2006 Honda Odyssey
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 703 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 7th highest complaint count among 26 Odyssey model years with reports.
Of the 2006 reports, 27 involved a crash and 11 involved a fire. 44 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpJul 28, 2014
Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC (Delphi) is recalling certain replacement fuel pump modules, part number FG1155-11B1, sold for use in 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The affected fuel pump may send an incorrect fuel reading to the fuel gauge possibly causing the vehicle to run out of fuel. The fuel gauge will always read 3/4 full to full regardless of the actual level.
A vehicle that runs out of fuel and stalls has an increased risk of a crash.
Delphi has begun notifying dealers and distributors, and will replace the fuel pump modules, free of charge. Owners may contact Delphi customer service at 1-877-411-8770. Delphi's number for this recall is GL14-004.
Campaign 14E049000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpMar 14, 2014
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 23, 2004, through September 4, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump strainer cover may deteriorate allowing fuel to leak out.
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Parts to permanently repair the affected vehicles are not currently available. Honda will notify owners with an interim letter during May 2014. A second notice was mailed to owners October 6, 2014 when the remedy became available. Any vehicles that are currently leaking from the fuel pump cover will get a replacement, original cover. All vehicles, including those receiving the interim repair, will get an improved cover when they are available. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. The recall numbers associated with this campaign are JD9 (inspection and/or preliminary part replacement) and JE0 (final parts replacement).
Campaign 14V112000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, master cylinderOct 22, 2010
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ODYSSEY AND ACURA RL VEHICLES. BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING POLYMERS IS USED THAT ACTS AS A LUBRICANT FOR CERTAIN BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. IF REPLACEMENT BRAKE FLUID IS USED THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN SUCH POLYMERS, OR THAT CONTAINS ONLY SMALL AMOUNTS, A PART OF THE RUBBER SEAL LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY BECOME DRY, AND THE SEAL MAY CURL DURING MOVEMENT OF THE PISTON. IF THIS OCCURS, A SMALL AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID COULD SLOWLY LEAK FROM THE SEAL INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
A LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID COULD LEAD TO A CHANGE IN BRAKE PEDAL FEEL AND OVERTIME A DEGRADATION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 10V504000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, owners/service/other manualJul 26, 2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.
Campaign 06V270000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: engine
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Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Engine, Jun 28, 2024
On [XXX] I purchased a 2006 Honda Odyssey from DFW cash cars LLC 325 N RIVERSIDE DRIVE fort Worth Texas and the dealer gdn is p167677 the VIN number for the vehicle is [XXX] WHEN I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE I NOTICED IT WAS MAKING A NOISE FROM THE ENGINE SO I TOOK IT BACK TO THEM AND THEY SAID EVEN WITH THE WARRANTY I DON'T KNOW FOR SURE IF THERE WAS A WARRANTY BUT THEY INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO BECAUSE THE CAR IS ALREADY IN MY NAME THE SECOND DAY I CALLED THEM TEXT HIM AND GO BACK UP THERE BECAUSE NOW MY ENGINE WAS SPITTING OUT THICK WHITE SMOKE FROM UNDER THE HOOD ONLY WHEN I WAS IDLING THEN A WEEK LATER I PARKED MY VEHICLE AT THE STORE TRY TO LEAVE THE STORE AND IT TOOK ME 2 HOURS BECAUSE MY GEAR SHIFT WOULD NOT COME OUT OF PARK WE HAVE ALSO REPLACED THE BRAKE SWITCH MULTIPLE TIMES AND NOW IT FEELS LIKE THE BRAKES ARE COMPLETELY GOING OUT THE TRUNK NEVER OPENED THE HANDLE IS NOT EVEN INTACT SO THEN FOR THE PAST MONTH OR SO THE VEHICLE STARTS MAKING THESE LOUD ROARING MUMBLING SOUNDS LIKE A LAWN MOWER IT WILL NOT ACCELERATE WHATSOEVER BY THE TIME I GET THROUGH THE INTERSECTION I HAVE TO HOPE NOT TO GET HIT BY OTHER CARS BECAUSE THE LIGHT HAS ALREADY CHANGED NOW ALONG WITH ALL OF THOSE ISSUES ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEAR A WIRING CRACKLE POP KIND OF SOUND SO I THOUGHT IT WAS A TIRE NO THAT IS ALSO COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND IT'S EVEN LOUDER LIKE A HORRIBLE MOTORBOAT LAWN MOWER MOTORCYCLE ALL IN ONE AND WHEN I PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK IT GETS MORE INTENSE AND LOUDER AND THE NEEDLE IN THE IN-DASH LOCATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THE ONE ON THE LEFT MOVES UP AS IF I AM ACCELERATING AND THE ROARING SOUNDS GET LOUDER LIKE THE ENTIRE ENGINE IS ABOUT TO BLOW UP OR THE CAR IS ABOUT TO EXPLODE OR QUIT I AM A SINGLE MOM OF FIVE CHILDREN I HAVE NOT HAD ANY TRANSPORTATION IN A YEAR I JUST HAD A BABY ON [XXX] I WALKED MY ENTIRE PREGNANCY UNTIL I GOT THIS VEHICLE AND I'VE ONLY HAD IT FOR A FEW MONTHS AND IT IS A TOTAL WRECK A LEMON INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Seat belts, Engine, May 3, 2021
MOTOR MOUNTS WORN OUT
Electrical system, Structure, Engine, Mar 10, 2021, fire
MY CAR WAS PARKED IN THE FRONT THE HOUSE AND ITS JUST CAUGHT FIRE WE CALLED THE EMERGENCY AND THE FIRE TRUCK THE MAKE REPORT BUT THE POLICE DIDN'T MAKE ANY REPORT
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 16, 2020, fire
MY ENGINE EXPLODED ON SATURDAY DEC 12 ABOUT 10 OCLOCK WHEN WE TURNED THE IGNITION TO START THE 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 4, 2020
WHEN DRIVING THE CAR IT MAKES A WEIRD SOUND WHILE I WAIT IN A RED OR STOP SIGN THEN FEELS LIKE THE VAN GOES BACKWARDS. IF I TRY TO TURN ON THE ENGINE IT'S REALLY HARD I TRY TO DRIVE OR REVERSE THE THE VAN STARTS SHAKING AND THE ENGINE TURNS OFF.
Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Engine, Nov 10, 2019
ENGINE OIL LEAK, WHEN I STEP DEEP INTO THE BRAKE THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. THE VGA ALERT APPEARS.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 13, 2019
ODYSSEY 2006 3.5 HAS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDS REPLACING. WHEN DRIVING THERE IS HARDLY ANY ACCELERATION WHEN YOU APPLY GAS. CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND GASKETS ARE FAULTY. IGNITION COIL NEEDS REPLACING BEFORE ITS TIME. AND THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH PURGE VALVE THAT MIXES THE FUEL WHILE DRIVING.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 22, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE, THE CONTACT DETECTED AN ABNORMAL ODOR OF FUEL EMERGING FROM THE SECOND ROW SEATS. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED PARKER JOHNSTONE'S WILSONVILLE HONDA (30600 SW PARKWAY AVE, WILSONVILLE, OR 97070, (503) 985-6958), BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 125,000.
Power train, Structure, Engine, Jul 18, 2019
I AM HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING FREEZING UP ON SLOW TURNS AND THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH IS STUCK MAKING THE CAR TRANSMISSION HEAT UP AND QUIT UNTIL IT COOLS DOWN, I WAS STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD 4X FOR THIS. ONCE WITH MY 97 YR OLD BROTHER IN LAW AND 79 YR OLD SISTER.THEY WANT $4000 TO FIX THIS. THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE ALSO.I HAD THE RUN FLAT PAX TIRES ON IT WHEN IT WAS PURCHASED, I WAS NOT TOLD THAT I WOULD HAVE TO DRIVE AT LEAST 100 TO 200 MILES TO GET THEM CHANGED OUT AS THEY NEED A SPECIAL MACHINE TO FIX THEM. I HAD TO BUY NEW RIMS AND TIRES FOR $1500. I HAVE 125,000 MILES ON THE CAR. I WILL NEVER BUY OR RECOMMEND A HONDA TO ANYONE.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Engine, May 20, 2019
I WAS DRIVING FINE, ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE ENGINE JUST COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN AND THERE WAS NO POWER. TURN ON AGAIN, IT WORKED. DRIVE FOR 2 MILES, IT TOTALLY SHUP DOWN AGAIN. NO POWER, NOTHING.
Engine, Mar 7, 2019
I HAD ALL MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED APRIL OF LAST YEAR AND NOW IN FEBRUARY OF 2019 I HAD REPLACE THE BACK MOTOR MOUNT AGAIN. NOW I HAVE YET ANOTHER MOTOR MOUNT GOING BAD. THIS IS RIDICULOUS. THE 06 HONDA ODESSEY NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. EVEN MY MECHANIC SAID THAT HE SEES THIS ALL THE TIME WITH THE 06 ODESSEYS
Steering, Seats, Engine, Aug 7, 2018
ENGINE LEAKING OIL AND SMOKE APPEARS WHEN THE VAN IS ON SEATS FEEL LOOSE
Engine, Dec 14, 2017
HORRIBLE VIBRATION IN ECO MODE DUE TO VCM (3 CYLINDERS SHUTTING DOWN) AT ALL SPEEDS. NOTICED VIBRATION WHEN SPEED EXCEEDS 50 MPH. HONDA DEALER NOTED THIS IS MOST LIKELY DUE TO EOO MODE BUT VIBRATION IS TOO MUCH TO BE NORMAL. VIBRATION INCREASES IN INTENSITY WHEN ACCELERATING ABOVE 50 MPH. 5 SERVICE INSPECTIONS AND MASTER TECHNICIANS CANNOT DIAGNOSE PROBLEM(S)YET. ENGINE MOUNT FAILURE NOTED BY OTHER OWNERS DESCRIBE THE PROBLEM PRECISELY.
Engine, Nov 14, 2017
DEALER STATES FRONT ENGINE MOUNT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AFTER ONLY 74,000 MILES. "MOTOR MOUNT - FRONT: WORN OUT" IS THE EXACT STATEMENT. A SIMPLE WEB SEARCH YIELDS NUMEROUS REFERENCES TO BROKEN OR WORN OUT MOTOR MOUNTS ON HONDA VEHICLES WITH 6 CYLINDER ENGINES. AT WHAT POINT DOES THE NHTSA TAKE NOTICE? WHEN DOES HONDA TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS ISSUE?
Engine, Aug 16, 2017
IN MOTION THE ENGINE WAS MAKING A LOUD RATTLE AS IF SOMETHING WAS HITTING THE VEHICLE'S FAN. TURNS OUT IT IS THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. BECAUSE THERE IS A TSB OUT MY EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY IS REFUSING TO COVER THIS REPAIR THAT RUNS OVER $3K.
Electrical system, Engine, Dec 2, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH ELECTRICAL FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Engine, May 26, 2016
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. USED ONE QUART OF OIL AFTER 1000 MILES.
Engine, May 5, 2016
ENGINE MOUNT FAILURE: 3 MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE FAILED . THE CAR MECHANIC SAYS HE ONLY CHANGES MOTOR MOUNTS ON ODYSSEYS AND NO OTHER CAR HAS SAME ISSUE WITH THE MOUNTS. I GOOGLED MOTOR MOUNT FAILURE AND IT IS QUITE A LOT OF COMPLAINT S AND I'M WONDERING IF THE ODYSSEY HAS SO MANY ISSUE WITH MOTOR MOUNTS WHY HAVE THEY NOT BEEN RECALLED. IF NOT FIXED THERE ARE CATASTROPHIC ISSUES AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF LIFE. I LIKE MY CAR, FOR THE MOST PART BUT IT SEEMS TO HAVE MANY ISSUES , SOME RECALLED. IT'S FRUSTRATING AND COSTLY.
Engine, Mar 21, 2016
THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR 8 LANE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. IF I DIDN'T REACT QUICKLY & THERE WAS A CAR TO THE RIGHT OF ME, I VERY EASILY COULD'VE BEEN IN A DANGEROUS ACCIDENT. UNSURE IF THERE WAS ANY ENGINE DAMAGE.
Engine, Mar 21, 2016
THE FLUID FILLED MOTOR MOUNTS THAT COME ON THE EXL/TOURING MODEL HAVE BOTH FAILED AND FLUID LEAKED OUT. THE CONCEPT BEHIND THESE ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED MOTOR MOUNTS IS TO DAMPEN THE VIBRATION WHEN THE VAN GOES INTO ECO MODE REDUCING THE ACTIVE CYLINDERS FROM 6 TO 3. WHEN THESE MOUNTS FAIL THE VAN VIBRATES CONSIDERABLY IN THE ECO MODE. I GOOGLED THE ISSUES AND SEE THAT THEIR ARE MANY OTHERS WITH THIS SAME ISSUE FROM YEAR 2005 -2007 AT ALL DIFFERENT LEVELS OF MILEAGE. THE COST OF REPAIR THROUGH HONDA IS OVER $1800. I HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH A RUN ON MOTOR MOUNTS AS I HAVE WHEN TRYING TO RESEARCH THE ISSUE WHICH MAKES ME THING THERE IS A ENGINEERING/DESIGN FLAW. LEFT UN-REPAIRED AND HONDA TOLD ME THAT THE VIBRATION CAN CAUSE MANY OTHER ISSUES RENDERING THE VAN UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Engine, Mar 7, 2016
WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, ENGINE BEGAN HARD ACCELERATION AND FRONT TIRES BEGAN SCREECHING. THIS OCCURRED 4X WITHIN 10 DAYS. WITH EACH EXPERIENCE THERE WAS NO WARNING. IT WAS FORTUNATE THAT FOOT WAS ON BRAKE PEDAL AT THAT TIME.
Engine, Jan 11, 2016
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND APPROACHING SPEEDS BETWEEN 45MPH TO 65MPH THE ENTIRE CAR STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY, AS IF THE CAR WAS GOING TO FALL APART. I IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT IT TO AN INDEPENDENT DEALER AND I WAS INFORMED THE ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE FAILING.
Engine, Dec 13, 2015
WHEN WE WERE TRAVELING OUT WEST, WE STARTED TO NOTICE A DISTINCT "WHINE" IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. AFTER RETURNING HOME AND HAVING DRIVEN THOUSANDS OF MILES, WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR MOTOR MOUNT HAD BROKEN AND WAS CAUSING THE FAN TO MAKE A NOISE WHEN THE ENGINE ITSELF "HEAVED" UPON ACCELERATING. IT COST $1100 FOR THE REPAIR. I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT BECAUSE THERE ARE SEVERAL SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON HERE, AND THERE PROBABLY SHOULD BE A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Engine, Nov 9, 2015
I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH ON A HIGHWAY WHEN MY 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY BEGAN SHAKING AND VIBRATING. THE SHAKING WAS SO BAD THE REARVIEW MIRROR BECAME LOOSE AND EVENTUALLY FELL OFF THE FRONT WINDOW. IF I WOULD HAVE HAD A COFFEE CUP SITTING IN THE BEVERAGE HOLDER THE REARVIEW MIRROR WOULD HAVE SPLASHED HOT COFFEE ON MY SHORTS AND DOWN MY LEG. THIS SAME SITUATION WOULD OCCUR IF I WOULD HAVE HAD A TOLL-ROAD TRANSPONDER ATTACHED TO THE WINDSHIELD JUST BELOW THE REARVIEW MIRROR. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME AN ENGINE MOUNT HAS FAILED ON MY HONDA ODYSSEY. I PAID $1,706.13 TO REPLACE A FAILED ENGINE MOUNT ON AUGUST 6, 2014.
Engine, Nov 5, 2015
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS THE CAR WOULD JERK VIOLENTLY WHEN DECELERATING FROM 20 TO 10MPH. IN ADDITION, WHEN DRIVING FROM 25 TO 40MPH THE CAR WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY S IF WAS GOING TO EXPLODE. NEEDLESS TO SAY THIS WAS VERY UNNERVING AND I DID NOT FEEL SAFE WITH MY FAMILY IN THIS CAR. I TOOK IT TO THE HONDA DEALER AND WAS TOLD MY REAR AND FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS WERE CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AT THE TIME THE CAR ONLY HAD 80K MILRES ON IT. TOTAL COST WAS OVER $1,200. OW, AT 170K MILES IT IS DOING THE SAME THING! BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY'RE TELLING ME MY MOTOR MOUNTS ARE CRACKED, AGAIN! I AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED THE NHTSA HAS NOT MADE THIS A RECALL.