleration, once it comes. This condition seems to crop up most often just after slacking off on the gas. For example: in traffic, if I and have taken my foot off the gas to maintain space from the car in front of me, then try to accelerate to get into an opening in the adjacent lane, the van just hangs there, as if the ignition has been turned off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10429262, filed 2011-10, 500 miles“When accelerating the transmission slips and shudders when the speed crosses 35 miles / hr (occurring since purchase) and again at 70 miles / hour (occurring since 2016). Even when foot brake is applied, vehicle moves a little (a few centimeters)”
NHTSA complaint #10970619, filed 2017-04, 12,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10143228Jul 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…
- 10119595Oct 13, 2017Customer letter - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. There may be a judder from…
- 10108777May 23, 2017Customer letter - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. On some 2011?14 Odyssey…
- 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…
- 10086137Aug 26, 2016Customer letter notifying owners that there is a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch felt while driving between 2045 mph. To minimize the possibility for the judder…
- 10084761Aug 2, 2016"service bulletin - there is a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch felt while driving between 2045 mph. To minimize the possibility for the judder to occur, a…
- 10084346Jul 6, 2016"service bulletin - there is a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch felt while driving between 2045 mph. To minimize the possibility for the judder to occur, a…
- 10084344Jul 6, 2016Service bulletin - there is a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch felt while driving between 2045 mph. To minimize the possibility for the judder to occur, a…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 44 | 10% |
| 2024 | 16 | 13% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 14 | 10% |
| 2021 | 6 | 4% |
| 2020 | 17 | 3% |
| 2019 | 128 | 13% |
| 2018 | 166 | 16% |
| 2017 | 7 | 18% |
| 2016 | 38 | 14% |
| 2015 | 41 | 20% |
| 2014 | 73 | 24% |
| 2013 | 14 | 7% |
| 2012 | 24 | 10% |
| 2011 | 19 | 8% |
| 2010 | 23 | 9% |
| 2009 | 18 | 9% |
| 2008 | 41 | 8% |
| 2007 | 78 | 9% |
| 2006 | 87 | 12% |
| 2005 | 106 | 13% |
| 2004 | 221 | 38% |
| 2003 | 533 | 58% |
| 2002 | 608 | 63% |
| 2001 | 332 | 54% |
| 2000 | 228 | 34% |
| 1999 | 170 | 33% |
| 1998 | 14 | 19% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2011 Honda Odyssey
66 complaintsBrakes
44 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsOther or unknown
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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