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
703 reports, newest first.
Steering, Power train, Engine, Sep 10, 2013, fire
DRIVING AT 50 MPH ON A FRIDAY NIGHT. MY VAN SUDDENLY GAVE A LOUD EXPLOSIVE SOUND AND THE CABIN FILLED UP WITH SMOKE AND I COULD NOT BREATHE OR SEE PROPERLY. I WONDERED WHAT WAS GOING ON AND QUICKLY PULLED UP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT TOOK ME SOME TIME TO GET OUT OF THE VAN SINCE I AM DISABLED. MY HUSBAND HAD TO LITERALLY SPEAKING, CARRY ME OUT AND SAT ME ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. PASSERS BY HAD ALREADY CALLED 911 WHEN THEY NOTICED WHAT WAS GOING ON. THE POLICE, AMBULANCE AND FIRE DEPT CAME. THE FIRE DEPT DETERMINED THAT MY VAN WAS SMOKING HEAVILY AND THEY TOOK CARE OF THE FIRE IN MY ENGINE WHEN THEY OPENED THE HOOD. THE VAN WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE. THE ONLY PROBLEM WAS THAT THIS WILL THEN BE THE THIRD TRANSMISSION IN A VAN THAT IS LESS THAN 8 YEARS OLD. I HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM IN JULY 2011 AT 80,000 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THEN WITH PROMISES FROM HONDA THAT I WAS GOOD FOR ANOTHER 5 YEARS. SO WHEN THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED EXACTLY 2 YEARS TO THE TIME THAT THE SECOND TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED, I REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO HONDA AND THEY WANT ME TO PAY FOR A THIRD TRANSMISSION. THIS IS DESPITE THE FACT THAT I ALWAYS SERVICED MY VAN WITH THE DEALERSHIP. IT HAS NEVER BEEN SERVICED WITH THE LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. I AM STILL MAKING CAR PAYMENTS ON MY VAN AND THEY WANT ME TO PAY FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION? I WILL APPRECIATE AN INVESTIGATION ON WHY HONDA IS ALLOWED TO SELL LEMONS TO CONSUMERS EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE AWARE OF TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS ON THE ODYSSEY VANS. SMOKE AND FIRE DUE TO RECURRING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS ON THE SAME VAN IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I PRAY THAT NO ONE WILL BE KILLED OR INJURED DUE TO RECURRING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WITH HONDA ODYSSEY VANS. THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE IN PROTECTING AND ENSURING CONSUMER SAFETY AS WE DRIVE OUR CARS. *TR
Power train, Sep 3, 2013, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, BURNING FUMES STARTED TO EMIT INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,699 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
Electrical system, Structure, Aug 10, 2013
POWER TAILGATE OPENED AND CAME RIGHT DOWN HITTING MY WIFE. SHE WAS NOT HURT. WHEN WE PURCHASED THE HONDA WE WERE TOLD THIS WOULD NOT HAPPEN THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY SYSTEM THAT WOULD MAKE THE TAILGATE GO BACK UP IF IT CAME DOWN ON A PERSON OR OBJECT. WHICH IS WHAT IT HAS DONE IN THE PAST. WE HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE THE CAR INTO THE DEALER HONDA OF SUMNER AT 7:30 AM ON 8/12/2013 TO HAVE THEM LOOK AT IT. WE TOOK IT INTO TODAY AND A GUY ( NOT A SERVICE GUY LOOKED AT IT AND SAID HE DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM.) I DID SOME RESEARCH AND IT APPEARS TO BE A TAILGATE STRUT PROBLEM WHICH I UNDERSTAND IS A RECALL ON 2008-2009 MODELS. ACTION NUMBER EA08-015. *TR
Power train, Jul 30, 2013
HONDA TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 67K MILES. TRANSMISSION IS STILL WITH THE 3YRS/ 36K WARRANTY IN TERM OF THE YEAR BUT OVER THE MILEAGE BY 31K MILES. HONDA TRANSMISSIONS ARE VERY UNRELIABLE AND THE COMPANY DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THIS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. *TR
Service brakes, Jul 24, 2013
VSA LIGHT TURNED ON AT START-UP AND WOULD NOT GO OUT. DEALER TEST RETURNED AN ERROR CODE ON THE VSA MODULATOR REQUIRING A $1300 REPLACEMENT. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 24, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, HE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO FUEL VISIBLE ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FUEL TANK AND SENDING UNIT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 169,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Structure, Jul 16, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SLIDING DOORS WOULD OPEN INDEPENDENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE SLIDING DOORS ALSO WOULD NOT CLOSE WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE REPAIRS PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 15, 2013
AFTER DRIVING FUEL SMELL FROM REAR OF VEHICLE AND FUMES ENTER CABIN AT TIMES WHILE DRIVING. INSPECTED FOR LEAK FOUND LIQUID FUEL DRIPS FROM TOP OF FUEL TANK, REMOVED INTERIOR COMPARTMENT ACCESS PANEL AND FOUND SPIDER CRACKS IN THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP HOUSING. AS SOON AS VEHICLE IS STARTED THE FUEL SEEPS FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP. WILL NEED FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT. IN PROCESS OF CONTACTING MANUFACTURER - HONDA. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Jul 10, 2013
I PARKED MY VAN AND OPENED THE MANUAL REAR PASSENGER DOOR. THE REAR DOOR LATCH WOULD NOT OPERATE WHEN WE TRIED TO CLOSE THE DOOR. THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE SINCE I HAVE A 9 YEAR OLD SON WHO RIDES IN THE SEAT ADJACENT TO THE DEFECTIVE DOOR. I TOOK IT TO THE HONDA DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT REPLACING THE LATCH AND ALSO THE DEFECTIVE ROLLER ARM WOULD COST $296. *TR
Power train, Jul 5, 2013
THE 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY HAS 100,600 MILES, WE WERE DRIVING APPROX 75 MPH ON THE FREEWAY, AND THE RPM'S INCREASED GREATLY BUT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST SPEED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. SOON, WHITE SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE FRONT AS WE COASTED TO THE NEAREST EXIT APPROX 1 MILE AWAY. IT TURNS OUT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. ALL REGULARLY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE WAS PERFORMED. TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH JUST 100K MILES. WE WERE FORTUNATE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. *TR
Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Jun 18, 2013
I AM THE OWNER OF A 06 HONDA ODYSSEY WHICH I BOUGHT WITH ALITTLE OVER 35000 MILES. I JUST TOOK VAN IN FOR SERVICE AND GOT THE BAD NEWS IT NEEDS MOTOR MOUNTS! HAD TO LAUGH TO MYSELF THINKING THE DEALER WAS FULL OF IT. NO WAY COULD A VEHICLE WITH LOW MILES POSSIBLY NEED MOTOR MOUNTS! SO DID SOME ONLINE RESEARCH AND FOUND THERE ARE A TONS OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. THERE OBVIOUSLY IS A BAD DESIGN IF SO MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE. OF COURSE WHEN YOU CALL HONDA THEY DENY THAT THE PROBLEM EVEN EXIST! SOMEONE NEEDS TO HOLD THE COMPANY ACCOUNTABLE! THERE IS A GREAT DEAL OF DANGER FOR OUR FAMILY'S SAKE! THE SAD TRUTH IS IT WILL TAKE SEVERAL FAMILIES BEFORE HONDA ACKNOWLEDGES IT WAS A BAD DESIGN! *TR
Service brakes, Jun 16, 2013
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY USED AND NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS LOW. I TOOK IT TO A HONDA DEALER AND HAD THEM DO AN INSPECTION AND COMPLAINED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS LOW. (NOTED IN MY WORK ORDER). THEY TOLD ME THE REAR BRAKES WERE THE CAUSE AND NEEDED REPLACING. I AGREED TO HAVE THEM REPLACED AND TO CHECK FOR ANYTHING ELSE IT MAY NEED.MY VEHICLE PASSED THE NYS INSPECTION. AS SOON AS I ENTERED THE VEHICLE AT THE DEALER I NOTICED THE PEDAL HAD NOT IMPROVED. I WENT BACK IN TO COMPLAIN AND THE MANAGER STATED THAT THE LOW PEDAL WAS NORMAL FOR THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD MANY VEHICLES IN MY LIFE AND WHEN THE PEDAL GOES FURTHER DOWN THAN THE GAS PEDAL AND ALMOST TOUCHES THE FLOOR WITH NEW BRAKES INSTALLED THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG. WHEN STOPPED THE PEDAL WILL TRAVEL ALMOST TWO MORE INCHES BEFORE GETTING "HARD". I KNOW HONDA HAS SOME KIND OF BULLETIN OUT ON THIS ISSUE BUT I CANT SEEN TO FIND IT. THE VEHICLE TAKES LONGER TO STOP AND THE PEDAL IS VERY SOFT AND SPONGY. IM CONCERNED THAT I WILL REAR END SOMEONE BECAUSE THE BRAKES ARE NOT SAFE. *TR
Structure, Apr 20, 2013
THE STRUTS ON THE LIFTGATE OF MY 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY LX COMPLETELY FAILED IN NOVEMBER 2011 AT AROUND 40,000 MILES. THANKFULLY, THIS HAPPENED AS I WAS OPENING IT, SO NO ONE WAS UNDERNEATH IT YET. THE LIFTGATE IS EXTREMELY HEAVY AND COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY, ESPECIALLY TO A SMALL PERSON. WE REPLACED THE STRUTS WITH NEW HONDA PARTS PURCHASED FROM THE SAME HONDA DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. IT IS NOW APRIL 2013, NOT EVEN A YEAR AND HALF LATER, AND THE REPLACEMENT STRUTS HAVE ALSO FAILED. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY HAVE NO ADVICE ON WHAT TO DO FROM HERE OTHER THAN REPLACE THE STRUTS WITH THE SAME PART THAT HAS FAILED TWICE NOW. I'VE SEEN NUMEROUS REPORTS ONLINE ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE SAME VEHICLE. GIVEN THE TRACK RECORD OF THE LIFTGATE STRUTS FOR THIS MODEL, I THINK IT'S PRETTY LIKELY THIS WILL HAPPEN AGAIN, AND I FEAR THAT I OR SOMEONE IN MY FAMILY MAY SUFFER SERIOUS INJURY OR WORSE. OTHER MODEL YEARS HAVE BEEN RECALLED BECAUSE APPARENTLY THE PRESSURIZED GAS LEAKS FROM THE STRUTS. I THINK THE 2006 HAS THE SAME PROBLEM, AND A RECALL IS IN ORDER. THESE STRUTS NEED TO BE REPLACED WITH ONES THAT DON'T LEAK. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 9, 2013
RECENTLY IT HAS STARTED LUGGING BETWEEN 15 AND 20 MILES AN HOUR AND THE LUGGING IS OFTEN PRECEDED BY A WHINING SOUND. SPOKE WITH HONDA MECHANIC WHO SAID THERE COULD BE AN ISSUE WITH TORQUE CONVERTER AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Engine, Apr 7, 2013
MY PROBLEM IS WITH MY 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. WE TOOK THE CAR IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE OIL PAN THREADS WERE STRIPED. WE WERE INFORMED THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH HONDA AND ACURA. FROM MY RESEARCH THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE 1984. THE PROBLEM WITH HONDA'S STEEL OIL PANS IS THE DRAIN PLUG THREADS ARE FREQUENTLY DAMAGED AND THE DRAIN PLUG SEALING AREA TENDS TO DISTORT. HONDA USES AN ALUMINUM SEALING WASHER TO SEAL THE DRAIN PLUG AGAINST THE PAN. FROM MY RESEARCH I DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM IS THE FLIMSY THREADS AND THIN SHEET METAL CAN NOT TAKE THIS AMOUNT OF TORQUE AND WILL FAIL AFTER REPEATED OIL CHANGES. THE MECHANIC SUGGESTED A HELICOIL AS A POSSIBLE PERMANENT SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. IF THAT DOES NOT WORK THAN ULTIMATELY I HAVE TO CHANGE THE WHOLE OIL PAN WITH OE EQUIPMENT. THE ONLY PROBLEM WITH THAT IS HONDA HAS NOT CORRECTED THE FLAW, SO IN A FEW YEARS I WILL BE IN THE SAME POSITION OF HAVING STRIPPED OIL PAN THREADS. NO ONE WANTS TO DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD AND LOSE OIL PRESSURE BECAUSE THE TREADS OF THE OIL PAN HAS STRIPPED OVER TIME. AND CONSUMERS DO NOT WANT TO SPEND SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS EVERY FEW YEARS REPLACING AN OIL PAN BECAUSE OF HONDAS FLAWED DESIGN. *TR
Structure, Mar 27, 2013
PASSENGER DOOR SLIDER JAMS AND STICKS WHEN USING KEYLESS ENTRY. FIRST REPAIR 2009 @ 39000 MILES. ROLLERS REPLACED. THIS CAUSED PROBLEM TO WORSEN. MODESTO MISTLIN HONDA HAS NOT BEEN HELPFUL WITH THE ISSUE. *TR TOOK IT IN AGAIN DEC.21, 2009 AND SO ON... BEING THIS IS ONLY VEHICLE I HAD TO PUT UP WITH ISSUE. REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE REPEATEDLY WHICH HAS CAUSED PROBLEM TO BECOME WORSE. 2013 DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD! HAVE IT IN SHOP NOW IN FREMONT HONDA.
Engine, Mar 20, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD TO ALLOW THE COMPUTER TO RESET INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE CONTACT LATER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE SPOOL VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE THE PART NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR WAS ON BACKORDER. THE FAILURE CONTINUOUSLY RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
Steering, Mar 11, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE INNER AND OUTER TIE-ROD CONNECT HAD FRACTURED. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED HOME. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND FILED A COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC OR DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,180. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Feb 28, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER FOR 15 SECONDS BEFORE FUNCTIONING NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
Electrical system, Engine, Feb 28, 2013
MY CAR'S STARTER BROKE AND THE MECHANIC THEN TOLD ME THAT THE ENGINE MOUNTS IN THE FRONT AND REAR WERE BROKEN AND NEEDED REPLACING. IN DOING AN ONLINE SEARCH, I DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A COMMON AND NAGGING PROBLEM WITH ODYSSEY OWNERS. I HAVE OWNED 6 CARS AND NEVER HEARD OF SUCH A THING! THANKFULLY THE PROBLEM IS BEING FIXED BEFORE IT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. IS THERE A RECALL OR PLANNED RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM? MY EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRED 2,000 MILES AGO. THANK YOU *TR
Electrical system, Feb 1, 2013
MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY IN WET CONDITIONS INCLUDING FAILURE OF WINDOW WIPERS, HEADLIGHTS, DOOR LOCKS, AND REAR SLIDING DOORS. AS DESCRIBED IN HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN 08-078 THIS IS A RESULT OF A DEFECT IN THE TRIM PANEL THAT EXPOSES ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR C701 BEHIND THE LEFT REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL TO MOISTURE. *TR
Power train, Engine, Jan 30, 2013
MY ODYSSEY LOST POWER/WOULDN'T ACCELERATE/WOULDN'T SHIFT AS WE APPROACHED THE TOP OF A 7% GRADE. WE PULLED OVER, SHUT THE CAR OFF AND CHECKED FLUIDS ETC.. EVERYTHING WAS FINE. WE TRIED TO GET GOING AGAIN AND THE VAN WOULDN'T GO. WE SAT FOR ABOUT AN HOUR AND TRIED AGAIN, AND THE VAN GOT GOING AGAIN PERFECTLY FINE. WE WERE ABLE TO GET TO HONDA WHEN IT BROKE DOWN AGAIN. HONDA DIAGNOSED IT WITH A BAD TRANSMISSION/TORQUE CONVERTER. THE ATF FLUID WAS BURNT (MY ODYSSEY HAS THE ATF FLUID COOLER TOO). THE TECH SAID THE VCM (ECO MODE, VARIABLE CYLINDER MANAGEMENT) INCREASES THE LOAD/STRESS ON THE VEHICLE AND IS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR OF THE BREAK DOWN. MY ODYSSEY HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED AT HONDA Y HONDA SPECS/RECOMMENDATIONS. I HAD NO PREVIOUS INDICATION MY TRANS WAS GOING OUT (NO GEAR SLIPPING ANYTHING. IT DROVE FINE UP UNTIL IT BROKE DOWN) I CALLED AMERICAN HONDA FOR ASSISTANCE IN THE REPAIR, AND THEY FAILED TO EVEN OFFER ANY SORT OF HELP. FROM WHAT I'VE GOOGLED, HONDA ODYSSEYS HAVE COMMON TRANS/TORQUE CONVERTER ISSUES AND AMERICAN HONDA IS WELL AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS ON THE ODYSSEYS. AFTER THIS, I WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER HONDA. *TR
Power train, Jan 29, 2013
THE TRANSMISSION IS GONE BECAUSE OF AN INHERENT DESIGN PROBLEM IN THE TRANSMISSION. BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID PUMP STOPS WORKING CORRECTLY INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION, THE PRESSURE IS TOO LOW AND THE TRANSMISSION GRINDS ITSELF UP. THE CAR WILL SLIP OUT OF GEAR AND STOP MOVING. THERE IS NOTHING I COULD HAVE DONE ABOUT IT IN PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE. I HAVE TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $4000 OR MORE. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS AFTER 7 YEARS EVEN IF THE CAR HAS 150,000 MILES ON IT. *TR
Steering, Jan 26, 2013
GROANING SOUND FROM POWER STEERING SYSTEM AND STEERING WHEEL HARD TO TURN AT LOW SPEEDS. TOOK VEHICLE TO HONDA DEALER KNOWING OTHER 2006 HONDA ODYSSEYS HAD POWER STEERING PROBLEMS AND THAT THE WARRANTY ON JUST THE POWER STEERING PUMP HAD BEEN EXTENDED TO 7 YEARS AND 100,000 MILES. I HOPED THE ISSUE WAS JUST THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND THAT THE WARRANTY WOULD COVER IT. OF COURSE NOT! THE PROBLEM IS APPARENTLY IN THE STEERING RACK AND WILL REQUIRE $1,200+ IN REPAIRS FOR A NEW ONE OR THE VAN WILL BE A SAFETY ISSUE. I'M VERY SUSPICIOUS THAT THEY HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THE PUMP BUT NOT ON THE STEERING RACK. SINCE I DON'T WANT TO LOSE STEERING WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, I AM FORCED TO HAVE THIS DEFECTIVE PART REPAIRED AT MY OWN COST. WITH ONLY 55,000 MILES ON THE VAN, THIS IS NOT THE KIND OF SAFETY OR QUALITY I WOULD HAVE EXPECTED FROM HONDA. *TR
Steering, Jan 25, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO ADDED POWER STEERING FLUID TO THE VEHICLE BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUED TO EXHIBIT THE NOISE WHEN TURNING, WHICH WAS SIMILAR TO A MOTOR SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 128,000.