2010 Honda Odyssey problems and complaints

Owners have filed 255 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Honda Odyssey. The most-reported areas: Structure (54), Engine (46), Service Brakes (43).

Key takeaways

  • 255 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 11 involve a crash, 8 a fire, 25 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Structure5421%
Engine4618%
Service Brakes4317%
Electrical System3112%
Unknown Or Other239%
Power Train239%
Fuel/Propulsion System156%
Vehicle Speed Control135%
Steering125%
Hydraulic114%
Air Bags104%
Engine And Engine Cooling104%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2010 Honda Odyssey w/SABNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Electrical System - filed 2026-07-22

The contact owns a 2010 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the battery warning light illuminated, and smoke was coming from under the front passenger’s side hood. The vehicle was driven to the residence and parked. The contact stated that moments later, smoke and flames were c...

Service Brakes - filed 2026-04-03

I am reporting a recurring and dangerous brake system failure in my 2010 Honda Odyssey. Intermittently, when the vehicle is first started, the brake pedal becomes completely stiff and cannot be depressed at all. During these events, the brakes are effectively non-functional until the condition resolves, creating a ser...

Electrical System - filed 2025-10-16

A few months ago, the battery went dead. I purchased a new battery and it went dead also. I had the mechanic check it and he said that some Honda Odyssey's had that problem (usually 2011). Even if everything is turned off, the battery will die in less than two days if the van is not driven. This has led to the van ...

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.