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#BS-2001-HONODY-2851

2001 Honda Odyssey

Based on reports from 719 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
719
Crashes
20
Fires
4
Recalls
1
TSBs
264
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 719 complaints, 20 crashes, 4 fires, and 1 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.8x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission failure

52 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX
2

transmission slipping

30 complaints • Severity 8.1/10

$X,XXX
3

tcs and engine lights came on

18 complaints • Severity 8.1/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

191 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 99K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

47
0–30K
55
30–60K
122
60–90K
119
90–120K
75
120–150K
101
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (122 reports) • Median: 99K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (191 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission191 (27%)
Drivetrain138 (19%)
Structure:body:door46 (6%)
Airbags38 (5%)
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch24 (3%)
Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs22 (3%)
Engine22 (3%)
Suspension:front21 (3%)

2001 Honda Odyssey: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 27% of all reports filed for the 2001 Honda Odyssey, with 191 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 99,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 99K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2001 Honda Odyssey, with 138 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body:door Issues

Structure:body:door complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2001 Honda Odyssey, with 46 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body:door-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2001 Honda Odyssey, with 38 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

1
00
32
01
41
02
54
03
39
04
22
05
30
06
26
07
47
08
49
09
84
10
95
11
62
12
43
13
20
14
12
15
14
16
4
17
2
18
6
19
32
20
2
21
1
23
1
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2001 Honda Odyssey. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

20V027000Oct 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 vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Honda Odyssey is the 2002 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2001 Honda Odyssey vs. Class Average (Minivan - 2WD)

This vehicle

719

Class avg

405

1.8x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical minivan - 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 719 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Honda Odyssey Model Years

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2001 Honda Odyssey: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Honda Odyssey?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2001 Honda Odyssey is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 191 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2001 Honda Odyssey reliable?
The 2001 Honda Odyssey has 719 complaints, 20 crash reports, and 4 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.8x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2001 Honda Odyssey problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2001 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
Yes, the 2001 Honda Odyssey has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Honda Odyssey problems start?
Based on 519 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 99,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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