MYRModel Year Report

2006 Honda Odyssey

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2006 Honda Odyssey
BUILT 2026-08-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda Odyssey Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1994: 1 complaints 1995: 96 complaints 1996: 70 complaints 1997: 20 complaints 1998: 73 complaints 1998 1999: 518 complaints 2000: 675 complaints 2001: 619 complaints 2002: 959 complaints 2003: 914 complaints 2003 2004: 584 complaints 2005: 830 complaints 2006: 703 complaints 2006 2007: 829 complaints 2008: 499 complaints 2008 2009: 198 complaints 2010: 254 complaints 2011: 232 complaints 2012: 241 complaints 2013: 209 complaints 2013 2014: 307 complaints 2015: 199 complaints 2016: 261 complaints 2017: 38 complaints 2018: 932 complaints 2018 2019: 876 complaints 2020: 417 complaints 2021: 123 complaints 2022: 126 complaints 2023: 87 complaints 2023 2024: 70 complaints 2025: 231 complaints 2026: 12 complaints 2026
2006: 703 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19902
19941
199596
199670
199720
199873
1999518
2000675
2001619
2002959
2003914
2004584
2005830
2006703
2007829
2008499
2009198
2010254
2011232
2012241
2013209
2014307
2015199
2016261
201738
2018932
2019876
2020417
2021123
2022126
202387
202470
2025231
202612

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 16%

16% of complaints: steering — 110 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
ENGINE 11%

11% of complaints: engine — 74 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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MY ENGINE EXPLODED ON SATURDAY DEC 12 ABOUT 10 OCLOCK WHEN WE TURNED THE IGNITION TO START THE 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20201216

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, 20240628

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 67 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20121212

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, 20121126

STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 45 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 43 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2006 — complaint volume: 703
R 20060802 — equipment

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 O

Campaign 06V270000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20090513 — PE (closed 20091019)

AIR IN BRAKE SYSTEM

R 20101231 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 BR

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.

Campaign 10V504000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140814 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 14E049000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141006 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 14V112000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Honda Odyssey — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (110 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (74 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (67 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V270000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V504000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14E049000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V112000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2017 ▲ 2024 ▲ 1996

WORST YEARS

■ 2002 ■ 2018 ■ 2003

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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 16% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Honda Odyssey have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.