2001 Honda Odyssey Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 Honda Odyssey.

20002002
Complaints
721
Crashes
20
Fires
4
Injuries
62
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2001 Honda Odyssey Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1191 complaints

Automatic Transmission

Avg mileage:97,014 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#2138 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:121,109 mi
Fires:1
#346 complaints

Structure:Body:Door

Avg mileage:60,157 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Honda Odyssey.

Automatic Transmission
191
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
97,014
Transmission / Drivetrain
138
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
121,109
Structure:Body:Door
46
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
60,157
Airbags
39
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
110,779
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
24
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
49,638
Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
22
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
82,630
Suspension:Front
21
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
90,693
Electrical Faults
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
100,832
Unintended Acceleration
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
119,134
Engine & Cooling
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
80,998
Hydraulic Brakes
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
89,701
Engine Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
149,382
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
64,545
Latches / Locks
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
103,098
Seat Belt Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
117,099
Seat-Related Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
81,800
Other Equipment
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
49,339
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
120,693
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
75,268
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
100,333
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Manual Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2001 Honda Odyssey

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~875,966 vehicles.

20V027000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~875,966 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

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2001 Honda Odyssey — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2001 Honda Odyssey reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2001 Honda Odyssey has 721 NHTSA complaints, 20 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 191 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Honda Odyssey?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (191 complaints, avg 97,014 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (138 complaints, avg 121,109 mi); Structure:Body:Door (46 complaints, avg 60,157 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Honda Odyssey?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 98,278 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Honda Odyssey?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Honda Odyssey include 20 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 62 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2001 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 875,966 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2001 Honda Odyssey?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Honda Odyssey reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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