MYRModel Year Report

2006 Honda Odyssey

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2006 Honda Odyssey
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
703
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

18% of complaints

Complaints per year

1990: 2 complaints 1990 1994: 1 complaint 1995: 96 complaints 1996: 70 complaints 1997: 20 complaints 1998: 73 complaints 1998 1999: 518 complaints 2000: 675 complaints 2001: 619 complaints 2002: 960 complaints 2003: 914 complaints 2004: 585 complaints 2005: 830 complaints 2006: 703 complaints 2006 703 2007: 830 complaints 2008: 499 complaints 2009: 198 complaints 2010: 255 complaints 2011: 235 complaints 2012: 244 complaints 2013: 210 complaints 2013 2014: 308 complaints 2015: 206 complaints 2016: 270 complaints 2017: 39 complaints 2018: 992 complaints 2018 2019: 977 complaints 2020: 473 complaints 2021: 143 complaints 2022: 137 complaints 2023: 100 complaints 2023 2024: 113 complaints 2025: 400 complaints 2026: 43 complaints
1990: 2 complaints 1990 1994: 1 complaint 1995: 96 complaints 1996: 70 complaints 1996 1997: 20 complaints 1998: 73 complaints 1999: 518 complaints 1999 2000: 675 complaints 2001: 619 complaints 2002: 960 complaints 2002 2003: 914 complaints 2004: 585 complaints 2005: 830 complaints 2006: 703 complaints 2006 703 2007: 830 complaints 2008: 499 complaints 2008 2009: 198 complaints 2010: 255 complaints 2011: 235 complaints 2011 2012: 244 complaints 2013: 210 complaints 2014: 308 complaints 2014 2015: 206 complaints 2016: 270 complaints 2017: 39 complaints 2017 2018: 992 complaints 2019: 977 complaints 2020: 473 complaints 2020 2021: 143 complaints 2022: 137 complaints 2023: 100 complaints 2023 2024: 113 complaints 2025: 400 complaints 2026: 43 complaints 2026
1990: 2 complaints 1990 1994: 1 complaint 1995: 96 complaints 1995 1996: 70 complaints 1997: 20 complaints 1997 1998: 73 complaints 1999: 518 complaints 1999 2000: 675 complaints 2001: 619 complaints 2001 2002: 960 complaints 2003: 914 complaints 2003 2004: 585 complaints 2005: 830 complaints 2006: 703 complaints 2006 703 2007: 830 complaints 2008: 499 complaints 2009: 198 complaints 2009 2010: 255 complaints 2011: 235 complaints 2011 2012: 244 complaints 2013: 210 complaints 2013 2014: 308 complaints 2015: 206 complaints 2015 2016: 270 complaints 2017: 39 complaints 2017 2018: 992 complaints 2019: 977 complaints 2019 2020: 473 complaints 2021: 143 complaints 2021 2022: 137 complaints 2023: 100 complaints 2023 2024: 113 complaints 2025: 400 complaints 2025 2026: 43 complaints

2006: 703 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19902
19941
199596
199670
199720
199873
1999518
2000675
2001619
2002960
2003914
2004585
2005830
2006703
2007830
2008499
2009198
2010255
2011235
2012244
2013210
2014308
2015206
2016270
201739
2018992
2019977
2020473
2021143
2022137
2023100
2024113
2025400
202643

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

18% · 128 reports

Most commonly citing pump and hydraulic power assist system.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Structure

15% · 102 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Power train

13% · 89 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Based on a report today that Honda is recalling 2003/2004 Honda Odyssey where the issue involves the ignition interlock, a device intended to ensure that the key can only be removed when a vehicle is firmly shifted into park.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-12-12

Also filed under Electrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that after parking and exiting the vehicle it began to roll back. The contact mentioned that the vehicle rolled over her left foot and had to be taken to a hospital.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-26

Service brakes

11% · 76 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY
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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...

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-28

Also filed under Engine

Engine and engine cooling

11% · 75 reports

Most commonly citing cooling system and engine.

FIRE

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2006Complaint volume 703 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    2006-08-02Equipment06V270000 On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (NHTSA) vehicle safety hotline.

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    2009-05-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-10-19 Air in brake system
  4. R
    2010-12-31Service brakes, hydraulic10V504000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2014-08-14Fuel system, gasoline14E049000 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.

    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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    2014-10-06Fuel system, gasoline14V112000 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.

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Honda Odyssey — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 128 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 102 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 89 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06V270000 · Equipment
  • Recall 10V504000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 14E049000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 14V112000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Honda Odyssey reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Honda Odyssey is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Honda Odyssey?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Honda Odyssey have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.