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.
Air bags, Seat belts, Jan 7, 2007, crash
ON 4 NOV 06 AT APPROXIMATELY 1128 MY VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED WITH A FRONT IMPACT CRASH AND THE FOLLOWING SAFETY DEFECTS OCCURRED CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY. THE DETAILS OF THE INCIDENT ARE AS FOLLOWS: WEATHER: CLEAR ROAD CONDITIONS: DRY LEVEL GRADE SPEED: APPROX 35 MPH VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING DOWN 2 LANE SECONDARY ROAD WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED IN FRONT OF IT. MY VEHICLE IMPACTED THE OTHER ONE IN THE LEFT REAR QUADRANT. THE DAMAGE TO MY ODYSSEY WAS DIRECTLY ON THE FRONT GRILL AND BUMPER AREA. THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS WERE DISLODGED FROM THE MOUNTS LOCATED ON THE INSIDE DOOR POST. I THINK THE AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED AND THE SEAT BELTS WERE DEFECTIVE. BOTH OF THE ITEMS WERE REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP AND AIRBAG WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE. PART NUMBERS LISTED BELOW. MODULE AIRBAG CONTROL: 77960SHJA02 SEAT BELT LT: 04818SHJA01ZC SEAT BELT RT: 04814SHJA01ZC BUCKLE FRT SEAT BELT LT: 04816SHJA21ZC BUCKLE FRT SEAT BELT RT: 04813SHJA01ZC ALONG WITH OTHER VARIOUS BODY PARTS. *NM
Steering, Jan 4, 2007
TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 2006 HONDAY ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING BETWEEN 5 AND 10 MPH SHE HEARD A HUMMING SOUND. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING AT FASTER SPEEDS SHE COULD NOT HEAR THE SOUND. THE SOUND WAS SOMETIMES LIKE A POWER TOOL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ITWAS AS IF THE ENGINE WAS REVVING HIGHER THAN THE SPEED SHEWAS DRIVING. IT ONLY HAPPENED WHEN THE WEATHER WAS COLD, 40 DEGREES AND BELOW ,AND USUALLY AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 5 - 10 MINUTES. THE CONTACT MADE A RECORDING AND LET THE DEALER SEE IT, AND T THE DEALER MAINTAINED THAT HE COULD NOT HEAR THE NOISE.
Tires, Dec 29, 2006
PURCHASED 05 HONDA ODDYSSEY WITH PAX TIRES BRAND NEW IN MAY OF 05. HAVE COMPLAINED SEVERAL TIMES TO HONDA AND MICHELIN RE: UNEVEN WEAR OF TIRE TREAD. KEEP BEING TOLD THAT THIS IS HOW THEY'RE SUPPOSED TO WEAR. NOW HAVING PROBLEMS DRIVING IN ANY SNOW OR ICE NARROWLY AVOIDED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS JUST DRIVING THROUGH TOWN TO GET HOME. PRICE TO RE-PLACE WITH PAX SNOW TIRES IS OUTRAGEOUS PLUS COST TO HAVE TIRES SWAPPED OUT EACH WINTER AND SPRING. HONDA AND MICHELIN HAVE BOTH ADVISED THAT REGULAR TIRES CANNOT BE PUT ON VEHICLE AS THIS WILL VOID WARRANTY AND POSSIBLY CAUSE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS
Electrical system, Dec 28, 2006
RE: HONDA CASE NUMBER : N012006-12-2800187 I HAVE 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY MINIVAN WITH 7000 MILES ON IT. THE VAN DIDN'T START AND EVEN I COULDN'T PULL MY KEY OUT FROM THE IGNITION. I HAD TO TOW THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER ON 12/22/06. AFTER 6 DAYS OF INVESTIGATION, THE DEALER REPORTED TO ME THAT THEY FOUND THE CABLE WAS EATEN BY RODENTS. THE REPAIR COST WILL BE $1300 SINCE THE WARRANTY DOESN'T COVER THE CABLE DAMAGED BY THE RODENTS. I AM LIVING IN THIS HOUSE FOR 6 YEARS,AND I NEVER HAD THIS KIND OF PROBLEM WITH OTHER VEHICLES SO FAR. I THINK THIS IS THE HONDA VEHICLES DEFECT. THEY NEED TO PLACE THE RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. EVEN IF I REPAIR THE VEHICLES, I AM WORRIED TO PAYING ANOTHER $1300 IF THE RODENT OR OTHER ANIMAL DECIDE TO COME BACK AGAIN. COULD YOU INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE TO AVOID SECOND VICTIMS? MY HOUSE IS NOT SURROUNDED BY WOODS OR ANYTHING. *NM
Steering, Dec 26, 2006
A 1500 RPM, A VIBRATION IS FELT ON THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN MOVING UNDER LOAD (NOT COASTING). THIS OCCURS EVERY TIME AT THE ENGINE SPEED (NOT AT 1200 RPM OR 1700 RPM). THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID THAT NO PROBLEM WAS SHOWN IN THE COMPUTER. I ALSO COMPLAINED THAT I WAS GETTING VERY POOR MILEAGE IN TOWN (LESS THAN 15 MPH WHICH I CONSIDER NOT ACCEPTABLE). THE VIBRATION IS MY MAIN CONCERN SINCE SOMETHING MAY BE OUT OF BALANCE AND CAUSE A FAILURE. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 6, 2006
2006 HONDA ODYSSEY HAD THIRD BRAKE FAILURE. PREVIOUS TWO TIMES I DIDN'T KNOW IF MY FOOT HAD SLIPPED OFF OF BRAKE SLIGHTLY OR IF IT WAS IN FACT A BRAKE PROBLEM. THE THIRD TIME, THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE ASSOCIATED WITH BRAKING, AND THE VAN HAD AN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. I HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE SEVERAL TIMES AND PUSH IT HARD TO GET ANY BRAKING AT ALL. I ALMOST ENDED UP IN A BUSY STREET AND WAS VERY SCARED THAT I COULDN'T STOP. ALL THREE OF THE INCIDENTS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING SLOW- MAYBE 10 MILES AN HOUR. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS EVEN THOUGH THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THEY STATED THAT THESE ITEMS SHOULD NOT HAVE CAUSED A PROBLEM WITH BRAKING. I'M NOT CONFIDENT THAT THE ISSUE HAS BEEN RESOLVED AND AM SCARED THAT IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN AND THAT I WON'T BE ABLE TO PREVENT A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *NM
Equipment, Nov 2, 2006
I HAVE A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY ABOUT 4000 MILES. WHEN I STOPPED AT PARKING LOT I SAW SMOKES/GAS RISING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. IT WAS FREON GAS LEAKING OUT OF THE CONDENSER. SPENT $700 TO FIX IT AT THE DEALERSHIP. CALL HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE COMPLAIN ABOUT THE POOR CONDENSER PROTECTION DESIGN ON THE ODYSSEY. A "SENIOR" REGIONAL MANAGER RESPOND, HE DIDN'T THINK IT'S A DESIGN ISSUE. AND HE REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE DAMAGE. *NM
Steering, Oct 12, 2006
THE POWER STEERING PUMP MAKES AN INTERMITTENT LOUD WHINING NOISE WHEN AT IDLE, UNDER POWER, AND WHILE TURNING. THE PROBLEM COMES AND GOES AND ONLY OCCURS WHEN TEMPERATURES DROP BELOW 55 -60 DEGREES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS IN APRIL 2006 BUT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE REPRODUCED. AFTER PICKING UP THE VEHICLE THE PROBLEM BEGAN AND I RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO POSITIVELY IDENTIFY THE NOISE. PUMP PRESSURE WAS CHECK AND DETERMINED TO BE NORMAL. I WAS TOLD THAT THE PUMP WAS NORMAL AND NO REPAIRS WERE NEEDED. THROUGH THE WARMER MONTHS OF SPRING AND SUMMER THE PUMP HAS MADE NO NOISE. NOW THAT THE WEATHER IS GETTING COOLER THE PUMP IS AGAIN WHINNING. *NM
Equipment, Oct 9, 2006
HONDA ODYSSEY 2006 WITH 4120 MILES. ONLY DRIVEN ON SURFACE STREETS. AIR CONDITIONING FAILED. MECHANICS STATES A ROCK HIT THE CONDENSER COILS AND WILL NOT HONOR THE WARRANTY. HONDA HAS DESIGNED THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM SO THAT THE CONDENSER COILS ARE EXPOSED. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 4, 2006
I WOULD HAVE TO AGREE WITH THE OWNER THAT SUBMITTED ODI CASE #:10169618 (SEE BELOW), OUR 2006 ODYSSEY IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE. IT JUST SO HAPPENS THAT I AM TAKING IT TO THE DEALER TOMORROW JUST BECAUSE IT HAS FINALLY GOTTEN TO THE POINT THAT MY WIFE NOW NOTICES IT AND CAN PIN POINT WHERE SHE BELIEVES IT IS COMING FROM. HONDA DEALERS RECOMMEND AT 15K AS PART OF THEIR MINOR SERVICE CALIBER LUBRICATION. IF THIS IS SUCH AN ISSUE WITH THE CALIPERS WHY DON'T THEY INCLUDE THIS AS A WARRANTY CHECKUP FOR THE BRAKE PADS, INSTEAD THEY DECIDE TO CHARGE US FOR THEIR LABOR. THIS PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES AS DESCRIBED BELOW HAS HAPPENED AROUND 8 DIFFERENT TIMES OVER A SPAN OF 4 MONTHS. VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 17K ON IT. CASE #10169618 THE HONDA ODYSSEY IN QUESTION WAS PURCHASED IN THE 1ST WEEK OF JANUARY 2006 AND HAD ABOUT 6000 MILES ON IT. I NOTICED THAT THE FRONT BRAKES WERE MAKING GRINDING NOISES WHILE STOPPING. THESE NOISES ARE NOT SO PROMINENT WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED MILDLY (AS IN THE CASE OF COASTING TO A STOP), BUT ARE CLEARLY HEARD INSIDE THE CABIN WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED A LITTLE MORE FIRMLY (AS ONE WOULD DO IT TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A HALT QUICKLY). I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A HONDA DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THIS LOOKED AT. LATER IN THE DAY I WAS INFORMED THAT AND THE FRONT BRAKE PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND THE ROTORS REFINISHED DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE FRONT BRAKE PADS. I HAVE A REASON TO BELIEVE THAT THERE HAVE BEEN MORE CASES OF THIS HAPPENING AND I WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST NHTSA TO LOOK INTO WHETHER THIS IS A MORE PREVALENT PROBLEM THAN JUST A RANDOM INCIDENT. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 29, 2006
THE HONDA ODYSSEY IN QUESTION WAS PURCHASED IN THE 1ST WEEK OF JANUARY 2006 AND HAD ABOUT 6000 MILES ON IT. I NOTICED THAT THE FRONT BRAKES WERE MAKING GRINDING NOISES WHILE STOPPING. THESE NOISES ARE NOT SO PROMINENT WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED MILDLY (AS IN THE CASE OF COASTING TO A STOP), BUT ARE CLEARLY HEARD INSIDE THE CABIN WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED A LITTLE MORE FIRMLY (AS ONE WOULD DO IT TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A HALT QUICKLY). I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A HONDA DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THIS LOOKED AT. LATER IN THE DAY I WAS INFORMED THAT AND THE FRONT BRAKE PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND THE ROTORS REFINISHED DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE FRONT BRAKE PADS. I HAVE A REASON TO BELIEVE THAT THERE HAVE BEEN MORE CASES OF THIS HAPPENING AND I WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST NHTSA TO LOOK INTO WHETHER THIS IS A MORE PREVALENT PROBLEM THAN JUST A RANDOM INCIDENT. *NM
Other or unspecified, Aug 18, 2006
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED DUE TO A ROCK PUTTING A HOLE IN THE CONDENSER. HONDA WILL NOT COVER UNDER THEIR WARRANTY. *JB
Equipment, Aug 15, 2006
THE CURRENT DESIGN OF THE GRILL ALLOWS UNPROTECTED ACCESS FOR ROAD DEBRIS, I.E. SMALL ROCKS, TO STRIKE THE A/C CONDENSER WHICH ALLOWS A LEAK. HONDA DOES NOT CONSIDER THIS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY DESPITE THE DESIGN FLAW. *NM
Visibility, Aug 8, 2006
WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE PASSENGER SIDE GLASS IN MY 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY EXPLODED/SHATTERED, RESULTING IN CUTS TO TWO PASSENGERS, ONE SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND ONE SEATED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE FIRST PASSENGER. IN ADDITION, THE SHATTERED GLASS CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE LEATHER INTERIOR. HONDA WAS CONTACTED BUT DID NOT INVESTIGATE AND REJECTED THE CLAIM. *NM
Equipment, Aug 7, 2006
I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY FROM A LOCAL DEALER. I NOTICED SOMETIME AFTER THE PURCHASE THE AIR CONDITIONING DIDN'T SEEM TO BE VERY COLD. I CHALKED IT UP TO THE WEATHER BEING HOTTER THAN NORMAL, AND MY FAILURE TO NOT READ THE MANUAL. WHEN ALL ELSE FAILED, I READ THE MANUAL. NO REAL HELP, I WASN'T DOING ANYTHING WRONG. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. I WAS INFORMED THAT A ROCK HIT THE CONDENSER AND THEREFORE THE REPAIR WASN'T COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. I HAVEN'T EVEN MADE THE FIRST PAYMENT ON THE VAN AND A $700+ REPAIR BILL. I THINK NOT. HONDA HAS AGREED TO PAY FOR FIXING IT AS A "ONE TIME GOODWILL GESTURE." SOUNDS LIKE A LOAD OF CRAP TO ME. THAT ONLY ADDRESSES THE CURRENT SITUATION AND NOT THE PROBLEM. ALSO, COME TO FIND OUT PER THE DEALER, THEY HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN AT LEAST TWICE IN THE LAST TWO YEARS. NOT TO MENTION A COUPLE OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE. NOT A FLUKE. NOW I'M STUCK WITH A VEHICLE THAT I'M CONCERNED WILL GET ANOTHER ROCK IN THE CONDENSER LEADING TO A HUGE REPAIR BILL. SOUNDS LIKE A BIG DESIGN FLAW THAT HONDA NEEDS TO FIX! *NM
Other or unspecified, Aug 4, 2006
BOUGHT A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY IN MAY 2006. LESS THAN A MONTH LATER, ON A VERY HOT DAY, AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING. TOOK TO DEALER. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A "ROCK OR SOMETHING" HIT AND PIERCED THE CONDENSER WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. SINCE IT WAS NOT A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, IT WAS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. HAVE READ SEVERAL OTHER REPORTS ON INTERNET OF THIS SAME THING HAPPENING. OBVIOUSLY, THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT THAT COULD BE FIXED BY A GRILL COVER. YET, HONDA REFUSES TO DO SO, AND CHARGES CUSTOMER FOR REPAIR. *JB
Steering, Visibility, Latches/locks/linkages, Jul 31, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHORTNESS OF THE STEERING COLUMN CREATES FATIGUE WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH FOR PROLONGED HOURS ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE'S DOORS CANNOT OPEN WITHOUT PRESSING THE UNLOCK BUTTON FIRST WHICH CREATES A DELAY IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE'S DOORS WILL NOT LOCK IF ONE OF THE DOORS ARE NOT CLOSED. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THAT THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER ONLY WORKS INTERMITTENTLY WHICH CREATES A REAR VISION PROBLEM.
Equipment, Jul 24, 2006
I PURCHASED A NEW 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY END OF APRIL, 2006. TWO MONTHS LATER MY AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING (IT WAS 100 DEGREES OUTSIDE). TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE $125 TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM BECAUSE "WE SEE A LOT OF ROCKS DAMAGING AIR-CONDITIONERS, AND IT'S NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY." TURNS OUT A ROCK IMPACTED THE CONDENSER WHILE I WAS DRIVING, CAUSING THE AIR-CONDITIONER TO STOP WORKING. THIS IS CLEARLY A DESIGN DEFECT, THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS DOCUMENTED SINCE 2005 (YEAR ODYSSEY WAS REDESIGNED) AND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FOUND ON THE INTERNET. PROBLEM CAN BE FIXED WITH A GRILLE COVER, HONDA REFUSES TO FIX PROBLEM AND CHARGES CUSTOMERS FOR THE REPAIR. *NM
Electrical system, Jul 21, 2006
APPARENTLY THE "MASTER" CONTROL SWITCH IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR EXPERIENCED A LOOSE CONNECTION. THIS PREVENTED THE WINDOWS FROM OPERATING, I EXITED THE VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS RUNNING TO USE AN ATM MACHINE, SINCE THE WINDOW WOULD NOT OPERATE AND THE DOORS LOCKED, TRAPPING MY 2 YEAR OLD INSIDE.
Steering, Suspension, Jul 13, 2006
PURCHASED VEHICLE 5/23/06. VEHICLE HAS VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL SINCE PURCHASE. HONDA HAS BALANCED WHEELS TWICE WITHOUT SOLVING PROBLEM. I TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER 7/13/06 AND ASKED FOR REPAIR OF DEFECT UNDER NEW CAR WARRANTY. DEALER REFUSED AND GAVE ME A WORK ORDER STATING: HONDA REPRESENTATIVE HAD FOUND, LAST TIME IN, " VIBRATION TO BE NORMAL AT THIS TIME AS PER DPSM 999"...IN CONVERSATION WITH HONDA REP. HE TOLD ME VIBRATIONS ARE NOT A DEFECT BUT A CHARACTERISTIC OF THIS VEHICLE. SAFETY, EXCESSIVE WEAR ON MECHANICAL COMPONENTS AND DEGRADED RE-SALE VALUES ARE NOT AN ISSUE. IT WAS ALSO MY RESPONSIBILITY PRIOR TO PURCHASING VEHICLE TO TEST DRIVE AND DETERMINE "CHARACTERISTICS" AND EITHER TO PURCHASE OR DECLINE PURCHASING ON THAT BASIS... IT APPEARS HONDA IS ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT THE BURDEN AND EXPENSE OF THEIR DEFECTS ON THE CONSUMER. *JB
Power train, Jun 1, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE REGAINED POWER WHILE SLOWLY PULLING TO THE CURB. WHILE COMING TO A STOP THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AGAIN AND WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE THE DEALER REPLACED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WHEN THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER OCCURRED AGAIN THE CHECK ENGINE AND THE TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP. AFTER REPLACING THE COMPUTER AND SOLENOID THE DEALER DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP.
Structure, Apr 7, 2006
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY VAN. WHILE EXITING A PARKING LOT, I DROVE DOWN AN OBSTRUCTED ANGLED DRIVEWAY TO EXIT TO THE ROAD SURFACE AND HEARD A SCRAPE AND CRACK UNDERNEATH THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER LOOKING UNDER THE VEHICLE I DISCOVERED A PLASTIC SHROUD COVERING THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS RIPPED LOOSE. FURTHERMORE, IT IS CONTINUOUS WITH THE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY WHICH WAS CRACKED. SURPRISED AT HOW EASILY THE DAMAGE OCCURRED, I MEASURED THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE PAVEMENT AND THE UNDER SURFACE OF THE PLASTIC SHROUD TO BE JUST 5 1/2 INCHES. I FEEL THE GROUND CLEARANCE OF THIS VEHICLE IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS ANY MINOR ROAD DEBRIS OR UNEVEN ROAD SURFACES COULD CAUSE SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE DRIVE TRAIN AND FRONT END ASSEMBLY. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Mar 15, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO APPLY BRAKE PRESSURE THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN. THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THEY DETERMINED THE FLOOR MAT WAS JAMMED AGAINST THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT DISPUTED THE DEALER'S CONCLUSION THAT THE FLOOR MAT CAUSED THE VEHICLE'S ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY REPAIRED AT CONTACT'S EXPENSE, AND HONDA WAS WILLING TO PUT IT BACK ON THE HIGHWAY, AND RISK INJURING OTHER MOTORISTS. UPDATED 5/10/2006 - *AK *NM
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Mar 9, 2006
2006 HONDA ODYSSEY BRAKES FAILED TO STOP WHEN DEPRESSED. *TS THE CONSUMERS WIFE HAD TO TURN OFF TH IGNITION IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IT WAS DETERMINED THE FLOOR MATS JAMMED UNDER THE ACCELERATOR. THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD STAY ON. *JB
Structure, Mar 3, 2006
PASSENGER SIDE REAR POWER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT LOCK IN PLACE AND HAS OPENED WHILE DRIVING ! SCARING MY FAMILY WHILE RIDING IN IT. IT IS PRESENTLY IN THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE FIRST TIME. WE PURCHASED THIS VAN ONE WEEK AGO. AN INTERNET SEARCH SHOWS THE MANY OWNERS AFFECTED BY THIS SAME PROBLEM. *JB