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.
Power train, Structure, Engine, Jul 18, 2019
I AM HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING FREEZING UP ON SLOW TURNS AND THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH IS STUCK MAKING THE CAR TRANSMISSION HEAT UP AND QUIT UNTIL IT COOLS DOWN, I WAS STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD 4X FOR THIS. ONCE WITH MY 97 YR OLD BROTHER IN LAW AND 79 YR OLD SISTER.THEY WANT $4000 TO FIX THIS. THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CABLE BROKE ALSO.I HAD THE RUN FLAT PAX TIRES ON IT WHEN IT WAS PURCHASED, I WAS NOT TOLD THAT I WOULD HAVE TO DRIVE AT LEAST 100 TO 200 MILES TO GET THEM CHANGED OUT AS THEY NEED A SPECIAL MACHINE TO FIX THEM. I HAD TO BUY NEW RIMS AND TIRES FOR $1500. I HAVE 125,000 MILES ON THE CAR. I WILL NEVER BUY OR RECOMMEND A HONDA TO ANYONE.
Structure, Jul 16, 2019
DRIVER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF. HAD JUST PARKED. NO PREVIOUS ISSUE, JUST CAME OFF THE TRACKS AND FELL ON ME AS IT OPENED. VERY ALARMING AS MY TODDLER WAS SITTING IN THERE IN HER CAR SEAT. I'VE NOW HAD TO WAIT IN 108 DEGREE HEAT WAITING FOR A MOBILE MECHANIC. THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH ALL ODYSSEY'S AND REALLY NEEDS TO BE RECALLED.
Other or unspecified, Jun 10, 2019
MY HUSBAND AND I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY OUT OF TOWN FOR A WEDDING WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN WE STARTED TO SMELL A REALLY BAD SMELL AND THE VAN STARTED TO MAKE A NOISE AND SPUTTERING. WE QUICKLY EXITED THE NEXT CLOSEST EXIT AND THE VAN STARTED TO STALL. WE WERE NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE ANY MORE. WE WERE ALREADY 82 MILES FROM HOME AND NOT NEAR ANY BUSINESSES. WE CALLED ROADSIDE SERVICE WHICH TOWED US TO THE NEAREST MECHANIC WHO TOLD US WE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. OUR TRIP WAS OVER! WE HAD TO PAY $350 TO TOW US BACK HOME. MY VAN ONLY HAS 82,000 MILES! I CAN'T BELIEVE THE TRANSMISSION FAILED! THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THEIR WERE NO PRIOR WARNING BEFORE THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE!!!
Power train, Other or unspecified, Engine, May 20, 2019
I WAS DRIVING FINE, ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE ENGINE JUST COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN AND THERE WAS NO POWER. TURN ON AGAIN, IT WORKED. DRIVE FOR 2 MILES, IT TOTALLY SHUP DOWN AGAIN. NO POWER, NOTHING.
Power train, May 20, 2019
TRANSMISSION IS NOT SHIFTING PROPERTY SPECIFICALLY IN THE R GEAR
Other or unspecified, May 10, 2019
SLIDING DOORS ON BOTH SIDES KEEP STOPPING AND THE ONE ON THE LEFT YOU HAVE TO PULL IT OPEN. DOORS ARE VERY HEAVY TO PULL AND SLIDE BACK SAFETY HAZARD FOR MY CHILDREN OR OTHER PASSENGERS. SEVERAL PEOPLE THAT I RUN INTO ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. AFTER I PURCHASE THE VEHICLE I HAD TO TAKE IT IN DUE TO THE LEFT BACK SLIDING DOOR NOT OPENING SOMEONE HAD TO GET IN AND PUSH ON THE DOOR IN ORDER FOR IT TO OPEN. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS AROUND 2012 OR 2013. NOW IT'S HAPPENING AGAIN IN N2019. SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING THE LEFT SLIDING DOOR WILL OPEN BY ITSELF.
Exterior lighting, Apr 30, 2019
AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHEN STARTING VEHICLE AND WON'T GO OFF
Steering, Apr 8, 2019
POWER STEERING IS HARD TO TURN WHILE PARKING
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 22, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED A PERSISTENT FUEL ODOR AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED SPREEN HONDA (25050 REDLANDS BLVD, LOMA LINDA, CA 92254, (909) 799-7070) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WOULD BE A CHARGE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 11, 2019
PROFESSIONALLY DIAGNOSED AT DEALERSHIP CATALAYTIC CONVERTER FAULTY AT LESS THAN 90,000 MILES WITH CONSISTENT MAINTENANCE. THERE IS NO REASON TO HAVE TO PAY OVER $2,000 FOR REPAIRS WHEN THE CAR HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED AND HAS HAD RELATIVELY FEW MILES PUT ON IT GIVEN ITS AGE.
Engine, Mar 7, 2019
I HAD ALL MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED APRIL OF LAST YEAR AND NOW IN FEBRUARY OF 2019 I HAD REPLACE THE BACK MOTOR MOUNT AGAIN. NOW I HAVE YET ANOTHER MOTOR MOUNT GOING BAD. THIS IS RIDICULOUS. THE 06 HONDA ODESSEY NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. EVEN MY MECHANIC SAID THAT HE SEES THIS ALL THE TIME WITH THE 06 ODESSEYS
Air bags, Feb 23, 2019
AIR BAGS LIGHT NEVER STOP I FILL LIKE I'M NOT SAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE WHIT MY FAMILY
Power train, Electrical system, Feb 19, 2019
POWER TRAN FAILED. MISSING FIRE 3 SPARK PLUGS REAR SIDE ENGINE.
Suspension, Jan 19, 2019
AFTER EXPERIENCING INCREASING VIBRATION ONLY DURING ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING THE 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY, I DID SOME RESEARCH. AS IT TURNS OUT, THE ENGINE MOUNTS (ALTERNATELY REFERRED TO AS "MOTOR MOUNTS") ARE AN EXTREMELY WELL-KNOWN DEFECT AMONG CONSUMERS. I WAS AS MUCH AS TOLD BY THE PLEASANT YOUNG WOMAN WHO ANSWERED AT HONDA CONSUMER AFFAIRS THAT BECAUSE THE SAFETY CONCERNS OF BROKEN ENGINE MOUNTS ARE NEGLIGIBLE, THAT THE MANUFACTURER DOESN'T REALLY CARE - DESPITE THE FACT THAT IS A KNOWN DEFECT, IS EXTREMELY PREVALENT, IS RECURRING REQUIRING MANY OWNERS TO REPLACE THE MOUNTS 2,3 4 OR MORE TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF OWNERSHIP, IT HAS A KNOWN CAUSE (THE "ECO DRIVE" SYSTEM, AND CAN BE VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR. IN FACT, WHAT SHE ACTUALLY SAID WAS THAT MY CAR DID NOT HAVE A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH IT. WHEN I INFORMED HER THAT I ALREADY KNEW THAT, BUT WANTED TO REGISTER A COMPLAINT WITH HONDA AND TO INQUIRE AS TO THE LIKELIHOOD OF ANY SORT OF COMPENSATION OR REPAIR, I WAS TOLD TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT. I AGAIN EXPLAINED I'D LIKE TO DEAL WITH HONDA, AND WAS AGAIN ASSURED THAT NO ONE THERE - NO ONE - WAS INTERESTED IN HEARING MY CONCERNS, NOR WOULD ANYONE THERE DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT WITHOUT INTERVENTION FROM THE GOVERNMENT. WHY HAS HONDA NOT ISSUED A RECALL? EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED CAN, AND DOES, CAUSE ISSUES WITH STABILITY AND CONTROL. THE RANGE OF SPEED AT WHICH THIS PROBLEM OCCURS IS WIDENING, AND THE VIBRATION IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY STRONG. AS OF NOW, IT OCCURS ONLY WHILE ACCELERATING, NOT AT ALL DURING COASTING, MOSTLY AT HIGHWAY OR FREEWAY SPEEDS, OR LOWER SPEEDS DURING RAPID ACCELERATION.
Air bags, Dec 9, 2018
CHECK AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. I SAW THAT THE 2005 HAD A RECALL FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM, WONDERING IF 2006 COULD BE IMPACTED WITH SIMILAR PROBLEM. LIGHT COMES ON BOTH WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION, AND WHEN CAR IS IN PARK.
Steering, Nov 28, 2018
HIGH PRESSURE HOSES
Latches/locks/linkages, Nov 21, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOORS MALFUNCTIONED. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR OPENED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR ALSO FAILED. WHEN THE REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WAS LATCHED, THE DOOR INDICATOR DISPLAYED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR WAS AJAR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 263,901.
Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 14, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING, THE ODOR OF FUEL WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED IN 2015 PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V112000 (FUEL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000.
Power train, Structure, Seats, Aug 10, 2018
FOR STARTERS I HAD TRANSMISSION REBUIT AND ITS NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN THIS IS AT 120000 MILES THEN AT 135000 MILES. I HAVENT GOT IT REPLACED YET, BUT MY MECHANIC GAVE ME THE WARNING. ALSO SAID ALL ODYSSEYS TRANSMISSIONS FAIL.LIKE ITS A ONGOING PROBLEM. NUMBER 2. MY PASSENGERFRONT DOOR GETS STUCK AND YOU CANT OPEN OT EVEN THOUGH ITS UNLOCKED. 3..THE MIDDLE SEAT SECOND ROW THE SMALL SEAT THAT UNLATCHES, UNLATCHES WHILE DRIVING.
Steering, Seats, Engine, Aug 7, 2018
ENGINE LEAKING OIL AND SMOKE APPEARS WHEN THE VAN IS ON SEATS FEEL LOOSE
Steering, Jun 22, 2018
WHEN STARTING OR PARKING CAR P/S DOES NOT WORK. ALSO LOUD GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING. HAD PRESSURE HOSE CHANGED. SITUATION GETTING WORSE AND IS BECOMING DANGEROUS. FROM MU MECHANIC AND THE INTERNET LEARNED THAT HONDA HAD SILENT RECALL BUT WAS NEVER NOTIFIED AND THAT RECALL WAS UP TO 100K. THIS IS A SAFTEY ISSUE AND A MANDATORY RECALL SHOULD BE LAUNCHED. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM FROM WHAT I HAVE BEEN READING. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SOME TIME.
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jun 19, 2018
UPON ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE ON ALL ROADS THERE IS AN UNCONTROLLABLE SHAKING. FROM A COMPLETE STOP OR FROM DRIVING AND TRYING TO ACCELERATE,
Structure, Jun 12, 2018
(DELETE) TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STATIONARY, THE LEFT SIDE SLIDING DOOR FELL BECAME DETACHED ITS HINGES. IN ADDITION, THE RIGHT SIDE SLIDING DOOR BECAME STUCK ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. A DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 143,000. AD
Structure, Jun 12, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE'S HINGES. IN ADDITION, THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR BECAME STUCK ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. A DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 143,000.
Suspension, Wheels, Other or unspecified, Jun 8, 2018
WHEN YOUR DRIVING AROUND 60 TO 70 FRONT END STARTS SHAKING, VIBRATING WHEN YOU LET OFF THE GAS PEDDLE IT STOPS BUT WHEN YOU ACCELERATE IT STARTS AGAIN I HAVE READ MANY POST OF THE SAME ISSUE I HAVE REPLACED ALL WHEELS AND SAME THING IS HAPPING