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2010 Honda Odyssey problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls
35% of relevant owner complaints on the 2010 Honda Odyssey are about the engine, transmission or fuel system. That is elevated. Worth an independent inspection before you commit to one.
Better than 61% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).
Excludes 21 airbag, lighting and seat-belt recall complaints that would otherwise mask the signal (unadjusted: 33%).
Does the 2010 Honda Odyssey have engine problems?
More than most. The pattern is elevated rather than severe. 83 of 234 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2010 Honda Odyssey concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (35%), and the largest group is filed under engine (46). For comparison, the 2011 scores 21%. On a test drive, check for stalling, loss of power, rough idle, oil consumption or a check-engine light. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.
Complaints by component
The years either side
Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.
How the 2010 compares with other Honda Odyssey years
Of the 14 Honda Odyssey years with enough complaints to score, the 2010 is the 7th-worst on engine and transmission share (35%). The worst is the 2016 (54%), the best the 2023 (16%). By volume, the 2010 drew 255 complaints (83 drivetrain), against 233 for the 2011.
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The rest of the picture on the 2010 Honda Odyssey
- The mileage where it happens. When owners of the 2010 Honda Odyssey said the problem showed up, and the range most of them fell in.
- What the repair costs. Typical engine repair ranges, to price into your offer.
- Cleaner alternatives. Similar cars and nearby years with a better record.
- Up to 15 owner reports, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive, for this car.
- Two cars side by side, if you are deciding between them.
What one owner reported
One of 83 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows up to 15, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.
2010 Honda Odyssey fuel system recalls
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns on the 2010 Honda Odyssey involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 2 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.
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.
Risk: A vehicle that runs out of fuel and stalls has an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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…
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model. Checked October 3, 2026.
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Does the 2010 Honda Odyssey have engine problems?
More than most; the pattern is elevated rather than severe. 83 of 234 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2010 Honda Odyssey concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (35%). Before buying one, have an independent mechanic check the engine and ask the seller whether it has been repaired or replaced.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Honda Odyssey?
Going by NHTSA owner complaints, the most common problem filed against the 2010 Honda Odyssey is structure: 54 of 255 complaints (21%) name it, followed by engine (46) and service brakes (43). A complaint can name more than one component, so these overlap. Engine, transmission and fuel-system complaints together make up 35% of the relevant total.
Is the 2010 Honda Odyssey reliable?
On the engine and transmission, owner complaints point to a weak spot: 35% of relevant complaints filed with NHTSA concern the drivetrain (elevated signal). That is better than 61% of the 1,790 model years we track. Among the 14 Honda Odyssey years we score, it ranks 7th-worst. Complaint data describes the model year, not one car, and it says nothing about trim, paint or electronics outside the drivetrain; an independent inspection still decides it.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2010 Honda Odyssey?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns on the 2010 Honda Odyssey involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 2 in total: 14E049000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump), 14V112000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
Which Honda Odyssey years are better?
Among the Honda Odyssey years we track, the 2023 (16%), the 2011 (21%) and the 2020 (21%) have a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2010 (35%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car. Every year side by side: https://thelanecheck.com/cars/honda-odyssey
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