2006 Honda Odyssey problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Honda Odyssey, most often about body & structure. There are 2 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
42
Recalls
2
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
1
Median mileage
160,000 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Body & Structure is the most-reported problem area, named in 11 of 42 complaints (26%).
  • Transmission & Drivetrain (7) and electrical system (6) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 160,000 mi.
  • Owners reported 1 crash, 2 fires and 1 injury.
  • The 2006 Honda Odyssey has 2 recalls on file.
  • NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation covering this vehicle.
  • It ranks 18th of 22 Honda Odyssey model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 56% more complaints than the 2005 model year (27).

2006 Honda Odyssey problems by category

  • Body & Structure
    11 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    7 complaints
  • Electrical System
    6 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    5 complaints
  • Brakes
    5 complaints
  • Steering
    5 complaints
  • Engine
    5 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    4 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    3 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    3 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    2 complaints
  • Suspension
    2 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    2 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    2 complaints
  • Airbags · 1 crash
    2 complaints
  • Lighting
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Structure:body8
Power train7
Electrical system6
Steering5
Engine5
Unknown or other4
Fuel/propulsion system4
Service brakes3

When problems happen (mileage)

2Under 10k110k–30k30k–60k260k–100k3100k–150k13150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2006 Honda Odyssey complaints that list mileage.

2006 Honda Odyssey recalls (2)

  • Recall 14V112000Mar 14, 2014886,815 vehicles
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    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.

    Remedy: 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).

  • Recall 10V504000Oct 22, 2010471,820 vehicles
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

    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.

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • PE09024Opened May 13, 2009Closed Oct 19, 2009led to recall 10V098000

    Air in brake system

    The office of defects investigation (odi) has received 69 complaints, and honda has received 613 complaints and field reports, alleging low/soft/spongy brake pedal travel in model year (my) 2006 through 2008 honda odyssey minivans.twenty-six odi complaints were also reported to honda, resulting in a total complaint count of 656.some complaints allege that the condition resulted in extended stopping distances, including some reports of rolling past stop signs or traffic lights.there are 14 alleged crashes in the subject vehicle population related to low/soft pedals. In response to odi's informa…

Recent 2006 Honda Odyssey complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed May 17, 2026AZDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System
    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.
    NHTSA complaint #11738420 · source
  2. Filed Dec 30, 2024NCLightingOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers
    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 without warning. This made for a very dangerous situation. I reacted as quickly as I could to prevent an accident and tried my high…
    NHTSA complaint #11633039 · source
  3. Filed Oct 27, 2024CTElectrical 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
    NHTSA complaint #11622128 · source
  4. Filed Jun 28, 2024TXBrakesEngineAcceleration & Cruise 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 warranty but they informed me that there was nothing that they could do because the car is already in my name the second day i…
    NHTSA complaint #11597412 · source
  5. Filed Apr 4, 2024ALCrashTowedAirbags
    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.
    NHTSA complaint #11581244 · source
  6. Filed Jul 22, 2023NYBrakes
    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.
    NHTSA complaint #11533857 · source
  7. Filed Jul 9, 2023PABrakesSteeringWheels & Tires
    Hello, the vehicle needs new tires and the alignment is not working properly after going 60 MPH on the highway it shakes.
    NHTSA complaint #11531172 · source
  8. Filed May 2, 2023180,000 miVABody & Structure
    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 it was confirmed as a common failure for the model vehicle; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer…
    NHTSA complaint #11519985 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology