Is the 2011 Honda Odyssey a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
B+8/10
Solid family van with plenty of space, but be cautious of potential transmission quirks.
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Pros
- Spacious interior
- Strong engine performance
- Good safety features
Cons
- Transmission issues reported by some owners
- Power sliding doors can be temperamental
- Moderate fuel economy
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
18 mpg
Maintenance cost
$2,000/yr
Expected lifespan
200,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Transmission shudder
- Power sliding door failures
- Faulty air conditioning compressor
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (5)
The 2011 Honda Odyssey has 5 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Air Bags (campaign 13V016000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Seats — Mid/Rear Assembly — Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2010, to October 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have second row outboard seats that have a release leve…
- Visibility — HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY VEHICLES. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FAILURE WITH THE DRIVER AND THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR POWER WINDOWS IN WHICH THE WINDOW MAY COME OFF THE TRACK CAUSING THE WINDOW TO…
- Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY VEHICLES. IF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES BECOME FROZEN TO THE WINDSHIELD AND THE WIPER MOTOR IS SWITCHED ON, ONE OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE RODS …
- Air Bags — Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Pilot and 2011-2013 Odyssey passenger vehicles manufactured from March 13, 2008, through December 21, 2012. One or more rivets that attach the airbag module to the airbag …
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1 2011 Honda Odyssey owner tracks this exact car in CarsJudge.
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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