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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Engine and engine cooling, Jun 20, 2011
MY 2006 HONDA ODYSSY MINIVAN HAS HAD ALL 4 MOTOR MOUNTS FAIL; I AM INFORMED THAT HIS COULD RESULT IN IN A HAZARDOUS CONDITION, INCLUDING A TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. HONDA HAS OFFERED NO EXPLANATION AS TO WHY THIS WOULD HAPPEN TO MY CAR, WHICH HAD APPROXIMATELY 92,000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF DETECTION. *TT
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 5, 2011
1) NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE 2) AIR CONDITIONER SIMPLY STOPS BLOWING COLD AIR 3) RECHARGE. DIDN'T FIX. DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT TELLING ME THAT A ROCK HIT THE AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED FOR $1200. MANY COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME THING HAPPENING TO OTHER CUSTOMERS. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, May 2, 2011
AC CONDENSER CRACKED AND CAUSED THE AIR CONDITIONER TO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. DEALER STATED DAMAGE DUE TO ROAD DEBRIS HITTING AC CONDENSER. HONDA ORIGINAL DESIGN HAS CONDENSER EXPOSED AT FRONT BUMPER. DEALER REPAIR INCLUDED NEW CONDENSER AND HEAVY GAUGE WIRE SCREEN TO PROTECT CONDENSER FROM FUTURE DAMAGE. CLEARLY HONDA KNOWS THEY HAVE A POOR VEHICLE DESIGN AND IS COVERTLY ADDRESSING THE ISSUE AT CUSTOMER AND INSURANCE COMPANY EXPENSE. DEALERS ARE ENCOURAGING CUSTOMERS TO FILE INSURANCE CLAIMS FOR ROAD DAMAGE. REPAIR COST WAS $722, WITH $415 FOR THE CONDENSER. THANKFULLY OR SAFETY WAS NOT IN JEOPARDY. SINCE OUR HONDA ODYSSEY MODEL YEAR, HONDA HAS CHANGED DESIGN TO INCLUDE A THINK PLASTIC INSERT INTO THE FRONT BUMPER TO PROTECT THE CONDENSER. VAN IS 2006 WITH LESS THAN 60,000 MILES. IT IS DRIVEN MOSTLY IN THE CITY. THE DAMAGE APPEARED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AN OIL CHANGE AT HONDA ON GRAND IN ELMHURST. PRIOR TO THE OIL CHANGE, THE VAN WAS NOT LEAKING ANY FLUIDS. POST OIL CHANGE, THE CONDENSER STARTED LEAKING. AT FIRST, THE DEALER THOUGHT IT WAS OIL LEAKING. THEY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM A WEEK LATER AFTER FLUID CONTINUED TO DRIP AND LEAVE LARGE SPOTS ON THE DRIVEWAY. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Equipment, Apr 1, 2011
2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH BRAKES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. IT WOULD CONTINUE TO TRAVEL. THERE WAS ALSO A NOISE PRESENT WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED. ALSO, THE CD PLAYER STOPPED WORKING WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 24, 2011
I WENT IN TO A HUGGINS HONDA, A LOCAL DEALER IN HURST, TX TO SERVICE A RECALLED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER REPLACEMENT IN MY 2006 ODYSSEY EXL WITH 80,000 MILES, WHILE AT THE VAN WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP, THE SERVICE MANAGER CALLED ME TO NOTIFY ME THAT THEY NOTICED THAT TWO MOTOR MOUNTS ALSO NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE FRONT AND SIDE MOTOR MOUNT CAN BE REPLACED FOR ABOUT $1220 AND $216 + TAX RESPECTIVELY. HE INDICATED THAT THIS IS VERY COMMON ON HONDA ODYSSEY VANS AND NOT PART OF A RECALL OR REGULAR MAINTENANCE. I ASKED IF IT WAS "VERY" COMMON IN HONDA VANS AND NOT PART OF NORMAL MAINTENANCE, WHY IS IT NOT FIX FOR FREE SINCE IT SEEM UNCOMMON FOR MOTOR MOUNT TO GO BAD THAT EARLY IN THE VEHICLE'S LIFE? HE INDICATED THAT HE DID NOT HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO FIX IT FREE ON THE VEHICLE BUT WANTED TO LET ME KNOW THAT IT DOES NEED TO BE FIXED. I DID A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT PRE-MATURE MOTOR MOUNT FAILURE IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH HONDA ODYSSEY VANS DATING BACK TO EARLY 2000 MODELS. IF THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE, WHY DID HONDA NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUE WITH THE NEWER MODELS AND WHY NOT FIX THE ISSUE FOR ODYSSEY OWNERS? I THINK THAT HONDA SHOULD FIX THE ISSUE WITH CURRENT OWNERS AND ADDRESS THE ISSUE WITH NEWER MODELS. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 22, 2011
MOTOR MOUNTS ON HONDA ODYSSEY ARE DEFECTIVE IN DESIGN, RESULTING IN FREQUENT, EXPENSIVE REPLACEMENT. BEFORE THE MOUNTS DIE, THEY ALLOW THE MOTOR TO JERK AGAINST THE TRANSMISSION, AND COULD RESULT IN DANGEROUS FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. *TR
Suspension, Engine and engine cooling, Jan 18, 2011
ALL MOTOR MOUNTS ON VEHICLE ARE DAMAGED AFTER JUST 45,000 MILES. COST OF REPLACEMENT IS EXCESSIVE ($1600). VIBRATION ON THE FRONT SUSPENSION OF THE VEHICLE IS EXCESSIVE AND CAUSES TEMPORARY STEERING LOSS. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Structure, Jan 8, 2011
2006 HONDA ODYSSEY EXCESSIVE VIBRATION FROM ENGINE WHEN AT IDLE AND ESPECIALLY WHEN ECO MODE ENGAGED OR DURING SLOW ACCELERATION. HONDA DEALER STATES THE CAUSE TO BE A BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT WHICH IS A SPECIAL DESIGN AND COSTS OVER $500 - $600. THE VAN HAS ONLY 80000 MILES BUT THAT PUTS IT PAST WARRANTY. SEE HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN TSB 06-083 FOR A MORE DETAILED REPORT FROM HONDA. THE REASON I BRING THIS TO YOU IS THE MANY WEB SIGHT BLOGS WITH SIMILAR ISSUES AND HONDA'S UNWILLINGNESS TO HELP WITH COSTS AND OR REPLACEMENTS. THIS COULD BECOME A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE IF SOMEONE CAN'T AFFORD TO REPLACE THEM AND IF THE MOUNTS DESIGN IS AT FAULT, SIMPLE REPLACEMENT WILL ONLY RESULT IN FUTURE FAILURES. IF THIS ISSUE IS ALLOWED TO PERSIST FOR TOO LONG THE OTHER MOUNTS BEGIN TO FAIL AND THE MOTOR DROPPING OUT BECOMES A REAL POSSIBILITY. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL BY HONDA AND A REDESIGN OF THE MOUNT SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. *LN
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 9, 2010
OUR 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK. SHE MANAGED TO MAKE IT HOME, BUT BETWEEN THE POWER LOSS AND THE NOISE STARTING TO COME FROM UNDER THE HOOD, SHE WAS NERVOUS. WE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A GENTILE HONDA IN RACINE WI. THEY REPORTED THAT THE SPARK PLUG WAS PULLED OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD WHEN THE COIL-PACK "POPPED". I BELIEVE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM WAS A MATERIAL FAILURE IN THE CYLINDER HEAD WHICH CAUSED THE SPARK PLUG THREADS TO FAIL, WHICH RESULTED IN THE COIL-PACK SHORTING TO GROUND ON THE HEAD, AND CAUSING AN OVER-CURRENT CONDITION THROUGH THE COIL WHICH CAUSED THE COIL-PACK TO EXPLODE. GENTILE HONDA WANTS TO DO A MACHINIST REPAIR ON THE CYLINDER HEAD WHILE IT'S STILL ON THE ENGINE ($730.42). NORTH AMERICAN HONDA WANTS TO REPLACE THE CYLINDER WITH SOME MONETARY ASSISTANCE FOR A TOTAL OF $1500. NO ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN AT THIS TIME TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. I FEEL THIS IS A MATERIAL DEFECT CAUSED BY HONDA'S PART VENDOR. GENTILE HONDA CLAIMS THE COIL-PACK PULLED THE PLUG OUT OF THE ALUMINUM HEAD. I CANNOT UNDERSTAND HOW THIS COULD HAPPEN AS THE TENSILE/SHEAR STRENGTH OF THE PLASTIC COIL-PACK IS FAR LESS THAN THE TENSILE/SHEAR STRENGTH OF THE ALUMINUM ALLOY HEAD. THE ATOMIZED FUEL BEING ADDED TO THE CYLINDER WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE BY BEING IGNITED AS IT WAS BLOWN OUT OF THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER THROUGH THE SPARK PLUG HOLE. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 19, 2010
HI I WOULD LIKE TO BRING IT TO YOUR ATTENTION THAT MY 2006 ODYSSEY(EX-L WITH DVD) A/C SWITCH WILL NOT WORK IN WINTER, WHEN PRESSED IT IS LIKE A ROCK. A/C SWITCH BECOMES HARD TO PRESS IN WINTER/FALL DRIVING CONDITIONS. IN SUMMER NO ISSUE AT ALL. WHY THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE: UNDER CERTAIN NIGHT DRIVING CONDITIONS IN FALL OR WINTER, WINDSHIELD FOG FORMS DURING NIGHT DRIVING.I WAS UNABLE TO TURN ON FRONT DE-FOG SWITCH WHICH WORKS ONLY WHEN AC IS ON. AS A RESULT I HAD TO PULL OVER & PRESS AC SWITCH HARD TO MAKE IT WORK. DUE TO THICK FOG ON GLASS, WAS UNABLE TO SEE INFRONT UNTIL AC SWITCH WAS TURNED ON WITH FRONT WINDSHIELD DEFOG MODE. HOPE NHTSA LOOKS IN TO THIS ISSUE & RECOMMEND MANUFACTURER TO FIX THIS ISSUE. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Oct 16, 2010
2006 HONDA ODYSSEY BOUGHT USED W/ APPROX 61,000 MILES AND 60,000 MILE EXTENDED WARRANTY, PURCHASED LAST WEEK OF JULY 2010, BREAKDOWN 10/6/2010. HAD SHAKE WHILE DRIVING AND WAS SERVICED, FOUND TO HAVE PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION, TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED AND PROBLEM RESOLVED. CAR WAS DRIVEN PART WAY ACROSS COUNTRY, 1200 MILES, IN THE NEXT 10 DAYS, ALL HIGHWAY MILES. 20 MINUTES AFTER STOPPING FOR LUNCH, WHILE CRUISING ON HIGHWAY @ 70 MPH, CAR HAD INTERMITTENT CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM DRIVER'S SIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ON @ THIS TIME AND TEMP READING WAS NORMAL. MY HUSBAND TOOK CAR OFF CRUISE CONTROL, NOISE STOPPED, HE ATTEMPTED TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAR LOST ALL ACCELERATION, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BLINKED A COUPLE TIMES, HE SLOWED, STARTED SAFELY MOVING TO SHOULDER, CLICKING STARTED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SOLID, TEMP GAUGE SPIKED TO RED, CARON SHOULDER, NO POWER. FROM FIRST CLICKING NOISE TO ENGINE FAILURE AND FIRST WARNING LIGHT WAS APPROX 1 MINUTE. DEALER FOUND CAR TO HAVE CRACKED ENGINE, MELTED RADIATOR, BLOWN HEAD GASKET, NO COOLANT OR OIL IN ENGINE. NO ORIGINAL SOURCE FOR BREAKDOWN COULD BE FOUND EVEN AFTER COMPLETE ENGINE TEARDOWN. HEAD GASKET WAS NOT CAUSE OF BREAKDOWN. NO OIL LEAK, HAD OIL CHANGE @ DEALER PRIOR TO OUR PURCHASE OF VEHICLE, NOT YET DUE FOR ROUTINE SERVICE, OIL LIFE INDICATOR GAVE 50% OIL LIFE 20 MILES PRIOR TO BREAKDOWN. HONDA NOTIFIED AND NOT CONCERNED. WARRANTY CO DENIED CLAIM B/C NO CAUSE OF FAILURE FOUND. DEALERSHIP THAT SOLD CAR IS PAYING FOR NEW ENGINE, RADIATOR AND ANY OTHER REPAIRS AND WILL CONTINUE TO SEEK REIMBURSEMENT FROM WARRANTY CO. SEARCH OF HONDA FORUMS (EDMUNDS.COM) FOUND MANY PROBLEMS W/ OIL CONSUMPTION ON 2005-2010 HONDA ODYSSEYS. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 14, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED TO STALL AND RUN ERRATIC. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE REAR MOTOR MOUNTS HAD BROKEN. THE VIN WAS NOT ACCEPTED IN THE SYSTEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72885 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 74341. UPDATED 7/28/10 *CN UPADTED 08/03/10
Engine and engine cooling, May 12, 2010
ROCK POPPED UP AND PUNCTURED THE A/C CONDENSER WHICH RESULTED IN THE A/C GOING OUT DUE TO FREON LEAKING OUT. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON THE ODYSSEY AND HONDA SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE IN CORRECTING THE DEFECT. I HAVE TO HAVE THE COMPRESSOR REPLACED AND RECHARGED WHICH WILL COST 700.00. I HAVE THE PART ORDERED BUT HAVE TO GO WITHOUT AIR FOR A WEEK UNTIL IT COMES IN AND I LIVE IN FLORIDA SO IT IS NOT FUN HAVING KIDS AND NO AIR THIS TIME OF YEAR. *TR
Steering, Engine and engine cooling, Mar 23, 2010
2006 HONDA ODYSSEY WITH 78000 MILES SUFFERED BROKEN ENGINE MOUNTS, SEALS. ALSO HAD POWER STEERING PUMP FAILURE CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN STEERING WHILE DRIVING
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 15, 2010
AN OBJECT, MOST LIKELY ROAD DEBRIS LIKE ROCKS OR PEBBLES, IMPACTED THE A/C CONDENSER CAUSING THE A/C TO LEAK RENDERING THE SYSTEM INOPERABLE. DUE TO HONDA'S DESIGN OF THE FRONT BUMPER, THE A/C CONDENSER IS COMPLETELY EXPOSED TO DEBRIS. IN ORDER TO FIX THE PROBLEM THE CONDENSER MUST BE REPLACED WHICH WOULD COST AN ESTIMATED BILL OF CLOSE TO $1000 IN PARTS AND LABOR. EVEN AFTER THE FIX, THE CONDENSER STILL REMAINS EXPOSED AND THE LIKELIHOOD OF THIS EVENT HAPPENING AGAIN REMAINS HIGH DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE FRONT BUMPER. THIS PROBLEM WAS OBVIOUSLY FIXED BY HONDA IN THE 2008 YEAR BY INSTALLING A "HONEYCOMB" TYPE GRILLE TO COVER THIS AREA TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF DEBRIS IMPACTING THE CONDENSER. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Mar 15, 2010, fire
MY WIFE LEFT WORK AND DROVE HOME, APPROXIMATELY 2MILES, AND ADVISED SHE SMELLED/SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISE THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND PUT OUT THE FIRE, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. LOCAL FIRE INSPECTOR INVESTIGATED AND ADVISE THE SOURCE OF IGNITION WAS IN THE RIGHT REAR OF THE VEHICLE IN THE AREA OF THE REAR A/C UNIT AND PBC. I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER'S CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY RESPONDED THAT "IF YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY DOES NOT SUBROGATE, THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO." THE RECENT SERVICE ON THE VEHICLE WAS AN OIL CHANGE AND NEW TIRES APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH PRIOR. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 19, 2009
DEBRIS MUST HAVE HIT MY AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER AND PUT A HOLE IN IT. ONLY 12,150 MILES ON IT AND JUST OUT OF WARRANTY BY 2 MONTHS. COST ME $1334 TO HAVE IT REPLACED. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 9, 2009
2006 HONDA ODYSSEY VEHICLE WAS SMOKING UPON ARRIVING AT DESTINATION. THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT OF VAN, ODOR PRESENT. TWO DAYS LATER, AIR CONDITIONING WAS NOT WORKING. TOOK VAN TO DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THAT A ROCK MUST HAVE HIT THE CONDENSER. THEY SAID THIS IS NOT COVERED BY MY 60,000 MILE HONDA CARE WARRANTY BECAUSE IT WASN'T MECHANICAL. THERE ARE PLENTY OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS, EVEN THE DEALER SAID THIS IS VERY COMMON WITH THE ODYSSEY. SOUNDS LIKE A DESIGN FLAW & A RECALL IS DUE. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 31, 2009
AIR CONDITIONING FAILED AT 51,900 MILES. DEBRIS POKED A HOLE IN THE CONDENSER. $1000 TO FIX. NOT UNDER WARRANTY. IT COULD HAPPEN AGAIN SO I TRADED IT IN FOR A 2009 MODEL! *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 23, 2009
I OWN A 2006 ODYSSEY AND AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER FAILED " DUE SMALL ROCK PUNCTURING HOLE". INTERNET SEARCH SHOWED JUST HOW COMMON THIS PROBLEM IS WITH THE ODYSSEY. THIS PROBLEM IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE THEY STATE IT IS AN "ACT OF NATURE". I WAS TOLD I COULD TRY TO HAVE IT COVERED UNDER MY CAR INSURANCE JUST LIKE A ROCK HITS A WINDSHIELD AND IT GETS REPLACED. ( WHY SHOULD THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY PAY FOR WHAT IS OBVIOUSLY A DESIGN FLAW!) THE ADVERTISEMENT OF LOW COST OF OWNERSHIP IS FALSE, BECAUSE JUST THIS REPLACEMENT IS GOING TO COST $750 IN LESS THAN 3 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 27, 2009
A/C CONDENSER WENT OUT DUE TO "ROCK HITTING IT". *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Equipment, Jun 21, 2009
I HAVE A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY AND THE AC SUDDENLY STOP BLOWING COLD AIR. I LATER FOUND OUT THAT THE CONDENSER WAS DAMAGED BY THE ROCK HITTING IT WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY. I NOTICED THAT THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO OWN AN ODYSSEY ALSO EXPERIENCE A SIMILAR PROBLEM. THIS IS CONSIDER AS A DESIGN PROBLEM FROM HONDA NOT HAVING ANY PROTECTION TO THE CONDENSER AS ROCKS CAN HIT THE CONDENSER FROM THE HIGHWAY AND DAMAGE IT. THIS COST ME ALMOST $800 TO FIX. I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN AND EVENTHOUGH I GOT IT FIXED, THE CONDENSER CAN GET DAMAGED ANYTIME AS THERE IS NOTHING PROTECTING IT. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 2, 2009
1. UNKNOWN - RESEARCH SUGGESTS BAD DESIGN, ROCKS FLY UP INTO LOWER GRILL AND PUNCTURE CONDENSER. NO PROTECTION OF A/C CONDENSER. 2. ONCE - AIR CONDITIONING FAILED 3. HONDA DEALERSHIP REPLACED CONDENSER AT A CHARGE OF $870. DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO FIX FREE OF CHARGE OR REDUCE FEE. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, May 22, 2009
A/C PROBLEMS YEARLY, AC CONDENSER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO HOLE, DESIGN FLAW FROM HONDA MAKES THIS A RECURRING PROBLEM, NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 28, 2009
APPARENTLY, I AM ONE IN A LONG LINE OF FOLKS FILING A COMPLAINT AGAINST HONDA FOR A DESIGN DEFECT CONCERNING THEIR AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER. THEY SEEM TO BE VERY PRONE TO DAMAGE FROM ROAD DEBRIS - WITHIN THE FIRST FEW WEEKS TO FEW YEARS OF THE CAR LIFE, AND HONDA WILL NOT HONOR THIS DEFECT UNDER WARRANTY, AND NUMEROUS INSURANCE CLAIMS FOR THIS DEFECT HAVE BEEN DENIED AS WELL. I WAS GIVEN THE SAME EXACT STORY BY MY DEALER THAT I HAVE NOW LEARNED IS THE SAME STORY ALL HONDA DEALERS HAVE BEEN PEDDLING FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS ON THIS SPECIFIC TOPIC. HONDA HAS SINCE "FIXED" THE PROBLEM IN THEIR 2008 VEHICLES BY ADDING A SHIELD TO THE CONDENSER TO PROTECT IT, BUT THEY WILL NOT HONOR ANY DAMAGE DONE TO PRIOR YEAR VEHICLES. THE DEALERS RESPONSE TO ME WAS TO REPLACE THE CONDENSER FOR $642, AND THEN I WAS TOLD I MAY WANT TO PURCHASE, AT MY OWN EXPENSE, A NON-OEM SHIELD TO PROTECT THE NEW CONDENSER SO IT WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN. SOMETHING SEEMS AMISS HERE, ESPECIALLY SINCE I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON THIS IS HAPPENING TOO. *TR