MYRModel Year Report

2016 Honda Odyssey

● Typical for this model
2016 Honda Odyssey
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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
270
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2016

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine

34% 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 2003 2004: 585 complaints 2005: 830 complaints 2006: 703 complaints 2007: 830 complaints 2008: 499 complaints 2008 2009: 198 complaints 2010: 255 complaints 2011: 235 complaints 2012: 244 complaints 2013: 210 complaints 2014: 308 complaints 2015: 206 complaints 2016: 270 complaints 2016 270 2017: 39 complaints 2018: 992 complaints 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 2005 2006: 703 complaints 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 2016 270 2017: 39 complaints 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 2005 2006: 703 complaints 2007: 830 complaints 2007 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 2016: 270 complaints 2016 270 2017: 39 complaints 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

2016: 270 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.

Engine

34% · 93 reports
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My 2016 Honda Odyssey has experienced repeated engine misfires associated with oil-fouled spark plugs. In May 2024, while driving, the check-engine light began flashing and the vehicle ran rough.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-28

I have needed to replace my spark plugs multiple times because of an issue where, apparently when in eco mode, the pistons in the third cylinder flood with oil that causes the spark plugs to misfire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-30

In December 2021 My 2016 Odyssey experienced serious engine breakdown and could not be driven due to deterioration of piston ring functions in cylinders 1-3. That malfunction caused serious engine problems.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-14

Electrical system

14% · 39 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and ignition.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Tl* the contact owned a 2016 Honda Odyssey. While driving 45 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a telephone pole. The vehicle caught on fire. The air bags deployed. There were no injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-20

I am not sure what is going on but my key phob no longer will unlock my van or lock it. My car seems to loose power sometimes but more than normal it almost as if it is going to die as I an driving it. This has been ongoing since June 2023.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-07

Power train

14% · 38 reports
CRASHINJURY
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The van has approx 83,000 miles and always maintained by Allen Honda in College Station Texas, and all scheduled maintenace has been implemented.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-19

Also filed under Service brakes

Seats

10% · 26 reports
INJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the second row seats tipped forward while braking with no warning. As a result, a child passenger sustained minor pain and bruising, which required medical treatment.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-21

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Honda Odyssey. While driving 35 MPH, the middle row passenger seat unexpectedly shifted forward, which caused the passenger's head to hit the front passenger seat.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-12-30

Structure

9% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2016-07-29Fuel system, gasoline16V417000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura MDX 2WD and MDX 4WD vehicles, 2016 Acura MDX 4WD vehicles, 2015-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles, and 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda/Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall began on July 29, 2016.

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    2017-02-06Seats16V932000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured September 23, 2016, to October 24, 2016.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the slide function and replace the horizontal position adjustment bar, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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    2017-04-03Seats16V933000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2010, to October 1, 2015.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional bracket and spring to both second row outboard seats, free of charge. Interim letter has been mailed, and a second notification will be sent .

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    2018-04-02Seats17V725000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two positions.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to the second row outboard floor strikers, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2018. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.

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    2018-05-07Seats18V170000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats have a lever to fold the seatback and slide the seat forward to access the third row seats.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will confirm proper operation of the second row left outboard seatback, and install a support bracket to the seat recliner. If the seatback cannot lock, dealers will replace the seatback frame assembly.

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    2024-03-29Fuel system, gasoline23V858000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020...

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2016 Honda Odyssey — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 93 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 39 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 38 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V417000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 16V932000 · Seats
  • Recall 16V933000 · Seats
  • Recall 17V725000 · Seats
  • Recall 18V170000 · Seats
  • Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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FAQ

Is the 2016 Honda Odyssey reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Honda Odyssey is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda Odyssey?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 Honda Odyssey have?
6 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.