Honda Odyssey problems
703 owners have filed defect reports on this one. That's not a small number. No active recalls — patterns come from the complaint record.
Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.
Repair exposure runs above average — only with money set aside and eyes open.
- Steering: 127 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 34,000–80,000 mi
- Body: 85 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 45,000–130,000 mi
- Reliability score 6.8/10 — around the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
Transmission failed after 84,000 miles. Transmission shudders between gears at various speeds when accelerating. Reverse also does not engage and appears to exhibit slippage. *kb
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…
This is a car I just purchased from owner, my report is the soft brake pedal. Having just put on new pads, it didn't make any change in the pedal as it would with most cars? Is there any recall on this car for brakes. I read where many other owned have this same issue.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Honda odyssey. While driving approximately 30 MPH and coming to a stop the brake pedal fell to the floor slightly. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact stated that he was an independent mechanic and…
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Common questions
Is the 2006 Honda Odyssey reliable?
It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.8 out of 10 based on 703 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 Honda Odyssey has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.
Should you avoid the 2006 Honda Odyssey?
The 2006 Honda Odyssey is a higher-risk ownership prospect. Repair exposure runs above average — only with money set aside and eyes open. The record behind that call: Steering: 127 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 34,000–80,000 mi; Body: 85 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 45,000–130,000 mi; Reliability score 6.8/10 — around the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2006 Honda Odyssey?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is steering, with 127 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 59,584 miles. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The steering is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 59,584 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Honda Odyssey has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2006 Honda Odyssey?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 703 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $700, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.