2006 HONDA ODYSSEY — Owner-Reported Problems

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 683 complaints · 4 recalls
Most-reported system: ENGINE (115 complaints · 16.8%)
Safety signals:
  • Crashes 27
  • Fires 11
  • Injuries 44
  • Deaths 1
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Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

Component Problem Distribution ENGINE appears in 115 of 683 owner complaints (16.8%) in this vehicle snapshot. ENGINE: 115 complaints, 16.8% of reports ENGINE 115 · 16.8% · 4 fire reports STEERING: 114 complaints, 16.7% of reports STEERING 114 · 16.7% · 2 crash reports STRUCTURE: 80 complaints, 11.7% of reports STRUCTURE 80 · 11.7% · 2 crash reports POWER TRAIN: 68 complaints, 10.0% of reports POWER TRAIN 68 · 10.0% · 2 crash reports 3 fire reports SERVICE BRAKES: 65 complaints, 9.5% of reports SERVICE BRAKES 65 · 9.5% · 5 crash reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 28 complaints, 4.1% of reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 28 · 4.1% · 3 crash reports 1 fire reports FUEL SYSTEM: 24 complaints, 3.5% of reports FUEL SYSTEM 24 · 3.5% · 2 fire reports AIR BAGS: 14 complaints, 2.0% of reports AIR BAGS 14 · 2.0% · 7 crash reports VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: 10 complaints, 1.5% of reports VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10 · 1.5% · 3 crash reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 336 complaints, 49.2% of reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER 336 · 49.2% · 11 crash reports 3 fire reports 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

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System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
ENGINE 115 16.8% 0 crashes · 4 fires
STEERING 114 16.7% 2 crashes · 0 fires
STRUCTURE 80 11.7% 2 crashes · 0 fires
POWER TRAIN 68 10.0% 2 crashes · 3 fires
SERVICE BRAKES 65 9.5% 5 crashes · 0 fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 28 4.1% 3 crashes · 1 fires
FUEL SYSTEM 24 3.5% 0 crashes · 2 fires
AIR BAGS 14 2.0% 7 crashes · 0 fires
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10 1.5% 3 crashes · 0 fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 336 49.2% 11 crashes · 3 fires
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Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

Problem & Recall Timeline Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Oct 2005; the first recall shown was reported in Jul 2006. 2005-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2006-Q1: 4 owner reports 4 2006-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2006-Q3: 10 owner reports 10 2006-Q4: 7 owner reports 7 2007-Q1: 17 owner reports 17 2007-Q2: 21 owner reports 21 2007-Q3: 15 owner reports 15 2007-Q4: 11 owner reports 11 2008-Q1: 6 owner reports 6 2008-Q2: 15 owner reports 15 2008-Q3: 4 owner reports 4 2008-Q4: 8 owner reports 8 2009-Q1: 18 owner reports 18 2009-Q2: 13 owner reports 13 2009-Q3: 11 owner reports 11 2009-Q4: 14 owner reports 14 2010-Q1: 49 owner reports 49 2010-Q2: 25 owner reports 25 2010-Q3: 10 owner reports 10 2010-Q4: 16 owner reports 16 2011-Q1: 28 owner reports 28 2011-Q2: 15 owner reports 15 2011-Q3: 19 owner reports 19 2011-Q4: 18 owner reports 18 2012-Q1: 15 owner reports 15 2012-Q2: 8 owner reports 8 2012-Q3: 12 owner reports 12 2012-Q4: 15 owner reports 15 2013-Q1: 10 owner reports 10 2013-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2013-Q3: 11 owner reports 11 2013-Q4: 15 owner reports 15 2014-Q1: 13 owner reports 13 2014-Q2: 22 owner reports 22 2014-Q3: 17 owner reports 17 2014-Q4: 12 owner reports 12 2015-Q1: 12 owner reports 12 2015-Q2: 7 owner reports 7 2015-Q3: 6 owner reports 6 2015-Q4: 8 owner reports 8 2016-Q1: 8 owner reports 8 2016-Q2: 7 owner reports 7 2016-Q3: 7 owner reports 7 2016-Q4: 10 owner reports 10 2017-Q1: 4 owner reports 4 2017-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2017-Q3: 6 owner reports 6 2017-Q4: 9 owner reports 9 2018-Q1: 4 owner reports 4 2018-Q2: 7 owner reports 7 2018-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2018-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2019-Q1: 6 owner reports 6 2019-Q2: 6 owner reports 6 2019-Q3: 7 owner reports 7 2019-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2020-Q1: 4 owner reports 4 2020-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2020-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2020-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2021-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2021-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2021-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2021-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2022-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2022-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2022-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2022-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2023-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2024-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2024-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2025-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2026-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 Owner reports Oct 2005 Apr 2026 Recall campaign 06V270000 ◆ Recall campaign 06V270000 Recall campaign 10V504000 ◆ Recall campaign 10V504000 Recall campaign 14V112000 ◆ Recall campaign 14V112000 Recall campaign 14E049000 ◆ Recall campaign 14E049000 Investigation PE09024 ● Investigation PE09024
  • Campaign 06V270000 was reported 217 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 10V504000 was reported 1,484 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 14V112000 was reported 1,403 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 14E049000 was reported 1,539 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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Date Record type Count Record identifier
2005-Q4 Owner reports 2
2006-Q1 Owner reports 4
2006-Q2 Owner reports 2
2006-Q3 Owner reports 10
2006-Q4 Owner reports 7
2007-Q1 Owner reports 17
2007-Q2 Owner reports 21
2007-Q3 Owner reports 15
2007-Q4 Owner reports 11
2008-Q1 Owner reports 6
2008-Q2 Owner reports 15
2008-Q3 Owner reports 4
2008-Q4 Owner reports 8
2009-Q1 Owner reports 18
2009-Q2 Owner reports 13
2009-Q3 Owner reports 11
2009-Q4 Owner reports 14
2010-Q1 Owner reports 49
2010-Q2 Owner reports 25
2010-Q3 Owner reports 10
2010-Q4 Owner reports 16
2011-Q1 Owner reports 28
2011-Q2 Owner reports 15
2011-Q3 Owner reports 19
2011-Q4 Owner reports 18
2012-Q1 Owner reports 15
2012-Q2 Owner reports 8
2012-Q3 Owner reports 12
2012-Q4 Owner reports 15
2013-Q1 Owner reports 10
2013-Q2 Owner reports 5
2013-Q3 Owner reports 11
2013-Q4 Owner reports 15
2014-Q1 Owner reports 13
2014-Q2 Owner reports 22
2014-Q3 Owner reports 17
2014-Q4 Owner reports 12
2015-Q1 Owner reports 12
2015-Q2 Owner reports 7
2015-Q3 Owner reports 6
2015-Q4 Owner reports 8
2016-Q1 Owner reports 8
2016-Q2 Owner reports 7
2016-Q3 Owner reports 7
2016-Q4 Owner reports 10
2017-Q1 Owner reports 4
2017-Q2 Owner reports 5
2017-Q3 Owner reports 6
2017-Q4 Owner reports 9
2018-Q1 Owner reports 4
2018-Q2 Owner reports 7
2018-Q3 Owner reports 3
2018-Q4 Owner reports 3
2019-Q1 Owner reports 6
2019-Q2 Owner reports 6
2019-Q3 Owner reports 7
2019-Q4 Owner reports 3
2020-Q1 Owner reports 4
2020-Q2 Owner reports 1
2020-Q3 Owner reports 3
2020-Q4 Owner reports 3
2021-Q1 Owner reports 3
2021-Q2 Owner reports 2
2021-Q3 Owner reports 3
2021-Q4 Owner reports 2
2022-Q1 Owner reports 3
2022-Q2 Owner reports 5
2022-Q3 Owner reports 2
2022-Q4 Owner reports 1
2023-Q2 Owner reports 2
2023-Q3 Owner reports 2
2024-Q2 Owner reports 2
2024-Q4 Owner reports 2
2025-Q3 Owner reports 1
2026-Q2 Owner reports 1
Recall campaign 1 06V270000
Recall campaign 1 10V504000
Recall campaign 1 14V112000
Recall campaign 1 14E049000
Defect investigation 1 PE09024
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Safety Recalls (4)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

  1. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 06V270000

    Report date
    Component:
    EQUIPMENT
    Consequence:
    THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
    Remedy:
    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.
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  2. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 10V504000

    Report date
    Component:
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    Consequence:
    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.
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  3. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 14E049000

    Report date
    Component:
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Consequence:
    A vehicle that runs out of fuel and stalls has an increased risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
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  4. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 14V112000

    Report date
    Component:
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Consequence:
    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).
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Complaint Narrative Explorer

Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records

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Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
55% city45% highway
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Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

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Methodology & Data Integrity

Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.

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