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.
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 1, 2011
AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR LEAK CAUSED BY SMALL STONE REQUIRING COMPLETE REPLACEMENT. *TR
Seat belts, Aug 31, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WAS ABLE TO BE UNLATCHED BY A PASSENGER AND THE SEAT BELT THEN RETRACTED AND STARTED CHOKING THE PASSENGER. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SEAT BELT WAS ACTING AS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE SEAT BELTS POSED A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE THEY AUTOMATICALLY RETRACTED AND WOULD NOT STOP. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 123,000.
Power train, Aug 28, 2011
2006 HONDA ODYSSEY TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, MY CAR WON'T GO INTO REVERSE. *TT
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 27, 2011
BLOWN ENGINE. NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE EXCEPT FOR IMMEDIATELY BEFORE, WHEN WE NOTICED THE ENGINE OVER HEATING. CHECKED IT A WHILE LATER, AND ALL THE ENGINE OIL WAS IN THE RADIATOR! WILL NEED A NEW ENGINE AND RADIATOR. *TT
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 16, 2011
MY 2006 LX HONDA ODYSSEY WITH 72,000 MILES HAD BOTH FRONT ENGINE MOUNTS FAIL. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED TO CREATE THIS PROBLEM. REPAIR BILL IS ESTIMATED AT $ 500. *KB
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 11, 2011
THE ENGINE MOUNT IN MY 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY IS DAMAGED AND NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED. THIS HAS CREATED DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 10, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FELT LIKE THEY WERE GRINDING WHENEVER THEY WERE ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY PERFORMED THE REPAIRS ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V504000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER). THE FAILURE BEGAN TO RECUR SHORTLY AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED A SECOND TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 83,000.
Steering, Aug 5, 2011
EVERY TIME IT IS RAINING AND CAR GOES THROUGH A PUDDLE THE BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR LOOSES POWER STEERING. HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES AND WHEN GOING TO THE DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM BECAUSE IT WAS NOT RAINING AT THE TIME. THEY STATED THEY COULD REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP & RESERVOIR AND IT MIGHT FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING ON QUITE A FEW OF THE HONDA VEHICLES. I KNOW ANOTHER PERSON WHO OWNS THEY EXACT SAME MODEL AND YEAR AND THEY ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. LAST FEW TIMES IT RAINED POWER STEERING WENT OUT 5-7 TIMES DURING A 20 MIN DRIVE SO THE NUMBER OF TIMES IS INCREASING. *TT
Steering, Engine and engine cooling, Aug 1, 2011
DRIVING ON 2 LANE HIGHWAY WITH MY 3 KIDS IN THE VAN. THE BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND I HEAR A FEW BRIEF CLUNKS FROM ENGINE AREA. THEN I REALIZE I HAVE NO POWER STEERING SO I STOP QUICKLY AT A SAFE SPOT. I LOOK AT THE ENGINE AND SEE THE ACCESSORY BELT THAT DRIVES POWER STEERING PUMP, ALTERNATOR, AND A/C IS LOOSE. I SEE THAT THE OUTER RING ON THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY IS MISSING AND ONLY SEE RUBBER ON ITS OUTSIDE. IT'S OVER 100 DEG.F OUTSIDE AND WE'RE 10 MILES FROM ANYTHING. I CALL A FEW TOWING COMPANIES AND FIND ONE THAT CAN SHOW UP WITHIN AN HOUR. WE WAIT AND ALSO GET A HOLD OF A FRIEND TO PICK US UP AFTER THE TOW TRUCK SHOWS UP. THEY TOW IT TO OUR LOCAL HONDA DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACES THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND DRIVE BELT. TOWING WAS $153.40 AND REPAIR AT DEALER WAS $349.56. LOSING POWER STEERING ON NARROW TWO LANE HIGHWAY GOING 55 MPH IS UNSAFE AND THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY SHOULD NOT FAIL EVEN AT 111K MILES. I HAVE OWNED THE VAN SINCE NEW AND HAVE ALL PROPER MAINTENANCE DONE (PREVENTIVELY REPLACED ACCESSORY BELT BEFORE AND TIMING BELT AND WATER PUMP). *KB
Steering, Jul 27, 2011
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE SLOW MOTION OR TRYING TO PARK POSITION, THE STEERING IS VERY TIGHT AND UNABLE TO HANDLE THE VEHICLE. THE OTHER DAY I AM ALMOST HITTING A VEHICLE BECAUSE I AM UNABLE TO TURN THE VAN WHILE PULLING FROM A PARKING LOT. HTTP://WWW.ARFC.ORG/COMPLAINTS/2006/HONDA/ODYSSEY/STEERING/PROBLEM.ASPX. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Jul 25, 2011
SUDDEN ACCELERATION. MOTOR BEGAN RACING AT A STOP SIGN, AT FIRST THOUGHT THAT MY VEHICLE'S BRAKES HAD FAILED AS IT LURCHED FORWARD. WAS ABLE TO PUT NEUTRAL AND TURN OFF ENGINE. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 20, 2011
2006 HONDA ODYSSEY EXL (69,659 MILES) - BROKEN REAR MOTOR MOUNT, SPECIAL DESIGN MOTOR MOUNT ($556.43 FOR PART AND $685.21 INSTALLED). UNUSUAL AND VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR FOR A CAR WITH RELATIVELY LOW MILEAGE. HAVE NOT HAD TO REPLACE MOTOR MOUNT ON ANY CAR SINCE THE 1970S. CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN SERVICED BY HONDA DEALER AND NO PRIOR INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEMS WHEN UNDER WARRANTY. DEEP RUMBLING NOISE, SIMILAR TO A HOLE IN AN EXHAUST PIPE, FROM FRONT ENGINE AREA WAS ONLY SYMPTOM. BASED ON REPORTS ON INTERNET, BROKEN MOTOR MOUNTS ARE A VERY COMMON AND EXPENSIVE PROBLEM WITH HONDA ODYSSEYS (AND ACCORDS). THIS IS THE FIFTH HONDA AND THE THIRD HONDA ODYSSEY THAT WE HAVE OWNED AND HAVE NEVER HAD ANY MAJOR PROBLEMS UNTIL NOW. HAD I BEEN AWARE OF THIS MOTOR MOUNT PROBLEM I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BOUGHT A TOYOTA VAN. DESPITE THE UNWARRANTED BAD RAP THAT TOYOTA SUFFERED RECENTLY FOR ACCELERATION PROBLEMS THAT ARE JUST AS COMMON IN GENERAL MOTORS CARS, I HAVE NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE FOUR TOYOTAS WE HAVE OWNED, AND TOYOTA DID FAR MORE THAN THEY PROBABLY HAD TO, TO ADDRESS THE ALLEGED PROBLEM. MY NEXT CAR WILL NOT BE A HONDA. *KB
Steering, Jul 14, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN APPROXIMATELY THIRTY MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE STEERING WHEEL REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE TO MAKE TURNS DURING THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR WAS NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RESERVOIR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED WITH A LARGER VERSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,700. HONDA HAS RELEASED A SERVICE BULLETIN AND HONDA HAD ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THERE INDEED IS A PROBLEM AND WILL FIX IT ONLY IF THE VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. UPDATED 09/14/2011 *LN UPATED 12/19/11 *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 10, 2011
HONDA ODYSSEY BRAKE RECALL MADE THE PEDAL FEEL WORSE AND PUT OUR LIVES IN JEOPARDY WHEN ALL THE BRAKE FLUID LEAKED OUT. *TR
Steering, Jul 10, 2011
THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MY 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. IT APPEARS TOO BE HAPPENING ON ALL THE 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY VAN. THE POWER STEERING DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. I FEEL IT IS UNSAFE ESPECIALLY AT LOW SPEEDS. I BELIEVE IT COULD EASILY LEAD TOO AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 25, 2011
BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AFTER HONDA ODYSSEY RECALL. DEALER SAYS THAT THIS IS NORMAL. *TR
Seats, Jun 22, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE PLUS ONE SEAT ON THE SECOND ROW OF THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT UNLOCK IN ORDER TO BE USED AS AN ADDITIONAL SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
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
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Jun 19, 2011
I HAVE A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L VAN. I NOW HAVE 101,000 MILES ON IT BUT EVER SINCE 48,000 MILES, I HAVE HAD DIFFICULTY WITH THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR. IT STARTED WITH THE BUZZER GOING OFF AS THOUGH WE HAD NOT SHUT THE DOOR. THE INTERIOR LIGHT WAS BLINKING ON AND OFF AND IT SHOWED THE DOOR WAS OPEN ON THE DASH. WE TRIED SHUTTING IT MANUALLY AND WITH THE AUTOMATIC SWITCH TO NO AVAIL. WE FOLLOWED A PROTOCOL OFF THE INTERNET THAT INVOLVED SEVERAL STEPS THAT GOT IT TO STOP BUT AT RANDOM TIMES IT WOULD HAPPEN AGAIN. I HAD A FRIEND WHO IS A MECHANIC LOOK AT IT AND HE SUGGESTED REPLACING THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS INVOLVED AT GREAT COST. THE DEALER FINALLY TOLD ME THERE IS A SWITCH ON THE DASH TO TURN OFF THE BUZZER BUT THE DOOR DOES NOT SHUT ALL THE WAY. THE BACK OF THE DOOR STICKS OUT A BIT AND MAKES IT SO IT WON'T LOCK. TWO OTHER PEOPLE I KNOW HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR VAN AND HAD IT FIXED AT GREAT COST. GIVEN THAT THE DOOR IS NOT ALL THE WAY CLOSED, IT CONCERNS ME TO NO END WHEN I HAVE PASSENGERS ON THAT SIDE. THE INDOOR LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON AS WELL. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ON SEVERAL BLOGS. IT SEEMS TO ME THIS SHOULD BE A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN TO HONDA BUT THEY HAVE BEEN ALOOF ABOUT FIXING IT AND DON'T BELIEVE THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE. *TR
Structure, Jun 10, 2011
I HAVE 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY EXL, BUT ITS LIFTGATE STRUTS FAILED. I ALMOST GOT INJURED BECAUSE OF THIS. *TR
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
Power train, Jun 3, 2011
TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO FAIL AFTER 100,000 MILES. *TR
Power train, May 25, 2011
2006 HONDA ODYSSEY EXL TRANSMISSION SHUDDER. EITHER A FAILING TORQUE CONVERTER OR TRANSMISSION. I AM WRITING IN CONCERN TO MY ODYSSEY TRANSMISSION. I HAVE HAD A CONSISTENT PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION SHUDDERING BETWEEN 20-40 MPH. AS IT SHUDDERS THERE IS ALSO A DROP IN RPM'S. I HAVE SPOKE WITH (2) OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME MODEL YEAR ODYSSEY AND THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH I HAVE LOCATED 1000'S OF BLOGS ABOUT THIS ISSUE. THIS TO ME IS RAISES A CONCERN. THIS IS NOT NORMALLY WEAR AND TEAR FOR A TRANSMISSION. THERE IS A PROBLEM THAT HONDA ISN'T ADDRESSING. THERE HAVE BEEN RECALLS IN THE PAST, ISSUED BY NHTSA, IN REGARDS TO HONDA TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THESE PROBLEMS DON'T EVER SEEMED TO BE FIXED. BASED UPON THE AMOUNT OF COMPLAINTS I HAVE READ ABOUT, THE (2), OTHER THAN MINE, THAT I HAVE PERSONALLY HEARD ABOUT MAKES ME FEEL AS THERE SHOULD BE SOME TYPE OF INTERACTION WITH YOUR AGENCY. HONDA CONTINUES TO BLOW OFF THE ISSUE AND SAY IT ISN'T A PROBLEM. TRANSMISSIONS SHOULD LAST WAY LONGER THAN 60-80K MILES. I HAVE NEVER TOWED OR ABUSED MY TRANSMISSION IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM AND IT IS FAILING ME. I BELIEVE IT IS SOLELY A MANUFACTURER ISSUE. I BELIEVE IT IS ALSO A SAFETY ISSUE IN WHICH HONDA KNOWS ABOUT BUT IS FAILING TO RESOLVE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 15, 2011
2006 ODYSSEY WITH 55,000 MI WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR POWER BRAKE MODULE REPLACEMENT RECALL CAMPAIGN. WHEN VEHICLE WAS RETURNED, BRAKES WERE MUSHY AND SOFT. ADDITIONAL STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED TO STOP VAN SAFELY. DANGEROUS BRAKING CONDITION EXISTED. CAN NOT BELIEVE DEALER RETURNED VEHICLE IN THIS DANGEROUS CONDITION! WHEN VAN WAS RETURNED TO DEALER THEY SAID VAN HAD BEEN ROAD TESTED PRIOR TO CUSTOMER PICK UP AND THAT IT WAS FINE THEN. NOT POSSIBLE! NO SERVICE TECHNICIAN WOULD RELEASE A VEHICLE IN THAT DANGEROUS CONDITION IF IT HAD BEEN ROAD TESTED. DEALER CORRECTED CONDITION BY BLEEDING BRAKE LINES AT NO COST TO OWNER. *TR
Structure, May 10, 2011
I HAVE REPLACED THE BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT LIFTGATE STRUTS ON OUR 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. NOW THE RIGHT REPLACEMENT STRUT HAS FAILED. THAT'S THREE FAILURES IN UNDER TWO YEARS. SURELY THERE IS A PROBLEM HERE JUDGING FROM ALL OF THE SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE SOMEONE OR SOMEONE'S CHILD GETS SERIOUSLY INJURED! *TR