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2001 Honda Odyssey EX

The 2001 Honda Odyssey EX is a 210-hp 3.5-liter minivan with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $26,400 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.

It makes 210 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 229 lb-ft of torque at 4300 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

The Odyssey measures 201.2 inches long on a 118.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,288 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeMinivan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$26,400 ($48,447 *)
MSRP with Destination$26,840 ($49,255 *)
Destination Charge$440
Engine
Engine Type3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve VTEC V-6 (J35A1)
Displacement3.5 L
Horsepower210 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Torque229 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC 24-Valve VTEC
Compression Ratio9.4:1
Injection TypeMulti-Point Fuel Injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Transmission
Transmission4-Speed Automatic
Final Drive3.94
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway23 MPG
Combined18 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Unleaded (full SAE rating)
Tank Capacity20 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionFront strut
Rear SuspensionDouble wishbone
Front Stabilizer Bar24 mm
Turning Diameter37.7 ft
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front16 x 6.5 alloy
Wheels Rear16 x 6.5 alloy
Tires Front215/65R16 96T all-season
Tires Rear215/65R16 96T all-season
Dimensions & Weight
Length201.2 in
Width76.3 in
Height69.7 in
Wheelbase118.1 in
Front Track66.1 in
Rear Track66.1 in
Cargo Volume38.1 ft³
Curb Weight4,288 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front41.2 in
Headroom Rear40 in
Legroom Front41 in
Legroom Rear40 in
Shoulder Room Front62.6 in
Shoulder Room Rear64.5 in
Hip Room Front57.8 in
Hip Room Rear67 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2001 Honda Odyssey

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Honda ODYSSEY. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jan 17, 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.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.

NHTSA campaign 20V027000

629 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2001 Honda ODYSSEY

Owner Complaints

629 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Honda ODYSSEY (19 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 25 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train335
Structure64
Suspension50
Air Bags46
Latches/Locks/Linkages33
Engine And Engine Cooling30
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Feb 28, 2026 · Air Bags, Seat Belts
“My driver seat belt keeps unlatching . It happens to often. I know there was a previous recall for it but everytime I look it up it doesn’t show on the website. I previously reported here I think last…”
Mar 9, 2025 · Seat Belts
“Driver seat belt keeps releasing by itself. I put on my seat belt and then it pops open. I haven’t been in any accidents but it’s scares me that it can just release easily therefore no providing me…”
Mar 17, 2023 · Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“The contact owned a 2001 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, she was blinded by sun glare and crashed into the back of a maintenance trailer. The air bags…”
Sep 17, 2021 · Suspension
“The contact owns a 2001 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the passenger’s side of the vehicle. There were no warning lights…”
Jan 18, 2021 · Air Bags
“I RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL20V-027 FROM AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. IN OCT, 2020. I FOLLOWED INSTRUCTIONS BY CALLING LIBERTY HONDA IN HARTFORD, CT ON NOVEMBER 10TH AND WAS TOLD SOMEONE WOULD CALL ME…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2001 HONDA ODYSSEY. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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