Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

233 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Worth reading
44

Most reports here involve transmission slipping. Of these, 2 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

transmission slipping 10sudden stalling 9
A recent report: On 3/8/14, I purchased this van as a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle from an authorized Honda dealership, but wasn't notified of known defects resulting from the Alex Soto v American Honda Motor Co, Inc…
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On 3/8/14, I purchased this van as a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle from an authorized Honda dealership, but wasn't notified of known defects resulting from the Alex Soto v American Honda Motor Co, Inc class action suit. The suit wasn't finalized until 4/10/14, yet Honda NEVER notified me, as REQUIRED by the settlement. Had I been notified prior to purchase, I would NOT have purchased the van. If I'd been notified per the settlement's requirement(s), I could've used Indiana's Lemon Law to nullify the purchase. Honda PURPOSELY withheld the suit's settlement and associated SB 13-081 from me, even though I did receive OTHER SBs and recall notices from them (which is UDAP/fraudulent concealment). Since 5/1/25, I've spent over $10,000 repairing the van, caused by these known defects and it requires another $7,000 to replace the engine, which Honda was made known of the problem prior to 100,000 miles. The Indiana Attorney General's office has agreed to take on my complaint against Honda.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11701312 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Worth reading
67

Most reports here involve software faults.

software faults 23sudden stalling 8
A recent report: GPS clock stuck on time 0:00.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11762443 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Worth reading
41

Most reports here involve premature wear. Of these, 2 mention a crash.

premature wear 24loss of braking 10
A recent report: BRAKE PEDAL IS SOFT AND GOES ALMOST TO THE FLOOR. HAVE HAD THE MASTER CYLINDER, BRAKE PADS, AND CALIPERS REPLACED AT DAVID MCDAVID IN 2018. BRAKE PEDAL REMAINED SOFT AND GOES ALMOST TO THE FLOOR. HAD…
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BRAKE PEDAL IS SOFT AND GOES ALMOST TO THE FLOOR. HAVE HAD THE MASTER CYLINDER, BRAKE PADS, AND CALIPERS REPLACED AT DAVID MCDAVID IN 2018. BRAKE PEDAL REMAINED SOFT AND GOES ALMOST TO THE FLOOR. HAD MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED AGAIN IN 2021 AT A PRIVATE FACILITY AND BRAKE PEDAL IS STILL NOT FIRM AS IT SHOULD BE.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11404804 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Minor
18

Most reports here involve software faults.

software faults 10fluid leaks 1
A recent report: WHILE AT LOW SPEEDS, THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEELS. THIS OCCURS WHILE STATIONARY AND MOVING AT SLOWER SPEEDS.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11209553 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Worth reading
15

Most reports here involve airbags deploying unexpectedly. Of these, 6 mention a crash, 10 mention an injury.

airbags deploying unexpectedly 3airbags not deploying 3
A recent report: On may 25, 2025 I was driving down a local road with several occupants in the van. I did not collide with another car, object my driver side curtain airbags went off trapping me and the occupants in…
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On may 25, 2025 I was driving down a local road with several occupants in the van. I did not collide with another car, object my driver side curtain airbags went off trapping me and the occupants in the car. Had to cut the airbags to get out.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11676856 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Minor
31

Most reports here involve corrosion.

corrosion 2fluid leaks 1
A recent report: The contact owns a 2011 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the driver's side sliding door failed to latch while being closed automatically, causing the door to reopen and to restart the process…
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The contact owns a 2011 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the driver's side sliding door failed to latch while being closed automatically, causing the door to reopen and to restart the process continuously. The contact stated that upon pulling the door handle to close the door manually, the door closed and latched securely after several attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11727999 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Worth reading
17

Most reports here involve premature wear. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 2 mention an injury.

premature wear 2loss of steering 1
A recent report: Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while attempting to trade the vehicle, the Carfax Report indicated that there was a mileage discrepancy. The…
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Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while attempting to trade the vehicle, the Carfax Report indicated that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 121,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 211,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11681809 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 233 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2011 and 2026, roughly 15 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.