2010 Honda Odyssey: what breaks, and at what mileage
What breaks on the 2010 Honda Odyssey
On the 2010 Honda Odyssey, the failure owners report most often is other body or interior problem, and the reports cluster around 82,500 miles. The earliest to appear is other powertrain problem, reported by a median of 30,000 miles. Overall it scores 69 out of 100, high risk for a 2010.
High risk for a 2010 — 190th riskiest of the 275 2010 vehicles we can rate. 340 owner reports; fleet size estimated from this year's own recall paperwork.
What owners report breaking
Owners have reported 58 named failure modes on the 2010 Honda Odyssey, and the three most-reported carry 32% of everything filed, which is an unusually even spread for one model year.
Other body or interior problem leads with 47 reports, about 0.3 per 1,000 vehicles and with the middle half of reports between 31k to 125,000 miles.
Other brake problem follows with 32 reports, usually reported between 13k to 62,500 miles.
Other engine problem follows with 31 reports, usually reported between 35k to 135,000 miles. 5 of those reports mention a fire.
By system, the reports fall mostly into body (61), engine (57) and brakes (42).
At what mileage it happens
246 of the reports on the 2010 Honda Odyssey came with an odometer reading, and half of those were filed before 64,000 miles.
Cumulatively, 42% by 50,000 miles, 74% by 100,000 miles and 92% by 150,000 miles of the dated reports had been filed.
The busiest stretch is between 0 and 10,000 miles, which alone holds 15% of the dated reports.
33% of the dated reports were filed below 36,000 miles.
In the order they tend to show up: other powertrain problem around 29k, other brake problem around 35k, other electrical problem around 47k and excessive oil consumption around 72k.
Tick median reported mileage Solid middle half of reports Faint 10th to 90th percentile Colour how bad the failure is when it happens
Showing the 12 most-reported failure modes of 58. The full list is in the table below.
How reports accumulate
Every report with an odometer reading, cumulative, from 0 to 200,000 miles. A curve that climbs early is a car with early problems, whatever its total.
- Line share of reports filed by that mileage
- Dashed the median reported mileage
Severity, and what it costs
Across the named modes, 11 mention a crash, 11 a fire and 20 an injury. Those are the words owners used in their own complaints, and NHTSA does not verify them, but they are the closest thing in this data to a measure of what a failure actually did.
The average severity weight across every report on this year is 4.46, where a stalled engine or a failed airbag weighs many times more than a rattling trim panel, and a figure this high means the reports are dominated by failures with safety consequences rather than annoyances. The weighting is set out in full on the methodology page.
What the top failures cost to put right, as editorial estimates for an independent US shop rather than figures from NHTSA: other body or interior problem at $200–$2,000, other brake problem at $300–$1,800, other engine problem at $300–$4,000 and other electrical problem at $250–$2,000. Dealer labour, a seized bolt or a part that is no longer made can push any of these past the top of its range.
24% of the reports on this year sit in the engine, transmission, drivetrain or cooling systems — the four where a repair bill is usually four figures.
Every reported failure mode
| Failure mode | System | Reports | With reading | 25th | Median | 75th | Per 1,000 | Typical repair | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other body or interior problem | body | 47 | 30 | 31k | 83k | 124k | 0.3 | $200–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Other brake problem | brakes | 32 | 29 | 13k | 35k | 62k | 0.2 | $300–$1,800 | High |
| Other engine problem | engine | 31 | 25 | 35k | 82k | 135k | 0.2 | $300–$4,000 | High |
| Other electrical problem | electrical | 19 | 10 | 7k | 47k | 80k | 0.1 | $250–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Misfire or rough idle | engine | 15 | 13 | 70k | 105k | 129k | 0.1 | $250–$1,600 | Moderate |
| Other powertrain problem | transmission | 13 | 12 | 8k | 29k | 63k | 0.1 | $400–$4,500 | High |
| Other speed control problem | adas | 11 | 9 | 63k | 85k | 130k | 0.1 | $250–$2,000 | Critical |
| Other fuel system problem | fuel | 10 | 5 | — | 135k | — | 0.1 | $300–$2,200 | High |
| Other wheel or tire problem | wheels | 9 | 3 | — | 49k | — | 0.1 | $200–$1,500 | High |
| Excessive oil consumption | engine | 8 | 8 | 65k | 72k | 106k | 0.1 | $900–$6,500 | High |
| Fuel pump failure | fuel | 7 | 5 | — | 66k | — | 0.0 | $600–$2,600 | High |
| Ignition switch, key fob or immobilizer failure | electrical | 6 | 6 | — | 54k | — | 0.0 | $250–$1,500 | High |
| Power steering pump or fluid leak | steering | 6 | 6 | — | 24k | — | 0.0 | $350–$1,600 | Moderate |
| Parking brake failure | brakes | 5 | 3 | — | 35k | — | 0.0 | $250–$1,300 | Moderate |
| Tail light, brake light or signal failure | lighting | 5 | 3 | — | 32k | — | 0.0 | $100–$900 | Moderate |
| Torque converter failure | transmission | 4 | 2 | — | 88k | — | 0.0 | $1,100–$3,200 | High |
| Fuel tank, filler or EVAP failure | fuel | 4 | 4 | — | 7k | — | 0.0 | $250–$1,800 | Moderate |
| Alternator or charging system failure | electrical | 4 | 4 | — | 104k | — | 0.0 | $450–$1,600 | High |
| Cruise control failure | adas | 4 | 4 | — | 77k | — | 0.0 | $200–$1,400 | High |
| Sunroof failure or glass breakage | body | 4 | 4 | — | 107k | — | 0.0 | $700–$4,500 | High |
| Other suspension problem | suspension | 4 | 2 | — | 34k | — | 0.0 | $350–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Other lighting problem | lighting | 4 | 2 | — | 52k | — | 0.0 | $120–$1,200 | Moderate |
| Other driver assistance problem | adas | 4 | 4 | — | 95k | — | 0.0 | $250–$1,800 | High |
| CV axle or driveshaft failure | drivetrain | 3 | 3 | — | 79k | — | 0.0 | $450–$2,200 | High |
| Fuel leak or fuel odor | fuel | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $300–$2,500 | Critical |
| Backup camera failure | infotainment | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $250–$1,200 | Moderate |
| Master cylinder or brake booster failure | brakes | 3 | 3 | — | 3k | — | 0.0 | $450–$2,200 | Critical |
| Airbag warning light or occupant sensor fault | airbag | 3 | 1 | — | 113k | — | 0.0 | $300–$1,600 | High |
| Airbag inflator rupture | airbag | 3 | 2 | — | 158k | — | 0.0 | $0–$0 | Critical |
| Paint peeling or clear coat failure | body | 3 | 1 | — | 7k | — | 0.0 | $600–$6,000 | Low |
| Door latch or handle failure | body | 3 | 3 | — | 56k | — | 0.0 | $250–$1,200 | High |
| Exhaust leak or fumes in the cabin | emissions | 3 | 3 | — | 15k | — | 0.0 | $250–$2,000 | High |
| Other steering problem | steering | 3 | 3 | — | 8k | — | 0.0 | $350–$2,400 | High |
| Other visibility problem | glass | 3 | 2 | — | 10k | — | 0.0 | $150–$1,400 | Moderate |
| Electrical fire or melted wiring | electrical | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $1,500–$9,000 | Critical |
| Shifter, linkage or stuck-in-park failure | transmission | 2 | 2 | — | 80k | — | 0.0 | $250–$1,400 | High |
| Fuel gauge or level sensor failure | fuel | 2 | 2 | — | 44k | — | 0.0 | $300–$1,200 | Moderate |
| Wiring harness or short circuit | electrical | 2 | 2 | — | 49k | — | 0.0 | $400–$3,500 | High |
| Premature brake pad or rotor wear | brakes | 2 | 1 | — | 19k | — | 0.0 | $300–$1,400 | Moderate |
| Seat belt or retractor failure | airbag | 2 | 2 | — | 50k | — | 0.0 | $200–$900 | High |
| Steering rack, gear or tie rod failure | steering | 2 | 2 | — | 33k | — | 0.0 | $700–$2,600 | High |
| Rust or structural corrosion | body | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $500–$6,000 | High |
| Liftgate, tailgate or trunk failure | body | 2 | 2 | — | 40k | — | 0.0 | $250–$1,500 | Moderate |
| Other seat belt problem | airbag | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $200–$900 | High |
| Complete engine failure or seizure | engine | 1 | 1 | — | 125k | — | 0.0 | $4,500–$12,000 | Critical |
| Timing chain, belt or tensioner failure | engine | 1 | 1 | — | 4k | — | 0.0 | $1,200–$4,500 | Critical |
| Oil leak | engine | 1 | 1 | — | 150k | — | 0.0 | $250–$2,200 | Moderate |
| Radiator or coolant leak | cooling | 1 | 1 | — | 94k | — | 0.0 | $350–$1,900 | High |
| Complete transmission failure | transmission | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $2,800–$8,000 | Critical |
| CVT failure | transmission | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $3,000–$8,500 | Critical |
| Control module (ECM/PCM/BCM) failure | electrical | 1 | 1 | — | 110k | — | 0.0 | $700–$3,000 | High |
| Engine sensor failure | electrical | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $180–$900 | Moderate |
| Loss of power steering | steering | 1 | 1 | — | 182k | — | 0.0 | $600–$2,800 | Critical |
| Steering column or shaft failure | steering | 1 | 1 | — | 102k | — | 0.0 | $600–$2,500 | Critical |
| Strut, shock or spring failure | suspension | 1 | 1 | — | 15k | — | 0.0 | $500–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Control arm, ball joint or bushing failure | suspension | 1 | 1 | — | 77k | — | 0.0 | $400–$2,200 | High |
| Tire pressure monitor failure | wheels | 1 | 1 | — | 156k | — | 0.0 | $80–$600 | Low |
| Headlight failure or clouding | lighting | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $150–$1,800 | Moderate |
| Unclassified problem | other | 17 | 9 | 63k | 77k | 85k | 0.1 | — | Moderate |
Rate per 1,000 uses a fleet-size estimate derived from recall paperwork for this exact model year. It is a lower bound. Repair costs are typical independent-shop ranges for the failure, not figures from these reports.
How often, against how many were built
Scaled by an estimate of how many of these cars exist, the 2010 Honda Odyssey draws about 2.3 per 1,000 vehicles, which puts it in the 84th percentile of complaint rates among 2010 vehicles we can rate.
That denominator is the weakest number on the page and it is fair to say so plainly. Rate per 1,000 uses a fleet-size estimate derived from recall paperwork for this exact model year. It is a lower bound.
The working figure is 147,802 vehicles. If the true number is twice that, every rate on this page is half what it says; the ranking against other 2010 vehicles, which is what the risk score uses, is far more robust than the rate itself.
What owners wrote
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint narratives, trimmed for length. The odometer reading is the one the owner gave.
Other body or interior problem
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 honda odyssey. Upon parking the vehicle he was unable to unlock any of the doors. The anti theft system began to sound after repeated attempts to exit the vehicle. The incident was reported to the police who informed him to move the key back and forth inside of the ignition which allowed the doors to unlock and the contact to exit the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure and the computer system was reset. The failure and current mileages were 5,120. Updated 01/14/11*lj
The sliding doors to our 2010 honda odyssey have failed to close. The problem is that the roller that they run on brakes and causes the door not to close. It will open but not close. This has happened to us three times and it was today towed to the dealer for the second time. The safety issue is that this can happen anyplace such as a stop on the shoulder of a major highway to switch drivers. When the door does not close the car will not allow the transmission to get out of park into gear. There we are stuck on a major highway and not able to move. If we get out of the car we can get hit by a car. It is a very dangerous situation and needs you immediate attention. *tr
Other brake problem
I was driving between 30 and 40 MPH on the highway in moderate traffic when traffic suddenly stopped at an off-ramp. I pushed my brake pedal all the way to the floor before feeling the brakes engage at all. It appeared that I had enough distance to stop, but my car continued to slide into the vehicle in front of me, and we were surprised to have the air bags deploying in our faces as we hit the other car. That car then hit the car in front of it. All 3 cars were undrivable. The other two drivers were transported to the hospital by ambulance, while my daughter and I had pain for 1-2 weeks following. I drove another car while my car was in the shop, and was shocked at the difference in the braking. Driving the honda every day, I did not notice the changes in brake functioning over time. I literally had to push the pedal all the way to the floor to get the brakes to work. I just had the brake recall performed, and notice a drastic difference in stopping distance and in how little I have to push on the pedal now to get the brakes to engage. I was told by honda that the soft brakes would have had nothing to do with my accident because…
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 honda odyssey. While driving 45 MPH approaching a stop sign she engaged the brakes and the pedal was soft. She had to engaged the brakes harder in order for the vehicle to stop. She stated that the failure occurred several times in one week. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer had to bleed her brakes. The failure mileage was 8,500 and the current mileage was 9,300.
Other engine problem
In cold weather, with 1100 mi. On vehicle, drove 10 miles and came to a stop. Vehicle revved at 1500 rpms while in drive with foot on brake, put in to neutral and it revved to 5000-6000 rpms with foot on brake. Turned off and on, vehicle continued to rev at 5000-6000 rpms with foot on brake. Turned off and on again, vehicle back to normal. Problem has not happened again. Brought to dealer, dealer did basic testing, could not find any problems. "check engine" light did not come on, but dealer checked for stored codes, nothing found. Dealer could not replicate the problem, said vehicle is safe to drive. Dealer suggested foot was on gas pedal, or floor mat was on gas pedal. However, foot was on brake, and floor mat was secured to floor. We experienced the same issue multiple times with a 2001 odyssey, thought problem would have been fixed with this new model. Dealer couldn't replicate the issue with the 2001 odyssey either. The consequence is a safety issue, as vehicle could hit something in front of it if brake is not applied firmly when trying to come to a stop. *tr
Engine failure at 1700 miles. Front and rear camshafts seized, causing vehicle to be disabled. Fortunately I was on a secondary road with little traffic and just able to get off highway. Replaced cylinder head assemblies,sprockets, belts, gaskets, etc. Old parts retained by dealer. We called honda america customer service 1-800-999-1009 and spoke to a gentleman named david, who was not helpful and would not transfer us to anyone with any authority. The dealer told us honda america was aware of the problem and it has happened to other 3.5 l engines. Fortunately no one apparently has been disabled in heavy traffic and killed by loss of control. *tr
Recalls on the 2010 model year
NHTSA has issued 2 recall campaigns covering the 2010 Honda Odyssey, affecting an estimated 147,848 vehicles. A recall is a different kind of evidence from a complaint: it is the regulator and the manufacturer agreeing that something has to be fixed, and the fix is free for as long as the car exists.
The campaigns cover fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump. Whether the work was actually done on the car in front of you is a question only the VIN can answer, and the manufacturer or NHTSA will answer it free.
One caution about reading these together: a recall usually raises the complaint count for the same part, because owners who read about it go and file. The mileages stay informative; the counts get noisy.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
280 vehicles 2014-07-28- Defect
- Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC (Delphi) is recalling certain replacement fuel pump modules, part number FG1155-11B1, sold for use in 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The affected fuel pump may send an incorrect fuel reading to the fuel gauge possibly causing the vehicle to run out of fuel. The fuel gauge will always read 3/4 full to full regardless of the actual level.
- Consequence
- A vehicle that runs out of fuel and stalls has an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Delphi has begun notifying dealers and distributors, and will replace the fuel pump modules, free of charge. Owners may contact Delphi customer service at 1-877-411-8770. Delphi's number for this recall is GL14-004.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
886,815 vehicles 2014-03-14- Defect
- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 23, 2004, through September 4, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump strainer cover may deteriorate allowing fuel to leak out.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Parts to permanently repair the affected vehicles are not currently available. Honda will notify owners with an interim letter during May 2014. A second notice was mailed to owners October 6, 2014 when the remedy became available. Any vehicles that are currently leaking from the fuel pump cover will get a replacement, original cover. All vehicles, including those receiving the interim repair, will get an improved cover when they are available. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. The recall numbers associated with this campaign are JD9 (inspection and/or…
Recall work is free at a franchised dealer regardless of the car's age. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before assuming it was done.
How it ranks in the 2010 field
The score at the top of the page, placed among its peers. The zones are the same thresholds the scorer applies, read out of the scorer itself, so the picture and the band word cannot disagree.
Scores are ranked within the model year, never across years, because an older car has had longer to accumulate reports.
- Left fewer and less serious reports
- Right more, or worse
- Marker this vehicle
Where 2010 sits in the model line
High risk for a 2010 — 190th riskiest of the 275 2010 vehicles we can rate. The comparison is always within the same model year, so an older car is never penalised for having had longer to break.
Across the 31 model years of this car that carry enough reports to score, 1997 comes out best at 59 and 2018 worst at 79, with 2010 itself at 69.
If the model year is negotiable, 1997, 1998 and 2017 score lower than 2010 by a margin worth acting on. Same body, same engines, different luck — usually a supplier change or a mid-cycle fix, which the complaint data can show but never explain.
Within the 2009–2017 generation specifically, 2017 is the strongest year at 65 and 2013 the weakest at 74.
Scores compare each year against other cars of the same model year, so a low number on an older car is a real result and not an artefact of age.
Shorter is better. Years with too few reports to score are shown without a bar rather than as a zero, because no data is not good news.
Within the 2009-2017 generation, 2017 Honda Odyssey scores best at 65 and 2013 Honda Odyssey worst at 74.
What to look at before buying one
The mileages below are where the first quarter of reports for each mode had already been filed, which makes them the point at which a fault is worth looking for rather than the point at which it happens: other electrical problem from about 7k, other powertrain problem from about 8k, other brake problem from about 13k and other body or interior problem from about 31k.
On a 2010 Honda Odyssey with more miles than that on it, the useful question to put to a seller or a mechanic is whether other electrical problem has been dealt with, and if so with what parts and at whose expense. A car that has already had the repair is in a different position from one that has not.
Treat it as where to point the inspection, not as a prediction. A well-maintained example can sail past every mileage on this page, and a neglected one can fail well before the first of them.
Where these figures stop being useful
340 owner reports; fleet size estimated from this year's own recall paperwork. Every count on this page is therefore a floor: it is the number of owners who went to the trouble of filing with a federal agency, which is a small and self-selected fraction of the owners who had the fault.
Of those 340 reports, 246 carried an odometer reading, so the mileages here describe 72% of the sample rather than all of it. Owners also round: readings pile up on multiples of ten thousand, which is why this site publishes "about 90,000 miles" and not "91,438".
The failure modes are assigned by software reading the owner's own words, which is accurate in bulk and wrong in individual cases. A mode with a handful of reports may contain a misfiled one.
And nothing here predicts what one car will do. These are other people's complaints, filed years apart, on cars maintained by strangers. Read the page as a map of where this model year has previously gone wrong, then have the specific car in front of you inspected.
Questions this page answers
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Honda Odyssey?
The most-reported failures are other body or interior problem (47 reports, median 82,500 miles), other brake problem (32 reports, median 35,000 miles) and other engine problem (31 reports, median 82,500 miles). Counts come from owner complaints filed with NHTSA, which are voluntary, so they show what owners bothered to report rather than every fault that occurred.
At what mileage do 2010 Honda Odyssey problems start?
Other powertrain problem is the earliest failure mode to show up, with a median reported mileage of 30,000 miles and a quarter of reports before 10,000 miles. Across all failure modes on this year, the median report sits at 64,000 miles.
Is the 2010 Honda Odyssey reliable?
It scores 69 out of 100 on our risk index, which is high — 190th riskiest of the 275 2010 vehicles we can rate. The score is a comparison against other 2010 vehicles, not a prediction about any individual car, and it is built from complaint rates, severity and how early failures appear.
Which year of the Honda Odyssey is best?
Within the 2009–2017 generation, 2017 scores best at 65 out of 100 and 2013 worst at 74. Same body, same engines, different luck.
Where this comes from. Every figure above is computed from NHTSA owner complaints and recall records for this exact make, model and year. Complaints are voluntary and self-selected, so treat counts as a floor. The methodology page writes out each formula, and the same numbers are available as JSON.
What breaks at my mileage Compare with another car
Source Owner complaints and recall records published by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, model years 1996–2027 Figures rebuilt Published by AtWhatMileage How every figure is computed