2006 Honda Odyssey problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (102) · Power Train (51) · Engine (49)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
567 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2014-07-28 · campaign 14E049000 · 280 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A vehicle that runs out of fuel and stalls has an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2014-03-14 · campaign 14V112000 · 886,815 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 2010-10-22 · campaign 10V504000 · 471,820 vehicles
Defect: 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
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (43)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2023-06-13 · A21120A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service news - the navigation clock and date are incorrect. this is due to a limited gps receiver capacity resulting in rollover of the internal chip memory; the rollover occurred on january 1, 2022, at 12:00am local time.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-01-25 · A21120A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
servicenews article - the clock shows the incorrect time. this issue is due to a limited gps receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover" will occur on january 1, 2022, at 12:00am local time. as a result, once specific triggers are met, the navigation date an
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2021-01-23 · A07-030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"service bulletin - there are several a/c leak detection tools available. -refrigerant gas leak detector -ultrasonic leak detector -leak dye"
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor 2020-06-03 · DOR-M9J4S-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
these skus are exhaust manifolds with catalytic converters. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of carb certification. these skus can no longer be sold as they do not meet carb standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor 2020-06-03 · DOR-M3J3F-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
these skus are exhaust manifolds with catalytic converters. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of carb certification. these skus can no longer be sold as they do not meet carb standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2019-01-17 · DOR-D8K8Q-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sku is a variable valve timing (vvt) solenoid. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for possible incorrect wiring. incorrect vvt solenoid wiring may cause an inability of the variable valve timing system to activate. inability to activate the variable val
Showing the 6 most recent of 43 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-17 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“forward collision mitigation system displays an error message and does not function. this has been replaced once and continues to fail. the car also turns off at stop lights with the fuel saving automatic restart system, but will not automatically restart. …”
2024-12-30 · Visibility/Wiper“the night before christmas eve, i was commuting home from the neighboring city, which is about a 25 minute drive home from where i was currently located. it was late in the evening and 2 of my children were in the car with me. i live in a rural area that is extremely dark in most of the areas. as i'm driving along both of my low beams go out withou…”
2024-10-27 · Electrical System“the back doors start to open and close alone, then they did not open. i had to disconnect the electric doors .and the a/c it turns on by itself …”
2024-06-28 · Vehicle Speed Control“on [xxx] i purchased a 2006 honda odyssey from dfw cash cars llc 325 n riverside drive fort worth texas and the dealer gdn is p167677 the vin number for the vehicle is [xxx] when i bought the vehicle i noticed it was making a noise from the engine so i took it back to them and they said even with the warranty i don't know for sure if there was a w…”
2024-04-04 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“when my kids and i were a hit and run accident. we were struck on the drivers side of the van. the side curtain airbags didn’t deploy. …”
2023-07-22 · Service Brakes“when braking for an intersection the engine revved after lifting foot from the accelerator and brakes were not able to stop the vehicle until i was in the middle of the intersection. luckily no other vehicles were in the intersection at the time otherwise it would have caused a crash.…”
2023-07-09 · Wheels“hello, the vehicle needs new tires and the alignment is not working properly after going 60 mph on the highway it shakes.…”
2023-05-02 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch · 180,000 mi“the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side rear sliding door inadvertently opened. additionally, the driver's side rear sliding door detached, and the driver's and passenger's side rear sliding doors failed to close once opened. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where i…”
2023-04-04 · Power Train“the contact owned a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and shuddered. additionally, the vehicle failed to accelerate. the contact restarted and parked the vehicle at the residence. an independent mechanic went to the residence and diagnosed the vehicle with a failed transmission. the…”
2022-12-02 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch · 248,000 mi“the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the rear passenger's side sliding door ajar message was displayed. the contact stated that the door failed to close after one attempt. the contact was able to close the rear passenger's side sliding door securely with the assistance of someone operating the door ma…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.