2001 Honda Odyssey Reliability
The 2001 Honda Odyssey has 629 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about powertrain / transmission and body structure. Compared with nearby Odyssey model years (1999–2003), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Odyssey's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
629
NHTSA owner complaints
1
Recall campaigns
19
Complaints citing a crash
4
Complaints citing a fire
2001 Honda Odyssey complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 model year, filed between 2000 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain / transmission | 335 | 53% |
| Body structure | 64 | 10% |
| Suspension | 50 | 8% |
| Air bags | 46 | 7% |
| Latches, locks & linkages | 33 | 5% |
| Engine & cooling | 30 | 5% |
| Electrical system | 24 | 4% |
| Service brakes | 19 | 3% |
2001 Honda Odyssey recalls
1 recall campaign on NHTSA record for the 2001 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V027000 | Jan 17, 2020 | Air bags — frontal / driver side / inflator module | 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… |
How the 2001 compares with nearby Odyssey years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Odyssey analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 528 | 9 | Powertrain / transmission | Caution |
| 2000 | 685 | 6 | Powertrain / transmission | Caution |
| 2001 (this page) | 629 | 1 | Powertrain / transmission | Caution |
| 2002 | 972 | 10 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2003 | 940 | 15 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2001 Honda Odyssey
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Body: look under the car for rust or damaged subframe and rocker areas, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
- Suspension: listen for clunks over bumps, look for leaking struts and uneven tire wear.
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 1 campaign above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2001 Honda Odyssey reliability FAQ
Is the 2001 Honda Odyssey reliable?
The 2001 Honda Odyssey has 629 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about powertrain / transmission and body structure. Compared with nearby Odyssey model years (1999–2003), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Odyssey's typical year.
What are the most common 2001 Honda Odyssey problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 Honda Odyssey are powertrain / transmission (335), body structure (64), suspension (50), air bags (46). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2001 Honda Odyssey have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2001 Honda Odyssey, including 20V027000 (air bags — frontal / driver side / inflator module). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2001 Honda Odyssey compare with the 2000 and 2002 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2000 has 685 complaints and 6 recalls (caution); the 2002 has 972 complaints and 10 recalls (avoid). The 2001 has 629 complaints and 1 recall.
How do I check a specific used 2001 Honda Odyssey?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2001 Odyssey, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.