2006 HONDA ODYSSEY Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Honda Odyssey. This model year has 702 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Engine Problems.
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Worst 2006 Honda Odyssey Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Steering Defects
Structural Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Honda Odyssey. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 145 | — | 7 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 127 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 101 | 2 | 2 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 87 | 4 | 4 | — | |
| Brake System | 75 | 5 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 53 | 2 | — | — | |
| Equipment | 47 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 46 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 43 | 4 | 3 | — | |
| Tire Issues | 28 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 27 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 20 | 12 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 18 | — | 2 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 14 | 3 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 12 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System | 11 | — | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline | 11 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 10 | 2 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Air | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electric | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2006 Honda Odyssey. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 400 most recent complaints of 702 total. View all on NHTSA ↗
Electrical issues
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 most…
The back doors start to open and close alone, then they did not open. I had to disconnect the electric doors .And the A/C It turns on by itself
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 SO I TOOK IT BACK TO THEM AND T…
When my kids and I were a hit and run accident. We were struck on the drivers side of the van. The side curtain airbags didn’t deploy.
When braking for an intersection the engine revved after lifting foot from the accelerator and brakes were not able to stop the vehicle until I was in the middle of the intersection. Luckily no other vehicles were in the intersection at the time otherwise it would have caused a c…
Hello, the vehicle needs new tires and the alignment is not working properly after going 60 MPH on the highway it shakes.
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side rear sliding door inadvertently opened. Additionally, the driver's side rear sliding door detached, and the driver's and passenger's side rear sliding doors fai…
The contact owned a 2006 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and shuddered. Additionally, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact restarted and parked the vehicle at the residence. An independent mechanic went to t…
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the rear passenger's side sliding door ajar message was displayed. The contact stated that the door failed to close after one attempt. The contact was able to close the rear passenger's side slid…
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey equipped with Michelin Tires. Tire Line: PAC Tire Tire Size :235/710R460A. The contact stated that the tire tread was low and he was unable to have the tires removed and replaced. The TPMS warning indicator illuminated and rendered the system…
The power sliding door on my driver's side completely fell off. This is due to a faulty hinge with plastic rollers that was I told totally disentgrate after being used normally. This hinge is located at back part of sliding door. I had no warning in any way. There was no warning…
Both of the automatic sliding doors have came off tracks and fell off and will not close all the way it seems the door is only in place with a wire that supports the sliding component and has fallen off and the doors now are only supported by a single top track and this is a sa…
Sunroof exploded and shattered
One main problem I have consistently noticed is signs someone other than me is getting in my car or leaving at least impression they did inside the car alot although I am the only one supposed to have a key. It was happening so much I paid Lafontaine Honda more than $1000 to chan…
The owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while attempting to close the passenger’s side sliding door, the door failed to lock securely. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by a friend with an unknown door failure. The vehicle was not …
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 - 25 MPH, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed and failed to stop the vehicle immediately. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with rear brake cal…
When Echo light on the ban vibrate the mechanic said it's the rear motor mount
Steering wheel has been vibrating. Took to pass safety inspection and failed due to rear motor mount defect.
Van doors opened by themselves going 60 down the highway while my children were in the vehicle. Happened 3 separate times.
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2006 Honda Odyssey.
Recalls for 2006 Honda Odyssey
4 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2006 Honda Odyssey. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2006 Honda Odyssey — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 Honda Odyssey reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2006 Honda Odyssey has 702 NHTSA owner complaints, 27 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Engine Problems (145 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Honda Odyssey?▾
#1: Engine Problems (145 complaints). #2: Steering Defects (127 complaints). #3: Structural Problems (101 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Honda Odyssey?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2006 Honda Odyssey?▾
The 2006 Honda Odyssey has 27 crash-related complaints and 11 fire reports out of 702 total NHTSA complaints. 44 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2006 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?▾
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2006 Honda Odyssey. The largest issue: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2006 Honda Odyssey?▾
The 2006 Honda Odyssey has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Engine Problems issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Honda Odyssey reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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