2011 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

25Engine complaints

10.8%Of all 232 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM61 · 26.3%

SERVICE BRAKES39 · 16.8%

ENGINE25 · 10.8%

Unspecified / other16 · 6.9%

STRUCTURE:BODY16 · 6.9%

Share of the 232 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Honda Odyssey overview page.

What owners report

“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…”NHTSA complaint 10811871 — filed 12/23/2015

“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…”NHTSA complaint 10684211 — filed 02/18/2015

“12/23/13-WHILE DRIVING ON I95 AT 65MPH THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING BUT THE RADIO/LIGHTS REMAINED ON, VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER AND BRAKES…”NHTSA complaint 10557362 — filed 12/26/2013

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Honda Odyssey have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Honda Odyssey: 25 of 232 complaints on file (10.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Honda Odyssey have in total?

232 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.