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2001 Honda Odyssey

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2001 Odyssey.

Body VANTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2001 Honda Odyssey is a full‑size van that sits on a robust platform equipped with a 4‑speed automatic transmission and requires 4.5 quarts of 5W‑30 API‑rated engine oil to maintain its 16‑/23‑/18‑mpg EPA fuel economy. Its powertrain, while generally dependable, remains the most frequently cited complaint area, with 631 owner reports and a single recall for the model year. In the broader 1990‑2026 reliability landscape, the Odyssey’s 2001 iteration sits near the middle of the pack—well below the 2002 peak of 972 complaints but far above the 1994 low of only one—indicating a solid, if not exceptional, standing in long‑term durability.

Model year202620242023202220212020201920182001

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/23/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 550 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 550 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP215-65R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5-JJ inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length201.2 in
Overall width75.6 in
Overall height68.5 in
Wheelbase118.1 in
Curb weight4248 lb
Track (front / rear)66.1 / 66.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 23 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Odyssey of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.5–10.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.50 sec — 2004 EX
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2000EX 3.5L V69.60 sec17.20 sec210 hpFWD
1999EX 3.5L V69.40 sec17.20 sec210 hpFWD
1999EX 3.5L V69.50 sec17.10 sec210 hpFWD
1999EX 3.5L V69.70 sec17.30 sec210 hpFWD
1999EX 3.5L V610.00 sec17.60 sec210 hpFWD
2004EX 3.5L V67.50 sec15.90 sec240 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts181 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts54 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts16 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts23 ft-lbs
Main Bearings11MM Bolts: 54 ft-lbs, 10MM Bolts: 36 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs9 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Automatic Transmission Drain Plug36.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub181 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub181 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)730 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.34-.42 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance17,100-20,900 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant CapacityLess rear A/C, 1.31-1.43lbs, With rear A/C, 1.81-2.00lbs.
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity6.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance550 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)41.0-48.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)36.0-43.0 psi
Engine Compression135 minimum PSI. 28 maximum variation PSI.
Engine Oil Pressure10 psi @ Idle, 71 psi @ 3000
Intake Valve Lash0.008-0.009 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.011-0.013 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket27 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle80 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.063; Rear: 0.063 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.004 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9014 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 120,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 120,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 45,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 105,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Timing Belt (replace) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) · Water Pump (inspect)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2001 Honda Odyssey occupies the escalation phase of the 1999–2004 generation’s complaint trajectory, registering 631 owner reports—a reduction from 2000’s 706 but significantly below the 2002 peak of 972—while recording only 1 recall compared to 6 and 10 in the surrounding years. Federal data identifies Power Train as the dominant category with 291 complaints, alongside 19 crash-related and 4 fire-related incidents, though specific root causes are not specified. With 268 technical service bulletins issued against just 1 recall, the 2001 model exhibits a higher ratio of service advisories to safety campaigns than the years immediately preceding and following it. Positioned midway through a generation that intensified to 940 complaints and 15 recalls by 2003, this year captures the upward trend in owner grievances without the corresponding recall volume seen in 2002 and 2003. Given the sustained high complaint load—particularly the 291 Power Train filings—and the generation’s continued escalation through 2003, the 2001 Odyssey warrants thorough mechanical inspection before purchase, representing a moderate-risk acquisition within a problematic model run.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
268
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
631
Owner complaints
19 involved a crash · 4 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 631 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train291
Structure47
Suspension44
Air Bags41
Latches/Locks/Linkages23
Engine & Engine Cooling13
Service Brakes, Hydraulic12
Unknown Or Other11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V027000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 17/01/2020

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 268 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
A07-0302021-01-23Equipment"Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant…
A18010J2018-01-10EquipmentServicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this…
A18010J2018-01-10Electrical SystemServicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this…
ATS1708022017-09-26Electrical SystemTech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of…
ATS1708022017-08-31Electrical SystemTech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2001 Odyssey take?

4.5 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2001 Odyssey have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Odyssey get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 23 highway / 18 combined mpg.