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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 updated 09/16/11
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.
"battery low" warning comes on repeatedly. Battery voltage checked and was normal. Board lights will not come on while the "battery low" message is on - causing a hazard (having to move around package and personnel in totally dark vehicle interior).
I bought a 2011 Honda Odyssey ex in February. After 500 miles one day after completely normal routine driving, the low battery light and warning bell came on. Called dealer and was advised this is a common problem. Warning went off after 30 mins of driving, but then came back on the next day. Went to dealer who tested battery. Battery was over 600 cca, when only requires 550, so clearly a false alarm. The Honda service bulletin advise customers to not use too many electronics; all we had on the days this happened was the engine and the radio. This is an issue needing resolution as soon as possible.
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that whenever the key was in the ignition the electrical warning light immediately illuminated informing the contact to shut off all electrical components in the vehicle. The contact was forced to turn off all of the lights in the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test which indicated that there were no failures. The dealer stated that the contact needed to drive the vehicle more often. Although the contact drove the vehicle more frequently the electrical warning light continued to come on. The contact also stated that the vehicle could shut off while driving and cause a crash to occur. The failure mileage was 700.
- Nyack, NY, USA
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2011 Honda Odyssey ex, bought in later Feb, just after driving 100 miles, the battery low light keeps on. We drove 2 hours of highway to charge it, and then drove locally, just after 2 days, the light came on again. So annoying, haven't heard any other car has such problem.
I own a 2011 Honda Odyssey which has less than 700 miles on it. I have now had the battery low message three times when no doors were left open or electrical usage off battery. I have called the issue into my dealership and they're aware of the situation but Honda has no answers for a fix. This is an unacceptable response fro Honda if nothing is wrong with the battery. Honda needs to address this or they will lose my business.
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.
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.
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.
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 the consumer was informed there was no fix for the problem at this time. Updated 05/13/11
"low batt" warning light on instrument panel coming on after vehicle has only experienced routine use and is less than 3 months old. Warning includes beeping noise and causes interior lighting to go out which could lead to serious accident or injury, especially with small children as passengers. Honda corporate will not address the issue other than to say vehicle should be driven more to charge battery. This is unacceptable and NHTSA should investigate and have Honda develop a recall and fix to this major electrical system defect before someone gets hurt. Numerous reported incidents of this defect affecting customers around the United States posted on the internet yet Honda refuses to do anything or acknowledge a problem!
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?
Ongoing intermittent problem with battery low warning light and chime. Car gets regular use of different length trips -- but warning often appears when door is opened. Dealer advises that this results from short trips. But that should not apply to our usage. No apparent lack of charge in cold starting car -- so this is possibly a false alarm? but -- do not want to be stranded by sudden battery failure or related problems. Honda needs to fix this -- common complaint appearing in the internet.
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 !!!
We owned a 2011 Honda Odyssey ex-L for two months when the low battery light came on. Took it to the dealer where they said the battery was very low and it needed a full 2 hour charge so we left it overnight. Less than two weeks later the light is on again; we have driven fewer than 150 miles since the service. We have neither the dvd nor nav, have not plugged in any external devices since the service, and leave nothing on when we park the vehicle.
I purchased a new 2011 Honda Odyssey ex on 1/21/2011. After arriving home my wife opened the passenger door and the 'low battery check manual' warning light came on. The interior lights immediately turned off. The next day and for the next 3 days the warning light kept coming on. On page 87 of the owner's manual it states that driving for short trips doesn't give the battery time to recharge and the low battery warning may flash. My dealer stated that some Odyssey's have fault in the battery sensor system and will be need to be hooked up to a diagnostic machine for 2-3 hours. I was told that if the low battery comes on while I'm driving to bring it in immediately. I took the car on a 500 mile road trip and two 300 mile road trips. The low battery light has not come on since.
The dash indicated "low battery" on a new minivan 6 weeks old. The battery could have gone dead at any time. A letter from Honda to dealers indicated they had many tech line contacts regarding this problem. This letter told the service department that the customer should drive for an extended period of time and it may charge the battery. Charging the battery by the dealer was not a warranty issue. Honda of America called after I wrote and indicated that they had no intention to deal with this safety problem. There would be no recall to upgrade the charging system or the battery.
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- Cahokia, IL, USA