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2011–2017 Honda Odyssey · common fault repair costs

What the known faults on this Honda Odyssey typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.

Cost at a glance

Most expensive fault
£400–£1,400
Top three risks, from
£670
Worst case, everything
£3,600

The single priciest documented job on the 2011–2017 Honda Odyssey is significant repair at £400–£1,400. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £800£3,600 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.

Cost per fault

TransmissionHigh

Torque-converter shudder and premature transmission wear.

Significant repair£400–£1,400

Inspect · Feel for a shudder at light acceleration; ask about fluid service.

HVACMedium

AC compressor failure.

Air-con regas or compressor£90–£900

Inspect · Confirm the AC blows cold and listen for compressor noise.

EngineMedium

VCM misfires and oil dilution on cylinder deactivation.

Routine repair£180–£700

Inspect · Check for vibration and inspect the oil.

BodyMedium

Power sliding door motor / cable failure.

Door / window mechanism£130–£600

Inspect · Cycle both power doors repeatedly.

Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.

Inspecting a Honda Odyssey this week?

Build a tickable checklist for the exact car in front of you, record faults with photos, and hand the buyer a report.