honda Odyssey problems
0 safety recalls. 702 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
HAVE A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE THIRD ROW SEAT ON THE RIGHT SIDE WILL NOT LATCH RELIABLY TO THE FLOOR. SITTING ON THE SEAT AND/OR ACCELERATING CAUSES THE SEAT AND PASSENGER TO FLIP BACKWARDS. THE SEAT LATCH IS ON A SWINGING PANEL AND IS TOO FAR FORWARD TO MEET THE FLOOR MOUNTED…
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.
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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 702 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.
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. 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. 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 702 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 aren't always better value.