2011 Honda Odyssey: Suspension creaks while turning
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2011 Odyssey report: suspension creaks while turning. CarComplaints.com lists 9 owner complaints, average mileage 39,050 miles.
NHTSA has 4 owner complaints for the 2011 Odyssey in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11676856 (filed 07/28/2025): “On may 25, 2025 i was driving down a local road with several occupants in the van. i did not collide with another car, object my driver side curtain airbags went off trapping me and the occupants in the car. had to cut the airbags to get out.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10816670 (filed 12/29/2015): “I have been experiencing a front creaking noise on my vehicle when i'm turning at low speeds. i've add the van in twice for the repair and was covered under the warranty. my van needs to now go in again for the third time and it's not under warranty. there i…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace strut (1 reports) tighten and grease entire front suspension every oil change (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Shocks/struts can be DIY with proper spring compressors; air suspension diagnosis needs a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $2,500 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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