Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Honda Odyssey
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Honda Odyssey has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 619 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V027000 Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 332 complaints
- Structure 64 complaints
- Suspension 50 complaints
- Air Bags 42 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 33 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 28 complaints
Of the 619 complaints on file, 17 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 619 complaints, owners report 56 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Honda Odyssey has numerous owner complaints, primarily concerning the power train. One recall exists for airbag issues, reflecting repair history rather than endemic faults. Overall, available data indicates a likelihood of mechanical issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $800–$3,000 | very common |
| Structure | 70,000–110,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | common |
| Suspension | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | common |
| Air bags | Unknown | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Transmission fluid every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 30,000 miles
- Timing belt every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual transmission noises
- Failing power locks
- Airbag warning lights
- Vehicle handling issues
- Excessive body rust
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Honda Odyssey at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.