2001 Honda Odyssey
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2001 Honda Odyssey. Newest first.
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.…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.
Owner complaints
619 complaints17 involved a crash4 involved a fire56 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags · Seat belts
My driver seat belt keeps unlatching . It happens to often. I know there was a previous recall for it but everytime I look it up it doesn’t show on the website. I previously reported here I think last year. Also when shows as an error on the obd reader. As a failing seat belt system recall. My…
My driver seat belt keeps unlatching . It happens to often. I know there was a previous recall for it but everytime I look it up it doesn’t show on the website. I previously reported here I think last year. Also when shows as an error on the obd reader. As a failing seat belt system recall. My insurance company shows the driver air bag is recalled but again when I look it up here . You list no information about these recalls and it’s scary since both are critical.
- Seat belts
Driver seat belt keeps releasing by itself. I put on my seat belt and then it pops open. I haven’t been in any accidents but it’s scares me that it can just release easily therefore no providing me with any protection. I have not taking it in to be reviewed but it has happened multiple times
- Air bags
The contact owned a 2001 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, she was blinded by sun glare and crashed into the back of a maintenance trailer. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact had sustained a mild head injury. A police report was filed. The vehicle…
The contact owned a 2001 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, she was blinded by sun glare and crashed into the back of a maintenance trailer. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact had sustained a mild head injury. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed totaled. The VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V027000 (Air Bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
The contact owns a 2001 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the passenger’s side of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the passenger’s side front and rear wheel…
The contact owns a 2001 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the passenger’s side of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the passenger’s side front and rear wheel bearings had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred on the driver’s side while driving. The contact also stated while driving, the brake pedal was depressed but hesitated to respond causing a 3-feet stopping distance delay. There were no warning lights illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 164,000.
- Air bags
I received nhtsa recall20v-027 from american honda motor co., inc. In oct, 2020. I followed instructions by calling liberty honda in hartford, ct on november 10TH and was told someone would call me back. No one did. I called again on november 27TH and was told the same thing. The notice said I could file a complaint if they did not respond in a reasonable amount of time/60 days. I simply want to schedule the repair.
- Air bags
On the month of march 2020, american honda motor send a letter of recall regarding airbag, and I make an schedule aug 04'20 and they told me they don't have the available parts so it was canceled, but as of oct. 14' 20 I did not receive any letter for the recall.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. A dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. A dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v207000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer curtiss ryan honda located at 333 bridgeport ave, shelton, ct 06484, and the…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v207000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer curtiss ryan honda located at 333 bridgeport ave, shelton, ct 06484, and the manufacturer were notified of the issue and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact had not spoken with the dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact had not spoken with the dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…
TL* the contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Findlay honda of henderson (933 auto show drive henderson, NV 89014, (702)381-4926, was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.*dt consumer stated air bag deployment may cause metal shrapnel to fly through the steering wheel into the cabin.*jb
- Air bags
Received recall notice from honda about air bags several months ago but nothing since then about when the replacement. IS car safe to drive
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000(air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Neither the…
TL* the contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000(air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to performance kings honda located at 9131 fields ertel rd, cincinnati…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to performance kings honda located at 9131 fields ertel rd, cincinnati, oh 45249, and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when parts would be available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *Bf*jb
- Engine · Power train
It will shift hard in all gears. Sometimes won't start, won't move with the transmission shifting issues. If you get in the highway it does it. If you are at low speeds it does it. It's scary when it does it. And dangerous when it happens.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to russell & smith honda (2900 s loop w, houston, tx 77054; 713-663-4263) where…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to russell & smith honda (2900 s loop w, houston, tx 77054; 713-663-4263) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware if the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact called honda city chicago located at 4950 s. Pulaski rd chicago, il 60632, (773)…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact called honda city chicago located at 4950 s. Pulaski rd chicago, il 60632, (773) 582-5000, and was informed that the parts were no longer being manufactured. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *js
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called to lithia honda in medford (4095 crater lake hwy, medford, or 97504…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called to lithia honda in medford (4095 crater lake hwy, medford, or 97504, (541)770-3785) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and a case was filed. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.*dt*jb
- Air bags
I received mail stating my airbag could kill me if it's not replaced. It's been 90 days since I got that correspondence. It said 60 days I would hear back again because honda doesn't have the parts. This IS my daily driver and I feel as if honda doesn't care since it's been 30 days beyond what I was told and still haven't gotten it fixed. *tr
- Air bags
Important safety recall arrived march 2020 no contact to arrange air bag repair now in june 2020 more than 60 days have elapsed since notification waiting for action. *tr
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Germain honda of dublin (6715 sawmill rd, dublin, oh 43017) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not…
TL* the contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Germain honda of dublin (6715 sawmill rd, dublin, oh 43017) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Airport marina honda (5850 w centinela ave, los angeles, ca 90045, (310) 651-8629) was contacted and confirmed that…
TL* the contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Airport marina honda (5850 w centinela ave, los angeles, ca 90045, (310) 651-8629) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *Bf*jb
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 honda odyssey. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called manchester honda (24 adams st, manchester, ct 06042, (860) 645-3100) and it was confirmed that the remedy parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact had not experience a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *bf consumer contacted the dealer they still did not have the parts as of july 30th.*jb
- Air bags
I received a recall notice from honda in march 2020, saying they needed to replace my airbags due to issues that could cause death. They said not to respond and they would follow up with when it could be fixed. It IS now june 2020 and they have not contact me at all. *tr
- Air bags
We received a recall notice in march 2020 for the airbag of our honda odyssey. turns out the recall dates back to january 17. honda let us drive the vehicle and put our lives at risk for nearly two months. as of today, honda did not reply to our letter about airbag replacement nor did they contact us to get the vehicle repaired. The vehicle could not be operated since march and expenses for it are climbing. *tr
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Front coil spring fracture
The population of 116,000 vehicles IS an estimate based on american honda motor company (ahm) data identifying original state of sale or delivery.the subject vehicles (sv) utilize light weight coil springs manufactured from high strength steel (hss).if the coating material of a hss spring IS breached, corrosive…
The population of 116,000 vehicles IS an estimate based on american honda motor company (ahm) data identifying original state of sale or delivery.the subject vehicles (sv) utilize light weight coil springs manufactured from high strength steel (hss).if the coating material of a hss spring IS breached, corrosive elements (salt) may attack the spring.spring corrosion results in a stress riser and may cause a fracture.depending on the location where the spring breaks, the jagged edge may pierce the tire; a rapid deflation of the tire may occur and can result in a loss of control or crash.sv spring failure mechanics and tire contact likelihood are discussed in an ahm presentation to odi dated april 20TH, 2006 (available on odi?s web site; www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov).ahm?s presentation identified two mechanisms which cause the spring coating to become breached; 1) contact with the lower spring seat, and 2) entrapment of abrasive materials between the silencer tube and spring.the presentation compared sv spring fracture rates to the honda MDX model, a sister vehicle recalled for front spring fracture under nhtsa recall 05v385, and to other vehicles investigated and or recalled for front spring fracture.the spring fracture rate for the sv, which IS about half the rate of the MDX model even though the sv's have one year longer in service, IS comparable to rates observed in prior spring fracture investigations that were closed with no recall and low in comparison to investigations that have resulted in a safety recall.of the 7 reports odi identified alleging tire damage due to spring fracture, 6 involved spring-tire contact which resulted in slow or no loss of air pressure; odi was unable to verify the one report alleging a puncture occurred.odi notes that the sv front spring differs from the MDX spring in that it has a single silencer tube (upper only, as opposed to upper and lower on the MDX) which IS, according to ahm, located in an area less likely to result in a tire puncture should a fracture occur.a defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources IS not warranted.accordingly, this investigation IS closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10186009"Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye"
- 10130038Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
- 10128559Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, Safety Recall: Accord, Civic, and Others ? Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized, 14-045, Recall: Front Driver?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity Recall, and 14-046, Recall: Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity have been posted to ISIS. However, due to the large number of affected units, American Honda is still in the process of populating the VIN status inquiry function on iN, which is expected to take several days. When this process is complete, American Honda will notify all dealers again via iN message. Until that time, the existing acknowledgement procedure must be used for all potentially affected vehicles.
- 10128531Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.
- 10127352Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
- 10118539Tech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
- 10117863Tech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and are looking for a solution.
- 10100421Service bulletin - navigation system information.
- 10053545Honda: troubleshooting of diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p1456 and p1457. Dealers are to run evap function test to find if there IS a leak so the vehicle can be repaired.
- 10025523Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles.
- 10024566Honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Warranty extension: egr valve contamination or egr port clogging may cause dtc p0401, dtc p1491, or engine hesitation/surge. Csc was received.
- 10019974Left power sliding door inop, beeps 3X.
- 10018021Speedometer shops can transfer odometer mileage. Honda service news.
- 10017431Warranty extension: egr valve contamination or egr por clogging may cause dtc p0401, dtc p1491, or engine hesitation/surge.
- 10016353Transferring odometer mileage at odometer r&r.
- 10016346Automatic transmission fluid (atf) leaks. Honda tech line summary.
- 10016295Engine-cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes.
- 10015294Timesert 14MM drain plug thread repair kit.
- 10015292Timesert 12MM head bolt thread repair kit.
- 10015285Replacing lost or damaged navigation system dvds.
- 10014750Replacement or updated navigation dvd disks.
- 10014328Atf (automatic transmission fluid) leaks from cooler line banjo bolt.
- 10014299Thump when accelerating or braking.
- 10014287Wheel bearing noise after a/t (automatic transmission) replacement.
- 10014248Water leak at doors and/or floor.
- 10014232Grunt noise after sitting for several hours.
- 10014220Honda diagnostic system locked, needs immobilizer release password.
- 10014213Rodent damage to knock sensor subharness.
- 10014154Hsb 04-021 transmission r&r tips.
- 10014120P0325, knock sensor harness rodent damage.
- 10014108A thumping sound from the rear of the passenger's compartment when accelerating or braking can be caused by the back and forth movement of fuel in the fuel tank.
- 10014103Wheel bearing noise after transmission removed and replaced.
- 10014056Navigation error message-dvd disk read error.
- 10014044Dtc (diagnostic trouble code) p1684, idle fluctuation and or dtc p0505.
- 10014029Tools for safe and efficient a/t replacement.
- 10014022Dvd i-ves doesn't fast forward or rewind at 4X.
- 10014017Poor a/c cooling during hard acceleration.
- 10013990Don't replace the solenoid if troubleshooting an a/t with diagnostic trouble code p0740 (lock-up control system).
- 10013977Broken alternator bracket or bracket mounting bolt.
- 10013953Audio unit and navigation system anti-theft codes available on interactive network.
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