2016 Honda Odyssey Problems & Owner Complaints

Engine 91

“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. I was informed this is an issue common to Honda Odysseys on or about May 19th, when I was experiencing a misfiring engine and brought it to AAA Reynoldsburg on E Broad Street in Reynoldsburg, OH. Honda is aware of the issue, and when I brought my car to Honda in July, after the new spark plugs started misfiring, one of the people at Honda told me the issue is because of government regulations that…”
NHTSA complaint #11753773, 2026

“Repeated misfires despite repairs at a certified Honda dealership. The van has been under service since the end of August 2025. The vehicle is power off and shut down while driving or cause significant engine/transmission shuddering and stalling. I have had my kids in the vehicle when this has happened on a highway. All service records have been done by certified servicers.”
NHTSA complaint #11711490, 2026

“Regarding: Reimbursement Request for Warranty Extension Service (Service Bulletin 25-061) ​I am formally requesting a reimbursement of $1,859.90 for repairs performed on my 2016 Honda Odyssey (VIN: [XXX]). ​On XXX, I visited Phil Hughes Honda in Athens, GA, due to engine misfire symptoms, specifically P0301. The dealership performed repairs in accordance with Service Bulletin 25-061, which included cylinder head disassembly, replacement of piston rings (cylinders 1-3), replacement of spark plugs, and other related services. ​I paid a total of $1,859.90 for these repairs. Given that this servic…”
NHTSA complaint #11746848, 2025

Electrical System 38 4 crash 1 fire 2 injury

“The contact owns a 2016 Honda Odyssey. The contact parked the vehicle, turned the engine off, and removed the ignition key from the ignition but failed to switch the shifter from the drive position. While attempting to exit, the vehicle rolled backward down the driveway and crashed into the mailbox. During the incident, the contact attempted to reenter the vehicle to prevent the rollaway and was pushed to the ground and dragged down the driveway causing multiple injuries which included a back injury, leg contusions, ankle injuries, and a lacerated left leg which required medical treatment. The…”
NHTSA complaint #11480750, 2022 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“THE DRIVER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING PASSENGER VAN DOOR OPERATED IMPROPERLY - AS THE DOOR WAS MOVING BACKWARD TO OPEN, OUR 3 YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER SLIPPED AND HER HEAD WAS LODGED BETWEEN THE INSIDE DOOR FRAME AND DOOR THE DOOR LODGED HER HEAD AND STOPPED MOVING-BACKWARD, TRAPPING HER HEAD, PLACING EXTREME PRESSURE ON HER SKULL. WE COULD NOT GET THE DOOR TO RELEASE FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. SHE WAS SCREAMING - CAUSING HER SIBLINGS MUCH TERROR AS WE WORKED TO FREE HER FROM THE ENTRAPMENT. WE WERE VERY FORTUNATE THAT WE WERE ABLE TO GET HER RELEASED. SHE WAS SEEN BY HER PEDIATRICIAN IMMEDIATELY A…”
NHTSA complaint #11326253, 2020 · 1 injury(ies)

“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. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT WHERE IT WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V417000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL LET…”
NHTSA complaint #11089129, 2018 · crash · fire

Power Train 38 1 crash 1 injury

“The contact owns a 2016 Honda Odyssey. The contact parked the vehicle, turned the engine off, and removed the ignition key from the ignition but failed to switch the shifter from the drive position. While attempting to exit, the vehicle rolled backward down the driveway and crashed into the mailbox. During the incident, the contact attempted to reenter the vehicle to prevent the rollaway and was pushed to the ground and dragged down the driveway causing multiple injuries which included a back injury, leg contusions, ankle injuries, and a lacerated left leg which required medical treatment. The…”
NHTSA complaint #11480750, 2022 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“I am sending you information about how a situation was handled by Honda, so hopefully others do not go through the same problems we did. Honda customer service and product advisory is what failed us and we are grateful that we didn't have an accident. I am attaching my documentation below.”
NHTSA complaint #11698741, 2025

“Spark plug fouling, Piston seal leak on 60,000 miles car”
NHTSA complaint #11662068, 2025

Unknown Or Other 30 1 crash 1 injury

“OUR 2016 HONDA ODYSSEY ROLLED AWAY SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE SHIFTED TO PARK ON A LOW INCLINE DRIVEWAY AND SEVERELY TRAUMATIZED MY WIFE'S FOOT WITH THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE AS SHE STRUGGLED TO PUSH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR WHILE OUR DAUGHTER WAS IN HER CAR SEAT. A BYSTANDER CAME IN AND HAD TO SHIFT THE CAR TO DRIVE IN ORDER TO GET IT OFF OF MY WIFE'S FOOT. DURING THE ORDEAL, SHE SUSTAINED A HEAVY SPRAIN/STRAIN TO HER RIGHT ANKLE/FOOT, MULTIPLE SCRAPED, BRUISES, AND ROAD RASH ACROSS HER LEGS, ARMS AND BACK. IF ANYONE WOULD HAVE BEEN BEHIND THE CAR AT THE TIME OF ROLL AWAY, THEY COULD H…”
NHTSA complaint #11005133, 2017 · 1 injury(ies)

“TAKATA RECALL I PURCHASED A NEW HONDA ODYSSEY 2016, ON JANUARY 18 OF 2017. IN SAN JOSE, CA. WHEN I FIRST RECEIVED MY NEW HONDA, I NOTICED THAT THE FLOOR CARPETING WAS NOT FINISHED AT THE EDGES AND STARTED UNRAVELING SOON AFTER. THEN AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS (FIRST WEEK OF FEBRUARY 2017) THE BACKUP CAMERA SCREEN BEGAN TO DEGRADE. THE SCREEN HAS WHAT LOOKS LIKE BURNED SPOTS THAT RADIATE INTO DISCOLORATION OF MIXED COLORS OF BLUE, RED, GREEN, ORANGE, PURPLE AND COVERS HALF OF THE SCREEN. IN MANY INSTANCES THE SCREEN IS UN-VIEWABLE, OTHER TIMES, THE DEFECT IS JUST A FEW SPOTS THAT WILL EXPAND TO HAL…”
NHTSA complaint #11033449, 2017 · crash

“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. I was informed this is an issue common to Honda Odysseys on or about May 19th, when I was experiencing a misfiring engine and brought it to AAA Reynoldsburg on E Broad Street in Reynoldsburg, OH. Honda is aware of the issue, and when I brought my car to Honda in July, after the new spark plugs started misfiring, one of the people at Honda told me the issue is because of government regulations that…”
NHTSA complaint #11753773, 2026

Seats 26 4 injury

“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. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V725000 (SEATS), BUT THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE DEALER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING TO DETERMINE WHEN THE REMEDY AND PART WOULD BE SUPPLIED TO THE DEALER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,700.”
NHTSA complaint #11055881, 2017 · 1 injury(ies)

“WHEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF MY STOPPED STUDDENLY, SO I DID TOO. WHEN I STOPPED, THE CAPTAIN CHAIR ON THE SECOND ROW BEHIND THE DRIVER SEAT RELEASED THROWING MY 2 YEAR OLD INTO THE BACK OF THE DRIVER SEAT. BESIDES HITTING HIS NOSE PRETTY HARD THERE ARE NO OTHER INJURIES. WE ARE A BIT NERVOUS TO DRIVE OUR VAN AS THE CAPTAIN SEAT SHOULD STAY PUT. WHEN I CALLED THE DEALER, THEY CONFIRMED THAT MY VIN IS NOT PART OF THE CURRENT RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. I DID NOT GET ANY PICTURES OF THE ACTUAL SEAT TIPPED FORWARD AS MY TOP PIRORITY WAS TO GET MY SON INTO PROPER UPRIGHT POSITI…”
NHTSA complaint #11015470, 2017 · 1 injury(ies)

“MY THREE YEAR OLD GRAND DAUGHTER WAS BUCKLED INTO CAR SEAT IN SECOND ROW PASSENGER SIDE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS MOVED ALL THE WAY FORWARD TO ALLOW EASY EXIT FOR HER AND HER BOOK BAG. I STOPPED SUDDENLY FOR A YELLOW LIGHT. THE SEAT MY GRAND DAUGHTER WAS IN FLEW FORWARD AND LANDED HER FACE ON THE SEAT IN FRONT OF HER. SHE WAS SCREAMING, I HAD TO LEAN OVER AND PUSH HER SEAT BACK INTO PLACE. I WAS DRIVING BETWEEN 35-45 MPH. AT FIRST IN MY MIND I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST THE CAR SEAT BUT KNEW IN WAS WELL STRAPPED DOWN, I WAS SHOCKED TO SEE THE WHOLE SEAT LEANING FORWARD. SHE HAS A FEW BRUISES…”
NHTSA complaint #10979992, 2017 · 1 injury(ies)

Structure 25 1 crash 2 injury

“TRYING TO GET A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE ESCALATED AS THE DEALERS (TOOK TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS) DON'T SEEM TO BELIEVE ME THAT THIS IS HAPPENING. I HAVE A 2016 HONDA ODYSSEY, BOUGHT USED. THE DRIVER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR RECENTLY STOPPED OPENING PROPERLY AND STOPS HALF WAY THROUGH OPENING ON OCCASION. THERE IS A FUNDAMENTAL PROGRAMMING ISSUE THAT BY-PASSES THE SAFETY PINCH POINT FEATURE WHEN THE DOOR FAILS TO OPEN AND THE DOOR AUTOMATICALLY STARTS TO CLOSE. THE DOOR STARTS TO CLOSE AND SMASHED MY WIFE BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE FRAME OF THE VAN. THE PROGRAM SHOULD NOT BY-PASS THE PINCH POINT SAFETY…”
NHTSA complaint #11350387, 2020 · 1 injury(ies)

“THE DRIVER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING PASSENGER VAN DOOR OPERATED IMPROPERLY - AS THE DOOR WAS MOVING BACKWARD TO OPEN, OUR 3 YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER SLIPPED AND HER HEAD WAS LODGED BETWEEN THE INSIDE DOOR FRAME AND DOOR THE DOOR LODGED HER HEAD AND STOPPED MOVING-BACKWARD, TRAPPING HER HEAD, PLACING EXTREME PRESSURE ON HER SKULL. WE COULD NOT GET THE DOOR TO RELEASE FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. SHE WAS SCREAMING - CAUSING HER SIBLINGS MUCH TERROR AS WE WORKED TO FREE HER FROM THE ENTRAPMENT. WE WERE VERY FORTUNATE THAT WE WERE ABLE TO GET HER RELEASED. SHE WAS SEEN BY HER PEDIATRICIAN IMMEDIATELY A…”
NHTSA complaint #11326253, 2020 · 1 injury(ies)

“HAD AN ACCIDENT, FRONT DRIVER SIDE IMPACT, AIR BAGS INFLATED, PASSENGER SIDE NOT DAMAGED BUT ELECTRIC SIDE DOOR LOCKED AND DON'T OPENED, PASSENGER SIDE ALSO ELECTRIC AND DIDN'T WORK, MY KIDS JUMPED TO FRONT TO GO OUT, SEVERAL PEOPLE HELPED TRYING TO OPEN DOOR, FINALLY DOOR WAS OPENED BUT NOW IS NOT WORKING, I WAS ON RED LIGHT THEN LIGHT CHANGED TO GREEN, STARTED DRIVING, A MEDIUM SUV HIT CAR ON MY LEFT AND ALSO MINE, I WAS SCARE BECAUSE SMOG (FROM AIRBAGS) WAS INSIDE MINIVAN, NO WAY TO GO OUT ON MY SIDE, ONLY AVAILABLE OPTION WAS PASSENGER DOOR O SIDE SLIDING DOOR, BUT SLIDING DOOR WAS NOT RES…”
NHTSA complaint #10970293, 2017 · crash

Fuel/Propulsion System 17 1 crash 1 fire

“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. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT WHERE IT WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V417000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL LET…”
NHTSA complaint #11089129, 2018 · crash · fire

“My vehicle is having issues with the fuel engagement system. This is a recall on 2016 Honda Odyssey but when I type in my VIN it says my vehicle is not affected. My vehicle is affected and would like it looked at under this recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11743195, 2026

“2016 Honda Odyssey with 76,000 miles. Vehicle experienced recurring cylinder 3 misfire (DTC P0303) caused by Honda's Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) system allowing oil to bypass piston rings — a known defect covered under Honda TSB A25-061 and TSB 13-081. Vehicle was brought to Tony Honda (Honolulu, Hawaii) multiple times prior to January 31, 2026 warranty extension deadline but was not diagnosed until after expiration. Honda is now refusing to cover piston ring replacement under warranty despite this being the exact repair specified in their own technical service bulletins. Vehicle has be…”
NHTSA complaint #11739190, 2026

Forward Collision Avoidance 12

“After the vehicle is off, and after the smart key fob is removed from the vehicle, the dashboard will flicker, the alarm sometimes goes off and the headlights turn on draining the battery and leading to me having to jump the car to get it started. This makes the car undependable as it could happen after driving somewhere and leave myself or my wife stranded. I have taken this in to the Honda dealership but they noted that it did not occur when they were servicing the vehicle and they weren't sure what the issue could be. Many times the check engine light, FCW and LDW lights will come on and t…”
NHTSA complaint #11748712, 2026

“One day my car just turned on. Lights come on will not turn off. Dashboard lights up with every symbol blinking, relays under the hood turning off turning on non-stop. Took it to the Honda dealer, who said I needed a VSA module. Only catch here is the part will not be available until October 2024. 4 months from now. Was told they put me at the bottom of the list as my car is 7 years old. Newer vehicles get priority. Rich people first poor people last. When it would run car would randomly just turn off while driving. Car unsafe to operate.”
NHTSA complaint #11602767, 2024

“The exact issue was reported for 2011-13 Honda OdesseY Models, All TRIMS and HONDA was issued a extended warranty for those vehicles and Honda is denying the same warranty extension for 2016 Honda Odessey models. The details are published in Service Bulletin 13-081 , which says”
NHTSA complaint #11534542, 2023

Service Brakes 12 2 crash

“THE BRAKE SENSOR ON HONDA ODYSSEY WORKS ERRATICALLY. IT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT FOR ME AS THE SENOR NEVER WORKED EVEN THOUGH MY CAR REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE”
NHTSA complaint #11076913, 2018 · crash

“TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY I COULD NOT STOP I PRESSED THE BRAKES DOWN TO THE FLOOR BUT NOTHING STOPPED ONLY BY HITTING OUR AIR CONDITIONER AVOIDING OUR HOME. THERE WAS STILL BRAKE FLUID BUT THINKING IT WAS THE CYLINDER, NO INDICATION OR LIGHT CAME ON THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG.”
NHTSA complaint #10967441, 2017 · crash

“I have a Honda Odyssey 2016 with low mileage, which I purchased almost 2 years ago.This has happened twice. While driving in traffic, I approached a stop light and applied my brakes. When I applied the brakes, the engine accelerated at the same time propelling the car forward. I pressed on the brakes as hard as I could to keep the car from hitting the car in front of me. The second time this happened, I was able to turn off the ignition and then restart it. This is a very dangerous situation because it is extremely difficult to control the car and keep it from moving ahead. I used all of my s…”
NHTSA complaint #11692568, 2025

Vehicle Speed Control 12 2 crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED FROM DRIVE INTO PARK. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT SHE WOULD NEED TO PAY TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL HER LOCAL DEALER. THE APP…”
NHTSA complaint #10985080, 2017 · crash

“AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT (06/22/2016), I HAD ONLY OWNED THIS 2016 HONDA ODYSSEY FOR A MONTH (DIDN'T EVEN HAVE PLATES ON IT YET). I DROPPED OFF A PASSENGER AT THE FRONT OF THE DINER AND DROVE SLOWLY EAST THROUGH THE PARKING LOT. THE LOT IS NARROW, CROWDED, AND BUSY, WHICH IS WHY I DID NOT HAVE MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR AT ANY TIME. INSTEAD, MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE REGULATING A VERY SLOW, CREEPING SPEED. I DECIDED TO PARK IN A STALL THAT FACED WEST WHICH MEANT I NEEDED TO MAKE A MODERATELY WIDE, HARD, RIGHT U-TURN. THERE ARE SHORT SECURITY POLES AT THE HEAD OF THESE STALLS TO PROTECT DINERS…”
NHTSA complaint #10888494, 2016 · crash

“I have a Honda Odyssey 2016 with low mileage, which I purchased almost 2 years ago.This has happened twice. While driving in traffic, I approached a stop light and applied my brakes. When I applied the brakes, the engine accelerated at the same time propelling the car forward. I pressed on the brakes as hard as I could to keep the car from hitting the car in front of me. The second time this happened, I was able to turn off the ignition and then restart it. This is a very dangerous situation because it is extremely difficult to control the car and keep it from moving ahead. I used all of my s…”
NHTSA complaint #11692568, 2025

Air Bags 10 2 crash 2 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A DEER. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND BACK, BUT DID NOT RECEIVE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL BODY SHOP FOR REPAIRS TO THE FRONT END. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT IT WAS A MINOR CRASH AND THE AIR BAGS WERE NOT DESIGNED TO DEPLOY DURING MINOR CRASHES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 25,00…”
NHTSA complaint #11282240, 2019 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“WHILE SLOWLY DRIVING OVER A SET OF UNDULATIONS IN A BUSINESS PARKING LOT, THE VAN CAME DOWN ON ONE OF THE UNDULATIONS AND DEPLOYED THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR CURTAINS AND PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAGS. THIS IS A VMI CONVERTED MOBILITY VAN. BECAUSE THE VAN IS LOWER TO THE GROUND AND HEAVIER, IT DID DAMAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE VAN. BECAUSE OF THE LOW SPEED OF TRAVEL, AND THE NATURE OF THE VAN COMING DOWN ON THE UNDULATIONS (NOT SIDE IMPACT) THE AIRBAGS SEEMED TO HAVE DEPLOYED WITHOUT CAUSE. I AM CONCERNED THAT IF WE ARE DRIVING AND HIT A POTHOLE, THE AIRBAGS MAY DEPLOY. MY WIFE IS A PARAPLEGIC AND SHE WOUL…”
NHTSA complaint #11120732, 2018 · 1 injury(ies)

“HAD AN ACCIDENT, FRONT DRIVER SIDE IMPACT, AIR BAGS INFLATED, PASSENGER SIDE NOT DAMAGED BUT ELECTRIC SIDE DOOR LOCKED AND DON'T OPENED, PASSENGER SIDE ALSO ELECTRIC AND DIDN'T WORK, MY KIDS JUMPED TO FRONT TO GO OUT, SEVERAL PEOPLE HELPED TRYING TO OPEN DOOR, FINALLY DOOR WAS OPENED BUT NOW IS NOT WORKING, I WAS ON RED LIGHT THEN LIGHT CHANGED TO GREEN, STARTED DRIVING, A MEDIUM SUV HIT CAR ON MY LEFT AND ALSO MINE, I WAS SCARE BECAUSE SMOG (FROM AIRBAGS) WAS INSIDE MINIVAN, NO WAY TO GO OUT ON MY SIDE, ONLY AVAILABLE OPTION WAS PASSENGER DOOR O SIDE SLIDING DOOR, BUT SLIDING DOOR WAS NOT RES…”
NHTSA complaint #10970293, 2017 · crash

Lane Departure 7

“After the vehicle is off, and after the smart key fob is removed from the vehicle, the dashboard will flicker, the alarm sometimes goes off and the headlights turn on draining the battery and leading to me having to jump the car to get it started. This makes the car undependable as it could happen after driving somewhere and leave myself or my wife stranded. I have taken this in to the Honda dealership but they noted that it did not occur when they were servicing the vehicle and they weren't sure what the issue could be. Many times the check engine light, FCW and LDW lights will come on and t…”
NHTSA complaint #11748712, 2026

“While driving the vehicle the engine began to bog down and the check engine light came on.”
NHTSA complaint #11505039, 2023

“Car shutters or jolt when start or Accelerate between 20-35 mph .”
NHTSA complaint #11495287, 2022

Steering 6

“May 2, 2022 - While driving home one evening, my check engine light came on, flashing. I was able to get into my neighborhood and once I got on my street, the front of the car started shaking violently. I made it into my driveway. This was very distressing and frightening. Scheduled a tow through USAA mobile app for next morning to be taken to Honda. There is way more detail - can't paste all here. July 9, 2022 - At approx 10AM, we left our vacation rental and started the drive home to MS. My check engine light came on and started flashing again. I made it to the middle of the island and met…”
NHTSA complaint #11476818, 2022

“AFTER 38000 MILES, MY STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO MAKE A CLICKING/POPPING SOUND WHEN TURNING AT A VERY SLOW SPEED, I TOOK IT IN AND THE DEALER/SERVICE CENTER SAID THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN, BUT IT WASN'T A SAFETY HAZARD, ALSO SAID THE VAN HAD A SIMILAR ISSUE WITH STRUTS (SAFETY BULLETIN ISSUED FOR THOSE AS WELL). EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED THAT A VEHICLE WITH THIS LOW MILES AND SUCH A GOOD REPUTATION FOR QUALITY WOULD HAVE SUCH ISSUES AND I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE HOW THE STEERING AND STRUTS ARE NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. PRIOR TO THESE ISSUES, MY RACK AND PINION STARTED LEAKING, WHICH IS UNHEARD OF AT…”
NHTSA complaint #11186768, 2019

“I WAS BRAKING ON THE FREEWAY DRIVING AT 65 MPH. WHEN I BRAKED THE STEERING SHAKES. THE CAR IS ALMOST 3 YEARS OLD WITH ONLY ABOUT 23,000 MILES ON IT. I WILL TAKE TO DEALER TO GET IT INSPECTED.”
NHTSA complaint #11139139, 2018

Latches/Locks/Linkages 4

“The contact owns a 2016 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the driver's side and passenger's side sliding doors were difficult to open and close. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions, and the dealer replaced the passenger's side sliding door motors and cables twice however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the cause of the failure could not be determined. The dealer applied lubricant to the cables; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was a…”
NHTSA complaint #11640620, 2022

“This car has a failure/malfunction that is well documented on the internet by other owners and is being willfully ignored by Honda. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. It is a major safety concern. In cool weather, there is no way to open the back hatch of this vehicle. So if the only way to reach passengers trapped in the car was from the back hatch and the weather was cool there would be no way to open the hatch and no way for the passengers to get out or for help to reach them. This failure occurred without warning and we did not detect it until we traveled from Flori…”
NHTSA complaint #11420211, 2021

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR LATCHES FAILED TO OPERATE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE MADE A BEEPING NOISE AND THE DOOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN THE DOORS WERE NOT LATCHED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO COMMONWEALTH HONDA (6 COMMONWEALTH DR, LAWRENCE, MA 01841) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND THE CONTACT WAS QUOTED AN ESTIMATE OF $1,400 FOR THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT. THE MANUFACTURER AGREED TO PAY FOR 70% OF THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT DISCOVERE…”
NHTSA complaint #11291552, 2019

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 3 1 crash

“TAKATA RECALL I PURCHASED A NEW HONDA ODYSSEY 2016, ON JANUARY 18 OF 2017. IN SAN JOSE, CA. WHEN I FIRST RECEIVED MY NEW HONDA, I NOTICED THAT THE FLOOR CARPETING WAS NOT FINISHED AT THE EDGES AND STARTED UNRAVELING SOON AFTER. THEN AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS (FIRST WEEK OF FEBRUARY 2017) THE BACKUP CAMERA SCREEN BEGAN TO DEGRADE. THE SCREEN HAS WHAT LOOKS LIKE BURNED SPOTS THAT RADIATE INTO DISCOLORATION OF MIXED COLORS OF BLUE, RED, GREEN, ORANGE, PURPLE AND COVERS HALF OF THE SCREEN. IN MANY INSTANCES THE SCREEN IS UN-VIEWABLE, OTHER TIMES, THE DEFECT IS JUST A FEW SPOTS THAT WILL EXPAND TO HAL…”
NHTSA complaint #11033449, 2017 · crash

“INITIALLY NOTICED STARTING PROBLEM WHERE CAR WONT START. THEN GOT A P060A CODE AND VSA LIGHT NOTICED LOW BATTERY AND HOOKED UP A BATTERY CHARGER. I NOTICED A CLICKING SOUND LIKE THE STARTER WAS ENGAGING SEVERAL TIMES AND ALL THE CABIN LIGHTS WERE ON, ALL ON ITS OWN. I HAVE NOTICED THE CABIN LIGHT WAS ON BEFORE WHEN I FIRST CAME TO THE CAR AND I SIMPLY THOUGHT THAT KIDS OPENED THE DOOR BEFORE ME. NOW I AM SUSPICIOUS THAT THE CAR IS RUNNING THE STARTER AND TURNING ON THE CABIN LIGHT IS DRAINING THE BATTERY. THIS ISSUE MIGHT OCCURRED EARLIER AS I HAD TO CHANGE THE BATTERY AFTER ABOUT 2 YRS.…”
NHTSA complaint #11279500, 2019

“THIS CAR HONDA ODDESEY 2016 MODEL HAVE ISSUE WITH THE BATTERY CAPACITY, THIS BATTERY IS NOT A NUFF STRONG TO HOLD ANY SYSTEM RANING FOR MORE THEN 5 MINUTS,IN THIS CASE YOU WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO START YOUR ENGEEN AGAIN.”
NHTSA complaint #11063648, 2018

Engine And Engine Cooling 3

“The contact owns a 2016 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle began to experience cylinder misfiring and vibrations and the check engine light had illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer who diagnosed the engine cylinder piston rings had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11736247, 2026

“The contact owns a 2016 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine made rattling sounds. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the low-end rod nut had failed and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11689348, 2025

Seat Belts 3

“PURCHASED A NEW 2016 HONDA ODYSSEY IN 2016. I NOTICED MY SEAT BELT WAS STARTING TO FRAY IN LATE AUG 2020. I CALLED 2 LOCAL HONDA DEALERS AND SPOKE TO SERVICE. I ASKED ABOUT THE SEAT BELTH, I WAS TOLD NO RECALL, AND HONDA DOES NOT COVER THE MATERIAL. IT IS COSMETIC. I FAIL TO SEE HOW A FRAYING BELT IS COSMETIC. THE MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE BELT SYSTEM FET THAT THE BELT MAY NOT HOLD IF THERE WAS A FRONT END COLLISION. I ASKED HONDA TO REIMBURSE ME. THEY DECLINED STATING THAT THE WEB MATERIAL OF THE BELT WAS NOT COVERED. IT WAS A SAFETY HAZARD. THE MECHANIC STATED HE HAD NEVER SEEN A…”
NHTSA complaint #11366791, 2020

“THERE WAS AN RECALL, RECALL NUMBER 17V-725, BUT THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER CLEARLY DIDN'T MENTION WHEN THEY WILL ASK US TO GET THE VEHICLE INTO THE LOCAL DEALER FOR REPAIR. WE DIDN'T EVEN RECEIVE ANY PHONE CALL FROM LOCAL DEALER ASKING US TO COME IN AND GET THE VEHICLE REPAIRED.”
NHTSA complaint #11088329, 2018

“THE SEATBELT IN THE MIDDLE ROW DRIVER SIDE HAS RIPPED/SHREDDED THREE TIMES IN THE THREE MONTHS THAT I HAVE OWNED THE CAR I HAVE HAD A CAR SEAT INSTALLED IN THIS SEAT BUT THE RIP IS HIGH UP ON THE BELT AND NO WHERE NEAR THE CAR SEAT ITSELF. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENS THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND I HAD ONE OF MY CHILDREN STRAPPED IN AND THE BELT TORE IN HALF WHILE IT WAS BEING USED DRIVING ON A CITY STREET. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10919241, 2016

Tires 3 1 fire

“BLOWOUT ON THE SIDEWALL WITH 6 EVENLY SPACED CIRCULAR HOLES WHILE DRIVING ON KANSAS TURNPIKE.”
NHTSA complaint #11099847, 2018 · fire

“split developed in tread area, unknown date, recently observed”
NHTSA complaint #11670697, 2025

“We ask to rotate tires, and at that point we find CRACKS on inside wall of tires/ 2 pcs size 235/65/R17. see pictures provided. If we didn't discover this , it might be catastrophic failure/ explosion of tire. New Tires were installed immediately to avoid accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11570880, 2024

Wheels 3

“THE INNER TIRE ROD UNTHREADED FROM THE OUTER TIRE ROD IN THE FROM PASSENGER TIRE AND LOCKED MY RIGHT TIRE DISABLING THE CAR”
NHTSA complaint #11191936, 2019

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA ODYSSEY. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN, IT PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DCH HONDA OF NANUET (10 NY-304, NANUET, NY 10954, (845) 367-4380) WHERE A WHEEL ALIGNMENT, TIRE BALANCE, AND AIR PRESSURE CHECK WERE COMPLETED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY RE-TESTED THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE, BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE…”
NHTSA complaint #11165609, 2018

“I BOUGHT A NEW 2016 HONDA ODYSSEY WITH CONTINENTAL CONTIPROCONTACTS P235/65/R17 THAT CAME ON THE VEHICLE WHEN PURCHASED. I HAVE 14,537 MILE ON THEM WHEN PASSENGER REAR TIRE COMPLETELY BLEW OUT BOTH INNER AND OUTER SIDE WALLS GOING APPROX. 35MPH ON CITY STREET WITH 64 DEGREE OUTSIDE AIR TEMP. I HAVE NEVER SEEN A TIRE DO SUCH A THING. I WOULD NEVER USE THESE TIRES AGAIN. I FEEL THAT THESE TIRES JEOPARDIZE MY FAMILIES SAFETY. THE ISSUE IS NOT HONDA IT WITH CONTINENTAL AS THEY DID NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT STATING THAT I DIDN'T HAVE ROAD HAZARD INSURANCE WHICH IS A SCAM IN ITS SELF. TELL ME W…”
NHTSA complaint #10953802, 2017

Visibility 2

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, AN ABNORMALLY LOUD BOOMING SOUND WAS HEARD. AFTER STOPPING TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE GLASS SUNROOF HAD EXPLODED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER WILLIAMS HONDA LOCATED AT 2650 US HWY 31, TRAVERSE CITY MI 49684 WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11331896, 2020

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS CONTINUED TO ROLL UP AND DOWN ON THEIR OWN. THE DEALER LUBRICATED THE WINDOWS, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10954556, 2017

Visibility/Wiper 2

“THE BACK WINDSHIELD EXPLODED FOR NO REASON. THE CAR WAS PARKED AND NOT STRUCK BY ANY OBJECTS. POLICE INVESTIGATED AND FIRST POINTED OUT THAT IT LOOKS LIKE IT EXPLODED OUTWARD, FROM THE INSIDE RATHER THAN BEING HIT. TWO HOLES WHERE GLASS FELL OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE, BUT IT IS CLEARLY BOWING OUTWARD”
NHTSA complaint #11103622, 2018

Chest Clip 1

“The car seat’s affiliated app and buckle’s vehicular heatstroke prevention technology didn’t work right, and a potential privacy safety concern. A colleague and I (both CPST-I’s) were demoing her seat. 1- Privacy concern: I was able to download the app and connect to her seat from outside her vehicle, gaining access to her child’s name, child’s birthdate, and a map that showed me the approximate location of where she drove. The seat owner did not have to approve my access to her seat. A stranger could access a child’s personal information with this lack of security. I was given “limited acce…”
NHTSA complaint #11571932, 2024

Fuel System 1

“The contact owns a 2016 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle on several occasions, the vehicle started after the third attempt. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that there was a long crank caused by the fuel pressure bleeding back into the fuel tank. The dealer determined that the fuel pump module assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11701725, 2025

Other/I Am Not Sure 1

“The car seat’s affiliated app and buckle’s vehicular heatstroke prevention technology didn’t work right, and a potential privacy safety concern. A colleague and I (both CPST-I’s) were demoing her seat. 1- Privacy concern: I was able to download the app and connect to her seat from outside her vehicle, gaining access to her child’s name, child’s birthdate, and a map that showed me the approximate location of where she drove. The seat owner did not have to approve my access to her seat. A stranger could access a child’s personal information with this lack of security. I was given “limited acce…”
NHTSA complaint #11571932, 2024

Suspension 1

“My wife was driving the vehicle after dropping off my kid at a swim meet in Dearborn heights MI, the Side curtain and all the passenger side airbags deployed after what she thinks is hitting a pothole. She heard big sound, she initially thought that the window glasses were broken but later realized that all the passenger side airbags deployed. She immediately slowed and took a right on the neighboring street and parked the car and exited. She mentioned a burning smell but I think it’s because of the airbag deployment. I looked for any recalls on this vehicle, there were none. But I noticed a…”
NHTSA complaint #11745395, 2026