We have classified the 57 complaints from 2011 Honda Odyssey about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.
Low battery light keeps coming on effects presets, and interior light, was looked at 4 time with no change. was told not to make short trips what mother doesn't take short trip give me a break. noise coming from front end, strut assemblies replace on both sides still makes noise going back in to be looked at again. i don't even have 3000 miles on it yet has been in shop more than any car i have owned. i think it is a lemon !!! *tr
The dashboard constantly shows "battery charge low. see owner's manual." appears constantly. when i take minivan to dealership for the third time for this problem, i am told to drive car more to charge battery. this was after the car sat after driving it for a 120 miles and then sat for 1 day. a car's battery should hold a charge for at least a couple of weeks before having this type of problem. i am concerned that the car will not be able to start and leave me stranded. *tr
Since taking delivery of my 2011 honda odyssey it has had a faulty battery sensor, this is a known issue that is not being addressed. the sensor falsely reports that the battery is low and disables some of the onboard equipment including interior lights and pathway lights leaving car in the dark. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 honda odyssey. the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle a chime sounded and a low battery indicator began illuminating on the instrument panel. the battery was recharged. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on five occasions where they were unable to diagnose the failure. the failure mileage was 1,000. updated 06/13/11 *bf updated 09/16/11*jb
We bought a 2011 odyssey ex in mid november of last year and had an after market remote starter put in the week after we got it. a few days later, the vsa light came on. after 3 trips to honda they finally fixed it, the whole module was burnt out. a week or so later, the low battery light started coming on. after maybe 4-5 trips back to honda, they say honda is aware of this problem but there is nothing that can be done. i don't drive long distance being a mom of 3 kids. they say short distances for this car are causing the problem. so it's my fault i don't drive that much and not far!!! the light comes on and the chimes several times each day when i open the door and sometimes when i turn the car off. the low battery light and chimes also goes on when i'm just sitting in the car w/ the engine off and keys out of the ignition. it's really getting annoying and they have no solution for the problem. you buy a new car for all that money and you don't expect to see problems in such a short amount of time. in the 4 months since owning the car, i have 2000 miles and the problems started at about 150 miles. i love the car except for the low battery light on all the time. what's going to happen in the future w/ it? *tr
Battery warning light continually lights. dealer indicates that we need to drive the vehicle more. all interior lights shut off. dealer has been useless. honda refuses to acknowledge. (google "honda odyssey 2011 low battery indicator problem" to see the thousands of customers with this problem.) stay away from honda. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda odyssey. the contact noticed that the low battery indicator warning light illuminated intermittently. the dealer inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that a cable cord had not been properly connected and was causing the light to illuminate. the dealer connected the cable cord properly however, the low battery light continued to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the same failure and the contact was informed that she would possibly have to replace the cable cord. the contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. the current mileage was 3,000 and the failure mileage was 800. updated 04/27/11 *bf the consumer was informed there was no fix for the problem at this time. updated 05/13/11
Battery charge low see drivers manual consistently appears on the dashboard screen. nothing has ever been left on in the car. brand new 2011 honda odyssey touring. only 5 months old. happens at least every other day. *tr
A "batt low see manual" light and warning beep occurs on my honda odyssey 2011 since purchase. my honda dealer has charged the battery and checked the software without solving the problem. i have also reported to honda headquarters. honda has not fixed this problem. the odyclub and edmunds townhall forums are full of others reporting this problem. honda's recommendation is simply to drive the van more rather than find a resolution for this issue. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the battery indication lamp illuminated as the windows and sun roof opened independently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle and that they should used the components more often. the manufacturer was also contacted who offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 2,000. the vin was not available.