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: steering
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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
Steering, Mar 22, 2010
POWER STEERING PROBLEM AND PUMP FAILURE. *DT
Steering, Mar 16, 2010
DRIVING CAR AND THE STEERING STARTED TO WHINE AND SCREECH VERY LOUDLY. TURNED WHEEL IN BOTH DIRECTIONS AND NOISE CONTINUED. SHUT CAR OFF AND STARTED AGAIN AND THE NOISE CONTINUED. WENT ONLINE AND FOUND OUT THAT A LOT OF 06' MODELS HAVE ISSUES WITH THE STEERING RESERVOIR DESIGN CHOKING THE STEERING MOTOR. CALLED THE DEALERSHIP, 50K ON MY VAN, AND DESCRIBED THE PROBLEM. THE SERVICE TECH NEW IMMEDIATELY WHAT IS WAS AND SUGGESTED I REPLACE THE STEERING RESERVOIR SO HAS NOT DAMAGE THE MOTOR FURTHER AT IT WAS A $700 FIX VS $85. ASKED HOW COME THIS WAS NOT UNDER RECALL AS THE RESERVOIR HAD THREE (3) TECH BULLETINS ISSUED AND 3 REDESIGNS TO SOLVE THE STEERING PROBLEM. SAID TECH BULLETINS DON'T MEAN RECALLS AND I WAS OVER THE 36K WARRANTY SO I WAS ON MY OWN. I PAID FOR THE REPAIR AND THE NOISE STOPPED. *TR
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 9, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPD, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND HE HEARD A SCREECHING AND WINDING NOISE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FURTHERMORE, HE ALSO NOTICED THAT WHEN DRIVING DOWN HILL AND TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE DEALER TOLD HIM THAT THE ROTORS WERE WARPED AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. HE HAD NOT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER TO-DATE. THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS BEING REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 41,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 36,000.
Steering, Mar 2, 2010
2006 HONDA ODYSSEY - POWER STEERING PUMP. THE POWER STEERING PUMP WHINES, BUZZES, OR HUMS AND INTERMITTENTLY BECOMES VERY HARD TO STEER. MECHANIC SAID POWER STEERING PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE AND HAS SEEN THIS MANY TIMES ON 2005-07 ODYSSEYS. LOCAL HONDA DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM, BUT THAT HONDA HAD NOT ISSUED A RECALL. *TR
Steering, Feb 23, 2010
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILING. NOTHING LEADS UP TO THIS, JUST THE POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING. THE ISSUE IS MAINLY AT LOW SPEEDS AND WHEN TRYING TO PARK - THE POWER STEERING JUST STOPS WORKING. WE NEEDED TO HAVE THE POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED AND NEW FLUID ADDED. WHEN TAKEN TO MECHANIC, TOLD MANY CUSTOMERS HAVE SAME ISSUE AS WELL AS WELL DOCUMENTED COMPLAINTS ALL OVER THE INTERNET. *TR
Steering, Feb 22, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED AS HE WAS DRIVING APPROX. 10 TO 15 MPH, HE COULD TURN THE STEERING WHEEL BUT HE HAD TO FORCE IT TO TURN. NO WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THERE WAS A NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD TO REPLACE THE STEERING PUMP AND THE RESERVOIR WHICH WILL COST $800 FOR THE REPAIRS. THE CONTACT TOLD THE DEALER HE WAS NOT WILLING TO PAY THAT EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AT LEAST THREE TIMES BUT STATED THE MILEAGE WAS OVER THE WARRANTY AND THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Steering, Feb 17, 2010
POWER STEERING ON 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY FAILS AT LOW SPEEDS REQUIRING DRIVER TO QUICKLY TURN THE STEERING WHEEL MUCH HARDER THAN NORMAL IN ORDER TO TURN THE VEHICLE. *TR
Steering, Feb 10, 2010
I OWN A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY MINIVAN, WITH ALMOST 70,000 MILES ON IT. I BROUGHT THE CAR IN LAST WEEK FOR SERVICE REGARDING A "MOANING" NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, RIGHT OR LEFT. THE TECHNICIAN LATER INFORMED ME THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND ITS COMPONENTS ARE NO LONGER WORKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED... $700 DOLLARS LATER. AFTER GETTING THE PARTS REPLACED BECAUSE OF THIS PUMP GOING BAD, I CHECKED ONLINE AND DISCOVERED THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND HAS BEEN REPORTED PREVIOUSLY. I CONTACTED HONDA NORTH AMERICA, WHO INFORMED ME THAT THE GIVEN LIFE SPAN OF THIS PART IS APPROX 120-140 MILES, AND THAT WOULD PRORATE ME BACK 50% THE COST OF MY SERVICE CHARGE. THIS WAS VERY NICE AND I AM AWAITING THE CHECK IN THE MAIL. MY ISSUE IS THAT IF THERE IS A KNOW ISSUE WITH THIS PART, AND IT "GOES" OUT AT VARIOUS MILEAGE ON THESE VEHICLES, IT WOULD BE HAVE BEEN MORE APPROPRIATE TO HAVE THE PART RECALLED AND REPLACED ALL TOGETHER. AM SURE MOST PEOPLE DON'T BRING THEIR CARS IN AT THE FIRST INSTANCE THEY HEAR A NOISE, ETC. SINCE I HAVE CHILDREN AND CAR POOL OTHERS, I NEVER TAKE ANY CHANCES WITH MY CAR. IT WOULD BE VERY DISTURBING IF THE CAR LOSS ITS POWER STEERING AT A TIME WHEN ITS WAS MOST NEEDED, AS TO AVOID A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. *TR
Steering, Feb 3, 2010
STEERING PROBLEM CAUSED BY A PROBLEM IN OUR 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. *TR
Steering, Feb 1, 2010
CONSISTENT LOSS OF STEERING AT SLOW SPEEDS. ONLY WHEN ACCELERATING WILL STEERING WORK, ALMOST AS IF AT IDLE OR IN PARKING LOTS, NOT ENOUGH POWER TO STEERING UNIT TRANSPIRES. IT GENERALLY REQUIRES SEVERAL ADDITIONAL MOVES IN A PARKING LOT TO GET OUT OF A SPACE, BUT SOMEWHAT DANGEROUS IN THAT YOU HAVE TO ALLOW FOR CAR TO ROLL, IN ORDER FOR STEERING TO WORK. THE MOST DANGEROUS SITUATION IS WHEN YOU'RE COMING TO A STOP AND WHEN YOU REACH 10MPH OR SO, ON THE WAY TO A STOP, YOU DON'T HAVE STEERING FOR THOSE FEW SECONDS. IT'S DANGEROUS IN A PARKING LOT IF YOU HAVE TO TURN SUDDENLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED CONSISTENTLY SINCE WE'VE OWNED THE VEHICLE, EVERYONE I KNOW HERE AT THE OFFICE, FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHO OWN ONE, HAVE COMPLAINED OF THE SAME PROBLEM. A RELATED ISSUE IS, WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY, THE POWER STEERING UNIT EMITS A HISSING SOUND, ALMOST AS IF THE BELTS ARE ABOUT TO SNAP, SIMILAR TO THE NOISE AMERICAN POWER STEERING UNIS MADE IN THE 80'S AND 90'S. I BELIEVE THE UNIT IS NOT ENGINEERED PROPERLY FOR THE VEHICLE. BOTH OF THESE HAVE BEEN PERSISTENT PROBLEMS, SHAME ON ME FOR NOT REPORTING IT SOONER, PERHAPS IT'S THE AURA OF HONDA THAT MAKES ONE BELIEVE THEY'RE PERFECT VEHICLES. THEY ARE FAR FROM IT. *TR
Steering, Jan 22, 2010
VERY LOUD POWER STEERING PUMP NOISE AFTER A 25 MINUTE DRIVE TO THE LOCAL AIRPORT ON A COLD DEC MORNING IN FORT WORTH TX. I'VE BEEN ABLE TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM ONLY ONE OTHER TIME SINCE THEN. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX THE ISSUE BECAUSE I CAN'T REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM FOR THE LOCAL DEALER. I'M CERTAIN THE PROBLEM IS DUE TO AN ISSUE DETAILED IN A HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN 07-005. I SEEMS THEY EXPECT ME TO DRIVE IT UNTIL SOMETHING BREAKS OR I HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Steering, Jan 9, 2010
LOSS OF POWER STEERING AT LOW SPEEDS OR WHILE STANDING, MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER, PARTICULARLY IN AND OUT OF PARKING SPACES. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PARALLEL PARK ON A BUSY STREET, OR MERGE INTO BUSY TRAFFIC FROM A PARKING PLACE. *TR
Steering, Jan 4, 2010
STEERING BECOMES STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO STEER AFTER DRIVING 25MINS. NOTICING WHINING POWER STEERING NOISE. STARTED AT 40,000 MILES AND IT IS NOW 55,000 MILES AND THE DEALER WILL NOT OVER EVEN PART OF THE $600 COST. *TR
Steering, Jan 2, 2010
AT AROUND 25,000 MILES, MY 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY DEVELOPED A NOISE IN THE ENGINE BAY, WHILE AND AFTER DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE POWER STEERING AT TIMES SEEMED WITHOUT ASSIST. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER, THE PROBLEM WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO REPLICATE, AND THE PROBLEM IS INCREASING IN SEVERITY AND FREQUENCY. THE VEHICLE IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY, AND NO REMEDY HAS BEEN OFFERED BY HONDA MOTORS, DESPITE MANY CLAIMS OF IDENTICAL SAFETY ISSUES FOUND UPON A SIMPLE INTERNET SEARCH. IT IS JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE COMPLETE POWER ASSIST FAILURE WILL CAUSE A COLLISION, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INJURY. *TR
Steering, Dec 30, 2009
DURING LOW TEMPERATURE DRIVING AFTER VEHICLE IS WARM, THE POWER STEERING WHINES LOUDLY. WE NOTICED THIS CONDITION IN THE EARLY FALL AS TEMPERATURES FELL AND THE NOISE HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE STEERING PUMP WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED AT APPROXIMATELY 9200 MILES. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP NOW HAVING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM FLUSHED, RESERVOIR REPLACED AND NEW SYNTHETIC FLUID INSTALLED. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE STEERING MAY HAVE FAILED DURING OPERATION CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Steering, Dec 22, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THERE WAS A SOUND IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RESERVOIR WAS CLOGGED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY RISK. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
Steering, Dec 17, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 45 DEGREES OR MAKING TURNS THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. SINCE THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE THEY COULD NOT PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Steering, Nov 19, 2009, crash
STEERING LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN HEAD ON ACCIDENT. *TR
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 23, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH SHE EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY STEERING, AND HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. SHE ALSO HEARD METAL GRINDING COMING FROM THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000 . THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
Steering, Oct 8, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, SHE NOTICED IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL AND PARK THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC CLEANED THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR; HOWEVER, THAT DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT SOMEONE WOULD CALL THE CONTACT IN REFERENCE TO THE FAILURE. THE ESTIMATED REPAIR COST WAS $600.00. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
Steering, Oct 5, 2009
2006 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L, STEERING WHEEL AT LOW SPEEDS FREEZE AND DOES NOT TURN IN ANY DIRECTION. IT HAPPENS VERY OFTEN ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THERE IS SLOW MOVING TRAFFIC, IN A PARKING LOT AND REVERSING. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER WHO WANTED 600 TO FIX THIS ISSUE AS BEING STEERING PUMP RELATED ISSUE. WE HAD AN EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN IN WHICH THE DEALER DID A POWER STEERING FLUSH THAT DID NOT HELP AT ALL. WE WEN TO THE DEALER WITH THIS ISSUE AFTER ABOUT 1 YEAR LATTER AND SINCE THEN THERE WAS NOTHING DONE REGARDING THIS. RECENTLY OUR HONDA WARRANTY EXPIRED IN JULY 2009 AND THE MILES ON THE CAR ARE ABOUT 35K. ALL THESE DAYS WE WERE ABLE TO ATLEAST NAVIGATE THE WHEEL EVEN IT WAS TIGHT BUT RECENTLY SINCE LAST 1 MONTH THE CAR ON SLOW SPEEDS OR ON NEUTRAL DOES NOT TURN THE WHEEL AT ALL. I REQUEST NHTSA TO PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE WITH HONDA VANS. I SPOKE TO SEVERAL PEOPLE AND COUPLE OF THEM DID MENTION THIS SAME PROBLEM. I FEEL VERY UNCOMFORTABLE WITH THE PROBLEM. WHEN I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER HE AVOIDED UNTIL THE WARRANTY IS OVER AND NOW IS TRYING TO CHEAT US. *TR
Steering, Sep 29, 2009
WHEN DRIVING MY 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY AT SPEEDS UNDER 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL IS EXTREMELY HARD TO STEER. WHEN DRIVING ABOVE THIS SPEED, THE STEERING SEEMS TO BE FUNCTION PROPERLY. *TR
Steering, Jul 6, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. IN 2006, WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP, BUT THE MECHANIC COULD NOT FIND ANY FAILURES AND DID NOT REPLACE ANY PARTS. THE FAILURE HAS RECURRED AND THE STEERING WHEEL HAS BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 49,000.
Steering, Jun 29, 2009
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILURE FOR 2ND TIME IN 2 YEARS. BEYOND WARRANTY. HONDA WILL NOT REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY. POWER STEERING RESERVOIR HAS BEEN RE-DESIGNED DUE TO KNOWN ISSUE. HONDA SHOULD FIX THIS AT NO CHARGE DUE TO LOSS OF POWER STEERING AT LOW SPEEDS. *TR