2001 HONDA ODYSSEY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

719

Owner Complaints

20 Crashes 4 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

34

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 2001 HONDA ODYSSEY

The 2001 HONDA ODYSSEY has received a total of 719 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 34 technical service bulletins have been issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (191 complaints), Power Train (138 complaints), and Structurebodydoor (46 complaints).

Recalls for the 2001 HONDA ODYSSEY

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 HONDA ODYSSEY, potentially affecting up to 875,966 vehicles.

Recall 20V027000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 875,966 vehicles affected

Defect: 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,...

Consequence: 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...

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Owner Complaints for the 2001 HONDA ODYSSEY

719 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 HONDA ODYSSEY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 191 2 Crashes 1 Fire 15 Injuries
Power Train
Complaints: 138 1 Fire
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 46 4 Injuries
Air Bags
Complaints: 38 5 Crashes 5 Injuries
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 24 2 Injuries
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 22
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 21
Electrical System
Complaints: 19 1 Fire 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 15 1 Crash
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 14 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 13
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 10 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Engine
Complaints: 9
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 8 1 Fire
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 8
Seat Belts
Complaints: 7 1 Injury
Seats
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 1 Injury
Equipment
Complaints: 6
Structurebody
Complaints: 6
Suspension
Complaints: 6
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 5
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 4 20 Injuries
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 4
Steering
Complaints: 4
Structure
Complaints: 4
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 4
Tires
Complaints: 4
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 3
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 2
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 2
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 4 Injuries
Service Brakes
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 2
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 2
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Child Seat
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Child Seattether Strapwebbing
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherdelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Traction Control System
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11647207 | SEAT BELTS | | N/A miles
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
#11512452 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
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.
#11433338 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | | 164,000 miles
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.
#11388740 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
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.
#11364414 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
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.

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Safety Rating for the 2001 HONDA ODYSSEY

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 HONDA ODYSSEY in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 HONDA ODYSSEY

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued 34 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 HONDA ODYSSEY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

ATS170802 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and are looking for a solution.

804 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) P1684, IDLE FLUCTUATION AND OR DTC P0505. *SC

04007 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

IDLE FLUCTUATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1129. *TT

01012004 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

POWER SLIDING DOOR COMES OFF ITS TRACK. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT

02056 — STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

WEAK TAILGATE STRUTS. *TT

03073 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0420 (CATALYST SYSTEM EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD) IS STORED. *TT *MJ

11012003 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

HUMMING OR GROWLING? CHECK THE WHEEL BEARINGS. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT

11012003 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS DON'T WORK PROPERLY. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT

603 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

CENTER HIGH MOUNT STOP LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE. *TT

03013 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

THE REAR BRAKES GROAN WHEN COMING TO A STOP. *JB

Showing 10 of 34 technical service bulletins.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 HONDA ODYSSEY

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2001 HONDA ODYSSEY.

Investigation PE06007 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS Closed

Opened:

FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURE

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