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, Jun 1, 2018
TAKATA RECALL. WE RECEIVED AN EMAIL FROM THE SELLING DEALER TELLING US THAT A PROBLEM MAY EXIST WITH THE AIR BAGS IN OUR CAR. THEY PROVIDED US WITH A RECALL NUMBER ( EA 15001). I WENT TO OUR LOCAL HONDA DEALER IN FORT MYERS FL. AND THEY TOLD US THAT THERE IS NO RECALL FOR OUR VEHICLE. WE ARE NOT SURE WHO TO BELIEVE. PLEASE SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Structure, Apr 25, 2018
THE 2 SLIDING DOORS OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. THE DOOR CLOSES AND LATCHES BUT BECOMES UNLATCHED WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE READ ABOUT MANY OTHER OWNERS WHO HAVE THE SAME ISSUE ONLINE. WHEN WE CONTACT HONDA THEY SAY IT IS NOT THEIR PROBLEM AND THEY WON'T FIX IT WITHOUT ME PAYING FOR IT BECAUSE MY VAN IS OUT OF WARRANTY. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS BECAUSE IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE.
Power train, Jan 18, 2018
THE CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. IT STALLED WHEN TRAVELING AT 55 MPH CREATING A DANGER ON THE ROAD. PER MECHANIC, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE IS LESS THAN 150,000 MILES.
Other or unspecified, Jan 9, 2018
HEATER COIL
Latches/locks/linkages, Jan 4, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR DID NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY AND THE DOOR AJAR INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DOOR HAD TO BE MANUALLY CLOSED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE DOOR FLUNG OPEN. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000. *TR
Air bags, Jan 2, 2018, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE THE DRIVER'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, SHE CRASHED INTO A TREE AND A BRICK WALL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER DIED INSTANTLY IN THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE INJURIES SUSTAINED IN THE CRASH WERE UNKNOWN. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 82,000.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Dec 17, 2017
TAKATA RECALL I OWN A 2006 HONDA ODESSEY AND THE TORC CONVERTER IS FAILING WILL DRIVING. HONDA HAS A COMPLAINT FAILED AGAINST THEM FOR NO ADDRESSING THIS ISSUE..
Engine, Dec 14, 2017
HORRIBLE VIBRATION IN ECO MODE DUE TO VCM (3 CYLINDERS SHUTTING DOWN) AT ALL SPEEDS. NOTICED VIBRATION WHEN SPEED EXCEEDS 50 MPH. HONDA DEALER NOTED THIS IS MOST LIKELY DUE TO EOO MODE BUT VIBRATION IS TOO MUCH TO BE NORMAL. VIBRATION INCREASES IN INTENSITY WHEN ACCELERATING ABOVE 50 MPH. 5 SERVICE INSPECTIONS AND MASTER TECHNICIANS CANNOT DIAGNOSE PROBLEM(S)YET. ENGINE MOUNT FAILURE NOTED BY OTHER OWNERS DESCRIBE THE PROBLEM PRECISELY.
Other or unspecified, Dec 4, 2017
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE APPROX 80 MILES PER HOUR THIS PAST JUNE MY SUNROOF SHATTERED. I AM FAIRLY CERTAIN NOTHING HIT IT-JUST SPONTAINEOUSLY SHATTERED.
Steering, Nov 24, 2017
VEHICLE STEERING IS STIFF ON SLOW TURNS AND PARKING. STEERING COLUMN VIBRATES AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. TIE RODS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. NEW TIRES, ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS HAVE ALSO BEEN REPLACED. HIGH PITCHED SOUND ALSO COMES FROM STEERING COLUMN WHILE IDLING IN STATIONARY POSITION. MOISTURE APPEARS AROUND O-RING LEADING INTO THE STEERING FLUID PUMP. REGULAR MAINTENANCE HAS ALREADY BEEN PERFORMED SINCE PURCHASE (NEW IN APRIL 2006). THE STEERING ISSUE CONCERNS ME AS THE 'SYMPTOMS' COME AND GO. I'VE TALKED WITH OTHERS WHO HAVE SAME MODEL/YEAR AND THEY EXPERIENCE SAME PROBLEM. HONDA OWES IT TO THEIR CUSTOMERS TO ISSUE A RECALL ON THIS 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY POWER STEERING PROBLEM. IT'S A COSTLY REPAIR THAT SEEMS TO BE PREVALENT IN QUITE A FEW 2006 ODYSSEY'S. SERVICE RECORDS FOR THIS VEHICLE ARE IN OWNERS POSSESSION.
Engine, Nov 14, 2017
DEALER STATES FRONT ENGINE MOUNT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AFTER ONLY 74,000 MILES. "MOTOR MOUNT - FRONT: WORN OUT" IS THE EXACT STATEMENT. A SIMPLE WEB SEARCH YIELDS NUMEROUS REFERENCES TO BROKEN OR WORN OUT MOTOR MOUNTS ON HONDA VEHICLES WITH 6 CYLINDER ENGINES. AT WHAT POINT DOES THE NHTSA TAKE NOTICE? WHEN DOES HONDA TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS ISSUE?
Structure, Other or unspecified, Nov 10, 2017
PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT OPEN. IF OPENED DOES NOT CLOSE AT THE FIRST ATTEMPT, IT TAKES ATLEAST 3-4 ATTEMPT TO CLOSE OR OPEN. SLIDING DOOR LIGHT IS ON.
Structure, Nov 10, 2017
THERE IS RUST OVER THE REAR WHEELS ON BOTH SIDES. I HAVE SEEN THIS ON ALMOST EVERY SINGLE SIMILAR HONDA ODYSSEY, SAME MODEL AS THE 2006 MODEL I OWN. THE RUST IS ON THE BODY PANELS IMMEDIATELY OVER THE REAR WHEELS, ON BOTH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER SIDES. THIS HAS HAPPENED GRADUALLY, AND OCCURS ON NO OTHER PART OF THE VEHICLE, SO IT IS A QUALITY CONTROL ISSUE.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Nov 7, 2017
THE BACK DOORS IN THE CAR DO NOT LATCH PROPERLY. ONE DOOR OPENS WHILE DRIVING AND THE OTHER ONLY LATCHES ON ONE SIDE.
Other or unspecified, Oct 24, 2017
THE TWO AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC SIDE DOORS WERE GRINDING AND HAVING A HARD TIME CLOSING. WHEN CLOSING OR OPENING, THE DOORS WOULD BOUNCE/SKIP AND RETURN TO THE STARTING POSITION. TODAY THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR JUST FELL OFF THE TRACK AND WAS HANGING BY A THIN CABLE. THIS ALSO CAUSED SOME BODY DAMAGE.
Structure, Sep 18, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE SLIDING DOOR CABLE FRACTURED AND THE DOOR DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED AN UNKNOWN DEALER, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 162,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Engine, Aug 16, 2017
IN MOTION THE ENGINE WAS MAKING A LOUD RATTLE AS IF SOMETHING WAS HITTING THE VEHICLE'S FAN. TURNS OUT IT IS THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. BECAUSE THERE IS A TSB OUT MY EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY IS REFUSING TO COVER THIS REPAIR THAT RUNS OVER $3K.
Structure, Aug 2, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS LOADING THE TRUNK, THE HATCH SLAMMED DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR STRUTS THAT HELD THE DOOR SUDDENLY FAILED AND HAD TO BE MANUALLY OPENED OR CLOSED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.
Structure, Seats, Jul 28, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE THIRD ROW SEAT WAS RUSTED AND THE FRAME WAS BENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SOUTHEASTERN HONDA (LOCATED AT 3125 DIXIE HIGHWAY NE PALM BAY, FL 32905) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 171,000.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Jul 27, 2017
THIS VAN HAS BEEN A FRUSTRATING NIGHTMARE. BESIDES THE PAX SYSTEM TIRE ISSUES, WE HAVE HAD TO FIX BOTH SLIDING DOORS BECAUSE THEY FELL OFF. LAST SUMMER THE DOOR WOULDN'T CLOSE, THEN IT FELL OFF THE TRACK WHILE I WAS OUT SHOPPING WITH MY KIDS. MY HUSBAND CAME WITH SOME TOOLS AND HELPED TO GET IT CLOSED SO WE COULD TAKE IT TO THE AUTO SHOP. IT WAS AN EXPENSIVE FIX NOT TO MENTION THE DAMAGE TO THE EXTERIOR. YESTERDAY WHILE I WAS AT THE LIBRARY WITH FOUR OF MY CHILDREN ( 8,6,3, AND A BABY) THE OTHER DOOR CAME OFF THE TRACK. THIS TIME, MY HUSBAND WAS NOT AROUND TO COME HELP US ( HE IS DEPLOYED SERVING IN AFGHANISTAN). WE HAD TO GET THE VAN TOWED, AND THE DOOR STAYED OPEN ALL NIGHT BECAUSE THE SHOP WAS CLOSED. WHILE THERE, ONE OF THE MEN WORKING SAID HE IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH HIS ODYSSEY. LOOKING ONLINE I SEE THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE BECAUSE A PIECE WAS MADE WITH NYLON ( TO REDUCE NOISE) WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN MADE WITH STEEL. THERE IS OBVIOUSLY SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE HARDWARE ON THIS. HONDA NEEDS TO FIX THESE, INSTEAD OF LEAVING THE BURDEN TO REST ON THE CONSUMERS WHO PURCHASED THESE PIECES OF JUNK. WHAT A FRUSTRATING SITUATION!
Other or unspecified, Jul 19, 2017
ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH SLIDING DOORS. RIGHT DIRECTIONAL IN FRONT WILL NOT WORK CHECKED FUSES AND TRIED 3 BULBS. ONLY DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW OPENS. MAJOR MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE WHEN YOUR DOORS AND WINDOW WILL NOT OPEN ESPECIALLY WHILE DRIVING WITH CHILDREN
Other or unspecified, May 30, 2017
WATER COLLECTS IN THE ENTIRE TRUNK/CARGO AREA DURING AND AFTER RAIN. IT HAS COMPLETELY COVERED THE ENTIRE CARGO AREA INCLUDING SATURATING THE CARPETING WITH OVER 4" OF STANDING WATER IN CARGO AREA. VEHICLE CAN EITHER BE PARKED AND WATER COLLECTS OR WHILE DIVING LOCALLY.
Steering, May 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND WAS UNABLE TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.
Structure, Other or unspecified, May 11, 2017
TAKATA RECALL. MY HONDA VAN HAS BEEN LOSING PAINT FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS NOW AND ITS GETTING WORSE. I HAVE BIG SPOTS ON MY ROOF, HOOD AND SLIDING DOORS. I WOULD LIKE THIS ISSUE FIXED ASAP.
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Apr 24, 2017
HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE SINCE NEW (JULY 2006). VEHICLE/STEERING/WHEELS EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT VIBRATION AT 65 TO 70MPH. HAVE CHANGED TIRES, ALL SUSPENSION PARTS AND NOTHING SEEMS TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM. BEEN GOING ON SINCE VEHICLE WAS NEW. HAVE BEEN TO DEALERSHIP MANY MANY TIMES AND SPENT A LOT OF MONEY BASED ON DEALERSHIP SERVICE RECOMMENDATION BUT STILL PROBLEM PERSISTS. THIS VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE AND HONDA NEEDS TO ISSUE RECALL FOR THIS GENERATION OF ODYSSEYS AS I HAVE READ ABOUT THIS ISSUE WITH MANY OWNERS OF THIS SAME TYPE VEHICLE.